Have you noticed it's getting warmer? Not the odd day here and there but consistently hotter. I'm calling it: it's officially summer. With June's arrival, summer holidays are just around the corner.
Putting together a micro-edit of your wardrobe for your next vacation can be a minefield. Packing lists sound tiresome and whittling down your day-to-day essentials can be laborious so save yourself the trouble and throw caution to the wind and invest in a handful of items that will let you relax in the sunshine (in style) without an ounce of stress.
Sure, we'll likely be hit by a few more blustering rainy days but it's time to transition into a roster of sunshine-ready pieces that can be mixed and matched until autumn comes calling. Say hello to sunshine yellow that makes lemonade out of up mustard shades and introduce tailored denim to bold blues and clean whites to sharpen up your more bohemian pieces. And, while you're at it liven up your weekday mornings with a kick of candyfloss pink or a playful accessory - look to Poppy Lissiman and Susan Alexandra for droves of choices.
1 of 25 MDS Stripes, Everything Cropped Striped Cotton-Poplin Wrap Top, £140, Net-A-Porter
2 of 25 Zara, Shiny Multi-Strap Sandals, £29.99
3 of 25 Miaou, Greta Shorts, £243.46, Shopbop
4 of 25 Prada, City Calf Top Handle With Single Palm, £1,998,, Moda'Operandi
5 of 25 Paper London, Bay Linen-Blend Dress, £385, Selfridges
6 of 25 Dune, Smart Slider Sandal, £80
7 of 25 De La Vali, Juliette Dress Polka Dot, £625
8 of 25 Mango, Acetate Frames, £17.99
9 of 25 Caroline Constas, Bardot Gingham Crop Top, £296, Harrods
10 of 25 Topshop, White Horn Midi Skirt, £36
11 of 25 Balenciaga, Paris Acetate Cuff, £445, Matchesfashion.com
12 of 25 Dodo Bar Or, Tassled Striped Cotton-Gauze Blouse, £230, Net-A-Porter
13 of 25 M&S Collection, Woven Pumps, £25
14 of 25 Raey, Wide-Leg Jeans, £145, Matchesfashion.com
15 of 25 Ellery, Rosalind Gold-Plated Resin And Shell Earrings, £320, Matchesfashion.com
16 of 25 Sandro, Silk Top With Fine Straps, £199
17 of 25 Rockins, Mega Loon High-Rise Striped Jeans, £225
18 of 25 Susan Alexandra, The Parfait Bag, £184
19 of 25 ASOS Design, Midi Mixed Print Pretty Tea Dress, £42
20 of 25 Grazia, Morpheus Sunglasses, £79
21 of 25 Oscar De La Renta, Shell And Faux-Pearl Earrings, £228
22 of 25 Ganni, Bluebell Jacket, £220
23 of 25 ALEXACHUNG, Midi Apron Dress, £340
24 of 25 Free People, Jet Setter Sandal, £68
25 of 25 Oresund Iris, Canvas Circle Tote, £26