Summer: the moments you’ll need great outfits for…

Summer is awesome. Long days, clear skies, warm ocean water, amazing sunsets and the lure of the festive season… It offers holidays, romance and the beginning of a new year, ripe for turning over a new leaf. And the clothes. If I look back through photos of myself over the last ten years, I can almost pin point which year it was from my outfits. The year of the Sienna Miller BoHo maxi-dress? 2008. Nicole Richie-esque over-sized sunglasses? That would have to be 2006. One Teaspoon printed singlet? Oh my goodness… that’s right back to 2003! Summer is when you tend to be more experimental and free-spirited with your fashion choices. In summer fashion is like the tide, each day brings a fresh start and something new.

So what do we need for this summer? Well, it all depends on the occasion. I could rattle off a list of trends you will see (return of the trucker hat, cutaway bikinis, gelato colours, bleached denim) but what I want to focus on more it the moments of summer that you will want to have the perfect outfit for. Those times which you will reminisce about for years to come.

Here are my top five fashion moments that will be… SUMMER 2010!

Lunch (that becomes all afternoon drinks, dancing, dinner and more dancing)

You know how it goes – you get together for a girly lunch in the sun with some mates, then you check your watch and it’s 4pm, then you feel like going to a bar, and dancing, and then dinner and, well… it goes on and on. These long lunch moments can require an all afternoon outfit that will keep looking fresh and neat. This pretty cream dress (on right) is perfect for an all day event! Available at incityfashion.com.au!

Beach dreaming

Have you noticed how many new swimwear collections are around this year? This cute bikini is from the Australian label Lover, who will be one of the many beautiful collections around this summer. Make sure you pick a swimsuit that you feel amazing in for that perfect beach moment. Check out Isola by Megan Gale, Zimmerman and Seafolly for the best bikinis.

Work parties

I know it will be hot and you probably wouldn’t pick long sleeves, but for a work ‘do’ – this is a fantastic look. Actress Michelle Monoghan wins the prize for best great legs/long sleeves combo, and I think your co-workers will be blown away by this sophisticated work function look.

Surprise BNO

Some of my favourite summer moments are the ones which come to you by complete surprise. Like when you decide to extend an afternoon into the evening and end up having a BNO (Big Night Out). When the days are long and warm, I always pick an outfit that can go anywhere. My number ‘go anywhere’ outfit is great heels, a fabulous skirt and a casual T-shirt to bring it down to earth. Ashley Olsen does this perfectly here, she is ready for anything!

The roadtrippers

When’s the last time you did a road trip? Too long ago! I think it’s time to revive this summer fun activity and the best piece of clothing you can wear on a road trip is a denim shirt. That’s right, they will still be going strong this summer and can be thrown on over anything. Happy summer moments, everyone!

Labels on my radar: Birds of a Feather, Mimco, Elizabeth and James, Isola By Megan Gale, Sea Folly, Zimmerman, Camilla and Marc, H&M, American Apparel, Top Shop.