GUEST EDIT: Linen | The Summer Staple with Madeleine Burke

I love linen for a lot of reasons. It’s comfortable, it’s light, it’s ok not to iron it within an inch of it’s life.

A few linen pieces are the perfect staples for your Summer wardrobe. Mix them with other statement pieces to create different looks that can take you from a lunch out with the family, to the poolside for a drink with the girls or even a party in the evening.

Not sure how? Wilma and I have taken a few fun Summer selfies to show just how easy it is with two of the pieces from the amazing linen range in this season’s Katies collection.

Black Linen Pants

Who would wear black pants in summer? If they’re linen, I would. As a perpetual dropper of everything, I much prefer sticking with safe black over the traditional white linen pant even in the heat. 

The perfect lunch outfit, match them with a statement tee like the striped, shoulder zip tee and brighten it with a bold watermelon lip. Tuck along a light cardigan and you’re prepared for any weather we’re thrown. 

The perfect poolside cover-up the linen pants are quick to dry and can be rolled at the cuff to even dip your feet in. Bring these into an evening outfit by teeing them with a simple black top and statement necklace. 

White Linen Jacket

The perfect protection from the sun a white linen jacket keeps you cool and protected. 

Worn with patterned pants it becomes a simple, sleek outfit that will see you through many a summer lunch. 

For a casual day at the beach team this light jacket with a pair of denim shorts or skirt. 

For evening wear it with black wet-look jeans and a statement top to keep it light but still tailored.

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Blue & green should definitely be seen!

Remember that old saying, “blue and green should never be seen without a colour in between”?

Well, I say phooey to that. It’s time to throw out the fashion rule book and embrace this dynamic colour duo!

Jewel tones are a huge trend for Spring/Summer and the hottest hues right now are definitely green and blue. A colour combination that’s perfect for warm Summer days spent by the ocean or swimming pool, enjoying BBQs, sipping on cocktails and dancing the night away with friends.

Enter Katies’ latest collection – Blue Lagoon.

The colour palette for this collection consists of the ever fashionable monochrome tones of black

and white with pops of blue and green for freshness, as well as Ikat and Paisley prints.

The key features of the Blue Lagoon collection are soft and feminine shapes with layering and proportion play, which make the pieces modern and fashionable. Tops are shorter, wide leg pants are cropped and dresses are layered to give a stylish edge to these easy to wear pieces.

My favourite items in this collection are definitely the tops and dresses. In my opinion, you can
never have too many of either! Tops are a simple and affordable way to update your wardrobe
and can be worn with your favourite jeans.

Dresses are an instant outfit and an easy solution for the age old question every woman
asks herself before heading out – “what am I going to wear?”

So here’s to wearing blue and green, because this Summer they should definitely be seen!

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Spring Catalogue

Katies Spring Catalogue has launched! Bring your style into focus this season with beautiful prints, bold colours and eclectic accessories to complete your dream getaway! View our catalogue online or pop into one of our Katie Stores to take a peak at our exciting new collection!