Live out loud this summer with striking colour-blocked fashions. For a fresh interpretation, pair with bold accessories — and watch the temperature soar.

Carmen one-piece bathing suit (locally made by Paradise Boutique); Bold Paradisal beach hat (custom-made for YAM magazine by Lynda Marie Couture Millinery); Turquoise bangles (supplied by Cotton Club; similar styles available); Turquoise choker (custom-made, price on request at Auréa Gems and Essential Luxuries)
French Connection dress (Amelia Lee, $158); Bold Paradisal beach hat (Lynda Marie Couture Millinery, $380); Statement necklace handcrafted in Thailand (Vivah, $1,195); Turquoise clutch (Lazy Susan’s, $55)
French Connection dress (Amelia Lee); Bold Paradisal beach hat (Lynda Marie Couture Millinery); Statement necklace handcrafted in Thailand (Vivah); Turquoise clutch (Lazy Susan’s)
Yellow lace romper by LLove (Lark+Sparrow, $91); Pippa bibb necklace in saffron by Loren Hope (Violette Boutique, $298); Vince Camuto Nonzia pumps (Hudson’s Bay, $170)
Yellow lace romper by LLove (Lark+Sparrow); Pippa bibb necklace in saffron by Loren Hope (Violette Boutique); Vince Camuto Nonzia pumps (Hudson’s Bay)
Tara dress in malachite (BCBGMAXAZRIA, $229); Roxie Collection necklace (BCBGMAXAZRIA, $183); Carry-on bag by Cabrelli Company (She She Bags, $140); Ray-Ban Aviator Flash Lens sunglasses (Maycock Eyecare, $215)
Tara dress in malachite (BCBGMAXAZRIA); Roxie Collection necklace (BCBGMAXAZRIA); Carry-on bag by Cabrelli Company (She She Bags); Ray-Ban Aviator Flash Lens sunglasses (Maycock Eyecare)
Neva Ambrosia blouse (BCBGMAXAZRIA, $183); Anne Klein white skinny jeans (Hudson’s Bay, $89); Roxie Collection necklace (BCBGMAXAZRIA, $183); Vince Camuto Nonzia pumps (Hudson’s Bay, $170); Turquoise clutch (Lazy Susan’s, $55)
Neva Ambrosia blouse (BCBGMAXAZRIA); Anne Klein white skinny jeans (Hudson’s Bay); Roxie Collection necklace (BCBGMAXAZRIA); Vince Camuto Nonzia pumps (Hudson’s Bay); Turquoise clutch (Lazy Susan’s)
Buku Australia Fixed Slider bathing suit (Beach Rags, $170); JenVDesigns Kimono custom-made for YAM magazine (Amelia Lee, $118); Orange bangles (price on request at Ten Thousand Villages); Turquoise choker (custom-made; price on request at Auréa Gems and Essential Luxuries)
Buku Australia Fixed Slider bathing suit (Beach Rags); JenVDesigns Kimono custom-made for YAM magazine (Amelia Lee); Orange bangles (price on request at Ten Thousand Villages); Turquoise choker (custom-made; price on request at Auréa Gems and Essential Luxuries)

Fashion Stylist: Janine Metcalfe  |  Photographed by Jeffrey Bosdet Hair/Makeup: Erin Froese  |  Model: Hayley Whittam, Coultish Management  |  Shot on location at Hotel Zed, Victoria