Californication - Naomi

Topshop Jamaica Sun Dress, Topshop Freedom Statement Floral Necklace, Primark Green Hair Scarf, H&M Glitter Sunglasses, Vintage Denim Jacket, Topshop Socks, Primark Yellow Wedges

I brought this dress last year for holiday and I have been finding any excuse to get it out my wardrobe! There was no better excuse than the newly updated 50s trends flying around the high street and of course a bit of sunshine which is a rare occasion.

For the ultimate 50s look this summer rock palm, tropical and motel prints, denim, hair scarfs, sunglasses and anything kitsch and bright! The trend is young and playful so don't be scared to explore your inner child and sport the younger prints and brighter colours! This look is great for the hotter english weather but most of all it's perfect for summer holidays when you want to make bolder choices with your outfits. 

Buy into the trend in a more simple way with a palm print item and wear it with light denim and tailored blazer for a more toned down and grown up look. Or wear it young with a palm print bikini, bright shirt and denim shorts for a great beach look!

I wore it here with my Topshop Jamaica print sundress which I always love teaming with a hair scarf, sunnies and denim for a 50s inspired look. I accessorised it loud with my bright floral necklace, bright orange socks and yellow wedges. This look is young, playful and I would feel super confident rocking this on holiday!

What trends are you going to wear on your holidays this year? 

Californication - Amy

Topshop Purple and Pink Dip Dye Denim Shirt, Primark Car Print Denim Dress, Topshop Head Scarf, H&M Sunglasses, Freedom at Topshop Necklace, Vintage Bag via Notting Hill Market, White Converse

The sun is finally starting to show itself so it's time to get those all important summer outfits out before it goes away again! One of the biggest trends on the high street at the moment is Palm Springs, 50's inspired holiday wear. Think high waisted bikini bottoms, tied up denim shirts over crops, espadrille wedges and cats eye glasses for the perfect chic summer look.

This dress is the perfect shape for this look. The corset shape on the top and bodycon bottom, pastel colours and 50's car print (similar to the Prada SS12 Campaign) really shows that the trend is all about. The dress is one that can easily be dressed up and dressed down, but when I think California sun, I think day out at the beach so wanted to go for a more casual look.

I also wanted to keep the look girly so decided to stick with girly colours - pink and purple tones. I threw the dip dye denim shirt over the dress as the colours worked perfectly and the shirt was a lighter option than my traditional leather/denim jacket. I again went ultra girly with a headscarf, big pink sunglasses and floral necklace. I would probably wear some form of white wedge shoe if I wore this outfit again but converse are always stylish, practical and comfortable and very american looking.

To give this look a bit of an edge, try and get small pops of acid brights in with accessories, hosiery or make-up. What style will you be wearing now we can finally play summer wardrobes?!

I'm Styling Crocs - Amy

Look 1 - Primark PU Biker, Topshop White Hawaiian Shirt, Topshop Stripe Shorts, Primark Sunglasses, Freedom @ Topshop Necklace, Vintage Bag via Notting Hill Market, Croc's Retro Slingback in Ultraviolet

Look 2 - Vintage Denim Jacket via Rokit, Topshop Banana Leaf Print Tee, Topshop Banana Leaf Print Shorts, Topshop Sunglasses, Primark Gold Spike Necklace, Primark Rucksack, Croc's Retro Slingback in Fuchsia

If there is anything we love on Two Shoes, One Pair, it's stepping outside of our comfort zone. Last Thursday, we were completely honoured to be invited to Croc's office on Brick Lane where we were took part in a street style challenge with some other incredible bloggers!

The biggest challenge by far for me was there was no black boot option, ha. For the shoot, I jumped at the chance to style the Retro Slingback - a sling back, flat pump that comes in a tonne of colours, and is summery enough to be that perfect summer shoe without worrying about forgetting to paint your toe nails! They also tie in perfectly with all the 50's-inspired summer beach trends around on the high street at the moment which is where I took ideas from for my 2 looks.

The shirt from Look 1 is a Topshop one which matched perfectly with the look I was trying to go for and even better, hosted the perfect colours to go with the Ultra Violet slingbacks. Where the shape is quite oversized, I wanted a super feminine bottom half to go with them so opted for these Topshop white and blush pink striped high waisted shorts to really give me waist and curves and keep the outfit tonal. I finished off with leather jacket and accessories to harden the sweet, girly colours.

Look 2 is my perfect summer outfit. Whether I'm lucky enough to head to the beach, or just be having a wonder around Brick Lane this is most likely what I will be wearing! Must-have print.. check, co-ord..check, oversized denim.. check, shoes I can walk in all day without moaning.. check. I went for the fuchsia slingbacks for this outfit as I thought the pink looked amazing with the green and it meant I could match my lipstick to the shoes! I finished off with fun accessories for a quirky summery vibe 

What do you think of the Croc's in mine and Naomi's posts? I've certainly been won over :)