Brown Bloom

Keeping your outfit to a simple one colour pallet in various shades is a great way to work the full colour outfit. These varied shades of browns will keep you looking cool and quirky on a sunny spring day, along with a pretty head piece to match the ever blooming flowers.

Light Pink Embellished Swing Shirt from River Island: £35.00 (code: 619411)

Pink Flower and Gem Garland Head Piece from River Island: £12.00 (code: 620084)

MOTO Leopard Skinny Leigh Jeans from Topshop: £40.00 (code: 02C14BBRN)

Limited Tan Buckle Detailed Wedges from New Look: £39.99 (code: 249464618)

Tan Double Stitched Mini Saddle Bag from New look: £8.99 (code: 249891318)

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Tie Dye Festival

With the festival season coming into full swing, it's all a matter of have you got all your fashion essentials for such a amazing event? 
You've seen the photo's and read the latest gossip on what you ladies out there think of festive fashion, it's all about tassels, hot pants and a whole lot of fun with colour. 


MOTO Tie Dye Hotpants from Topshop: £32.00 (code: 05Z84BPCH)

Beige Longline Silk Effect Smart Vest from River Island: £15.00 (code: 615691)
Coral fringe Bag from River Island: £35.00 (code: 615222)
Silk Wrapped Wristband with Spikes from Asos: £8.00 (code: 166135)
Black Jelly Sandals from River Island: £12.00 (code: 612998)

Evening Blue

Step out in style in these electric blue ankle boots by Kurt Geiger. They'll keep you looking young, hot and fresh on your fun filled night out. A simple dose of bright pink lipstick will work great here, but remember to keep the rest of your makeup to a minimal when working this awesome bright lip.

Blue Heeled Ankle Boots - Chuck by Kurt Geiger: £79.00 (sale item - code: 2406780209)

Hearts and Bows Black and Cream Hannah Dress from Ark clothing: £29.99 (code: 030598)

Black Oversized Padlock Clutch from Debenhams: £99.00 (code: 54488_T3E9010)

Rouge D'Armani Sheer Lipstick from Selfridges (colour: 501): £25.00

Sporty Mix

With the Olympics drawing even closer it's time to update your wardrobe with a few key pieces to keep the sporty momentum going. Simple jersey tees work great with this look, and yes, the maxi just got reworked sports style. It's time to ditch the baggy joggers and slouchy tee's, this year it's all about high end sports wear. Pair with an array of textured bracelets and finish off with a worn out denim sleeveless jacket. 

Multi Coloured Metallic Crop Top from Topshop: £20.00 (code: 04M24BMUL)

Red Sporty Maxi Skirt from Topshop: £30.00 (code: 27P20YRED)

Light Denim Sleeveless Jacket from River Island: £30.00 (code: 612321)

Pink Electric Mix Bracelets from River Island: £10.00 (code: 619204)

Summer Power Suit

All you workaholics out there get geared up for a workwear makeover. These grey cigarette trousers are amazing for those long summer days yet to come. Wear with a breezy sleeveless top and a candy coloured blazer. 

Versatility is key when selecting your workwear wardrobe. These embellished sleeveless tops can be worn with black trousers or even a high waisted pencil skirt. For those of you who love a bit of quirkiness in your daily outfits why not add a multi coloured chiffon blouse with the grey cigarette trousers, or go all white with a pop of yellow.  

Beige-Grey Cigarette Pants from thekooples.co.uk: £170.00 (code: FP413BE106)

Flowing Satin Back Crepe Jacket from thekooples.co.uk: £310.00 (code: FV404YEL01)

Sleeveless Flower Embellished Shell Top (lemon) from Next: £26.00 (code: 437-260-G37)

Sleeveless Flower Embellished Shell Top (coral) from Next: £26.00 (code: 835-605-G37)

Beach Glamour

Spending an evening on the beach couldn't get any glitzier. Say goodbye to your dress ensembles, it's all about the dip hem skirts this summer. River Island have an amazing variety to choose from, but this mint green number is perfect to stay together with the pastel trend. 


Light Green Belted Maxi Skirt from River Island: £40.00 (code: 619816)
Premium Sequin Crop T-Shirt: £45.00 (code: 04L09BMUL)
Well Jel Bow Mesh Clutch from Accessorize: £40.00 (code: 18932281)
Juliette Flower Stacking Set from Accessorize: £7.00 (code: 18503781)
Vintage Shell Mirror from Accessorize: £5.00 (code: 18608581)

Neon

Today's OOTD is courtesy of Luke Sutton (personal stylist). To get a hold of his full article on spring/summer trends of 2012 why not sign up to his newsletter (www.lukesutton.net), from '1920's glamour' to 'sparkle and shine', you'd be amazed at the style inspiration he has set out for all you ladies, to keep you looking great all summer long. 

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Working Neon is a great way to show your quirky side. Don't be afraid to go all out on colours, but remember to avoid looking like a tangerine. sprinklings of pinks and yellows are a great way to tone down the bright tangerine.

