Summer means trips to the beach, long walks in the sun and a lot of time outdoors.
While your long boho skirt or your super skinny jeans may look funky, it’s this season’s stylish casual fashion that will allow you to look hot and feel comfortable as the sunny weather rolls in.
Army Me
Army tones offer the fun of a print and along with the versatility of muted tones. The tones mix well with some of this season’s hottest colours. The army print returns for spring/summer 2005 in shades of natural green and cream which can be glammed up with sparkling accessories or dressed down with a pair of flip-flops or skate shoes.
The best way to inject a taste of ‘army girl’ into your wardrobe is with a pair of army print pants or shorts. Available from most chain stores, these will be a summer staple which will be worn year after year. We love the pictured Rose Bud combats from her industrie. These funky combat pants mix the masculine army print with girly accents by using print detail and feminine ties. Wear them longer on a cooler day or hitched up over your bikini at the beach – sweet and casual.
Cargo Gal
Cargo pants were all the rage a few years ago when Britney Spears and Madonna wore them with everything. The super comfortable and endlessly practical pants then faded into obscurity, until now.
Cargo pants return for spring and summer but they do so with a new twist. The cargo pant has grown up. The shapeless and baggy styles have been replaced with a more streamlined classic pant. Large pockets and buckles have also been swapped for smaller more subtle details such as super flat pockets and tags. This season’s cargo pants are dressed-up enough to wear out for dinner but also casual enough to wear at the beach. We love the pictured drawstring cargo pant from SUPRÉ. They are available in green, brown and black.
Total-tee One of the biggest staples for summer, no matter your age, gender or size, is the good ol' t-shirt. This season the choices are endless for the biggest item in casual fashion. Polo shirts in bright colours return as major items for both men and women. Button down shirts, bright colours and fun bohemian or tropical influenced prints will also keep you looking stylish and comfortable all summer long. Over sized tees can be worn belted with skinny leg jeans or a denim mini for a funky look, or worn longer as a dress over bathers at the beach.
We love the pictured tee from Jeans West. The bright raspberry colour and fun vintage print makes it a stylish top for summer with jeans, shorts, pants or a hot mini skirt.
Wrap it up
Some nzgirls could be forgiven for thinking that summer is a long way off with recent rain and snow wrecking havoc around the country. This serves as a reminder that although summer is near, spring can sometimes be a fickle mistress. That’s why having a jacket handy can be the best thing for you.
This season choose from a plethora of heavy cotton and denim jackets which are influenced by urban and army looks. These jackets have classic tailoring but feature fantastic details such as large buttons, broad collars and a cropped length, making them a statement piece for your wardrobe.
I really like the pictured frayed edge urban jacket from Just Jeans. It would look hot thrown over a basic tank when heading out the door or dressed up with bright boho accessories.
Throw around Warmer weather means rushing out the door to enjoy the sun. To do this properly you need a stylish, large casual bag which is big enough to fit your bathers, towel and sunscreen. You also want it to be easy enough to use so that you can quickly get your stuff into it and out the door. That’s why I love the pictured green hobo bag from Dotti. The large over-shoulder bag made from lightweight cotton, is machine washable and closes easily with a couple of ties. The colour goes well with the coral and brown tones which are everywhere this season, and the hobo print makes it too cute to pass up!
Summer means trips to the beach, long walks in the sun and a lot of time outdoors.
Army Me
Cargo Gal
One of the biggest staples for summer, no matter your age, gender or size, is the good ol' t-shirt. This season the choices are endless for the biggest item in casual fashion. Polo shirts in bright colours return as major items for both men and women. Button down shirts, bright colours and fun bohemian or tropical influenced prints will also keep you looking stylish and comfortable all summer long. Over sized tees can be worn belted with skinny leg jeans or a denim mini for a funky look, or worn longer as a dress over bathers at the beach. 
Wrap it up
Warmer weather means rushing out the door to enjoy the sun. To do this properly you need a stylish, large casual bag which is big enough to fit your bathers, towel and sunscreen. You also want it to be easy enough to use so that you can quickly get your stuff into it and out the door. That’s why I love the pictured green hobo bag from