Quick shopping fix: Summer events

Whatever events you have on your calendar this season make sure you check in with our quick shopping fix which makes summer dressing easy.

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An all day wedding guest

Oasis,Jaeger,Anya Hindmarch,designer,high street,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 An all day wedding guest

Whatever events you have on your calendar this season make sure you check in with our quick shopping fix, designed to make summer dressing easy.
Picture: A contemporary maxi dress mixed with a feather shrug creates a glam look that will make you stand out without upstaging the bride.

Maxi dress from Paper Dolls collection, £130 from Oasis
Feather shrug, £80 from Oasis
Squashed hoop earrings, £50 from Jaeger
Metallic clutch, £240 from Anya Hindmarch

Shopping

Toast,designer,high street,hobbs,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 Shopping

A fuss-free summer dress and a hands free across the body bag let you keep your mind on the job.

Crochet dress, £139 from Hobbs N.W.3
Sunglasses, £12.50 from giantvintage.com
Satchel handbag, £165 from Mimi
Ballet shoes, £45 from Toast

A day in the park

Office,Mulberry,All Saints,designer,high street,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 A day in the park

No summer wardrobe is complete without this season\'s must-have - a jumpsuit.

Pattern jumpsuit, £180 by Samantha Pleet from themoonandmars.co.uk
Straw hat, £40 from All Saints
I Love You bracelet, £20 from Urban Outfitters
Leather tote, £195 from Mulberry
Aztec sandals, £55 from Office

A chilly summer night

designer,high street,hobbs,asos,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 A chilly summer night

Wide leg trousers and a summer knit will keep the nip in the air at bay.

Cardigan, £239 by Dagmar from ASOS
Wide leg trousers, £119 from Hobbs
Cork wedge sandals, £45 from ASOS
Drop earrings, £70 from Raris 020 7731 6155

A day at the seaside

Liberty,designer,high street,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 A day at the seaside

Make like Jane Birkin with a classic wicker basket and girly swimming costume. This huge Liberty of London scarf doubles up as a perfect throw.

Floral swimsuit, £45 from Cath Kidston
Union Jack scarf/throw, £250 from Liberty of London
Sunglasses, £69 from glassesdirect.co.uk
Basket, £3.99 from candigifts.co.uk

An evening wedding guest

designer,high street,Jimmy Choo,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 An evening wedding guest

Make an ethereal entrance in pastel and sorbet colours and crank up the height of your heels - there\'s no excuse for flats if you\'re arriving after dark.

Yellow and pink bow bustier dress, £470 from mutiboko.com
Earrings, £3500 from Ritz Fine Jewellery 020 7409 1312
Metallic sandals, £315 by Jimmy Choo from net-a-porter.com

 

On the plane

Oasis,designer,high street,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 On the plane

Comfort is key. Opt for a slouchy T-shirt dress and flat sandals.

T-shirt dress, £135 by Vince from Liberty
Rope sandals, £22 from Oasis
Woven tote, £150 by Me and Arrow from themoonandmars.co.uk
Passport cover, £22 from Aspinal of London

By the pool

Jaeger,designer,high street,linda farrow,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 By the pool

Think silver screen glamour puss. Eye catching jewels and over sized sunglasses will help you achieve the look.

Crochet bikini, £120 from Betty B
Wide brim hat, £120 from Jaeger London
Sunglasses, £219 from Linda Farrow
Cuff, £62 from Jaeger
Sandals, £290 from Aruna Seth

Playing tennis

designer,ralph lauren,high street,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 Playing tennis

Feel like a Wimbledon pro in this Ralph Lauren special edition vest.

Wimbledon collection vest, £120 from Ralph Lauren 0207 535 4600
Belted high-waisted shorts, £9.99 from H&M
Tennis racket, £150 from dunlopsport.com
Lo-top trainers, £40 by Converse from net-a-porter.com 

In the office

House of Fraser,liberty of london,designer,high street,Dune,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 In the office

Office dressing is a minefield during the summer months. Structured dresses in shades of camel and mink will give you the professional edge.

Collared dress, £75 by Pied a Terre from House of Fraser
Handbag, £295 from Liberty of London
Gum sole court shoes, £85 from Dune

BBQ

Dorothy Perkins,Office,Comptoir des Cotonniers,designer,high street,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 BBQ

You can\'t be scared of getting your hands (or clothes) dirty at a BBQ. Get stuck in wearing hareem pants and a slinky vest.

Silk vest, £34 from Comptoir des Cotonniers
Leopard spot hareem pants, £25 from Dorothy Perkins
Jersey necklace, £25 from fashion-conscience.com
Platform heels, £60 from Office

Christening

Mango,BHS,designer,high street,river island,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 Christening

A floral print maxi dress is a versatile choice for summer dressing. Add different accessories to create a new look each time.

Floral maxi dress, £45 from BHS
Flower garland, £85 from freudianslipsvintage.com
Wicker handbag, £38 by Mango from ASOS
Sandals, £24.99 from River Island

Brunch

Mango,All Saints,designer,high street,quick shopping fix,spring summer 2010 Brunch

An outside brunch date calls for a cover-up. This delicate embroidered jacket is the ideal option.

Embroidered silk jacket, £110 from All Saints
High-waisted jeans, £148 from MiH Jeans
Handbag, £45 by Mango from ASOS

On a date

Karen Millen,Jigsaw,designer,high street,quick shopping fix,Felix Rey,spring summer 2010 On a date

Spice up a simple and chic outfit with a sexy heel.

Chiffon and sequin dress, £189 from Jigsaw
Straw leopard clutch bag, $135 from Felix Rey
Swarovski crystal sandals, £165 from Karen Millen

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