Simply Pastel Stripes

Pastels will give you huge style points this summer. From chinos to shoes, it;s key to maintain a fluidity within your outfit. Lashings of bold vivid colours against the softer pastel shades will really make your outfit pop. 

Pink Stripe Sleeveless Shirt from River Island: £18.00 (code: 618083)

Paul and Joe 'Brelan Old Pink' Trousers from farfetch.com: £187.00 (code: 10189301)

White Tassel Moccasin Shoes from River Island: £30.00 (code: 614204)

Multi Coloured 3 Pack Studs from Matalan: £3.00 (code: S2488929_C754)

Weave Elastic Belt from Matalan: £4.00 (code: S2487600_C416)

Cambridge Satchel Company Red Leather 11" Satchel from ASOS: £90.00 (code: YACBA1386786)

Fest Fun

With the festival season looming it's time to get your gear up to scratch for the eventful and fun packed days you have to look forward to. The key is comfort and quirky fashion - so it's a huge yes to tassels, fringing, studs and glossy wellies. This geometric chunky knit will keep you toasty during a night of camping, as well as lending you some savvy style points. 

White Fest Vest By And Finally from Topshop: £22.00 (code:  12A23BWHT)

MOTO Studded Hot Pants from Topshop: £35.00 (code: 05Z85BBLC)

Brown Chelsea Girl Fringe Studded Bag from River Island: £35.00 (code: 614295)

Open Triangle Festival Harness Cuff from ASOS: £8.00 (code: 183805)

Knitted Geometric Print Cardi from Topshop: £46.00 (code: 23Q09BCRM)

Hunter Original Short Gloss Wellies from Topshop: £65.00 (code: 32X04ABLK)

Metallic Mayhem

Metallics are a great way to get that party outfit to perfection. This Metallic print dress is a great piece for an evening out on the beach, as well as being a staple piece for your summer holidays.  


Grey Metallic print Chelsea Girl Dress from River Island: £35.00 (code: 616154)

Gold Tone Triple Section Ring from River Island: £9.00 (code: 616527)

Metallic Snake iphone case from ASOS: £8.00 (code: 144301)

Jane Norman Mock Croc Clutch from House of Fraser: £15.00 (code: 166239896)

Fantom Jewelled Sandals from Topshop: £48.00 (code: 32F06BNUD)

Jean Print Frenzy

Topshop have had a style overhaul on their skinny jeans! From bright and vivid candy stripes, graffiti printed lettering to the more defined animal prints, there's a style for everyone. 

Wear with a simple white tee and dashing's of multicoloured bangles. For a cool summer look roll up your jeans just above the ankle and wear with brogues, some quirky dolly shoes, pumps or even a pair of simple tan sandals will do the trick. 

MOTO Baroque Print Skinny Jeans: £40.00 (code: 02y32BMUL)

Jordan Jeans by Motel: £48.00 (code: 62O71BMUL)

MOTO Stripe Jamie Jeans: £45.00 (code: 02Y8BMUL)

Black and White Jordan Jeans by Motel: £62O80BMUL)

MOTO Leopard Skinny Leigh Jeans: £40.00 (code: 02C14BBRN)

Essential Cover Ups

With the weather taking a turn around, it's a great chance to bag yourselves some quirky cover ups to keep you warm and dry when heading out into the chill. This boyfriend style coat is great to wear on top of dresses, coloured skinnies or even a dashing party outfit. It's time to be bold and daring so go ahead ladies and don this festive print umbrella. 

Oversized Boyfriend Coat from Topshop: £89.00 (code: 07F03BBLM)

Black Wedge Shoe Boot from New Look: £24.99 (code: 249367601)

Retro Snake Trim Satchel from Topshop: £34.00 (code: 24B51BNAV)

Pink Festival Print Parsol Umbrella from River Island: £15.00 (code: 618902)

Striding in Palazzo's

Add a touch of class and sophistication to your working wardrobe with these stylishly cool palazzo's from River Island. Monochrome stripes are a great way to add that bit of fashion quirkiness to your look, along with a pair of matching platform heels. 

Light Blue Palazzo from River Island: £40.00 (code: 607608)

Sleeveless Stripe Shirt from Topshop: £32.00 (code: 13A06BBLK)

STRUT Contrast Platform Shoes from Topshop: £65.00 (code: 32S33BBLK)

Loud White March Handbag from Ark clothing: £32.99 (code: 024759)

Gold Tone Button Anchor Stud Earrings from River Island: £4.00 (code: 616958)

Black Seed Bead and Feather Bracelets from River Island: £10.00 (code: 614651)

Gold Shimmer

Fall head over heels in love with this lush gold piece from H&M. For an amazing £12.99 you can't go wrong with calling this the investment piece of your life. It's time to go all out on the accessories, but remember to keep things to a minimal - high heels and an elegant clutch will polish off this gold glamour look. A statement necklace with hints of peachy tones and black will set you apart from the rest, so go ahead and shimmer on through the night in luxurious gold. 

