The Holiday Fashion Guide

With the slow return to post-Covid holidays I think I speak for everyone when I say my holiday wardrobe needs some serious updating. However, for me and my online shopping habit I’m far more likely to enjoy a staycation than a vacation but I can live through you. Here is my guide to holiday dressing organized by destination…

Scan the Spotify codes as you read to listen to the music that inspired the looks ….

South Beach, Miami

South Beach – from celebrity spotting in the famous club scene to roller skating on Ocean Drive, South Breach has plenty to offer as a holiday destination such a young vibrant place deserves a matching wardrobe.

I think the key to dressing for South Beach is gaudy chic think Malibu barbie if she modelled for Gucci. However, be careful there is a fine-line between ironic high fashion tacky and just plain tacky (that being said I’ve been on both sides of the line and they’re both quite fun). To stay chic while keeping the fun OTT look I’d go for a modern take on Y2K, look to Blumarines SS22 beachy take on noughties fashion for inspiration – think pink, rimless sunglasses, rhinestones, floaty ruffle shirts & contrasted with relaxed denim shorts.

Denim shorts: £498 Area crotchet cutout denim shorts Black shorts: £371 Area Crystal-embellished drawstring shorts Tote: £30 skinny dip barbie Malibu tote bag Shirt: £32 ASOS DESIGN sheer long sleeve blouse with ruffle detail Bikini: Jacquemus Le Maillot Peirado Bikini Set £102.85 (on sale from £170) One piece: Paolita Andromeda Kito one piece £107.50 (on sale from £215) Heart sunglasses with crystals: Gucci £770 Cat eye sunglasses with heart shaped charms: Gucci £630 Rollerskates: ROOKIE ROLLERSKATES CLASSIC 78 PINK £64.95-£74.95

A great fit for this Aesthetic is 90’s Chanel style terry cloth beach sets in candy/pastel shades very OTT & Paris Hilton while still having a relaxed, put together look.

Left: Skin, Mags belted cotton blend terry play suit £173 Middle: Missguided, blue co odd terry towel suit £24 Right: Nasty Gal, towelling 3PC scruchie cover up set

This look pairs perfectly with statement sunglasses – as someone with over 30 pairs of sunglasses I’m totally biased but I believe they complete any outfit. I prefer oversized statement sunglasses as opposed to mini sunnies – i think they’re more flattering and i am desperate for a pair of ‘Marc Jacobs Butterfly Sunglasses’.

TIP: For a put together look choose sunglasses in the same tones as your outfit.

Top Left: Gucci angular-frame oversized sunglasses £280 Top Right: Giorgio Armani AR8137 5856K7 Pink £174.08 Middle Left: Green Valentino Sunglasses VA4080 5165/2 £186.40 Middle: Gucci Oversized Crystal Glasses – Red £998 Bottom Right: pearls & swine ‘cheriko’ pink sunglasses £40 Bottom middle: skinny dip x Barbie Glitter Heart Sunglasses £20

Ibiza, Spain

Think less of lads holidays & hangovers, Ibiza in later years has a far more grown up image.. well fashion wise anyways. Dance the night away in my top picks for party wear.

Ibiza’s iconic club scene – from a night you’ll never forget in pacha to a night you’ll never remember in amnesia the outfit is always the most important part of the night out. I’d go for voluminous mini dresses, chic & light while still being eye catching and unique. I’d go for a fabric like tulle that’ll move fabulously while dancing.

Brands to look for : Selkie, Brogano, Lexi, Annie’s of Ibiza

Left : the caviar puff dress £181.16 selkie Middle Left: the Cali Rosebud dress £160.06 Middle Right: Antonia dress £115.16 LEXI Right: Tiered Ombre-Sequinned Tulle Dress £2575 Ashish on Annie’s of Ibiza

Tassel sequin dresses are also fitting, perfect for twirling and will catch the disco lights flawlessly. I’d pair with 70’s platforms to bring in the disco influence but leave the rest of the look simple to let the dress speak for itself.

Left : Ashish, Sequin Fringe Mini Dress £1,495 Middle Left: Javier Osorio, Sofia Sunset Dress £1,450 (both on Annie’s of ibiza) Middle Right: Nadine Merabi, Sadie Gold dress £495 Right: Goddiva, bandeu sequin tassle maxi dress in black £52 (on sale from £88)

Metallics are not just for the night, pair laid-back swimwear with sequins, lamé & chainmail to catch the Spanish sun, it looks edgy but effortless.

Lake Cuomo, Italy

For the romantic Italian setting who better to take inspiration from than Sophia Loren, 50’s style monochromatic bikinis layered under oversized men’s shirts with equally oversized sunglasses maybe throw in a silk scarf for good measure.

With styling I’d over-accessorise à la 90’s Chanel and pair a simple bikini in black and white with Pearl necklaces, chain belts & arms full or bracelets in matching or complimentary colours.

For makeup I’d go minimal + smoky eyeliner and for hair I’d go for messy Brigette Bardot style updos to dress the look down and give it a more edgy look to clash with the formal accessories.

Left: Ino Eden top/Ino Gobi bottom Paolita beach £245 Middle: Balmain iconic stripes bikini £237.50 Right: Gucci Women’s black interlocking Gs bikini £440

Verbier, Switzerland

As someone who has not and will not ever ski – why someone would hurtle down a mountain on two planks of wood is beyond me, I can still appreciate the fashion.

The top of my winter holiday Wishlist is the Chloe x Fusalp 70s inspired ski-suit (bottom right) I love it my one concern is I’d probably wear it all year round. A 70’s vibe is a great way to approach ski wear: flared ski pants, oversized collars & shearling (especially the Chanel shearling ski boots!).

Brands to look for: my Sunday Ski, Fusalp, Moncler, Rossignol & Dioralps

White ski suit : Luxe Verbier ski suit, my Sunday ski £345 Sunglasses: electric shield lens sunglasses, Quay £25 Red dungarees: Badia II Dungarees, Fusalp £530 Red and white coat: white striped Victoire ski jacket, Rossignol £256 Faux fur coat: Toni Sailer £550 Gloves: pouch detail logo gloves, Prada £850 Boots: Gold moon boot £110 Black ski suit: Grenoble logo fur trimmed ski suit, Moncler £2219

For off the slopes look try 80s style statement knitwear think Princess Diana In the alps. Pair with an oversized scarf in a matching tone. For an extra pop of colour try bright gloves especially pradas purse gloves I love them so much! My favourite colour combos to try with this look atm are pink and orange & red and pink.

Pink Look: Jumper: Linden Jumper, Shrimps £350 Scarf: penny cable knit scarf, White stuff £20 Gloves: Vlogo Signature, Valentino Garavani £380 Brown/Green Look: Jumper: golden years landscape, House of sunny £98 Scarf: Soft Braided Recycled Tassle Scarf, na-kd £24.95 Gloves: pouch detail logo gloves, Prada £850 Red look: Jumper: colour block knit sweater, Zara’s £29.99 Scarf: cashmere scarf, ted baker £95 Gloves: nappa leather Gloves, Sermoneta Gloves £37.48

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