With the fleeting sunshine that visited the UK at the end of this week, I found myself in a rather picturesque park agonising about the increasing ruddiness of my cheeks and nose.  What I really could have used was a delightful summer straw hat to maintain my dignity and composure.  Therefore the focus of this week’s women’s fashion rundown is a poorly disguised personal shopathon.

Floppy – drawing on the 70s vibe filling the high street this summer

Why we like: the bold stripes make a statement out of sun protection

Price: £20.00

Wear with: high waist palazzo pants & crop tee

Where to find: asos.com

Cloche (not the food server or garden shed) – travel back to a 30s tea party!

Why we like: delicately feminine with cute florals

Price: £20.00

Wear with: a tea dress and t-bar sandals

Where to find: Accessorize

Boater – work the preppy look while punting in Oxford

Why we like: the detailed corsage sets off the angular shape

Price: £39.00

Wear with: a Breton strip tee & capri pants

Where to find: Reiss