
With summer in full swing and temperatures soaring here in the States, I thought it would be nice to cool off with a swimsuit themed edition of Outfit to Room! A sweet Liberty print bandeau feels just right paired with a straw hat, and likewise those floral pillows with a clean-lined linen sofa.

Of course it's important to coordinate your swimwear with your beach chair. A 70's hippy vibe with a palette of red, orange, yellow, green and turquoise suits the beach and the bedroom equally well.

I thought I left pink and purple behind in kindergarten, but I'm loving it here! It speaks to the carefree summers of childhood, spending all day at the pool and drawing on the sidewalk with chalk.

Of course there's nothing wrong with a very grown-up take on the laid-back mood of summer. Sun-baked earth tones and tribal prints project a smoldering sensibility that make me want to book a trip to Tangiers.

A stripey menswear-inspired suit in shades of grey is calling my name. Sadly that high waist wouldn't do my tummy pooch any favours...so I'd happily settle for a serene and simple room like this one!

I'm not sure why this girl is posing so suggestively in what looks to be an abandoned greenhouse, but to each her own. Personally, I'd be much more comfortable ensconced in bed with a plate of cookies (see above tummy pooch).

Ruffles don't have to be girly. Think of them as origami you wear, and match them with a structured hat and bold scarf--an abstract statement that looks fresh in chair and painting form too.

And neither does nautical have to say, 'Anchors away!' A subtle nod to the look will suffice, as proven by a deconstructed semaphore-esque space. And that outfit? Proof that sometimes the best accessory is a bold red lip!
Image Credits: 1, 13. Corrie Bond 2, 6. Marie Claire Maison 3, 5. Amanda Pratt 4. Country Living via Made by Girl 7, 11. Christopher Micaud 9. Camera Link 10. Paul Massey 12. House to Home 15. Kim Payne 8, 14, 16. Michael Grimm