summer style

Swimsuit brand We Are Handsome, maker of the roaring feline one-piece spotted on Rihanna in Summers past, is attempting to bottle lightning with The Discovery collection. The photo-realistic prints include boardwalk and woodland scenes and a majestic white tiger, all intended to awaken past memories of big moments in your life (think butterflies from a first kiss or the awe-inspiring shock of a special holiday). With the idea of revisiting milestone moments being so very delicious, it's a novel idea worth suiting up for.

See the campaign images exclusively here and then start shopping. Styles retail between £75 and £350 and are available here and on the brand's website.

With the long weekend about to commence, and even more quick Summer getaways on the docket, we're prepping with a refresher in minimalist packing. Because as much as we love feeling ready for any dress code, it's not exactly fun lugging around an overpacked bag, either. Cutting down on what makes it inside your weekender bag has everything to do with staying calm, cool, and collected. Ask yourself: What's the weather going to be like? Are there any formal evening events involved? Is there room to recycle outfit pieces? Those answers should help shape the contents of your packing strategy, along with employing a level of self-restraint, of course. Read on for our quick tips for packing (light) like a pro. Have one to share? Do so below!

• Don't underestimate the power of making a list. Write down the bare essentials of what you'll need for your trip, wherever the final destination may be. Key word here is basic: bras, underwear, socks, a pair of jeans, a warmer layer for the evenings, a chic go-with-everything dress, and so on. Then, follow your list without exception — it'll help you to not go overboard when you start digging into your wardrobe.
• Do be reasonable. Override that voice in your head trying to convince you that you absolutely need six tops for a three-day trip. You don't . . . and the practical you knows that.
• Don't skimp too much. If you know that you're going to a wedding with formal dinners planned every night, then yes pack a few extra dresses. The trade-off? Include a neutral-toned pair of ankle-strap sandals that go with each outfit, so you don't have to overload on the shoe front.

More tips after the jump!

The bouclé jacket, with its looped surface, is an iconic wardrobe staple most familiar in its Chanel guise and on the likes of Kate Middleton. Sure it can be preppy, which is perfect for that Autumnal back to school vibe, but designers have also given the classic fabric a cool edge in biker styles just right over jeans. The cropped coat is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or made more casual, and is ideal for that trans-seasonal period as we head from Summer into Autumn. Shop my picks below and tell me how you'd like to style such a jacket!

As today is Friendship Day, I'm coming over all nostalgic for those woven, beaded and charmed bracelets I wore with pals back in the day. You're never too old, or too famous, to show your BFF love on your wrist, as models Karlie Kloss, Coco Rocha, Doutzen Kroes, Christy Turlington, Iman, Hilary Rhoda, Lily Aldridge and Jeisa Chiminazzo proved when then matched their accessories at the Modelinia Beautiful Friends Forever Bracelet launch in NYC last September. Shop my picks below and tell me your favourite memories of friendship bracelets!

With hot weather reaching our shores at last, the dilemma of what to wear rears its head after weeks of unseasonable boots, tights and outerwear. Shorts are a warm-weather staple and can be dressed up for work with a blouse or made more casual teamed with a tee. I've picked 8 pairs in the season's key trends, from tropical, neon and floral to aztec, animal and bird prints. Shop my selection below and tell me how you'll be styling yours this Summer!