20 summer pieces for under £20

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I always find that I end up buying more clothes in the summer. Whether it's wanting to show off my outfit, choosing pretty pieces that will be worn regularly or purchasing for a summer holiday, buying summer items always seems so much more fun and easy!

In winter, it's all about layering. Buying thick jumpers, big coats and monochrome colours is so boring and the idea that you don't really see what you wear is something that makes the thought of summer shopping so much more appealing.

So, as summer is just around the corner, I've been looking at the latest arrivals and trends ready for my summer haul. I don't want to spend a fortune as I know that I'll just end up seeing more and more that I will want to buy. From gingham to ruffles, bardot sleeves to embellishment, here's 20 summer pieces I've found that include all of the latest trends, and are less than £20! The dream.

Top £20⎜Pretty Little Thing
Dress £15.99⎜Mango
Skirt £19.60⎜Miss Selfridge
Top £20⎜MissPap
Bags £13⎜Primark 

Dress £17.99⎜New Look
Heels £20⎜Missguided
Bikini £18⎜BooHoo
Top £15⎜River Island
Kimono £15⎜Forever 21



Bralet £18⎜MissPap
Playsuit £19.99⎜New Look
Blouse £19.99⎜H&M
Sunglasses £19.99⎜Mango
Crop Top £18⎜ASOS



Shorts £17.99⎜Zara
Dress £5⎜Everything5Pounds
Wedges £19.99⎜H&M
Top £19.99⎜New Look
Culottes £5⎜Everything5Pounds

Next: winter wish list

There's nothing better than Christmas shopping; the excitement in the air, Christmas songs playing and the warm feeling of buying other people gifts that they'll love.

This year, Christmas shopping has suddenly become a lot easier. Next's 'order by midnight' service means that you can now take advantage of those late night shopping sprees, and know that they'll be in store the next day! Christmas shopping for other's (and yourself!) has never been easier.

From faux-fur fashion to on-trend accessories, home furnishings to winter essentials, Next has it all!

I decided to take a little look for myself and put together a 12-piece winter wish list:

1. Boucle Coat £75

2. Sophia Heart mirror £18

3. Warehouse black tinsel sequin dress £52

4.  Ecru fisherman pom pom scarf £18

5. Letter filled scented candle £4

6. Rib roll neck £16

7. Structured tote bag £34-£35

8. Anita & Green denim A-line skirt £17

9. Silver tassel necklace £12.50

10. Leather casual Chelsea boots £55-£58

11. Alphabet A-Z cushion £10

12. Abercrombie & Fitch fringe tote bag £60

Office look for summer

This dress makes this outfit effortless, just by being bold. The colour is suitable for the office and keeping accessories simple with straigh-forward tones and shapes will let your outfit do the talking!

Dressing for summer is difficult enough, without having to think about what to wear for work as well.  Work wear is easy - it allows you to mix and match items you'd wear everyday and specific items you buy purely for the office. But, when it gets warmer, you are constantly thinking about what you've worn and not wanting to wear the same outfit twice in one week. In winter, you can always get away with the same bottoms multiple days in a row; by wearing different tops, accessories and shoes.

Summer work wear means statement pieces. Sticking to the same accessories may feel boring but for the summer, it is a lot easier to keep with just one or two different pairs of shoes and the same handbag. The key is buying statement pieces in the sale that scream different! That way, your colleagues and clients will be focused more on what you're wearing than the fact you've worn the same watch and handbag three weeks in a row.

Dress - Mango

Bag - Michael Kors

Shoes - Kurt Geiger

Watch - Olivia Burton

My pick: Classic designer pieces

Designer's work their style around a specific piece or idea and usually, their most popular piece will never go out of style. With pieces around for so long, they become known to that designer. For example, Christian Louboutin's red sole has become a statement that is instantly recognisable and will now, never go out of style.

Over the years, classic pieces become desirable for a lot of people, including myself. They are items that whether you bought 20 years ago, this week or in 50 years' time, they will always be on trend and a statement piece for any wardrobe.

These are my top 5 favourite designer pieces:

1. Celine handbag

The structured shape of the bag makes it instantly recognisable as a Celine. My favourite is this medium luggage handbag in the soft grey leather.

2. Chanel flapbag

This classic piece is one of Chanel's greatest products. Always on trend and wearable with any outfit, it will never go out of style.

3. Valentino sandals

More recently, Valentino sandals have been getting more and more popular. They are everywhere! This 'ballerina' style in baby pink is my all-time favourite, with rock studs making them a bit more edgy.

4. YSL tassel satchel

Saint Laurent are bang on trend with this satchel. The chain makes it wearable and the initial detail and tassel add a glamorous touch. The nude colour is my favourite, along with the metallic silver.

5. Dior cat-eye sunglasses

Sunglasses are always a necessity to have, especially now summer is approaching. These Dior cat-eye shades are perfect, with a classic shape and subtle rose-gold tint.