Basic tank tops and t shirts are essential for those warm sunny months, the laid back look always looks fab and who better to show us how to achieve this look than the ultimate casual label; Abercrombie and Fitch.

They always manage to make that effortless style look sexy and chic, this plain grey tank is a perfect example of how they do this. The style is very plain but the subtle lace detailing around the neckline gives it that edge and makes it Abercrombie. Worn with cotton shorts or a washed out denim skirt would complete this laidback look and would be a perfect summer outfit.

Available in a range of colours for £30 each this tank is a staple piece for summer.

A 3.1 Phillip Lim Sailor stripe sweater to be more precise and a great one at that. I have raved about the nautical look so much recently but finding a specific style of top has proved to be difficult.

I’ve been looking for a more casual, sleeved little number and this is perfect. The navy and white demi-sheer merino wool swing sweater has three-quarter length sleeves and three gold-tone buttons on the shoulders. Tuck it inside some high waisted shorts or just throw it on with some jeans and ballet pumps for a chic, feminine and fashion savvy look.

Get your 3.1 Philip Lim nautical style top at Net A Porter costing £195.

Adopt the global trend with this stunning ethnic inspired tank top from Matthew Williamson.

This tank is the ultimate piece for summer; the beautiful techni-coloured beading embellishment has brought a new lease of life to this plain white tank! The Global trend often incorporates prints and colours from all over the globe to create an interesting mish mash of cultural influences. Matthew Williamson has adopted this trend in true Matthew Williamson style with lots of beaded embellishments that we all know and love!

The look is very ethnic and would work really well in the summer; I can just see this tank teamed with tan shorts and gladiator sandals. Also a few stack bangles up the arm would really enhance the look! Check out this Matthew Williamson Africa enamel bangle, the colours and detail is a perfect match for the top!

Buy the Matthew Williamson Charm beading camisole top and bangle to today from net a porter!

Gain inspiration from Paul & Joe this season with their tropical colours and floaty little numbers.

The Parisian duo pull out fantastic designs each season and this Paul & Joe Chatel kimono blouse is just another of their wonderful hits. The tropical green layered silk kimono blouse is ideal for the summer season. Combine it with classic white pants, a clutch and flat sandals or with a cute bikini on the beach. Either way with a golden skin and tousled hair it will gleam.

The Paul & Joe Chatel Kimono Blouse is available at Net A Porter costing £300.

It’s always a mission to find a cute white shirt but Miss Selfridge have made it just that little bit easier by creating and selling this Crochet Bib Blouson Top.

White shirts can be great for a day at the office or a smart evening on the town, perhaps a dinner, something a little less formal than black tie events. So investing in one that would look super sassy with a pencil skirt and Louboutin’s is essential. This Miss Selfridge Crochet Bib Blouson Top is fitted at the waist providing an hour glass shape and short sleeves to reveal the inner and outer arm.

Get yours at Miss Selfridge online for the affordable price of just £22.

Bring on the summer and bring on the bikini and beach wear stands in all good high street stores. Although it’s still freezing outside warmth is brought by fashion. Topshop have a great selection of beach wear this season and it raises the exciting question of where to holiday this year?

Well forgot the holiday for the moment and invest in clothes for the summer season. This Strapless Ruched Top is cute, cool and casual, perfect for hitting the beach in. What’s great is that you can get it in blue (pictured here), purple, white and black.

Get your Strapless Ruched Top in one colour or all colours for £8 each at Topshop online.

You may have heard of C&C California as it’s a brand almost always used when a TV show or films stylist needs casual clothes for the Hollywood pictures. Well that’s how I knew about it. It has recently branched out to the UK with concessions in Browns, Harvey Nichol, The Cross, Liberty and Selfridges & Co.

One of its classics, the White Tank by C&C California, with spaghetti straps and banded trim. The lightweight soft feel cotton and shapely cut top is comfy and stylish. Wear it during the day with your Juicy sweats like the Californians and by night with some super cool skinny jeans, ankle boots or courts and a hip leather jacket.

Get your Classic White Tank by C&C California from My Wardrobe for £38.

H&M have produced a ‘Fashion against AIDS’ collection that includes a range of organic cotton tank tops, hoodies, t shirts etc featuring a unique print that has been designed by a specially chosen artist/designer. Good Charlotte, Rhianna, Katherine Hamnett, Jade Jagger and Timbaland are just some of the stars that are behind the project.

This is a great way to raise awareness of AIDS particularly to young people whilst raising money for the cause; 25% of the sales proceeds are donated, through DAA and YouthAIDS to help prevent the spreading of the disease worldwide.

The t shirts are £9.99, the one shown here is Rhianna’s t shirt design; it’s funky, fresh and is for a good cause! It’s great to see fashion retailers and stars combining to create collections for a good cause rather than for lining their own pockets! Well done H&M!

Finding that gorgeous going out top is an ongoing challenge when I’m out shopping, I haven’t bought a top that I fell in love with the moment I saw it since early last year, but Juicy Couture has come through and I am in love!

This Juicy Couture Angel silk chiffon top is adorable and flattering and would look gorgeous with some skinny or boot leg jeans, maybe even some shorts. It looks lovely from the front but the back is just as good. Rather than the usual plain backed tops were so use to seeing, this one has tiered ruffles. So chic!

Get yours at Net A Porter costing £186, so worth it for perfection like this.

The signature sweats the Hollywood stars always adorn now come in cashmere girls.
The velour and cotton two piece sweats have been flying off the shelves so the more luxurious material that is cashmere should be a guaranteed sell out too.

The comfortable sweats are perfect for gym sessions and lounging around the house and they come in black and grey aswell as the purple shown here. To add to the cuteness they come with a diamante heart shape charm embellished drawstring band.

The Juicy Couture Cashmere track pants are available at Net A Porter costing £248 and their is also a matching Juicy Couture Cashmere hooded top available at Net A Porter also costing £248.