Fashion: Yes YOU Can...

. . . embrace embroidery. Fashion Director Shelly Vella shows you how 

Truth is, I’m a sucker for embroidery – whether it’s an understated detail or top-to-toe covering. It catches on my jewellery, needs extra care when washing – but the  intricacy of the design and the sense of specialness always elevates an outfit.

1. Keep it modern in a zip-through shirtdress, £250, tallulahandhope.com
2. Embroidery and cutwork make the perfect pairing on this top, £670, and shorts, £230, ullajohnson.com
The ultimate pretty blouse, £25.99, jeans, £25.99, sandals, £35.99, and bag, £35.99, reserved.com

1. Keep it modern in a zip-through shirtdress, £250, tallulahandhope.com 2. Embroidery and cutwork make the perfect pairing on this top, £670, and shorts, £230, ullajohnson.com the ultimate pretty blouse, £25.99, jeans, £25.99, sandals, £35.99, and bag, £35.99, reserved.com

 Keep it cool and classic

A white shirt always looks sophisticated

Skirt, £29.99, zara.com

Skirt, £29.99, zara.com

Shirt, £239, uk.sandro-paris.com
Scarf, £38, thesmallhome.co.uk

Shirt, £239, uk.sandro-paris.com Scarf, £38, thesmallhome.co.uk

Sandals, £49.99, mango.com

Sandals, £49.99, mango.com

Sunglasses, £150, finlayandco.com

Sunglasses, £150, finlayandco.com

Hat, £27.99, zara.com

Hat, £27.99, zara.com


Try full-on romantic

Keep your accessories simple to complement the look

Dress, £69.99, mango.com

Dress, £69.99, mango.com

Straw bag, £353, helenkaminski.com
Bracelet, £179, missoma.com

Straw bag, £353, helenkaminski.com Bracelet, £179, missoma.com

Necklace, £210, missoma.com

Necklace, £210, missoma.com

Wedges, £35, marksandspencer.com

Wedges, £35, marksandspencer.com


Work a desk-to-dinner look

Opt for subtle detail for a versatile summer blouse

Blouse, £110, jigsaw-online.com

Blouse, £110, jigsaw-online.com

Trousers, £99, Whistles, johnlewis.com
Necklace, £120*, scratchlondon.co.uk five per cent of sales will be donated to Marie Curie

Trousers, £99, Whistles, johnlewis.com Necklace, £120*, scratchlondon.co.uk five per cent of sales will be donated to Marie Curie

Shoes, £199, prettyballerinas.co.uk

Shoes, £199, prettyballerinas.co.uk

Bag, £540, tissafontaneda.com
Ring, £80, nusa.studio

Bag, £540, tissafontaneda.com Ring, £80, nusa.studio

Fashion: Yes YOU Can... 

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