Peaches and cream is the feel-good combination of the summer, and there's so many ways to accessorise with these gentle and sugary shades. We've picked out just three of the loveliest pastel pieces out there this morning, to keep you smiling while the sun shines.
Peach across-body bag: £17.60 (was £22) at Debenhams
Mirror stone mosaic bangle, £12.50 at Dorothy Perkins
Matthew Williamson Linda Farrow projects rounded sunglasses; £200 at ASOS
We may have promised not to go overboard *ahem* on the nautical gear earlier on in the season, but it's now high time we cast an eye back over what's on offer for those who long for seagulls and salty air.
Sailor chic is such an easy look to get right that you don't need to spend a lot of money on it; instead, check out what small indie designers and high street brands have to offer. We love this 'Sailor Love In' bag, £20 at Accessorize, which has stitched-on sequin hearts that are just adorable. Finish off your look with some hand-made jewellery, like this 'Ahoy!' anchor brooch (£25 by Love from Hetty & Dave) or Anchor Medallion pendant, £16, as above.
Cross-body bags - or hands-free bags as we prefer to call them, thanks to their obvious practical merits - are big news this season. There's no need to resort traditional tourist knapsack on your travels or at festivals now, as these fun and versatile accessories are here to help you transport your essentials in style. Here are a few of our favourites from the high street and designer brands alike.
1. Mischa Barton cross body bag with perforated flower detail; £39 at Tesco
2. DKNY French Grain cross body bag, two tone with lock; £136 at Selfridges
3. Autograph leather cross body bag; £45 at Marks and Spencer
4. Ted Baker 'Claris' leather cross body bag; £109 at House of Fraser
5. Oasis small envelope leather cross-body bag; £30 (was £35) at House of Fraser.
6. Chloé 'Haley' canvas cross-body bag; £435 at Harvey Nicholls
7. Nica lock-detail cross body bag in burnt orange; £17 at Very
8. Anya Hindmarch 'handsfree' patent naplak in black; £295 at Anya Hindmarch
Green is a colour we haven't seen a lot of until recently, but as these luxury items show, it seems to be making a comeback as an acceptable shade for accessories. Here are a few of our favourites currently available to buy.
Go for foily, shimmery greens for a high fashion look, or softer minty tones to fit in with the summer's boho vibe. Whatever you do, make sure you bring out your best green baggage tonight if you're celebrating St Patrick's Day!
From top left, clockwise
Diane Von Furstenberg Hayworth exotic day bag, £1,478 at Matches
Browns small leather wallet with lizard interior, £165 at Browns
Dries Van Noten metallic python clutch, £720 at Browns
Bottega Veneta green satin knot clutch, £710 at Matches
While we're on the subject of shabby-chic and vintagey looking accessories, I thought I'd pick out something a little more affordable than Marni's runway delights from the high street. Fenn Wright Mason's satin devoré bag, with its lovely, contrasting chrysanthemum design is a great example of a time-honoured look that's been brought right up to date with clever styling - and I love it. Ideal for those planning on a summer of garden parties and weddings...
Pick it up for £49 at John Lewis
We're used to seeing fashionistas chugging bottle after bottle of mineral water at shows, only to discard the plastic packaging when they're done with it, so it's good to see one fashion heavyweight addressing the problem of unnecessary waste.
SIGG bottles are completely reusable aluminium flasks that come in a variety of lovely colours and styles, and by carrying one with you on the go it's easy to lower the environmental cost of throw-away bottles. Jo Wood, T4's Jameela Jamil and Pixie Lott were all spotted at London Fashion Week carrying the bottles, which have a very Dame Viv punk look about them!
For a full range of SIGG bottles, check out the site.
How I wish I'd known about these nifty little objects last time I lost a banana in my favourite Ted Baker handbag - healthy eating plans are all well and good, but when you find yourself soiling your luggage with your fruity lunch, a quick trip to the chip shop can start to look a whole lot more inviting...
Banana Guards keep your 'nana lovely and bruise-free, your bag lovely and - um - banana free. And they come in a range of wonderful colours, so you can accessorise to your hearts content.
See the whole selection of banana and other 'froot guards' here
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