And whilst you’re mentally packing your suitcase for that seaside escape, this ‘Off Duty Dress’ from Printebebe is sooo good, in an easy, stylish, dramatically swishy kind of way. (…that in addition to this charcoal bird print, also comes in black and white too).

Printebebe ‘Off Duty Dress’, $149

Hands up who loves shopping for a new swimsuit…

(cue: the sound of crickets)

If you, like me, find shopping for swimwear a little, well… torturous, then let me introduce you to one of my latest discoveries:

Maison du Maillot - Literal translation: The House of Swimwear.

Offering the most wonderful selection of swim and resort wear, this online boutique lets you plan your next seaside escape from the comfort of your laptop, 365 days a year.

Maison du Maillot

Are you familiar with the pool slide?

Our sportier-pals (think: Nike, Puma, Adidas…) are longtime advocates of this easy summer style.

But recently, more fashionable circles have also started to take note - so much so that these humble, injection moulded rubber numbers have hit the big time.

Want to see more?

Follow the link below for my pick of the best…

I’m firmly of the belief that ‘Stylish Sun Protection’ needn’t be an amusing oxymoron.

Indeed, every summer wardrobe needs at least one good-looking, fluffy-hair-hiding, beach holiday inspired sun hat.

Curious?

Follow the link below for my edit of the best sun hats that you can buy online now…

Looking for some festive adornment of the fashion-kind?

How about this positively joyous collection of statement earrings, guaranteed to put a little ‘jolly’ in your ‘jingle’.

Something caught your eye?

Follow the link for all the details…