I’ve got a confession to make: I’m the one who ALWAYS leaves her swimwear shopping to the very last minute. I’ve even been known to buy at the airport or simply make do with a tired, tangled bikini from the bottom drawer. I put this down to the fact that for years as a magazine fashion director I featured swimwear in the June issue, which meant it had been shot on a far-flung shore sometime in December or January, way too early to consider buying. However, I would then simply forget about it – until it was too late of course. So for those like me, who really ought to be a little more organised and indeed need a good piece of swimwear to inspire less sugary intake and more trips to the gym,The Stylish Stuff brings you swimwear in March. Yes March. Most of it is online and ready to shop right now, the others coming in April. You’re welcome.

Showstopping, Ibiza worthy swimsuit with beach to bar appeal, head to ASOS £35.Online end of April.

 

When the wind blows through the palms…

 

For a totally tropical taste – zingy orange Macrame bandeau bikini top £19.50, M&S

 

Macrame hipster bikini bottoms £14, M&S

 

Pink scarf print cut out halter neck swimsuit,£30 River Island

 

A sporty little one piece £42, Lira Limitless at ASOS

 

Pink lace halter neck bikini top £20, River Island

 

When the sun sinks into the sparkling sea…

 

Black & white print pom pom bikini £240, Sophie Anderson for Heidi Klein. Arrives online on the 17th April.

 

A dip in the ocean as the sun sets on the day…

 

Be still the tropical sea breeze…

 

Bohemian print swimsuit £42, Butterfly by Matthew Williamson at Debenhams. Online April.

 

Metallic Triangle Bikini top £18; metallic tieside bikini bottoms £14. Topshop.

 

Pert posterior goals…

 

The Stylish Stuff Beauty Notes: International make up artist Lisa Valencia has perfected the art of ‘no make up make up’ for staying glowy and gorgeous at the beach. Here are her six top #crueltyfree tips:

*Keep skin hydrated using Vanderohe face serum £88, this is packed full of organic essential oils & perfect for pepping up dehydrated skin. Pricey, but a little goes a very long way.

*I used Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation £19, to even out skin tone.

*Waterproof mascara is perfect to wear to the beach, I used Nyx Professional Make-up Doll Eye Mascara Volume, £8. 

 

Styling by Shelly Vella

Photography by John Rowley

Hair and Make up Lisa Valencia @ Carol Hayes Management

Model Adeline Rudo @ M&P