Summer Dress Picks

Sorry to all you lovely South Africans back home enjoying the cold winter (I could actually use a few cold days myself) but it is summer in Thailand for most of the year and I can't help but admire the beautiful dresses that are in fashion at the moment. For me there are not many items of clothing more feminine and fun to wear than a summer dress! Here are my four top picks for the season, and they kind of make you want to dance around and pick flowers in the garden... or whatever.

Pop-over dress

This pop-over dress has two layers which brings a fresh new way of vamping up an otherwise ordinary silhouette. It also covers up problem areas and gives the sense of chic structure. Choose from a high neck cut to a flattering v-line cut with thin straps. I personally prefer a patterned option when it comes to this style, but with a simple white version you can never go wrong!

Image from urbanoutfitters.com

An evening at Madame Zingara

My mom went to Madame Zingara with a group of her friends a while back, and I can remember how insanely envious I was watching her dress up, feather boa and all, to watch a performance that can only be described as a South African Cirque du soleil.

So naturally, when I was offered a ticket to attend this years production of Madame Zingara at Suncoast Casino in Durban, I had to stop myself from screaming it from the rooftops and doing a cartwheel in true Zingara style. FINALLY I would get to experience this weird and wonderful show!

Dress: Urban Shoes: Zoom Belt: Country Road Necklace: Woolworths

Palm tree life

As I have mentioned more than once in my fashion trend updates, summer fashion is extremely literal this season. I'm talking flowers, fruit and palm trees! Pastels and bold colours, monochrome and matchy matchy... its all about making a statement and wearing summer all over us! 

Another popular trend to catch my eye is the palm tree print. It is so feminine and fun, and there are lots of variations from small prints on flip flops to big prints on sun dresses. The palm tree trend is awesome! My personal favourite is the fresh green and white palm leaves, which looks like its straight off the Dolce and Gabanna runway. Here is to a summery outfit full of swaying trees and giant leaves.

Image from etsy.com

Eye print

Style forecast: the eye print trend... unusual, eclectic, fashionable? I am yet to see this trend popping up in department stores but my prediction is that we are going to see a lot of it. Creepy or not, the eye trend is super stylish, so why not be ahead of the game and start searching for items now? I know I am! My favourite is the black and white shift dress with the eye print pattern, very modern and artistic if you ask me. Get involved everyone!

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All Pink Everything

Fashion Alert!! Pink is the new black-the colour of the season in every shade. Any girl who doesn't follow on this trend will be left in the back seat this summer. Coming from someone who usually sticks to black and white, even I have embraced the pink revolution. It is the girliest and most feminine on the colour wheel, so start looking for your pink items now. You can go full on pink and pastels from head to toe or get some pink accessories to start off with. You decide the dose of pink you can handle! Take some pretty in pink tips from these stylish celebrities.

The mid-length skirt
The 50's inspired Grease skirt is doing its rounds on the catwalk this season, and what better way to combine two trends in one with a pink version like Jessica Alba. They flatter most body types as they emphasize your waist and skim over your hips. Pair it with a crop top or tucked in button-up shirt.

Image from soullovelyfashion.com

Watermelons & Pineapples

If you didn't realise that watermelon and pineapple prints are the hottest trend for summer 2014, where have you been?  Nothing screams 'Its Summer Time!' more than juicy summer fruit, so why not eat it and wear it too! The watermelon and pineapple trend on pretty much everything from sunglasses to t-shirts is happening at the moment. It is fresh and fun, and even one item can completely update and revamp your outfit. I have been stopping myself from buying every random thing that has any fruit resemblance on it. Check out these fun options!

Fruity bikini's

Image from luulla.com