The One Show star Alex Jones shared some gorgeous summer snaps to Instagram this week, showing her taking her young family for a paddle in a picturesque stream.
Alex and husband Charlie Thompson share sons Teddy (5) and Kit(3), as well as baby Annie who's about to turn one on the 21 August, though sadly doesn't make an appearance in these happy splashy paddling pics.
Swiping through the snaps we see a beaming Alex with one of her boys, keeping cool wearing a casual blue linen shirt and denim shorts, paired with classic tortoise shell sunglasses.
We can see more of the gorgeous scenery in the second snap, which shows husband Charlie with his shoes off, cooling his feet in the water. Followed by a third photo featuring more bare feet from Alex and little Kit.
It's not the first time they've hit the water this summer, with a fabulous day of family kayaking and water activities earlier this year.
Plus the family recently got back from a trip to Greece, with snaps of the boys wearing their arm bands at the beach, it seems the little ones are fans of the water at home and away.
And naturally they also had to hit the beach in Wales.
There's nothing like a swim or paddle to keep you cool in a summer this hot! But a good linen shirt helps too. We've rounded up some of our favourites for 2022 below.
11 airy linen shirts that will keep you comfortable and stylish in 30-degree heat
Red is one of the shades of summer and this bold linen shirt will brighten up any summer look. Wear it with the matching shorts or with your favourite loose-fit jeans and a pair of red flip flops (S/S26's hottest shoe).
This sleeveless linen blouse is a great option for those really hot days, keeping you cool when the temperatures rise. It’s from contemporary British brand, Holland Cooper (the ones behind Claudia’s Traitors wardrobe) and also comes in white and blue linen.
It’s a classic you’ll wear again and again – pair with your linen shorts or the brand’s gorgeous high-waisted trousers and sandals to help you breeze through those hot days.
If you can't resist a strip, snap up Boden's relaxed linen shirt in brown and pink stripes. Again, this one comes with matching shorts to make an easy, breezy two-piece, and it would also look great on the beach, but we'd wear it with wide-leg cream trousers for a chic summer look.
This one is selling fast, which isn't surprising given the affordable £40 price tag. The peach colourway will look fabulous with a tan and chocolate brown or navy shorts. We particularly love the oversized pockets and cuffs. It also comes in blue and oatmeal but sizes are limited.
We love the oatmeal colourway in the Amalfi Linen Shirt from Holland Cooper, which will go with every shade in your wardrobe, making it a real summer staple. Wear with the matching shorts and straw sliders for an effortless holiday look. Just add your beach bag and shades!
With Nothing Underneath's shirts are loved by fashion editors, influencers, A-listers and royals, thanks to their classic design and soft, breathable linens. The Boyfriend is a favourite of Meghan Markle and this lapis blue colourway will look great with a tan, and worn with striped jeans or wide-leg ecru trousers.
If you want a shorter sleeve, head to Mango for one of these striped shirts (it also comes in maroon). It's a linen cotton blend, so it hasn't got as much as a lived-in linen look. Great for hot summer days.
For affordability, minimal design and range of colourways, you can't beat Uniqlo. Our favourite is this soothing minty green, which will pair well with lilac and soft pink accents for summer.
Another short-sleeve option, this ecru shirt from Sezane comes with lots of pretty details, from the mother of pearl buttons to the frills on the hem and sleeves. An easy, breezy top to pair with your jeans on hot days, it's also available in a blue stripe.
This relaxed, boyfriend shirt is a lovely summery shade (look a little closer and you'll see it's actually striped) and it will look lovely tucked into your trousers for work or popped over your cossie on the beach.
Another linen blend, which makes this one more affordable, the short-sleeve, oversized shirt comes in six shades, including this vibrant green. There's a matching cotton midi skirt, too, making the perfect easy, breezy co-ord.
