Make summer last longer: 10 inspired fashion accessories to extend the summer holidays.

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Make summer last longer: 10 inspired fashion accessories to extend the summer holidays.

By Katie Martlew

Not ready to say goodbye to balmy days spent beachside? Here are RESCU’s top 10 must-have accessories to make your summer lovin’ last. Get em’ while it’s still hot!

1. Shady lady. Protect your peepers and colour your world with some pretty coloured specs. Chic and cheerful, they will add a subtle splash of summer to any outfit.

RESCU loves:

Sportsgirl Hypnotic Peacock Sunglasses $39.95

Buy online: www.sportsgirl.com.au

2. Strap happy. A sexy pair of strappy sandals is a warm weather must-have. They go with just about anything and let our tootsies breathe. Win win!

RESCU loves:

Topshop Henley Chiffon Chain Sandal $49.00

Buy online: www.topshop.com

3. Colour me turquoise. Throughout the ages, it’s been believed that wearing turquoise jewellery will inspire positive thoughts and lift spirits. That aside, we love it for its ability to immediately enhance a summer glow.

RESCU loves:

Sportsgirl Turquoise Endless Ring $16.95

Buy online: www.sportsgirl.com.au

4. Arm candy. Its time to turn up the heat add some playfulness to your outfit with a super bright and oh-so-punchy plastic watch.

RESCU loves:

Juicy Couture Rich Girl Watch $213.00

Buy online: www.shopbop.com

5. Tote-ally hot! Carry your own little piece of summer around town with a lovely lightweight canvas tote.

RESCU loves:

Bag Ladies London, Paris, New York, Bondi Tote. $29.99

Buy online: www.bagladies.com.au

Coveted cover-ups. The kaftan is every bikini’s best friend, and the perfect accessory to take you from beachside to roadside.

RESCU loves:

Doroteo Tigertan Kaftan by Tigerlily $149.95

Buy online: www.birdmotel.com.au

7. Hot shoe shuffle. Save your black ballet flats for a rainy day and brighten your mood with some happy hued footwear. Hop to it!

RESCU loves:

Bloch Patent Jazz oxford style flats $175.00

Buy online: www.blochshoes.com

8. Hippy hippy shake. Channel your inner love child and don a pretty headband for that instant summer festival-esque look.

RESCU loves:

Sportsgirl Bead Knot Headband $16.95

Buy online: www.sportsgirl.com.au

9. Instant Hat-ification. The humble fedora not only acts as the perfect beach-hair cover up, but it can give a little urban chic edge to even the most casual summer attire. Just ask Sienna.

RESCU loves:

Urban Outfitters Straw Fedora $30.00

Buy online: www.urbanoutfitters.com

10. Clutch on to summer. Want to know the quickest and easiest way to inject some fun and frivolity into your outfit? By finishing off your outfit with a super bright clutch. The bolder the better.

RESCU loves:

Topshop Triangle Lock Clutch in Cobalt Blue $55.00

Buy online: www.topshop.com

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To truly salute summer, pair these fab accessories with a faux-bronzed glow and some playful nail polish (we are mad for Absolutely Alice -a glittery electric blue) by OPI, $19.95, and you’ll be hot to trot!

www.opi.net.au, David Jones and selected salons nationally.