Maxi dresses are perfect for summer.
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As the South African summer starts to sizzle, there’s no better time to refresh your wardrobe and enhance your style for those long beach days, festive braais, and balmy evenings with friends.
This season’s trends in international summer styles offer a mix of comfort, colour, and creativity that will have you feeling both chic and carefree.
This summer, light and airy fabrics reign supreme, creating that dreamlike atmosphere we associate with the season.
Breezy materials such as cotton and linen are perfect for those sun-soaked days.
Just imagine wearing a flowing kaftan over your favourite bikini, or slipping into a maxi dress.
Embrace the gentle charm of pastel colours. Think lavender, blush, and soft mint.
Alternatively, opt for bold prints, adding a splash of personality to your outfit.
To elevate your look further, complete your outfit with flat sandals, a stylish straw bag, and oversized earrings.
Embrace pastel colours.
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If summer could be distilled into a colour palette, it would undoubtedly feature vibrant tangerine and refreshing turquoise shades.
These bold tones not only look stunning against sun-kissed skin but also radiate fresh energy.
For a relaxed day out, pair a turquoise crop top with high-waisted white shorts, finishing off with tangerine sandals for that playful pop.
Heading out for an evening adventure? A floor-length tangerine dress coupled with turquoise accessories will undoubtedly turn heads at those sunset gatherings.
Tangerine is a vibrant colour for summer.
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As the temperatures rise, summer beauty is all about achieving that radiant natural glow.
Start your routine with a hydrating serum followed by an essential SPF.
A hint of bronzer and highlighter will give you that sun-kissed finish while keeping the look effortlessly chic.
Keep brows fluffy and full with a brow gel, and finish off with a swipe of gloss or a tinted lip balm.
No summer outfit is complete without the right accessories, and this season, bucket hats are making a triumphant return.
Ideal for shading your face while offering a breezy, relaxed vibe, they’re a must-have in any summer wardrobe.
Oversized sunglasses not only protect your eyes but also provide a dash of celebrity glamour to your outfit.
For extra flair, consider layering colourful beaded necklaces or bracelets.
Oversized sunglasses add a touch of glam.
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Your nails can serve as the perfect mini canvas to express your creativity.
Embrace vibrant colours like coral, cobalt blue, or neon pink.
Don’t shy away from adding glitter accents; they are perfect for catching the light.
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