Recently I was in Hawaii….I think I am in love with this place.

The laid back atmosphere, the crystal clear water, the whales I saw breaching, the seals I walked past on the beach & the turtles I saw whilst paddling everyday…this place is special.

Finally I was in a warmer climate than Canada and naturally this took me to the shops in search of some summer threads. 

Swimsuits seemed to be key in window displays at Volcom & Macy’s where one pieces with side cut-out panels were on trend.

Forever 21 had a bold, bright colourful display themed on The Beatles’ song ‘Yellow Submarine’.

Bebe & Juicy Couture also followed the strong mod look with eye-popping windows in stripes, bold graphics & primary colours with black & white.

My favourite however was Kate Spade who collaborated with my hero of textile design, Florence Broadhurst, in her latest collection.

I want the printed canvas Trey shoe – so cute!