Happy shopping
This week is all about bringing a bit of joy into your life. And we all need that right now, says Wendy Rigg
Research has proven that wearing brilliant hues can have a positive impact on your mood, so let’s embrace the rainbow.
Try mixing two brights together, as shown here. Red and blue can be really zingy and will “pop” when worn together. Add some embroidery or a pretty print.
These summery buys are sure to bring colour and vibrancy into your wardrobe.
Treating yourself to something special is always guaranteed to cheer you up. It doesn’t have to be clothing, it can be something lovely for your home, such as a piece of art. Or maybe it’s a scented beauty product to pamper yourself with. So I’ve included these in this week’s selection too.
Hope you enjoy these painterly shades and beautiful buys.
Happy Sunday.
RISE AND SHINE T-shirt, £35, hush-uk.com
Even if you’re not an early bird, this T-shirt in yellow cannot fail to bring a bit of sunshine into your life. Pair with boyfriend shorts or your favourite jeans.
PRETTY IN PINK Suzi top in organic cotton, £45, uk.monsoon.co.uk
I love the scalloped edges... this is made from organic cotton, grown using methods that are kinder to the environment.
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME Swallow and blossom prints, £25-35, Karen Edward Art
This gorgeous piece of wall art is by Fife artist Karen Edward. Her lovely gallery and cafe – Funky Scottish, in Pittenweem – is closed during lockdown but you can order her colourful prints and ceramics via Instagram (@karenedwardart) or email funkyscottish@gmail.com
HELLO SWEETHEART Dress, £285, rixo.co.uk
The sweetheart neckline on this ditsy, daisy-print midi dress, makes it a feminine and flattering choice. In a cool viscose cotton, and sizes 6-16, it is a pretty choice for any occasion. Smaller prints are slimming, too.
PLAY DRESS UP Dress, £29.99, Damart.co.uk Accessories model’s own
What a bargain buy this is. This breezy printed dress with part button fastening and classic styling will look good anywhere. The fabric is easy-care, cool viscose, and available in sizes 10-20.
RAINBOW FEET Sandals, £99, airandgrace london.com
What could possibly go wrong when you’re wearing sandals as bright as these? These are comfortable, too, with cushioned soles, and fully adjustable velcro fastening.
JUST FRILLING Skirt, £29.50, marksandspencer.com
It’s nearly summer and you will feel you are getting into the season with this... chances are you owned a skirt like this when you were younger, so why not revisit those halcyon days with this tiered, striped beauty.
IN THE SHADES CGID oversized sunglasses, £17.98, amazon.co.uk
Viewing life through rosetinted spectacles is always a good idea. These have UV400 lenses to block 100% harmful UVA and UVB rays.
TREAT YOUR HANDS Botanical blends hand cream in orange blossom and pistachio, £7, Burts Bees at amazon.co.uk
We’re all suffering from dry skin on our hands, and none more so than those heroes who work for the NHS. It’s time to treat yourself to a bit of TLC. Burts Bees is an “Earth-friendly Personal Care Company”.
BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL Laura embroidered top, £60, Weymouth trousers, £70, raffia sandals, £70, boden.co.uk
This pretty top is a summer essential, and will liven up jeans or shorts. In a linen/cotton mix, it has a hook and eye clip at the front, and is a flattering, relaxed fit. The classic cropped stylish trousers in lightweight linen, have a tie belt which is removable. We love it!