After months spent wrapped up in dark layers, dressing for summer always calls for colour, which, after styling blacks, charcoals and greys for months on end, can feel a little unfamiliar. That’s why, at the beginning of the season, I like to identify a few reliable wardrobe pillars that will work with a spectrum of summer shades.

This week, as Irina Shayk stepped out in Cannes, she introduced me to the sandal colour trend I’m now convinced pairs well with every dress colour: rich tan leather sandals.

Putting my theory to the test, Irina styled the warm-toned sandals with a notoriously difficult-to-style peach dress from Mango (£210). Rather than clashing or distracting, the soft tan hue complemented the peach perfectly, bringing sophistication to her daytime look.

The earthy, natural tone elevates brighter shades without overpowering them, creating a polished finish that works across almost any colour palette. And while it looks particularly chic with dresses, I have a feeling this sandal trend will wear just as well with denim, too.

Unlike black sandals, which can sometimes feel too stark against softer summer shades, or bold colour trends that compete with the rest of an outfit, tan offers a more refined alternative. Elegant and timeless, it’s easily one of the chicest sandal colours you can invest in this season. Read on to shop my edit of the best pairs below.

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When autumn tumbles into winter, I officially know that it's time for my favourite clothing item to take centre stage in my wardrobe. With an enduring chill in the air, no season warrants the need for comfortable and cosy leggings more than winter, and as such I'm on a mission to make my—and every other fashion editor's—favourite garment feel chic for the new season.

Naturally, when moving through the winter months, boots play an integral part in keeping you cosy and chic. As such I've been on the hunt for some good boots to style with my leggings this season. Naturally, I went straight to the celebrities for inspiration.

Relying on leggings just as much as the rest of us, the celebrity style set can appreciate the outfit-enhancing potential of these comfortable pants. If you're also in the market for some new-season styling inspiration, read on to discover the leggings and boots outfits to copy right now.

1. KATIE HOLMES'S ANKLE BOOTS AND LEGGINGS

Style Notes: Maybe it's the millennial in me, but I'll always have a soft spot for a leggings and ankle boots combination. About as comfortable as it gets on chilly winter days, this two-step look is perfect for off-duty outfits. Take your inspiration from Katie Holmes and style a tonal look, coordinating your shoes, coats and bag for ultimate elegance.

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2. IRINA SHAYK'S KNEE HIGHT BOOTS AND LEGGINGS

Style Notes: Definitely one of the chicest ways to wear leggings this season, Irina Shayk's knee-high boots and leggings combination creates a seamless finish that makes the legs go on and on. Adding extra height to her look, Shayk styled an all-black outfit that delivered on comfort while remaining typically chic.

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3. KATE MOSS' OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS AND LEGGINGS

Style Notes: Mark my words, over-the-knee boots are set to be one of the biggest trends of the autumn/winter season. A hero item from Chloé's AW'24 runway show, these thigh-high styles have been bubbling up in popularity ever since. With such a tall silhouette these can be tricky to style, but skin-hugging leggings make it so much easier.

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Celebrity style can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, they can showcase pieces and trends that are majorly inspiring, but on the other hand, the fact that they're often inaccessibly priced can be a real let down. So when we find pieces that are both inspiring and more affordable, that's where the magic happens. Luckily, all of our favorite well-dressed women, from Kate and Pippa Middleton to Freida Pinto, have stepped out in wallet-friendly pieces this summer.

Irina Shayk led us to a £100 Reformation dress that immediately skyrocketed to the top of our wishlist, but there are more wall-friendly options from the likes of Holly Willoughby, Queen Letizia (yes, really) and others, so scroll down to shop them all. 

Attending Wimbledon, Pippa Middleton styled cult Danish brand Ganni to perfection with a white bag and coordinating sandals.

On Pippa Middleton: Ganni Floral-Print Crepe Wrap Dress (£160)

We all know HW loves a dress, but usually her finds are printed. It's nice to see a super-plain option you can style 101 ways.

On Holly Willoughby: Oasis Denim Skater Dress (£22); Office shoes

Irina Shayk paired her Reformation dress with a great basic denim jacket and timeless Dr. Martens boots.

On Irina Shayk: Reformation Lindsay Dress (£100); Dr. Martens 1460 Alt 8-Eye Boots (£128)

Leave it to Queen Letizia to find the chicest dress from Zara's entire sale section and make it look royalty-worthy.

On Queen Letizia: Zara Tweed Dress With Gemstone Buttons (£70)

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EmRata proves that throwing on a dress and sneakers is always the answer. 

