Summer's best accessories
Such great heights
From flatforms to traditional platforms, elevate your style this season with a pair of straw sandals that have a touch of colour.
MRKT espadrilles, $130. Town Shoes.
Hats off
Look chic while shielding your face from the sun with a dandy fedora.
Rag & Bone cotton-trimmed straw fedora, $125. Net-a-porter.com.
Bright on
Add a serious pop of neon to your nighttime look by slipping all of your essentials into this luxe-looking clutch.
Purse, $70. H&M.
Pretty peeps
Get made in the shade with funky oversized eyewear in a light shade.
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Lantieri sunglasses, $12. Aldo.
Pin up
Hot summer nights means creating a hairstyle that will last. Slip on a few bobby pins to create a cutesy updo.
Garden stroll bobbies, $28. Anthropologie.
Green queen
From a beach bag to everyday use, this oversized satchel fits your sunscreen, towel and favourite magazines without looking frumpy.
Market tote, $150. Banana Republic.
Sparkle and shout
Elegant and funky, these oversized jewels can be layered with your timepiece or alone to make a statement.
Ribbon bracelet, $14. Joe Fresh.
Colour blocked
Make a statement and wear the latest colour trends on your feet with a peasant skirt on weekends and a pencil skirt for weekdays.
Stylin sandals, $130. Nine West.
See stars
Whether you’re lounging seaside or not this summer, think beach-y thoughts with this oversized creature on your pointer.
"Star fish" ring , $279. Thomas Sabo.
Tie dyed
Wrap yourself in this pretty scarf to ward off air-conditioning chills.
Attitude/MD scarf with ombre border, $25. Sears.
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