SummerTime & The Living Is Easy

Styling By Anna Clark

Photography By Laura Court

Embrace your inner boho and opt for a simple sweet summer vibe that doesn’t compromise on style.

Festival Chic

Free the spirit and dance like no-one is watching. All you need for the ultimate festival getup is flowers in your hair, a pair of hotpants, and smoking hot shades.

Singlet, $89.95 by Neuw; Short, $149.99 by Rolla’s; Slides, $68.20 by Birkenstock; Scarf, $169 by Twenty Seven Names; Sunglasses, $720 by Chloe from Smith & Caughey’s; Floral headpiece, Stylist’s own.

Garden Party

Feel free to mix and match colour, texture, and pattern for a fresh take on the smart casual.

Dress, $499 by Camilla & Marc; Scarf, $240 by Bess; Handbag, $699 by Deadly Ponies; Sandal, $99 from Hannahs; Sunglasses, $419 by Illesteva and Earrings, POA by Primal Statement, both available from Superette.

Animal Magic

For the ultimate in afternoon soiree sophistication, pop on a silk slip dress, a pair of animal print kitten heels, and a snakeskin purse.

Dress, $345 by Laing; Heels, $289 by Kathryn Wilson; Wallet, $369 by Deadly Ponies; Earrings, $339 by Zoe & Morgan, available from Superette; Sunglasses, $720 by Chloe, available from Smith & Caughey’s; Hand Cream, $40 by Aesop; Fedora, Stylist’s own.

Beach Break

Keep cool while looking hot this summer in a classic bikini, sarong, and sandal combo.

Bikini top, $119 and bottom, $119 both by Kowtow; Sandal, $99 from Hannahs; Scarf/sarong, $240 by Bess; Sunglasses, $475 by Moscot, available from Simon James; Hat, Stylist’s own.

Boho Dreaming

White is the colour of summer – add some billowy sleeves, a pair of denim cut offs, radiate some positive vibes, and you’re beach or festival ready!

Blouse, $299 by Steele, Zoe & Morgan Earrings, $319 by Zoe & Morgan, both available from Superette; Shorts, $115 by Levi’s; Bag, $95.56 by Arms of Eve; Sandal, $99 from Hannahs; Vintage Sunglasses by Karen Walker and Hat, Stylist’s own.

Dress Code

Summer is the time to rock a feminine frock. Add a straw hat and raffia sandals for an effortlessly cool natural look.

Dress, $329 by Mina; Earrings, $89 by Kayla Jurlina; Handbag, $299 by Deadly Ponies; Sunhat, $129 by Lack of Colour and Fragrance, $65 by Theseeke, both available from Superette; Sunglasses, $189.90 by Calvin Klein, available from Smith & Caughey’s; Sandals, $149.95 from Hannahs $149.95.