Despite grey skies, rain and thunderstorms (thanks for ruining my hair, Mother Nature), it is actually British Summertime. Hooray!
In my post on the Matalan Blog today, I’ve picked my favourite swimwear essentials from the Matalan Holiday Shop to help you celebrate summer in style. And because the folks at Matalan are so lovely, they’ve donated a £50 giftcard so one lucky Little Bird reader can stock up ready for the sunshine (which I’m sure will appear eventually)!
To be in with a chance of winning the prize, take a look at my post on the Matalan Blog, visit the Holiday Shop and tell me your one summer wardrobe must-have in a comment below. Make sure you leave a method of contact too – email address, Twitter handle or link to your blog. Good luck!
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– This competition is open to UK residents only
– To enter, leave a comment with a link to your chosen product and a method of contact
– Winner will be chosen at random on Friday 17th June
I think a basic floral sundress will get you through every occasion in summer, from days in the park to weddings and festivals, they are so versatile that with a quick change of shoe your whole look is transformed 🙂 so, I choose this number – http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Basic-Cotton-Sundress/35317&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand which is an absolutely bargain as well £8!! x @lauramarycoyne 🙂
Straw hats just scream summer to me and I love this little Ditsy Trim number.
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Ditsy-Trim-Fedora/35440&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
Practical and pretty. xx
My wardrobe must have for the summer is a beach maxi dress. This one in particular is gorgeous.
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Printed-Hanky-Hem-Maxi-Dress/35587&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
The reason why is because they are great for quickly slinging on and covering myself from the sun whilst still looking stylish. Another great reason, especially in my case is to use them to hide my bloated chip and ice cream body after a day at the beach!
A lovely blog post as always.
Liss (AliciaElizabeth@hotmail.co.uk)
x
I’d definitely go with the pintuck swimsuit you posted – it’s such a beautiful colour and I need a new swimsuit as I’m off volunteering for a month in India so bikinis are a no-go around the pool!
I’d choose the orange sunset butterfly knot tee, it’s perfect for summer to just throw on. I love all the ditsy print culottes and shorts too.
cole_s@hotmail.com
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Summer means being able to get your feet out! I chose the feather laden sandals http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Shop-the-Ad-Women%27s/Feather-Cuff-Gladiator/33944&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
Would look great with trousers and dresses alike
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The pintuck swimsuit hands down. my email id is munjalsavi@yahoo.com
I like a proper tankini – I like to swim when I’m on my hols, not just pose by the pool, and all these faffy little bikinis don’t strike me as the right thing to wear in the pool. The Agean Leaf Tankini is a fab print as well as being nice and practical.
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Agean-Leaf-Tankini/35260&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
oddsocksandprettyfrocks@hotmail.co.uk
I love this vest, I could see myself wearing it with denim shorts and with a black cardigan when it gets a bit chillier..
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Ivory-&-Orange-Stripe-Knot-Vest/33884&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
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I’m loving the straw hat with corsage. A great way to show just how chilled out and relaxed you are in all the (inevitable soon) sunshine! http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Straw-Hat-with-Corsage/32245&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
http://raz-in-time.blogspot.com
Definitely the straw hat! I just love a good hat.
Enter me please lovely! myneonlights@hotmail.com xx
love the floral bikini, very cute indeed
Bow Dream Nation xx
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I would get the Techno Africa bikini top and bottoms:
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Techno-Africa-Bandeau-Top/35648
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online//Techno-Africa-Bikini-Bottom/35649
Such a fun pattern!
@frithalouise on Twitter
i love this straw hat from matalan ( http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Knitwear/Knitted-Batwing-Jumper-in-Taupe/28575&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand ) and i love the price of it too! please enter me into your giveaway, i can be contacted via twitter at @minielle. thaks jen! x
Dresses, dresses and more dresses! I love it when it is warm enough to just throw on a skirt and flip flops!
