The girls at havetolove cant wait for our much anticipated summer holidays abroad. But with air traffic being a bit jammed at the moment, why not opt for the sea instead? At havetolove we have already prepared outfits to be all at sea...Manoush has provided us with the most dreamy nautical inspired dresses this season. Nautical inspired pieces never go out of trend and will return summer after summer. Take inspiration from classic movie icons such as Katherine Hepburn and Rita Hayworth, who both demonstrated the trend to perfection. Modern day icons such as Gwen Stefani and Katie Holmes, just can't get enough of it!

The key to mastering the nautical look is keeping it simple, a little naval touch goes a long way. This is a timeless look and a nautical piece should act as a fundamental garment in every girl's wardrobe. Luckily, for the girls at havetolove we have a few to choose from this season and looking simply stylish at sea should be no problem at all!

Key pieces from Manoush this season include the blue striped sailor jacket, with heavy gold embellishment...but this piece is for the fashionably brave, the garish gold sparkles as bright as the sun in a braiding trim and sailor button knots. For a more toned statement piece, the navy military dress is a holiday must have...teamed with the highest of wedges and the largest of sunglasses...its the only way to dress on the decks of that luxury cruise liner! Or if you like the stripes, but want less detail...why not try the striped peplum back dress for the ultimate in romantic nautical.

Dont forget to pack you vintage suitcase and straw boater hat...finishing touches are everything!

Bon Voyage and Anchors Away...

the havetolove girls x

Close your eyes and feel the sun on your skin with an iced Mojito in one hand and the latest edition of Vogue in the other, dressed in what can only be the latest summer collections from Manoush and By Malene Birger, at havetolove.  So lets throw away the winter blues, along with the winter wardrobe...as we have! Swap the coats and tights for bikini’s and summer dresses.Whether you are jetting off on holiday to achieve the ultimate tan or quick fixing it with a bottle of St Tropez, there are some must have summer garments and accessories here at havetolove to show off your sun kissed glow!

Whether its daytime chic or an elegant summer evening, there is an outfit to suit any occasion.  One of our personal favourites is the quirky summer collection from Manoush...where a prominent navy blue theme looks highly complimentary against crisp white styles...creating everyones favourite nautical look.  This cool and sophisticated trend creates a must have this season. For an all round summer look...why not try the Manoush striped sailor dress, which combines a bold silhouette with a freeness of the material...perfect to be worn through the day for that summer BBQ that you’ve been waiting for all year or that evening cocktail party on the harbour. 

If more of a statement is your thing why not invest yourself in the Navy Blue Manoush Military Dress, this would look effortless with some tan wedges and one of our dainty Chlobo bracelets. The feminine take on the military theme combines a look of authority with that classic girly chic.

A more sophisticated look comes from the white beaded orienta dress, also by Manoush.  This dress gives a fresh, crisp look...being the perfect compliment to that summer tan of yours.  If the evenings get slightly chilly...why not throw over the Navy By Malene Birger tuxedo jacket, creating even more edge to your style.

Another trend created for Manoush’s summer collection is a combination of feminity and candy pastel colours; floaty and fancy free styles creating that ultimate summer feel.  The rosette dress is a havetolove favourite and has everyone’s eyes on it.  The pastel shades are broken down with extensive gold detailing around the waistline, which will give that perfect compliment to your figure.  Then let the frills do the rest of the talking. 

By Malene Birger’s collection, incorporates nothing other than effortless style with embellished dresses in flattering shades of gold, military-look jackets with metallic piping, and maxi dresses to show off all elegance.  A favourite has to be the Annix jacket, with gorgeous gold and silver appliques and braiding.  The perfect partner would be the pretty silver heart bracelet from Chlobo to compliment the detailing.

Don’t just dress up your body; dress up your toes and fingers too with the latest bold colours from our ‘cuddle with colour’ collection of nail varnishes by Essie.  The havetolove girls are big fans of these as they are the perfect way to complete an outfit. 

bye for now...

the havetolove girls x