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Stylist Zeena Shah shares her love of the bright stuff
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Holly Rains,-Senior Editor

Dopamine dresser Zeena Shah picks her perfect heatwave wishlist, from the must-have summer shirt to some show-stopping sundae dishes

The summer season has well and truly arrived (hi humidity, long time no see!) and who better to call on for some sartorial advice than content creator, stylist and dopamine dressing advocate, Zeena Shah. 

Think of her Instagram feed as a visual buffet, offering up row upon row of rainbow brights and colour-clashing combos: fun, joyful outfits that transcend short-lived trends and, instead, offer up practical tips on how to inject some colour (and fun) into your home and wardrobe, whatever your style.  

And if you ever start to stray back into familiar monochrome territory, just remember Zeena's words of wisdom: ‘Pink is a neutral’.

Zeena’s picks to inject colour into your home and your wardrobe

‘Bath mats have a tendency to be super boring so I just love this chic checkerboard blue one, it'll add a little bit of joy to bath times.’

John Lewis ANYDAY Checkerboard Bath Mat, £15.00

‘I couldn't resist these beautiful glass sundae dishes and am just picturing all of the showstopper puddings to be enjoyed in them this summer.’

John Lewis ANYDAY Glass Sundae Dish, Set of 4, £12.00

‘Pink is a neutral in my opinion and this gorgeous Tuscan vase is just what any side table needs to up its interiors game.’

John Lewis ANYDAY Ear Vase, £7.00

'A really beautiful and chic statement mirror, it'll elevate a space in an instant and reflect lots of light back into the room. I love the versatility of the white frame. It'll work with everything.'

John Lewis ANYDAYThin Metal Frame Round Wall Mirror, £45.00

‘I think this is the perfect garden set and I love the calming shade of blue, it feels so fresh for the summer season (it also comes in melon yellow for any fellow colour lovers). It would be great on a balcony too and you can add on extra chairs – genius!’

John Lewis ANYDAY 3-Seater Garden Lounge Metal Table & Chairs Set, £267.00

‘I'm obsessed with tablescaping and will be taking my tableware al fresco (as long as the weather stays on board). These candle holders are just stunning, they have that wonderful artisan touch with the delicate speckle effect and come in two sizes, which is also a great way to add interest to your table with a variety of heights.’

John Lewis ANYDAY Splash Candle Holder, from £6.00

‘Cushions are a brilliant way to bring colour to your home and this beautiful round one is pure sunshine.’

John Lewis ANYDAY Round Jersey Cushion, £10.00

'Who doesn't love a practical cross-body bag? Lilac really is the colour of summer and this is a gorgeous shade that works across neutrals as well as bolder shades.'

John Lewis ANYDAY Padded Flap Camera Handbag, £25.00

‘I love this pink oversized shacket, it's a brilliant and versatile piece for layering over summer dresses, tees and jeans and beyond.’

John Lewis ANYDAY Plain Cotton Oversized Shacket, £38.00

‘It's officially dress season and I adore this coral midi dress, it's got a very cool cut-out detail that doesn't reveal too much and is a wonderfully flattering shape with the elasticated back ensuring a good fit too.’

John Lewis ANYDAY Plain Cut Out Linen Blend Midi Dress, £48.00

‘Summer is the season for brights and this screams dopamine dressing! I absolutely love this shape and colour combination, such a joyful dress.'

John Lewis ANYDAY Crinkle Gingham Midi Dress, £45.00

‘Comfort is key and these sandals are exactly what I want on my feet this summer, although I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to choose between the pink or orange...’

John Lewis ANYDAY Lemons Leather Footbed Sandals, £39.00

‘Don't forget about your feet! Socks are a brilliant way to begin your colour journey. A pop of colour that only you can see will spark all the joy, trust me.’

John Lewis ANYDAY Cotton Rich Men's Socks, Pack of  7, £12.00

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