Back Garden Beach

The phrase ‘make virtue of necessity’ was fi rst used in English language by Chaucer in The Knight’s Tale. Let’s all make like Eng-lit grads and determine to revel in outdoor living, bringing beach chic to the backyard. And, whilst we’re at it, let’s do it in style.

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This slip-on mule was last year’s favoured look

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The feather-light Rosalie Romper inspired summer collection by luxe loungewear experts, Eberjey. £177,

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Forlani’s Boho Betty beaded earrings are made in sterling silver and encrusted with sparkling zirconia stones to catch sparkling zirconia stones to catch the light. £60, the light. £60,

and has been reimagined in natural tones for and has been reimagined in natural tones for 2020. Loupe Shoes £85, 2020. Loupe Shoes £85,

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Independent swimwear designers, Deakin and Blue have hit the jackpot with their range of styles, each tweaked a little to fl atter a variety of sizes. This version of their Plunge Swimsuit in Willow is from the Hendricks selection, designed for those capacious of bosom. Made from regenerated nylon fi bre and ocean-friendly. £120,

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Multi-award winning Columbian reggaetón singer and rapper, J Balvin, has channelled creativity into fashion design for the latest Guess collaboration. These super cute shorts offer just a glimpse of the cool street style on offer. £65,

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Turn summer dressing fantasy into reality with this kaftanstyled Ochre Earth dress. A Perfect Nomad Wild Heart Dress £250,

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Travelling from garden to house and back again requires little more than a pair of slip-on sandals. Birkenstocks embody the season and their Mayari Metallic sandals in softly shimmering matte blue are in keeping with the relaxed aesthetic. £59,

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Fresha London takes their bestselling Melissa Maxi dress and makes it mini. Slip into those tiers of Mykonos-blue ruffl es. £165,

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We love the unusual and versatile design of this palm green bikini with drawstrings to hoick the décolletage or raise the thigh-level; the bralette manages to be both suggestive and modest – quite an achievement – and could even be styled as a top. Further, the yarn from which it is made is treated with bioactive minerals to help regulate the body’s temperature and circulation. £73/£38,

maisonlejaby.com This ombre-striped dress from indie designers, Sugarhill Brighton, has something of the deckchair about it in the best possible peach melbatastic way. £54, sugarhillbrighton.com

We were going to ask ‘who needs the beach with ‘who needs the beach with accessories like these?’ but who are we kidding? There’s no denying, though, There’s no denying, though, it’s a very lovely form of consolation. £12.50, next.co.uk

A throw-over is essential and the botanical prints from One Hundred Stars marry perfectly with the theme. Glorious, gargantuan blooms on a grand scale, these designs have been produced in collaboration with Royal onehundredstars.co.uk onehundredstars.co.uk

Botanic Gardens, Kew. £75,

Wearing Rejina Pyo’s Daisy Hat would be akin to having a parasol bestow its gracious shade without having to fl ex a single muscle, thanks to the oversized, asymmetric brim ensuring full and fabulous coverage from the sun. £245,

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Finish off the look with a spritz or two of salt spray for seaside-free beachy waves. Authentic Beauty Concept creates thoughtful, sustainable hair products which optimise plant power, smell divine and deliver results. Their Nymph Salt Spray adds volume and leaves hair full and soft, rather than raddled and crispy. £24.90,

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A rainbow of crystals adorn the frames of these blue-tinted the frames of these blue-tinted glasses by Italian eyewear experts, Marcolin. £159, swarovski.com