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The £15.99 Zara sunglasses EVERYONE will be wearing this summer Fabulous’ Fashion Director on what’s #trending this season

Fabulous fashion director Tracey Lea Sayer explains how to rock a bumbag and dress for summer in the city, and also reveals how YOU can become the new face of JD Williams if you are over 45!

#Trending- Bumbags

Hand-free honey or funny old fanny pack - you may have noticed that bumbags were a major catwalk trend for summer, and now the high street is going crazy for them, too.

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Here is my round-up of the top five in stores now...

 This bag will make your friends green with envy
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This bag will make your friends green with envy

 

  • Bag, £70, Biba at House of Fraser -
 Give the trend some attitude with a lion-emblazoned style
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Give the trend some attitude with a lion-emblazoned style
  • Bag, £22, Topshop -
 This style is red hot
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This style is red hot
  • Bag, £15, Monki -
 Try a sports luxe take on the trend
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Try a sports luxe take on the trend
  • Bag, £29.99, Zara -
 Topshop have nailed festival chic
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Topshop have nailed festival chic
  • Bag, £24, Topshop -

I did wear bumbags the first time around but what the hell! I am trying them again. Follow me on @trayslounge to see my daily outfit post

  • Bag, £20 Weekday Stores -

Model Behaviour

Do you think you could be the next ‘face’ of a huge high-street brand but you’re no longer in your 20s?

Or maybe you’ve always wanted to walk the runway, but are now old enough to be the mother of the models strutting their stuff?

 You could be the next face of JD Williams
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You could be the next face of JD WilliamsCredit: JD Williams

Well now is your chance!

JD Williams has just launched its ‘Midster’ model competition.

As a woman on the ‘other’ side of 45 and someone who has worked in fashion for 25 years, I know too well that the industry is youth obsessed.

Well enough is enough! I still want to look cool and wear great clothes and I also want to see other women of my age who look after themselves and have a unique sense of style, modelling the brands that I love.

 The opportunity is available to women over 45
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The opportunity is available to women over 45Credit: JD Williams

The search is open for women who are sizes 10-32 and aged 45+ -so if you think you’ve got what it takes, here’s what you need to do!

Upload images of yourself to instagram with the hashtag #JDWMidsterModel or email the press office [email protected]o.uk

 The winner will model for the SS19 campaign
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The winner will model for the SS19 campaignCredit: JD Williams

The prizes include £1,000 and the chance to star in the brand’s S/S ‘19 advertising campaign.

You will also be introduced to modelling agency Models 1, who are on the judging panel and always looking for new talent for their Classics board. See full details of the competition .

Good luck!

 Models1 will be judging the competition
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Models1 will be judging the competitionCredit: JD Williams

In my basket

During the gorgeous sunshine of the last few weeks I’ve been summer holiday dreaming, but there are still 8 weeks to go before I jet off!

So here’s what I’m lusting after for a great summer in the city, as well as a few updates for my holiday wardrobe.

 Stay chic in the heat with this shorts suit combo
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Stay chic in the heat with this shorts suit combo
  • Jacket, £169, Massimo Dutti-
  • Shorts, £69.95, Massimo Dutti -

The short suit is the new way to do tailoring in the city this summer.

I will if you will….Go on, dare you!

 The shades of the summer are here
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The shades of the summer are here
  • Sunglasses, £15.99, Zara -

Cat-eye sunnies are my must-have summer accessory.

Updating your accessories is the cheapest way to give your old stuff a new spin and this pair won’t break the bank.

 Sunny beach, here I come!
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Sunny beach, here I come!
 A high-waisted bikini will flatter any body shape
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A high-waisted bikini will flatter any body shape
  • Bikini top, £23, and & Other Stories -
  • Bikini bottoms, £27, & Other Stories -

With my summer holiday countdown now on, I’ve fallen in love this bikini top and big pants from And Other Stories.

 Flat sandals will keep you comfy on holiday
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Flat sandals will keep you comfy on holiday
  • Sandals, £39, Topshop -

I gave up heels a few years ago except for very special occasions, and these cute flats will work for both the city and the beach.

So price per wear they are a total winner!

 Accessorise in style with this utility-chic yoga bag
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Accessorise in style with this utility-chic yoga bag
  • Bag, £79, Arket -

If I am going to get into that cute swimsuit I need to step up the yoga!

This gorgeous bag is not only perfect for hitting Frame Yoga but is also a great get-away bag for the airport.

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