Luckily we are having great weather so far this summer and it seems to be lasting.  Therefore sexy legs deserve to be seen. Ditch the leggings and tights altogether and show off those legs, it’s too hot to keep them covered anyway. If you have been hard at work and haven’t had time to enjoy the sun at the beach/park yet, so haven’t yet got nice tanned legs, that’s no excuse not to show them off. Why not reach for a bottle of self tanning lotion? For a natural glow, try Clarins self tanning instant gel. Though it is known to have a funny odor (most spray tans or tanning lotions have a certain smell due to a chemical called dihydroxyaceton, aka DHA or glycerone), this self tanner gives your skin a natural day-at-beach radiance.

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Clogs are clearly the “it” shoe right now.  Better yet, there is no better shoe to effortlessly take you from summer into the autumn and winter months. We at herfashioneye think clogs are great, especially since they are so versatile.

White clogs © Bertie

Since clogs are quirky and fun, why not style your outfit that way, too?  Play with the fabrics and patterns and don’t be afraid to mix and match.  Try wearing a layered skirt, socks, and funky accessories like floral sunglasses.  On weekends they go great with a pair of skinny jeans and t-shirt.

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Get longer hair quicker with F.A.S.T

“Slow-growing hair is the source of frustration for many people. A bad haircut lasts months (instead of weeks) when hair growth is slow. Trying to keep up with the latest hairstyles can be aggravating. But now, with the safe, mild, natural blend of herbs & essential amino acids, hair can grow up to 45% faster and have more body, shine & bounce than you ever imagined.

Use F.A.S.T for just one month and you’ll begin to see great results. If your hair grows at a rate of 13 per month, you can expect to see an increase of as much as 1.5″ per month. That means longer, stronger, more beautiful hair in half the time. F.A.S.T is perfectly safe for daily use and, unlike other shampoos, actually benefits your hair with each use.

F.A.S.T contains the essential nutrients that hair needs to grow healthily and FAST and it doesn’t leave product build up. It’s more than just a shampoo – it’s a hair growth therapy. It can be safely used in conjunction with any other processes or treatments (colour-treated hair, permanent waves, relaxers, afro hair, weaves etc) without fear of negative side effects.

This hair product is perfect for :

• Men & Women whose hair naturally grows very slowly
• Anyone who desperately wants to outgrow a bad haircut
• Anyone whose hair needs nutrition – FAST not only boosts hair growth but also greatly improves hair condition. It also helps treat scalp problems like dandruff, itchy scalp, flaky scalp…

F.A.S.T works on all hair types and it helps rejunvenate your hair through faster hair growth.“

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A lot of people struggle with wearing red. It’s easier to wear more subtle colours and to not stick out in a  crowd. Sometimes, though, a little bit of colour in our wardrobe doesn’t harm. Lately we have seen more and more celebrities wearing a little red dress on the red carpet so we thought it time to give some styling tips on how to wear it:

Red silk dress © Gucci

1. Keep it neutral.

Pair your little red dress with nude pumps for a sleek, summery look that is fresh and polished (see picture). Acutally you will notice that this combination is often chosen if you pay attention.  Of course, a pair Louboutins always work, but I think there are much more affordable aternatives that look just as stunning.

2. Keep it simple.
Don’t go overboard with accessories.  Actually you wouldn’t need any accessories at all and let the dress speak for itself. If you want to wear jewellery, try a statement necklace or large pair of dangly earrings. Keep it simple and pick one piece only .

3. Keep it young.
Great news: to look great you don’t need a fancy hair do, just wear your hair down. Long locks (slightly tousled) are what makes this look work.  We think the beach-ier the better.  Save the fancy up-dos for the holiday parties.

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If your place of employment doesn’t enforce a strict dress code policy, a pair of satin shorts like these Diane von Furstenberg satin shorts might be the perfect summerly outfit. In autumn they can be worn with black opaque tights underneath and make a perfect alternative to a skirt or trouser pants. To keep your ensemble work-appropriate, tuck a nice blouse into your shorts and pull on a cropped vest. Or, polish off your outfit with a structured blazer. Boots will work just fine for business wear, but for that extra edge pump it up with suede peep toe booties.

