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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhile my day-to-day style is anything but bohemian, a little bit of me still hankers for those halcyon, art student days when channeling an eclectic, rebellious and ever-so-slightly boho vibe was everything.
\nReplacing winter woollies with the silks, linens and lightweight cottons of high summer evokes that beachy-bohemian lifestyle that we don\u2019t live here in Scotland, but can happily enjoy through fashion (and if we\u2019re lucky, for 2 weeks in the sun).
\nAs an avid colour lover, I often gravitate towards bright colours in summer. They simply zing so joyfully in the sunlight! But this year, I\u2019ve been captivated by the deliciously natural selection – in terms of both colour and fabric – that I\u2019m seeing everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bohemian Rhapsody<\/p>\n\n\n\n So with that in mind, I bring you: The Ultimate Summer Dress! (above) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tonal Texture Fest<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most exciting things about styling is finding different ways to wear existing pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n White Heat <\/p>\n\n\n\n Linen lovers will adore this dress. The natural creases mean less time ironing and more time enjoying your holiday. Another great choice for summer days or nights – this bright white, tiered, halter dress is a classic that you\u2019ll wear season after season. \n\nBy Fashion Blogger and Personal Stylist, Nikki Oji \n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n@nikkiojiwears\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.advertizer.co.uk\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Nikki-Oji_Natural-Selection_Bohemian-RhapsodyWEB-683x1024.jpg\")
Long double strand necklace: Zara \u00a319.99
Short shell necklace: \u00a315.99
Glasses (in hand): Sojos Vision \u00a39.99
Shoes: Gucci, stylist\u2019s own
Studded wooden bangle: Vintage, stylist\u2019s own<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s perfectly packable – twisting and scrunching up is the preferred way to pack, wash and dry this piece to retain the \u2018creased-effect\u2019. The warm, pinky-beige is flattering on all skin tones, and it\u2019s voluminous cut makes it comfortable and cool.
Wear as a bikini cover up on the beach or to a poolside party. With a pair of barely-there flat sandals it will take you on the evening passagiata in style or to a smart lunch in the old town. Adding strings and strings of shells, stones and natural-coloured beads of varying lengths adds texture and interest to the self-colour and intensifies that boho-chic beautifully. Pair with a wide-brimmed straw hat and an Aperol Spritz for maximum cool factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.advertizer.co.uk\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Nikki-Oji_Natural-Selection_Tonal-Texture-FestWEB.jpg\")
Blouse: H&M \u00a335.99
Shoes: Gucci, stylist\u2019s own
Faux pearl earrings: New Look, stylist\u2019s own<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Here I\u2019ve styled this beautifully-appliqu\u00e9d dress as a midi skirt by slipping it down onto my hips and tucking in the spaghetti straps. For summer in the city sta-ycations, it will pair perfectly with a simple white vest or t-shirt, or, as I\u2019ve styled it here, with a high-neck blouse, knotted at the midriff. Of course, if you\u2019re lucky enough to be venturing abroad, this piece will double as a gorgeous LBD – that\u2019s Little Beige Dress! Well, it is summer after all, and we have all year to wear black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.advertizer.co.uk\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Nikki-Oji_Natural-Selection_White-HeatWEB-683x1024.jpg\")
Hat: H&M \u00a314.99
Shell necklace (worn as bracelet): Zara \u00a312.99
Shell embellished bag: Zara: \u00a339.99
Shoes: Gucci, stylist\u2019s own
Ring, bangle & earrings: all stylists own<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Keep styling minimal with neutral or matching white accessories. Here, I\u2019ve mixed the two – using shell, wood, straw, tigereye and white patent leather – in a range of warm tones, textures and natural materials that harmonise to bring a subtle glamour to this summer maxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n