Spring breakers

Feast your eyes on our “Best of ” compilation for the new season – what’s trending and the key pieces that will be creeping into your wardrobe this SS 16!

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Feast your eyes on our “Best of ” compilation for the new season – what’s trending and the key pieces that will be creeping into your wardrobe this SS 16!

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1 Instant Style Fix: Shoulder Dusters

Work shouldergrazing lengths into your statement earrings. Sleek strong shapes with minimalist aesthetics will definitely turn heads.

Jemsa earrings, $37, from accessories. sheshops.com.
Jemsa earrings, $37, from accessories. sheshops.com.
2 Do The Logo Motion

This season, forget about subtle branding. Go big or go home with monograms, and logos on your designer handbag, but of course done in a tasteful way.

Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
Bag, $1,160, from Ralph Lauren.
Bag, $1,160, from Ralph Lauren.
Bag, $1,360, from Moschino.
Bag, $1,360, from Moschino.
J.W. Anderson bag, $1,500, from Club 21 Women.
J.W. Anderson bag, $1,500, from Club 21 Women.
Bag from Saint Laurent.
Bag from Saint Laurent.
Bag, $1,260, from Emilio Pucci.
Bag, $1,260, from Emilio Pucci.
3 The Label To Watch: Self Portrait

Founder and designer Han Chong’s work is all about thoughtfully curated designs that feature luscious pops of lace and intricate trimmings. A celeb favourite red carpet label that most of us can afford? Yes please.

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4 Trend to try: Flamenco Fiesta

Hot colour flashes + extravagant frills = a straight Spanish style win.

Top, $39, from Forever 21.
Top, $39, from Forever 21.
Lanvin
Lanvin
Zendaya
Zendaya
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Winsdor Smith heels, $295, from Robinsons The Heeren.
Winsdor Smith heels, $295, from Robinsons The Heeren.
Proenza Schouler bag, $2,390, from Club 21 Women.
Proenza Schouler bag, $2,390, from Club 21 Women.
Skirt, $1,425, from Carolina Herrera.
Skirt, $1,425, from Carolina Herrera.
Top, $69.90, from Zara.
Top, $69.90, from Zara.
Earrings, $16, from H&M.
Earrings, $16, from H&M.
5 Join The Shades Parade

Most definitely easy on the eyes, statement shades can make any outfit look instantly cool. Opt for a pair that comes with stand-out frames!

Prabal Gurung
Prabal Gurung
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6 Fancy A Pyjama Party?

Take your sleep wear from the sheets to the street with these fabulous #ijustwokeuplikethis pieces.

Bralette, $49, from perkbykate. com.
Bralette, $49, from perkbykate. com.
Top, $109, from Zara.
Top, $109, from Zara.
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe
Heels from Topshop.
Heels from Topshop.
Pants, $199, from H&M.
Pants, $199, from H&M.
7 Slip Into These!

Not just for dandy gentlemen, these smoking slippers are definitely made for walking. Want to take it up a notch? Choose a pair with a pointy edge.

Flats, $239, from Pretty Ballerinas.
Flats, $239, from Pretty Ballerinas.
Flats, $62, from asos.com.
Flats, $62, from asos.com.
Flats, $320, from Pretty Ballerinas.
Flats, $320, from Pretty Ballerinas.
Chiara Ferragni flats, $395, from Robinsons The Heeren.
Chiara Ferragni flats, $395, from Robinsons The Heeren.
8 Do It In Denim!

There’s always a time and a place for chic denim play. Put a fresh spin on this workhorse fabric with relaxed silhouettes and utility details

Top, $23.90, from Dorothy Perkins.
Top, $23.90, from Dorothy Perkins.
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
Jane Birkin
Jane Birkin
Leandra Medine
Leandra Medine
Kate Bosworth
Kate Bosworth
Earrings, $177, from Pandora
Earrings, $177, from Pandora
Skirt, $39, from Mango.
Skirt, $39, from Mango.
Bandana from Marks & Spencer.
Bandana from Marks & Spencer.
Sonia Rykiel jeans, $820, from Tyan.
Sonia Rykiel jeans, $820, from Tyan.
See By Chloé bag, $660, from Robinsons The Heeren.
See By Chloé bag, $660, from Robinsons The Heeren.
Heels from Jimmy Choo.
Heels from Jimmy Choo.
Coat, $250, from COS.
Coat, $250, from COS.
9 Get Strap Happy

These multi-coloured beauties are anything but basic, especially when paired with an off-duty frock. We’ve got the perfect pair for every budget!

Malone Souliers sandals, $1,042, from matchesfashion.com.
Malone Souliers sandals, $1,042, from matchesfashion.com.
Paula Cademartori sandals, $469, from LaPrendo.
Paula Cademartori sandals, $469, from LaPrendo.
Sandals, $129, from Aldo.
Sandals, $129, from Aldo.
10 Join The Bomb Squad

A refined bomber jacket pairs perfectly with cigarette pants, jeans or pencil skirts. Flimsier fabrics make it weather-appropriate. 

Jonathan Saunders jacket, from Club 21 Women.
Jonathan Saunders jacket, from Club 21 Women.
11 What To Expect: The Aussie Wave

Keep an eye out for these Australian brands. They’ve got all your sartorial needs covered.

Finders Keepers
Finders Keepers
Keepsake
Keepsake
C/Meo Collective
C/Meo Collective