Smart satin shorts © Diane von Furstenberg

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Maxi-Dress © Goddiva

The sexy Maxi-Dress is back again for another Summer. Long, swish and super comfortable, the maxi-dress has been a long time in hitting the high street. Long dresses such as these are very practical indeed - us ladies can last a few days before we have worry about releasing the razor from it’s hiding place in the bathroom cabinet. Gone are those long summer days when we spend hours plucking, shaving and waxing.

With this style of dress falling down to the ankles, it actually elongates the body and can make even the shortest of women appear to add a couple of inches.  A casual strapless maxi-dress works great as a summer evening outfit and covers any last minute binge-bumps underneath the smooth fabric. Team it with a cute clutch and some flat sandals and you’ll be fighting them off.

The perfect maxi can be hard to find, however. The latest style, made of jersey, may not be for everyone as this may often accentuate those parts of the body you want to draw eyes away from.. If you see a gorgeous dress on someone in the street, don’t be afraid to stop them and ask where they bought it. I’m sure they’ll be only too flattered to share.

Maxi-dresses first made an appearance a couple of years ago when stylists like Sass and Bide or Stella McCartney brought them out onto the catwalks. These were not dresses the average lady could afford. Now, however, many high street stores offer good quality, not unreasonably priced, maxi-dresses. So you have no excuse.

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Today I want to look at the most summery of bags – those by brands like Quicksilver, Roxy, Billabong, Rip Curl and Da Kine that stand for the “life is a beach” approach to life – the commercial way. Surfing has seen a great increase in popularity over the last few years and with it surf culture and surfwear including surfy beach bags.

the summer can come with this canvas beach bag with bamboo handles © Rip Curl

Surfwear is a popular style of casual clothing, inspired by surf culture. Many surf related brand-names originated as cottage industry, supplying local surfers with boardshorts, Ugg boots, wetsuits, surfboards or leashes and of course backpacks and even handbags too. Today, its popularity extends so far beyond the surfing community, that some of its most high profile brands are listed on the Stock Exchange. These companies gain exposure through sponsoring professional surfers and the contests in which they compete.

What I love about beach bags is, that they can accommodate all your things when going to beach, but can also be used as a travel bag. Because of their colourful design, they also brighten up your look when using it for going to the gym. Even if your not on holidays these bags can used for the casual summer look throughout the summer.

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I don’t know about you guys, but for me with the arrival of the lovely sunny summer weather that we have experienced here in London in the last two weeks I am really ready for a beach holiday. With my handbag bigger than ever before, I have got used to a lifestyle where I always carry all my essentials with me – including some water, a novel, my mp3 player and a bag full pf make-up that could transform a whole theatre-troupe if necessary.

When you go to the beach there is even more stuff to bring – especially if you are planning on catching some rays of sunshine you should bring some sun-tan lotion – you will obviously need a towel to lie on and dry yourself etc…

Obviously the bag to carry all this should be big – but what do you want it to look like? For me, stripey bags are the hit – I love them.

The black transparent handbag and the pink transparent handbags are the same design – in different colours. Whichever colour you prefer, they have the advantage that your wet stuff will not drip on the way home! Striped Beach Bag

Next up on the right is this multi-coloured stripey bag that would also look good in the city: Striped Aztec Beach Bag at an unbelievable £8.

The red and white striped Kipling Latina swim bag will also be handy for trips to the gym and it does come with a towel!

This maritime looking bag could look easily old fashioned so you will have to carry it off with other accessories. Can you do it? Star Beach Ladies Bag - £3.95!

This pretty bag looks expensive and the reason for that is that it is not quite as cheap as the last one: Gravis Hampton Jellyfish Shopper.

The next two bags are again the same model but in different colours. Both are very pretty but a mouthful: Saldarini Oprah Espabag Large Curved Shoulder for £53!

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Remember the 80s? Well those white-washed jeans combined with an equally bleached denim jacket can stay safely tucked away in your memory!

Thankfully the head to toe denim trend is taking more of a shophisticated stance in 2010 and if you’ve been paying attention to the shop windows recently you can’t miss it. A dark, lightweight denim fabric adds a note of refinement to an otherwise fairly casual look. Boring? Not at all. It doesn’t always have to match and actually it shouldn’t. Part of the fun of this trend is mixing different shades of blue; once a big fashion faux pas but now all the range. Add another layer of intrigue to your outfit by combining different styles as well. A sharp blazer with a pair of heavily distressed jeans?

You’re good to go!

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