TROPICANA

I'm not sure if its the fact that I've finally finished uni for the year, or that it's now less than 2 months till I leave for Thailand, but lately I've been obsessed with anything tropicana!

What could feel more like summer than donning palm tree print co-ords and kitsch pineapple accessories?!

Think bright colour, bold prints, graphic florals and fruity goodness!

Ksubi is definitely killing it with their amazing palm print in there latest collection 'Last Resort'. And whats even better is that it comes in t-shirts, singlets, shorts, jeans, dresses and both women's and men's fashion. So there is definitely something for everyone.

The adorable little pineapple ring (collage above), I have been obsessing over for weeks, is by Australian jewellery designer Holly Ryan. It's just too perfectly simple and quirky.

Anyway, hope these photos inspire you and allow you to get lost in tropicana for just a little while...

Outfit 1: A little bit of print clash, a little bit of co-ord. What more could one ask for? These River Island jeans are a more affordable version of the Ksubi amazingness and are still pretty awesome. I paired them with this amazing H&M printed blouse, and these Tony Bianco heels. And I may be a little biased seeing as they do have the same name as me, but these Tony Bianco 'Karissa' heels are one of the loveliest pairs of shoes I have ever laid eyes on! Simple and so sexy! 

Outfit 2: A little more colour, a little less print clash (but still a nice amount). Whilst this Altuzarra is amazing, there are definitely some more affordable brands doing really good things - check out trusty ASOS (may be a bit of searching, but you can always stumble across some gems). Also CO. by Cotton On, Dotti and Premonition are doing some really cool prints at the moment. Pair back a printed skirt with a basic singlet for easy-going look, and choose between printed shoes like these River Island flatforms or just a basic sandal depending on how courageous you're feeling.

Outfit 3: This is a much simpler look. I love this lightweight, asymmetrical-hem singlet dress. Take Tropicana out at night with these Tony Bianco seafoam coloured heels and this awesome pineapple clutch from Forever New. The pineapple necklace (another favourite) has varieties available from Topshop and Diva- take your pick, but it's definitely a winner!

Finally, just to make you all a bit little jealous. This is roughly where I'll be sitting, drinking coconut water in pure paradise with my lovely other half, in less than 2 months! Seriously cannot wait!

More photoshoots are on their way.

Until then, thanks for looking!

Karissa

x

Images sourced from:

Tumblr.

Polyvore

Finders Keepers 

Planet Blue

We Heart it

Elle UK June 2011

collages made by me on Polyvore