@jojomodjo
http://modjoonthefly.blogspot.com/
I am a big fan of a kaftan:
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Red-Printed-Kaftan/31704&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
I’m not one to show myself when on holiday, but I don’t like being too warm, so the kaftan is perfect for keeping me covered up but still relatively weather-appropriate!
Contact: katy.louise93@hotmail.co.uk
Sirens and Bells xx
I’m looking to invest in some palazzo pants this summer like these – http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Papaya-Chiffon-Wide-Leg-Trousers/33748&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand.
Perfect to slip on over the bikini during the day, or to glam up with wedges and a cami in the evening.
Claire
Xox
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Sitting__pretty@hotmail.com
@c_sittingpretty
I fell in love with this:
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Beachwear/Animal-Printed-Hareem-Beach-Pants/35829&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
katrinacsj@gmail.com
http://www.theyoungbridgetjones.blogspot.com
Really want the Bandeau Blue Floral Playsuit. It’s so darn pretty!
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Bandeau-Blue-Floral-Playsuit/33127&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
Molly_ha@yahoo.co.uk
Oh I love the tropical leaf open cover up – I think not only would it look fab on the beach but it would look so lovely over some denim shorts for a daytime look or cropped jeans, killer heels and a lovely clutch for the evening.
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Tropical-Leaf-Open-Cover-Up/35581&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
c.crook3922@gmail.com
C x
Deffo the Big Apple Print playsuit so I could ride the waltzers at the beach without flashing my knicks!
Katiewantsapony@hotmail.com
Katie xox
For some reason my phone has gone crazy, so hopefully this link works?! http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Divinity-Bandeau-Frill-Maxi-Dress/33123&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
I’m SO not ready to reveal my body in a bikini or swimsuit yet, 9 months post pregnancy I’ve lost the baby weight but I’ve not won in the battle against flab yet, so my pick is the maxi dress linked (hopefully) above.
Loving your Matalan blog too 🙂
My email is beautyjunkieuk@gmail.com xxx
It has to be this…
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Ivory-&-Orange-Stripe-Knot-Vest/33884&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
So easy to throw on for hot days and nights. Love the heart print wellington boots, too – essential for festival season!
Recently discovered yr blog and enjoying it muchly! Keep it up!
sonicjo100@yahoo.co.uk
I love matalan at the moment, especially their dresses.
I love florals this year so my summer must have would be the Basic Cotton Sundress in the pink.
rhiannelouise@gmail.com
This is perfect for summer holidays. It’ll be great for covering up a little during the day, beautiful, floaty and light and really easy to dress up for evenings by the beach.
The way the top is fitted at the sides means it doesn’t look like a tent, as some kaftans can, if you don’t have perfect legs sticking out of the bottom. Brilliant.
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Print-Kaftan-Blouse–Purple/31705&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
twinklefairylorna@hotmail.com xx
Summer to me equals multicoloured dresses.
This one is a typical example:
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Smarty-Floral-Pink-Dress/33093&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
For the best part of the summer a cardigan/blazer can easily be thrown over. In the rare occasion that it is warm and sunny can be seen in all its beautiful glory.
Great blog as ever Jen
lyndsblackburn@hotmail.co.uk
I’m desperate for the white crochet v front bikini, it’s such a bond girl bikini!
@ JinxyWoo
My summer must-have is A PLAYSUIT! There are many reasons: it’s as easy to wear as a dress, you don’t have to worry about a breeze showing off your undies to all and sundry, and they’re usually good value for money too. I love the apple print playsuit, it’s beautiful and Matalan playsuits in general are just favourites of mine, I have a bird print one that actually has a boned bodice – amazing!
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Big-Apple-Print-Halter-Playsuit/33966&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
dani.lodhi@hotmail.co.uk
xxx
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Tie-Front-Boob-Tube/35634&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
This is cute, be great in the sunshine. I have my fingers crossed for it to come back out soon.
I’ve had my eye on this for ages…
http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Holiday-Shop-Womens/Big-Apple-Print-Halter-Playsuit/33966&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand
@dejanestpas