beachwear
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Phase Eight Embrace Retro Winter Sun
I must admit I got a little bit excited when I first laid eyes on the new swimwear collection from Phase Eight. The brand is always a favourite of mine for the sheer glamour and elegance of the collections, there is something a little bit Hollywood about the full skirts and sequins, without even turning our head towards the spectacular ‘Collection 8’ range. And now we have a holiday range, complete with swimwear straight from the wardrobe of Liz Taylor and Marilyn Monroe, with a little 70s inspiration thrown in for good measure. The swimwear collection deserves the word ‘amazing’ attached to it. Forget barely there, string bikini’s, the pieces…
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Reviewed – The Salamander Eco Cotton dress from Gudrun Sjoden
When we look at fabrics that are suitable for summer dresses, we seem to be naturally drawn to cool linens and cotton. I’m not a real fan of linen – I love the look on everyone else, but on myself I always look and feel like I’ve slept in my clothes. But cotton is another story, the practical thin layer that keeps us cool and avoids those lived in creases. The Salamander Eco Cotton dress from Gudrun Sjoden is one of those perfect summer pieces in eco cotton. It is no secret to readers of Fashion-Mommy that I am a huge fan of Gudrun Sjoden, the vibrant prints, unique designs…
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Reviewed – Lacey Burnout Kaftan from Boux Avenue
My second review from Boux Avenue moves away from the lounge wear and sleepwear of the last review, and instead looks towards my summer holidays. This review is concerned with a piece I fell in love with the minute I saw it online, and then loved even more when I saw it in the flesh. The only problem was choosing which colour I liked best! The Lacey Burnout Kaftan from Boux Avenue is a beautiful holiday cover-up. It comes in white and black, and a glorious raspberry shade of pink. I totally loved the pink, and am still really tempted to get it, but I opted for classic white, a…
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Dorothy Perkins – Aloha Summer
Dorothy Perkins is fully embracing sunshine style with their latest collection ‘Aloha Summer’. Taking inspiration from fabulous Hawaiian style, this is a gorgeous, sun drenched collection that is a must have for anyone hitting sunny beaches and Ibiza bars this summer. Think Coachella festival wardrobes, 1960s Beach movies with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, and basically everything Kate Moss has ever worn on a yacht, beach or at Glastonbury, and you will get the ideas and styles that ‘Aloha Summer’ has in abundance. This is your summer wardrobe sorted. Everything you need to pack in that holiday suitcase is here. Jewelled coloured maxi dresses that will look fabulous with this…
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M&Co 25% off event – my key picks
It has been a pretty good week for fashion shoppers, especially those who are currently planning a summer holiday wardrobe. Many of the biggest stores, both online and in the High Street have used the half term break as a perfect excuse to tempt us into shopping by offering some pretty decent discounts. M&Co is just one of those stores. The fab High Street brand is currently offering 25% off all full priced products, with the promotion hitting stores today. This is a great opportunity to grab a bargain that will fall easily into your holiday suitcase, with M&Co showing some seriously gorgeous style this summer. There are some lovely…
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On The Beach With A perfect swimming outfit
