Style guru: Orsolya Szabo

Our style guru on 'beach chic' and Karen Walker's eyewear
Orsolya Szabo12 July 2013

The dress code for my best friend’s wedding in Thailand is ‘beach chic’. What does that mean?

It means, quite frankly, that your friend had no choice. What would be the alternatives to ‘beach chic’? Beach hobo? Beach black tie? ‘Chic’ is the sensible option, an idealistic dream of all guests wearing relaxed yet beach-friendly attire. Avoid swimming costumes and kaftans (it’s a wedding, not a pool party) and opt for a dress in a light fabric and summery sandals. I adore this one by Alice + Olivia, perfect for any sandy occasion. £350, at net-a-porter.com

Orsolya loves:

Karen Walker Candy bar

If Hansel and Gretel’s witch house were around today, I’d be the one outside eating all the sweets. So when I first heard about the Karen Walker Candy Bar I was sold... then I saw the sunglasses in yummy colours and now I’m obsessed. The pop-up at Browns Focus sells six new limited-edition sunglasses as well as the whole Karen Walker eyewear collection. I’m going to be there for a while.

From £165, at Browns Focus until 18 July (brownsfashion.com; karenwalker.com)

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