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Get ready for a summer play-cation with the perfect party gear for the kids

From block colours to stripes, florals, sequins or pastel shades, we've selected the best that the high street has to offer

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AS the summer holidays kick off, get ready to dress up your little ones in our pick of the summer buys that they're sure to love just as much as you! 

From pretty dresses and jumpsuits and the coolest shorts and t-shirts combos we've got it covered. So when it comes to summer parties, fetes or BBQs, they will be the best-dressed kids around.

 A pretty striped jumpsuit makes for a cool party look
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A pretty striped jumpsuit makes for a cool party lookCredit: Robert Wallis

Sahara (left) wears:

  • Playsuit, from £12, Next — 
  • Headband, stylist’s own
  • Bumbag, £12.99, New Look— 
  • Shoes, from £16, Next— 

Lola (centre) wears:

  • Jumpsuit, £22, Next — 
  • Bag, £13,  Next — 
  • Sandals, £12, Matalan — 

Seth (right) wears

  • Jacket, £20, M&S Kidswear at Marks & Spencer -
  • T-shirt, £5.99, Zara  — 
  • Shorts, £14.99, Zara  — 
  • Shoes, £8, Matalan — 
 Pastel colours are a great look for the summer
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Pastel colours are a great look for the summerCredit: Robert Wallis

Lola (left) wears:

  • Dress, £141, Raspberry Plum  — 
  • Shoes, her own

Sahara (centre) wears:

  • Dress, £28, Autograph at Marks & Spencer — 
  • Hair clip, £6, Monsoon — 
  • Sunglasses, £6, River Island
  • Backpack, £25, Claire’s
  • Sandals, £12.99, New Look — 

Seth (right) wears:

  • T-shirt, from £12, M&S Kidswear at Marks & Spencer — 
  • Shorts, £14.99, Zara — 
  • Hat, £6, Matalan — 
  • Slides, £30, Schuh — 
 Bold prints are always fun to wear and stand out in
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Bold prints are always fun to wear and stand out inCredit: Robert Wallis

Lola (left) wears:

  • Dress, £30, Next — 
  • Headband, £12, Monsoon 
  • Bag, £6, Matalan— 
  • Shoes, £29.99, Zara— 

Sahara (centre) wears:

  • Top and trousers set, £28, River Island — 
  • Necklace and bracelet set, £5.50, Monsoon— 
  • Sandals, £19.99, Zara— 

Seth (right) wears:

  • Shirt, £12, River Island — 
  • Shorts, £12, River Island — 
  • Watch, £29, Swatch — 
  • Slides, £30, Schuh —
 Stripes are one of this season's hottest trends
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Stripes are one of this season's hottest trendsCredit: Robert Wallis

Sahara (left) wears:

  • T-shirt, £12, River Island — 
  • Trousers, £34, Raspberry Plum
  • Backpack, £59, Kurt Geiger 
  • Watch, £23, Swatch — 
  • Sandals, £17.99, New Look— 

Lola (centre) wears:

  • Top and shorts set, from £6, Tu at Sainsbury’s — 
  • Headband, £4.99, New Look — 
  • Sunglasses, £7, Monsoon — 
  • Shoes, her own

Seth (right) wears:

  • Jacket, £19.99, Zara — 
  • T-shirt, £16, Outfit Kids — 
  • Shorts, £4.50, Primark — 
  • Slides, £30, Schuh — 
 Colour blocking is an easy way to look stylish
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Colour blocking is an easy way to look stylishCredit: Robert Wallis

Sahara (left) wears:

  • Jacket, £45, River Island — 
  • Dungarees, £19.99, New Look — 
  • T-shirt, £12.99, Zara — 
  • Sunglasses, £8, River Island — 
  • Bag, £14, M&S Kidswear at Marks & Spencer — 
  • Shoes, her own 

Lola (centre) wears:

  • Jacket, £14, Boohoo — 
  • Skirt, £10, Boohoo — 
  • Top, £12, JoJo Maman Bébé — 
    Headband, £20, Claire’s 
  • Bag, £16, Monsoon; sandals, £12, Matalan — 

Seth (right) wears:

  • Shirt, £6, Matalan — 
  • Shorts, £14, M&S Kidswear at Marks & Spencer — 
  • Slides, £25, Schuh — 
Lidl are selling amazing light-up trainers and this girl can show you how to move in them
  • Hair: Dino Pereira using Origins
  • Make-up: Aimee Adams using Benefit
  • Prop styling: Mrs Myrtle
  • Models: Lola, Sahara & Seth
  • Stylist’s assistants: Ella Gilchrist & Maddie Burrough
  • Balloons - ,
  • Chests - 
  • Pineapple guitar and cushions -
  • Tipi and red guitar -
  • Radio -
  • Camera -
  • Karaoke kit -
  • Foil curtain - 
  • Confetti -
  • Table dressing -
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