with Katy Dyer
Personal stylist and fashion expert Katy scours our local boutiques and passes on tips and tricks for looking your best, plus the latest news on the high street trends
Summer savvy
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ressing for summer can strike fear into the best of us. Especially when we know what might constitute a British summer wellies are sometimes preferable to sandals, even mid-August! But with summer fêtes, festivals and holidays just around the corner, here’s how to inject a summer splash into your wardrobe, to look and feel great whatever the weather!
Summer Trends The key summer trends in 2015 include Safari and 70s Boho. Both offer laid back style in easy to wear pieces, such as drapey wraps, button up dresses and of course, stand out colour, in both block and pattern. If you want to get ahead… get a hat. Triby is very much the style of the season, kiss-mequick and more stylish headgear in summer staples of straw, linen and hemp for both men and women. Get grooming With less clothes and the likelihood of summer sandals, make sure to book in with you beauty therapist for a great pedicure (and that’s the men too) to get your feet in great shape.
TOPMAN Cream Trilby with contrast band £14
Accessorize Ivory Trilby with Blue Bow £15 Accessorize Paradise Kaftan £39 TOPMAN Straw Trilby with blue mix band £14
Happy Holidays Whether you’re off to a far-flung destination or making time for a staycation in the UK, a beach break or energetic sporting holiday a bit of planning for your time away will pay dividends. What do you really need
- your favourite top that only really goes with jeans - or would you be better off going for that light kaftan that you’ve had your eye on (tip: will make a great cover up for a poolside lunch; dressed up with accessories and metallic sandals - hello evening glam!). If you’re planning more of an active break, comfort may well be your first priority. Think lightweight and easy care - and to make you clothes work harder, stick to a simple colour palette, so that you can mix tops, bottoms and accessories to create a different look;
TOPSHOP Fig lace-up sandals £39
Office /John Lewis Birkenstock Arizona Metallic Leather Copper Flat Sandals £54.95
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New Look White Sleeveless Stripe Shirt Dress £19.99 holidaymaker, you’ll want to choose a suit that will give you freedom to move. There is a huge range of sports swimsuits available from the well-known swimwear brands, as well as sports boutiques and lingerie stores. If you prefer a more laid back break, I recommend a visit to a specialist lingerie store who will stock and advise on sized swimwear that will work best for your shape and destination.
Accessorize Crochet Beach Cover Up that and a contingency wet weather cover up - keep it bright! Swim when you’re winning Swimwear - love it or loathe it, it pays to seek out the suit that will flatter and fit well as well as looking good. If you are an active
l Katy Dyer is an award-winning personal stylist and image consultant. Katy is skilled at helping people discover the confidence to change or develop their personal or professional style and image - whether it’s a new career, a new stage in your life, finding the right outfit for a special occasion or to completely reinvent your look and make the most of you. For more details about Katy Dyer products and services, visit: www.katydyer.com or email katy@ katydyer.com Gift vouchers and experiences are available.