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High summer has finally arrived, so you know what that means – pack your bags, it’s holiday time! For some, this could mean a palm-fringed paradise; others might enjoy a quiet coastal retreat, while for some of us it’s a static caravan in Lowestoft. But whatever your getaway plans, we’ve got something to fit the bill.

For those lucky enough to be enjoying a tropical climate, Cassie Ward’s Koh Samui co-ordinating skirt and halterneck is the ultimate Thailand beach outfit – just without the drama of The White Lotus! If, like me, you love a flash of hot colour, then Kimberley Bate’s Mambo Wrap evokes that famous Ibizan café – perfect for watching the sunset or wearing as a sarong by the pool. If you have more of a nautical nature, the chic Riviera Linen Top by Blazenka Simic-Boro can do no wrong – great with shorts on a boat or with palazzo pants for an evening meal out.

I’m definitely more of a staycation gal, but that just means I get to make things that will have loads of use this summer and beyond, like Kwannie Cheng’s gorgeous Aan Zee Bag. Perfect for my seaside essentials, there’s room for a crochet project in there too. I’ll also be hooking up Cassie’s other project – the Bella Bucket Hat – in classic colours for my kids. And maybe even one for myself!

Whatever you get up to this summer, have fun and don’t forget Baz Luhrman’s wise words: wear sunscreen!

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