Let it Slide Pennsylvanian Mary Alice Malone is the rising star of the luxury shoe design world. These emerald green slip-ons with a rose-gold leather toe are a high-end answer to the low-key mule trend of late.

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Malone Souliers, Maureen Satin Mules, $590. SHOP NOW

swim daily When cult boho brand Spell launched its first swimwear collection, Isla Bay, late last year, the response from fans was “what took you so long?”. This retro-shaped one-piece with low scoop back features one of the brand’s signature lovebird prints. Make like Elsa Pataky and wear as a bodysuit over a day skirt.   

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Spell & The Gypsy Collective, Flamingo Blossom One Piece in Pink, $169. SHOP NOW 

Think pink Now playing with the big guns in the luxury It-bag space, Furla has us tickled pink with its Cruise Collection bucket bag colour palette, one of the hottest colour trends to come from the Spring runways. Mix and match clashing-hue pom poms or bag charms for extra impact.

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Furla, Stacy Bucket Bag (small), $549. SHOP NOW
Furla, Stacy Bucket Bag Multi, $759. SHOP NOW

Show some cheek Taking the current logo trend to extremes, hot-right-now denim brand Mother takes embroidered cutoffs next level with cheeky graffiti and distressed patches. A roll-up cuff stops them from eventually fraying away.

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Mother, Vagabond cuffed shorts, $144. SHOP NOW

Dress to impress Part bombshell, part pretty, this siren red lace dress is the simplest wardrobe solution for summer cocktail soirees. Just add a leather moto jacket or black blazer and it’s cool-weather ready when Autumn hits too.

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Alice McCall, I see you dress in red, $390. SHOP NOW 

Oceans away White frames might be flame hot in terms of sunglasses trends right now, but we prefer to take ours in pearl, thanks very much. Throw in some still-hot rose gold and you’ve got the ultimate functional accessory.

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Bailey Nelson, Janet Rose Gold and Pearl Sunglasses, $195. SHOP NOW

pirate tendancies Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but sapphires and skulls are a far cooler combination. Gucci’s latest fine jewellery collection features plenty of pretty pieces, but it’s fair share of statement bling, like this Flora Ring, too.

hotlist_1710_01_7NEWGucci Flora Ring with Sapphires in Rose Gold, $3445. SHOP NOW

Get arty The slide trend shows no sign of abating – but it’s time to stash away those daggy dad plastic sandals and step up to some woven artisanal leather instead. Better still, these ankle-tie versions from Mimco won’t break the post-holiday bank either.

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Mimco, Cross Current Slide, $79. SHOP NOW

Stash and burn What do you call a designer wallet that doubles as both a cross-body bag and a clutch? A low-brow modern treasure like this purse with removable chain from leather wares relative newcomer brand Dylan Kain, an ode to New York minimalism designed in France.

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Dylan Kain, Whitney Wallet in Silver, $290. SHOP NOW

Look sharp A tailored blazer is a wardrobe must-have and Balmain’s signature style with sharp shoulders, nipped-in waist and big gold buttons will never date. This iteration in basket-weave cotton is light and fresh enough for European summers and Australia all-year-round.

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Balmain, Double-breasted basket weave cotton blazer, $2230. SHOP NOW