If you missed it? FiFi’s Summer Checklist: The Key pieces for summer #neednow.

Everybody keep calm!
It’s here…
FiFi’s annual summer shopping checklist .
These are the key pieces you need for looking chic in the heat.
Whatever your age. Whatever your shape.

Remember the FiFi rules:

• Three colours on the body.
• Table top dressing.
• Try white shoes with …everything.
• Update the basics!

Your shopping list:

The long dress:
It could be black or white. Navy is great. So is beige or camel.
Look for ruffle or tier. A puff sleeve. Make sure it’s long, long, long.
And go for a looser shape ( but you won’t have a choice because most are cut like that).

The blazer:
It’s your cardigan for summer. It can sit on your shoulders.
It should be slouchy but you knew that.
You need a white blazer and you want a camel blazer of course.
Navy is great too.
Single breasted or double it just needs to cross over the situation!

Wide leg jeans:
They will transform your life. Especially in white. But also in denim.
Make sure they are high waist. Tuck everything in.
Watch as they then update all your old tops.
Wear strappy flats. Wear chunky flats. With ease.

Wide leg white pants/ chinos:
The reason to love them is that they are so versatile.
You can wear them ANYwhere and they will be right.
From BBQ’s to a weekend breakfast to a summer drink.
See how many time I have worn chinos here.

A shoulder pad tee:
It’s all I will be wearing.
They give good structure.
They make a statement.
They make your arms look slimmer.
Hint: This is good. Buy in every non colour !

A puff sleeve top or big sleeve shirt:
Gives good muffin arm coverage ( I should know)
Looks dramatic but is still casual.
Sooo much more interesting/ flattering than a boring tight white shirt.
Oh and white next to your face takes 10 years off.

A stripe shirt ( or tee):
It’s the way to add a pattern and colour.
Yes, stripes are a pattern and blue is all the color you are allowed. lols.
The thing is: a light stripe blue shirt loves white. Loves camel. Loves denim.
Layer under a blazer.  Then into summer on its own.

Shorts/culottes:
Think of these as short pants. They’re sophisticated.
Not for the beach !
They should be knee length.
Narrow or pleat front in black/camel/khaki
Wear with heels or chic strappy flat sandals.

Accessories:
Shoes:
You need white birkenstocks, white sneakers, tan toe thongs and a mule or two.
Best to avoid black.
Stick to the natural colours. They will lighten your outfit.
Watch as white shoes instantly trasnform any ol daggy thing into chic.
Tip: Make sure the tan or white sandals have a white or tan sole. No black soles. limiting.

Bags:
A straw basket /shopping tote is so right.
Grab a tan/white clutch or shoulder bag.
Don’t worry about matching shoes and bags. But it’s ok if you do.

Sunglasses:
I love the idea of brown lens sunglasses.
Black suddenly looks too dark when wearing lots of neutrals and browns.
Go for an exaggerated shape for more drama!
After all everyone is looking at your face.

Now get shopping !

Lots more on the Shop pages, just choose whatever suits your budget and your style.
More ideas and fashion tips and tricks and how to wear here. 
Have a great weekend x