St Barts, Here We Come!

Christmas is over for another year and many are heading off on their winter vacations in search of that much needed dose of sun.

Several celebrities, including Rachel Zoe and Ellen DeGeneres, have headed off to the playground of the rich, the sunny island of St Barts in the Caribbean.

Are you heading off to the sun? Look below for my checklist for the perfect winter vacation wardrobe.

Diane von Furstenberg is known for her flattering wrap dresses – so easy to slip on in the summer heat.

Diane von Furstenberg Leron dress, £304

The perfect dress for a day in the sun. Slip it on with some flat sandals and sunglasses, then head out for some fun!

Diane von Furstenberg Samira maxi wrap dress, £475

This simple black wrap maxi dress is the perfect thing for slipping on for an evening out in the summer sun!

Issa also has a great collection of flattering, jersey dresses – many of which have a kaftan-style shape, which is perfect for the summer sun.

Many of their pieces have beautiful summer prints on them as well.

Issa long kimono dress, £470

A great vacation piece – throw it on over the top of your bikini during the day or wear it out with some heels in the evening for dinner!

Emilio Pucci always has some great, sexy beachwear pieces in their collection, including this fringed kaftan.

Emilio Pucci fringed kaftan, £3,395

But when it comes to swimwear, it has to be Melissa Odabash, the former bikini model turned designer whose designs have quickly become a favourite of A-lists and fashionistas everywhere!

Melissa Odabash panama straw hat, £92

Melissa Odabash Paris black bikini, £175

Tibi also always have some gorgeous summer dresses in their collection – perfect for those nights out under the stars.

Tibi Viola strapless chiffon dress, £426 (sale item)

Tibi ivory blazer, £172

Throw this chic, summery white blazer on over the top of a couture, summer evening dress (like the Tibi one above) for a great evening look in the summer heat.

Finish off the look with some skyscaper wedges and super-cool aviator sunglasses.

Happy shopping and happy holidays!!