From relaxed day wear and exotic evening looks to cool beach wear and stunning accessories, relaxed, casual chic is the hot summer vibe.

Mix vibrant new brights with classic hues of navy and chocolate to add a dash of radiance to the summer palette.

Select from a dazzling array of prints which take fashion from the plains of Africa to the heat of the tropics.

This season is all about exuberant sophistication - the traveller influence is rife as summer dressing crosses the continents to present an eclectic image from urban cowgirl to South Sea island babe.

Prairie skirts hit the hippy trail with soft, easy ruffles in fluid fabrics designed to fit and flatter.

Volume is key - skirts swing prettily from the hip in earthy shades of chocolate, navy and white or hot prints in terracotta and turquoise.

But remember less is often more. Avoid throwing too many trends together to look chic rather than chaotic.

Foot wear takes a fashion leap forward with the resurgence of the wedge in key plains or ditsy prints.

Add a dash of Africa with bangles galore - pile them on for easy, instant glamour and complete the look with ethnic necklaces and over-sized straw hats.

While roomy tooled leather bags, sequin encrusted kaftans and sophisticated little bikinis and tankinis make holidaying in style simple.