Get the look: summer accessories

This summer, it’s all about the accessories. Choose colourful bangles and beads to add extra colour of sparkle to your outfit, and complete it by adding a bold bag.

Weekend casual
For a perfect weekend look, opt for a flowing skirt with a fitted top to give you shape. Layer necklaces in bold, beaded styles. Bright coloured bags and metallic shoes add extra colour and exudes a feel of easy going glamour.

Dinosaur Designs necklaces - coloured $360, white $225; Carolyn Taylor top, $79; Castaner bag, $180; Cooper by Trelise Cooper skirt, $410; Senso wedges, $99.

Business meeting
Mixing fabric textures is a great way to add interest to an outfit. Keep the base pieces a neutral colour to avoid looking too washed out. Finish it off with a skinny pastel belt, to instantly update your look.

Melvin and Doyle jacket, $230; Target T-shirt, $17.99; Carla Zampatti skirt, $359; Fiorelli belt, $29.95; Annapelle bag, $179.

Lunch with friends
Bright colours are great for the summer months. A neat wrap dress is perfect for work or play. Stack on bangles and pull your hair back with a hairband for a fresh new look.

Paris Mode head-band, $34.95; Dinosaur Designs bangles: small $45, large $95; Tim O’Connor dress, $594; Switch bag, $29.95, from Betts.

Colour play:
When mixing colours and patterns, remember to keep to the same tones. Decide whether you suit warm or cool colours and go from there.

Photography: Andrew Lehmann. Styling: Jackie Shaw. Hair & make-up: David Novak-Piper.