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Leigh Matheson STYLE DIRECTOR Trouser time! How do you wear trousers with the weather so consistently hot? Here are ways to keep cool and chic.

Palazzo pleasures

Nothing beats the drama of a palazzo pant and these snakeprint beauties from Portmans will have you slinking through the day in style. • Wear them, as here, with this satin tank from Witchery in a rich, coppery hue and black accessories to complete your look.

TOP $89.90 from WITCHERY. TROUSERS $109.99 from PORTMANS. EARRINGS $9.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. WHISTLE BAG $69.99 from FARMERS. SHOES $109.90 from NOVO.

Tip... Palazzo pants are great to give the illusion of longer legs.

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from Zara tick the trendy box and also have a funky alternative style with their cuffed hems and snap buttons. • Wear them, as here, with this statement-sleeve top from Farmers and some street-chic white accessories, including these high-top sneakers from Number One Shoes. • T h h kd Contemporary chic

STATE OF PLAY TOP $89.99 from FARMERS. TROUSERS $69.90 from ZARA. EARRINGS $8.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. ACCESSORIES BAG $39.99 from EZIBUY. SHOES $79.99 from NUMBER ONE SHOES.

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•U pdate your officewear with these soft, grey linen culottes from EziBuy − they a re the ideal trans-seasonal trouser solution ! Pair them, as here, with this crisp white puffsleeve top from Seed Heritage. • For a timeless and chic combination, co mplete your look with crocodile embossed accessories. Corporate cool

TOP $99.90 from SEED HERITAGE. GRACE HILL TROUSERS $89.99 from EZIBUY. WHISTLE EARRINGS $16.99 from FARMERS. BAG $34.99 and SHOES $69.99 both from NUMBER ONE SHOES.

Safari style

Whether you’re heading on an expedition or not, these Seed Heritage coordinates, including this belted shirt-jacket and classic trouser, are a stylish combo for your wardrobe. • Give the ensemble a modern spin by wearing these standout sneakers from Witchery and a retro-inspired tinted frame from Glassons. Wh h ’ h

JACKET $149.90 and TROUSERS $139.90 both from SEED HERITAGE. GLASSES $24.99 from GLASSONS. EARRINGS $14.99 and BANGLES $9.99 for set both from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. SHOES $179.90 from WITCHERY.

COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN (09) 815 1481 EZIBUY 0508 500 500 FARMERS 0800 327 637 GLASSONS 0800 GLASSONS MAX 0800 MAXSHOP NOVO (09) 846 7828 NUMBER ONE SHOES 0800 661 7463 PORTMANS 0800 769 327 RUBI 0800 452 885 SEED HERITAGE (09) 376 3850 WITCHERY (09) 523 1335 ZARA (09) 905 6420 FIND IT

feelings with these palm-print pleated trousers from Farmers, which also have a fabric belt. • Wear them, as here, with this loose-weave knit from Max and a collection of green accessories, including these strappy sandals. • H ld h Tropical times

Tip... Keep your accessories even cuter with this woven bag.