When I think of vacation, an image of the beach and clear blue waters comes to mind. It doesn’t get much better than laying out by the ocean (with loads of SPF on of course) with a good book in one hand and a daquiri in the other. Now that it’s officially beach season, I’m on the search for a couple of cute caftans to throw into my suitcase as cover-ups.

Recently added to my all-consuming and ever-growing skirt collection/ addiction (depending on your point of view….) is a high waisted, button through pale denim number which I have literally not removed from my little legs for seven days. This shape, with the buttons that run down the front and the apron-style triangle silhouette is not only inherently 70s ( trend...

Rompers are yet another 80’s throwback making their way back onto the fashion scene. While the pants versions can be pretty hit-or-miss, romper shorts are a less serious look than their longer counterparts and are much easier to pull off. I have a pair that I absolutely love and can easily live in this season.

I am not ashamed to admit that my favourite item of clothing is an ink-stained, moth-eaten, beige grandfather cardigan that I am fairly certain used to belong to to a pipe smoking war veteran with an addiction to pain killers, pepto bismol and Countdown.

Comfy and casual, rocker t-shirts are a must-have for summer. Throw one on with a pair of jeans or cute sweats, and step out in true SoCal style.

Up and coming, LA based designer, Geren Ford recently debuted a collection, Hawks, as a collaboration with Urban Outfitters. Known for her edgy and youthful take on fashion, the line features vintage-inspired tunics, shorts and dresses that are easy to layer and wear from day to night.

Sale alert. Net-a-porter’s U.S sale extravaganza is in full swing. Get 50% off selected items now! My top pick has to be this strapless dress by Zac Posen. I’m absolutely in love with the purple Lanvin creation as worn by Natalie Portman at the Blindness premiere in Cannes. And while this beauty by Posen is hardly reminiscent of Portman’s dress, it...

My current obessesion? Stocking up on stylish and easy-to-wear dresses for summer. If you’re like me, there are way too many hours spent lingering in the closet festering about how I have no cute clothes to wear (whether or not that is true is besides the point).

Fact: there is an on-going baby boom in Hollywood at the moment. Keri Russell, Gwen Stefani, Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Halle Berry, Minnie Driver, Julia Roberts and many others have sported stylish maternity duds with their buns in the oven, and there is no reason why non-celebs can’t do the same. Here are some top tips to achieve pregnancy glam!

This season, is full of so many options. Colour blocking. Bright colours. Sheer. Ethnic prints.