On Emily Ratajkowski: Réalisation Isabelli Dress (£175); Adidas sneakers

Rochelle's casual take on a pretty summer dress is perfect for any given hot day.

On Rochelle Humes: Never Fully Dresses Drew Dress (£79); Vans trainers

Chrissy Teigen brilliantly styled this affordable dress with a statement gold belt and coordinating earrings. Are you taking notes?

On Chrissy Teigen: Chrissy Teigen x Revolve Phuket Mini Dress (£93)

We all know how much Kate Middleton loves her Alexander McQueen, so it's rather exciting to see her in a lower-priced dress that's as stylish as any designer item. 

On Kate Middleton: Sandro Printed Flowing Midi Dress (£182); Castañer shoes

Hilary Duff looks like the epitome of boho in an affordable Madewell maxi dress and oversize cardigan. 

On Hilary Duff: Madewell Tiered Tie Back Midi Dress (£119)

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Irina Shayk's red carpet persona is what you might expect from a Victoria's Secret model, as she tends to wear body-sculpting dresses with cutouts, thigh-high slits and occasionally Liz Hurley–style safety pins holding the dresses together. However, her off-duty style is all about elevated basics rather than anything too statement-making. She practically only wears khaki, tan, grey, navy and black and tends to lean on classic but expensive-looking pieces.

Her general styling rule is to have one piece that is a statement or a talking point (such as a Burberry checked dress or a leather belted trench coat) and to keep the rest as simple as possible. The one item that holds most of her outfits together is her combat boots. Whether she's wearing shorts, boilersuits or midi dresses, Irina is usually in her black leather lace-up ankle boots. Her accessories always remain a constant with any outfit—she always wears a pair of black classic sunglasses and fine gold hoop earrings.

Keep scrolling to see and shop the five outfits that have turned Irina Shayk into my new minimalist fashion icon.

1. Boiler Suit + Boots

Style Notes: Irina Shayk looks like she means business in her Burberry gabardine boilersuit, which she paired with her lace-up black boots.

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2. Burberry Check Dress + Gold Hoops

Style Notes: A Burberry check minidress might not be minimal, but Irina makes it look classic by keeping the rest super simple.

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3. Pleated Skirt + Lace-Up Boots

Style Notes: Irina Shayk shows that an all-black outfit isn't boring by wearing a soft pleated midi skirt with a navy and black long-line knit and her ever-present biker boots.

4. Leather Trench + Loafers

Style Notes: In Milan, Irina wore a leather belted trench coat (an autumn/winter 2019 staple) with black flared jeans and loafers. Perfection.

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5. Burberry Trench + Black T-Shirt

Style Notes: Burberry is one of Irina's go-to brands, and here she wears the Westminster moss green trench with a black T-shirt and delicate gold jewellery.

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Next up, see our guide to the key trends for spring/summer 2019.

When it comes to spring and summer attire, we don't tend to think of putting red and black together—to us, this screams Christmas party. Lately, however, a handful of our favourite style stars are all about incorporating the rich combination into their wardrobe's rotation, so whoever says you have to stick to pastels and neutrals post-winter is clearly misguided. From Irina Shayk’s sultry-chic look at L’Oréal’s Red Obsession party to Selena Gomez’s cool-girl combo on the streets of Paris Fashion Week, this styling trick looks here to stay. Keep scrolling to see how some of your favourite influencers and celebs are wearing this look and to shop our roundup of black-and-red wardrobe essentials.

Selena Gomez showed off the strong colour combo earlier this month on the streets of Paris, wearing a Wolford bodysuit with her red leather Louis Vuitton pants.

Irina Shayk looked sultry chic at the L’Oréal Red Obsession party in Paris, where she paired her Dior minidress with an oversize black blazer.

Jaime King attended An Icon Re-Imagined at the Beverly Center earlier this month looking fashion forward in a black Wolford sweater underneath her red Tory Burch Crêpe Jumpsuit (£450).

At the Sonia Rykiel show, Immy Waterhouse introduced us to the sportier side of this trend in her cutting-edge short suit.

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Olivia Wilde opted for casual cool at the Atlantic Theater Company Actors’ Choice Gala in black flared trousers, a red Smythe blazer, and Bella Freud’s 1970 Wool Sweater (£280).

Devon Windsor arrived to the H&M show flaunting her flawless abs in a black crop top and red trousers. By adding a cozy sweater and ankle boots, she manifested all things effortless chic.

Last week, Emmy Rossum looked radiant on the red carpet at Showtime’s screening and panel discussion with the women of Shameless. Her Oscar de la Renta dress offered a feminine take on the pairing of red and black, with its embroidered floral print and hourglass shape.

Shop our roundup of red and black essentials below.