Jo Good's ultimate guide to looking great on holiday
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Niki - City chic
Belted Midi Shirt Dress £20, Primark
Cream Raffia Look Belt £9.99, New Look
Mini shopper-style shoulder bag £35.99, Mango
Gold Strappy Footbed Sandals £38, River Island
£22, Monsoon
Victory - Beach escape
Twist Control Swimsuit £14, Primark
£36, ASOS
Woven basket bag £35.99, Reserved
Off White Thong Strap Faux Leather Sandals £9.99, New Look
Ciana Waterproof Gold Large Snake Chain Necklace £26.99, Katie Loxton
Bamboo bangle £60, D.Louise
Stripe foldable fan £7, Accessorize
Louise - Stylish staycation
White Peche Du Jour Graphic T-Shirt £35, Oliver Bonas
Red Long Sleeve Crew Neck Jumper £11.25 (was £15), New Look
High-waisted denim shorts £29.99, New Look
Tan Brown Messenger Style Backpack £36, Next
£24.74 (was £32.99), New Look
Orla Kiely Waterproof Pack-It Jacket | Navy Tall Flowers £22.50 (was £75), Regatta
Jo - Off the Cruise
Lipsy Black Floral Jersey Halter Neck Belted Jumpsuit £59, Next
Black Straw Effect Oversized Floppy Hat £14.99, New Look
Sunglasses £7.99, Deichmann
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