Mexican wave! Steal Frida Kahlo's style this summer with Monsoon, Topshop and Very
WITH the Frida Kahlo exhibition opening at the Victoria and Albert Museum to rave reviews last month the high street is packed with pieces in homage to the artist. So get that Mexican wave with our favourite fashionable picks.
Embrace Frida Kahlo's notable style this summer.
Bright colours and bold embroideries is key to this Spring / Summer ’18 trend.
Perfect for the summer look for embroidered jackets and light over shirts to add detail and colour to your wardrobe this season.
Don’t be afraid to go for eye catching hues.
This yellow and pink combination is striking and feminine.
When it comes to the Frida Kahlo trend, more is more so pile on the textures and accessories for a fun and fashion able look.
Model wears: Top, £60, Nasty Gal; Jacket, £45, Simply be; Skirt, £75, Jasper Conran at Debenhams; Belt, £16, ASOS; Shoes, £35, Very; Necklace, £165, ring, £25 both Pebble London; Earrings, £8, George at Asda
Print and colour is key to embracing Frida fashion.
This delicate mosaic print in blue, red and yellow hues is the perfect beach to bar dress this summer.
Add a striking necklace to dress this easy, jersey Monsoon dress for the evening and try a pair of ankle wrapping heel to highlight your legs.
Model wears: Dress, £59, Monsoon; Shoes, £30, Nasty Gal; Bag, £27, Topshop; Necklace, £120, Pebble London; Earrings, £13, Betty and Biddy
The trophy jacket is a key piece and great for layering this season.
High street embroidery options are massive this season and the quality is outstanding.
Monsoon are well known for there fantastically detailed designers and this season they did not disappoint.
I simply love this detailed jacket, a great way to dress up your favourite denim jeans too.
Model wears: Jacket, £99, Monsoon; Top, £16, Topshop; Skirt, £140, Replay; Shoes, £25, Simply be; Bag, £8, TU at Sainsbury’s; Necklace, £165, Bangles, £85, £55, Ring, £95, Pebble London; Earrings, £12, Accessorize
Frida Kahlo was known for love of colour and texture, embrace this by clashing your prints this season.
From high street favourite bright stripes to perfect paisley prints this look is all about bringing the fun back into fashion.
This season the high street is loving bright pom poms, tassels and bright embellishment details.
Try injecting some of these fun trends into your accessories with a detailed clutch, perfect for that week in the sun.
Model wears: Top, £18, Boohoo; Skirt, £279, Luisa Cerano; Shoes, £32, Very; Bag, £35, Monsoon; Necklace, £12.99, Stradivarius; Bracelets, £85, £45 both Pebble London; Earrings, £13, Betty and Biddy
This look can be super chic too.
Want to make ‘Frida Kahlo’ style smart.
Try keeping it all tonal for a calmer way to work the trend.
We’ve teamed this trophy jacket with a gorgeous maxi skirt that can definitely be repurposed by the pool too.
Model wears: Jacket, £69, Monsoon; Top, £35, River Island; Skirt, £45, Monsoon; Shoes, £19.99, Newlook; Bag, £45 River Island; Necklaces £17,99, New Look; Earrings, £13, Betty and Biddy; Ring, £95, Pebble London
This look is totally ‘frilling’.
These frill fronted trousers definitely carry the spirit of the trend.
Pairing these statement trousers with a white embroidered blouse and mirrored waistcoat to add a calmer look to this intricate trend.
Model wears: Waistcoat, £39, Monsoon; Top, £20, George at Asda; Trousers, £30, Very; Shoes, £35, Accessorize; Earrings, £5.99, New Look; Bangle, £240, Pebble London
Keep it tropical with a bright shirt this summer.
We love this floral printed shirt paired with summer’s must have silhouette, the culotte.
Keep the embellishment going with a fab pair of pom pom espadrilles and bold costume jewellery.
The key to this trend is to have fun and embrace colour and print.
Not for the faint hearted!Model wears: Shirt, £17.99, Bershka; Trousers, £10, George at Asda; Shoes, £99, Air & Grace; Bag, £29, necklace, £25 both Accessorize; Rings, £145, Pebble London; Earrings, £13, Betty and Biddy
Stylist: Rivkie Baum
Photographer: Jay McLaughlin
Hair and Makeup: Enzo Volpe using Urban Decay and Diva hair care pro.
Fashion Assistant: Jessica Evans
Model: Abbey at Milk.
Stay: The team stayed at Lowestoft Travelodge, one of the company's 547 UK hotels that has been refurbished as part of an £100 million investment.
The new flagship hotel, London City Travelodge opens this summer and will feature SuperRooms, the UK's first premium economy room.
Travelodge room rates start at £29, to book visit travelodge.co.uk
Location: At Urban Jungle you'll find exotic and unusual plants in a unique garden setting.
Within the Nurseries you can enjoy the Café at Urban Jungle with cosy seating and great food all while being totally embraced by exuberant leafy plants.
The ethos is simple: People, Plants and Food. urbanjungle.uk.com
Stockists:
(m) denotes mail order; Item availability may be subject to sale.
ASOS, 02077561000, asos.com (m)
Accessorise, 02033723050, accessorize.com (m)
Air Grace, 02037359990, airandgracelondon.com (m)
Betty and Biddy, bettyandbiddy.com (m)
Bershka, 08082340209, bershka.com (m)
Boohoo, 01612377701, boohoo.com (m)
Debenhams, 03445616161, debenhams.com (m)
George at Asda, 08009520101, asda.com (m)
Luisa Cerano, luisacerano.com (m)
Monsoon, 02033723050, monsoon.co.uk (m)
Nasty Gal, nastygal.com (m)
New Look, 03444996690, newlook.com (m)
Pebble London, 02031767794, pebblelondon.com (m)
River Island, 03445766444, riverisland.com (m)
Stradivarius, 08082340211, stradivarius.com (m)
Simply Be, 08712315000, simplybe.co.uk (m)
TU at Sainsburys, 0800636262, sainsburys.co.uk (m)
Topshop, 03449840264, topshop.com (m)
Very, 03448222321, very.co.uk (m)