These ladies don’t follow the trends, they start them. So, with our favourite season about to hit, we get the deal on the new summer styles.

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Global trendsetter, friendinfashion.com.au Insta: @friendinfashion 195K followers

For Jasmin, her ultimate fashspiration comes from travel (“The Scandinavians have such a strong sense of styles, as do the French and Spanish”). But when it comes to our Aussie designers, she’s a Dion Lee and Zimmermann girl through and through. At the moment, she’s got big heart eyes for a pair of Balenciaga sandals, and is loving the ’70s throwback style (think: tobacco suede, indigo denim and over-sized sun hats). Get ready for a feed full of wardrobe/life/everything envy from Jasmin this summer.

Top, $290, and shorts, $240, Aje.Heels, $189.95, Windsor Smith.Accessories, Jasmin’s own.

Jasmin Howell, 29

Blogger, boybyher.com Insta: @aisha_jade 363K followers

Forget stocking up on the perfect summer wardrobe, Aisha could purely survive on bikinis and beach towels. “Oh, and slides for sure,” she jumps in. “They’re the summer sneaker.” Laidback, mermaid-inspired street and beachwear is her vibe, and she credits her mum for her strong sense of style. “She’s never followed trends and has helped me think outside the square,” Aisha tells us. Just don’t ask her to wear a one-piece swimsuit. “There’s only one way those things go, and that’s up!” Noted. >

Crop top, $39.95, Stüssy @ Glue Store. Pants, $140, Oneteaspoon @ Glue Store. Trainers, $159.95, Nike Air Huarache @ Hype. Neck scarf, $10, River Island.

Aisha Jade, 22

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Lifestyle vlogger, @karissapukasInsta: @karissapukas 354K followers

One minute Karissa will be doing the whole boho thing and owning a romper, belt as well as a cute hat (ahem, look left), the next she’ll be all-out rock chick with a topknot, ripped denims shorts and a cool band tee. “Go with your gut and don’t feel limited to one look,” says the closet chameleon, who uses Instagram to fill up on all her style inspo. This year, Karissa’s go-tos are the backpack, (“My favourite is a mini grey one from Stella McCartney”) and her trusty Birkenstocks. “Some of you may cringe but I seriously love them,” she says. >

Dress, $299, Spell And The Gypsy Collective @ Splice Boutique. Sandals, $149, Splice Boutique. Hat, $29.95, Rubi Shoes. Necklace and belt, Karissa’s own.

Karissa Pukas, 24

Designer, Slinkii Athletic Insta: @piamuehlenbeck 715K followers

A wide-brimmed floppy hat, denim shorts, a linen shirt, Ray-Bans and anything Bec & Bridge are on Pia’s summer to-wear-or-elselist. And when it comes to hitting the bar after a day at the beach, she’s a next-level pro. “I always have a bold lip colour in my bag. It’s so easy to glam up any outfit with a pair of heels and a strong lip,” she says. This season, Pia is keen to give flares a real go (“I’m kind of excited to see how I look in them!”) and dreams of Thai beaches (“I love the relaxed vibe of the tropical islands”). Hey Pia, can we come too?

Top, $20, Boohoo Fit. Crop top, $89, and tights, $139, Slinkii. Trainers, $160, Nike. Bracelet, $90, Code Love.

Pia Muehlenbeck, 25

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Fashion and travel blogger, missgunner.comInsta: @miss_gunner 40.6K followers

Self-confessed shoe addict Ashley is an all-time fan of the heel (“You should always have a pair in the car or at work”). Although, white lace-ups, fringe sandals and platform Oxfords are also on her yay list. You’ll find her tracking down bell sleeves and flares at stores like Glassons, Zara and Sportsgirl (“My wardrobe is full of affordable brands”) and wearing out her lived-in, loved-in baggy Oneteaspoon shorts for another summer. >

Top, $179.95, Keepsake. Shorts, $60, River Island. Heels, $700, Sophia Webster @ Désordre.

Ashley Gunner, 34

Fashion & lifestyle blogger, badlands-blog.comInsta: @talisa_sutton 32.5K followers

Equal parts minimal and ’70s, Talisa’s warm-weather style is all about channelling loose, comfy, white, denim, lace and fringe trends. “I’m on the lookout for the perfect pair of flat, strappy sandals,” says the blogger. And if you’re hunting for a wide-brim straw hat by 66 The Label, you’ll have to fight Talisa off first. With labels like Georgia Alice, Dion Lee, and Ellery among her style favourites, we’ve got a feeling she’ll definitely find them.

Playsuit, $220, Bec & Bridge. Sandals, $249, Lilya. Earrings, $300, Holly Ryan.

Talisa Sutton, 25

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Steet-style blogger, teetylertrending.comInsta: @rachelteetyler 346K followers

“You don’t have to be a wealthy celebrity to have an amazing and unique fashion sense,” says Rachel. “There are so many everyday people with impeccable style out there.” And she’s one of them. The street-style blogger owns the sporty-meets-girly-girl look with a big emphasis on monotone pieces (“bright whites on bright whites”) and neutral shades. Oh, and don’t go telling her that denim isn’t a summer thing. “I’ll be wearing it in short-sleeved button-ups and fitted cropped tops,” Rachel explains.

Top, $129.95, Finders Keepers. Skirt, $79, Topshop. Cuff, $189, 32.4. Top bracelet, $69.95, Liberté. Bottom bracelet, $184, Coordinates Collection.

Rachel Tee Tyler, 28

Model, actress and blogger, caitlynpaterson.comInsta: @caitlynpaterson 302K followers

Lace-up gladiators in basically every colour, Ray-Ban sunnies and denim (“Double denim. Triple denim. I can’t get enough!”) are at the top of Caitlyn’s double-taps list. She’s into the jumpsuit-over-swimmers look, and can’t help her weakness for a good hat (she’s loving the straw Lack Of Color ones). Her favourite spot to sit and wardrobe watch? Sydney’s Surry Hills. “There’s a lot of unique and individual style there; it has a lot of vintage shops.” We’ll see you there, Cailtyn. #

Dress, $299, Lucy McIntosh. Heels, $529, Ginger & Smart. Earrings, $139, Amber Sceats. Ring, $190, Natalie Marie. Hat, $19.95, H&M.

Interviews Leda Ross. Words Cassie Steel. Styling assistant Paige Mclaren. Hair Sam Overton/Vivien’s Creative. Make-up Giorgia/Vivien’s Creative. See cleo.com.au for stockists’ details.

Caitlyn Paterson, 24

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