What’s Hot – Italian Riveria, Super Greens Juice and a Finer take on Jewellery

While Elle Macpherson showed off a picture of herself checking out the Italian Riviera, we decided to check out the latest trends this summer season. To be fair, it is hard to believe that ‘ The Body’ turns fifty this year and credits it partly to healthy living and super greens, it is also clear that the Italian Riviera is one of the top places to stay this Summer with it’s beautiful blue sea views.

Meanwhile Michelle Rodriguez was seen out with some of Justin Bieber’s crewe recently looking very toned, again crediting healthy living. The Fast and Furious stunner showed off her golden glow in a black bikini, black is a colour which has really hit the summer trend this season. Even though the runways are all about statement jewellery, we are seeing a turn towards finer jewellery. Michelle wears a fine jewellery necklace, a perfect accessory to a black bikini with gold. She also had a minimal make up which is a mandatory look this season.

One of the hottest places to go this Summer continues to be St Tropez where Selena Gomez along with good friend Cara Delevinge celebrated her 22^nd birthday in St Tropez. She wore a colbalt blue patterned dress along with a gold collar choker – this look has been seen a lot on the runways this season. Cara was dressed in skin tight black with a crop top, to show off her ever trim waistline. 

Looking Good in Swimwear – How to Accessorise

Whether on the beach or lying by the pool, whatever your size, shape or age there is always a swimming costume for you and at L&G we want to make sure you accessorise this Summer to look your best on the beach. So we have put together, some of the best swimming costumes and bikinis on trend this Summer and accessorised them to get the best out of your wardrobe.

Body Worry:  Womanly Waist-Lines and Tummy Worries

Focus on a structured swimsuits and the features around the bust area will add detail and balance out curvy thighs. For a stylish Marilyn Monroe finish we like this on trend yellow swimsuit. We would accessorise with the Imperial Collection cuff which can also be worn in the evening too ( loloand galago.com)
Recommended - Yellow Structured Swimsuit, £34 at Topshop.

 

Body Worry: Small Bust 
This is an easy one to solve – buy a padded push up bikini, this is  the one that will work for you..the padding will give you that extra push  and works perfectly with some matching bikini bottoms.
Compliment this coral bikini with a L&G Rose Quartz ring from the ‘ Candy Rocktail’ Collection.

Body Worry: Big Bust.
The structured bikinis are the best and the important thing is to find one that works for you and looks pretty – the Ahoy Bikini works for most sizes B-HH cup, £52 bra and £30 pants which can be bought at Miss Mandalay. This looks great with this ring to add an edge from the 1950-Sixties collection.

Body Worry: Short Body 
Elongate your torso with slinky two-pieces. Try this striking Black and White Etoile by Isabel Marant at Net-a-Porter. Add the Star Leather bracelet to rock this style.

  

Body Worry: Pear Shape and long in the body. 

A common concern but you need not worry there are two tricks to play with to maximise a long body – one is to wear a one-piece that breaks up the length of your torso, or attract more attention to your hips and breasts with a structured bikini with high leg cut bikini bottoms to accentuate the profile of your leg. 

Add to this look with this striking pearl necklace.

Body Worry: Post Pregnancy Stretch Marks.

This stylish Melissa Odabash is the perfect solution – it’s simple style and slight take on the Sixties trend will work perfectly on the beach or by the pool (www.odabash.com). Add to this look with Number 8 Collection Gold Circular Pendant.

Written by Rosie May Reddington

Our Summer Shopping List- L&G’s Summer Wish List

As the heat wave descends there is no stopping the summer sunshine. So we have a look at this seasons Summer ‘ Must Haves’.

Ravello Balcony Bikini

This year the British fashion is about nautical and who better than Heidi Klein to showcase their latest and greatest nautical bikini. Enjoy the beach in style with this popular stripy Heidi Klein bikini. The balcony top is designed with underwired cups for support and uplift. The chic navy and white stripe fabric is offset with contrasting navy bow. The straps can be removed make this an ideal style for all over tanning. www.heidiklein.com

Chanel Beach Bag

For the ultimate in luxury, treat yourself to a beautiful Chanel beach bag – in the ultimate beach trend – monochrome black and white.

 However if you are looking for something truly unique why not try Karl Lagerfield’s new beach bag unveiled at his latest fashion show for Chanel. The Chanel hula hoop ring beach bag. This is for those who after dipping in to the sea want to hang up their beach towel and let it dry – no more dilema!  It was the haute answer to a drying rack. www.chanel.com.

Cooling Downtime - Avène Thermal Water Spray 

Avène Thermal Water is what you need to stay cool during the Summer. It is the token humid day antidote and gives instant relief to the skin whenever it feels tight and uncomfortable. How can you go wrong with water clinically proven to be soothing, anti-irritating and anti-free radical?

Dolce and Gabbana Gold Framed Sunglasses

For the ultimate in luxurious bling, these very stylish and the ultimate show stopper ‘Gold Framed’ sunglasses are the answer. They are pure art masterpieces. Gold is the summer must have accessory and these glasses are our personal favourite! All you have to do is sit back, focus and enjoy the envy of the passers by..( www.dolcegabbana.com).   

L&G Sapphire Ring

One ring which is our ‘ Summer Must Have’ is the Lolo and Galago double pear shaped sapphire ring. It is bursting with colour and on trend for the statement rings which are hot, hot, hot this Summer. So go on treat yourself…

www.loloandgalago.com

This Spring/ Summer Hot Looks

So what’s trending this Spring/Summer? We at Lolo and Galago have put together some of the best looks of this Summer and show how to style it with the right jewellery.

Top of the list it is the Shirt Dress – if you are feeling flush go to Balenciaga to get the latest design as featured  below or just borrow your boyfriend’s shirt and get a belt and wrap it around. Either way shirt dresses are hot this season.

Shirt dresses look great with a short chain inside so we recommend one of the L&G Siren necklaces.

Crop Tops – crop tops have been seen everywhere this year, from city streets to runways including such as Michael Kors collection, crop tops are in. These can be worn with high waisted skirts, jeans, over the top of a vest – there are many ways to create a look. 

As they are a statement in themselves, they need a touch of an accessory to compliment the look, in this case we recommend the sapphire pastel earrings ( www.loloandgalago).

Wide Leg Pants - Wide leg trousers have been popping up all over the Spring/Summer 2014   

runways. Karen Walker, Alexander Wang and  J. Crew have been leading the way. 

This style of trouser tends to work well with fitted jackets or fitted tops to elongate the body. Add bangles and statement necklaces.

Graphic and Jumpsuit - The jumpsuit forms one of the key trends and they have made an impact on the highstreet in all shapes and forms. The DVF jumpsuit below is one of our favourites.

Jumpsuits tend to be a statement in themselves so we recommend a subtle piece of fine jewellery, the 24:7 diamond necklace to an elegant touch.

Floral and Embroidery – Another key Summer look which we will see more of as we move into the Fall and next year is the Floral Collection.  Oscar de la Renta showcased some of the finest displays of floral creativity on the runway this season. When wearing a dress with so much complexity, we would recommend some statement earrings or for something more subtle these L&G floral studs.