Keep your cool in the heat of summer with a simple shift dress in this feminine fabric, says Naomi Attwood

Britain isn’t the only country enjoying a welcome spell of balmy weather at the moment. In Belgium, too, the sun has come out after one of the most miserable springs on record, and people spent the weekend picking up some much-needed rays in gardens, parks and on beaches.

Here's all you need to make sure your day by the sea is stylish and problem free... just make sure to bring them home with you

Chelsea and Arsenal are among those to have been linked with a move for the England striker

1. Bikini

Right, I'm over the worst of it. Made it through the indignity of the pedicure. Toenails Shellac-ed. Even fake-tanned my feet. Summer-sandal me up!

Actress Emma Watson raised eyebrows with her admission that she owns only eight pairs of shoes. The Independent's Assistant Fashion Editor thinks she's got it just right

British men have found a new outlet for their vanity – seeking professional help to rid themselves of their hairy “Hobbit feet”.

Wear, what, why, when?

By now, readers of this column will be aware that I prefer the joys of black to any other colour.

The harsh winter which saw snow fall in April led to a sales slump at fashion stores. The unseasonably near-Arctic weather hit the footwear sector hardest, according to the latest Retail Sales Monitor published today by the British Retail Consortium (BRT) and KPMG.

The harsh winter which saw snow fall in April led to a sales slump at fashion stores. The unseasonably near-Arctic weather hit the footwear sector hardest, according to the latest Retail Sales Monitor published today by the British Retail Consortium (BRT) and KPMG.

'I like two-and-a-half-inch heels'