Gold Dress from H&M: £12.99 (code: 86-5528)

Egyptian Style Necklace from Zara: £25.99 (code: 4969/001)

LUSH Mirror Pointed Platform Sandals from Topshop: £65.00 (code: 32L06AROS)

Sierra Fold Over Clutch from Boohoo: £15.00 (code: azz65837)

Head to Toe Pastels

The pastel trend is a great way of showing off your girlie side this spring/summer. Add a touch of print into the mix and you'll be sporting the catwalk must haves at your fashion finger tips. 

Pinks, peaches, yellows and light blues work great together here. Keep the accessories to a minimal as well as bearing that bit of flesh will break down the pastel colour blocking you've got going on. A bright and sourbet coloured blouse is a great match with Topshop's daisy print skirt. 

Not ready to don the bright colour? Why not opt for a nude/peach coloured blouse to add a minimalist look to your overall outfit. 

Daisy Printed Pleated Skirt from Topshop: £34.00 (code: 27M15BMUL)

Leather Scallop Cross Body Bag from Topshop: £32.00 (code: 24N01CCRM)

Patent Espadrille Wedges from New Look: £17.99 (code: 248573814)

Sheer Sleeveless Blouse from New Look: £14.99 (code: 241487886)

Enamel Heart Ring from Topshop: £6.50 (code: 61G48BPNK)

Sun Shine Beauty

With the Easter Holidays soon approaching I guess many of you will be jet setting off to sunny beaches, with your days filled with tanning, and relaxing by the pool side. For all you fashionista's out there, looking poolside beautiful couldn't get any easier. This ethnic embellished bikini will look great in the shining sun, along with a pair of red strapped sandals to bring out a pop of colour into your sun shine look. A front raised maxi skirt is a great way to cover up, but still bare that bit of leg, when roaming along the beach or even taking a strolls in and out your hotel. 


Black Raised Front Belted Maxi Skirt from River Island: £30.00 (code: 618374)

Rust Jewel Bikini Top from River Island: £22.00 (code: 616000)

Rust Jewel Bikini Briefs from River Island: £16.00 (code: 616001)

Wide Swirl Ring from Topshop: £8.50 (code: 61R96BGLD)

Red Embellished Sandals from River Island: £30.00 (code: 611953)

City Shorts

This seasons staple piece has to be a great pair of city style shorts, and yes in a vast array of colours to stay on queue with the colour blocking trend. Shorts are a great way of bearing them legs on a sunny day, along with keeping you cool and chic. But it's a no to cut off denims or combat style shorts, you ladies need to go for a more chic and stylish pair which will do wanders with a pussy bow blouse, a slouchy tee or for those of you who dare a super savvy Hawaiian printed bralet. 

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Vera Moda Tie Belt City Shorts from House of Fraser: £20.00 (sale item - code: D322063)

Ted Baker Gleeso Printed Canvas Shorts from John Lewis: £71.20 (code: 11360500)

Black High Waisted Belted Shorts from River Island: £25.00 (code: 617114)

Grunge Ditsy Floral Shorts from Topshop: £35.00 (code: 36H06BMUS)

Red Linen Belted Shorts from New Look: £17.99 (code: 245090065)

Glamorous Paisley Print Shorts from Bank: £22.00 (code: 33121)

Tribal Bargain

With the mid season sales going into full bloom this week it's time to grab yourself a bargain. But, remember to shop for what you need and not because it's cheap. You know how easy it is to get bogged into a sale frenzy. 

Today's savvy fashion item is this orange tribal dress from Wallis, perfectly made to suit all you petite ladies out there. At a great £35.00 it will definitely be your style saviour for the rest of spring/summer. Wear with a delicate necklace, woven bag, lashings of ethnic bangles and a pair of chunky wedges to add that extra height and glam to your overall look. 

Petite Orange Tribal Maxi from Wallis: £35.00 (sale item - code: 095593013)

Big Metal Gold Feather Necklace from Ark clothing: £5.99 (code: 032018)

Evado Wedge from Yoox.com: £90.00

Dark Beige Roll Wicker Roll Top Bag from River Island: £40.00 (code: 613516)

Kelly Bangle from aftershockplc.com: £15.00

Spring Cover Up

After another scorching day in the sun, i suddenly became aware of the fact that i was layered up in completely the wrong way. Having got out the house in the early morning chill, like many sensible people i layered up with a vest, t-shirt and blazer, without however bearing in mind that it was soon to get pretty warm in the next couple of hours. So today's outfit is inspired by the fashion dilemma of what to wear on a day like today. It's time to beat the chill, and blossom for the sun. 

Layering is essential here, but remember you need to be able to delayer just as easy as it was to layer yourself up. It's a no to vest under t-shirts (unless of course your tee/blouse is see through, then go right ahead) and its a big yes to cardigans, denim jackets and blazer, the essential cover up for every sunny spring morning. 

Denim Jackets are great cover ups on a chilly spring morning, paired with a floaty floral print dress. And when the heat showers on that sun kissed skin of yours it's time to ditch the denim and bare those arms. Go for a pair of tan sandals and accessories to reveal an element of boho chic.

MOTO Crop Denim Bleach Jacket from Topshop: £38.00 (code: 05C20BBLC)

Floral Belted Dress by Rare from Topshop: £49.00 (code: 62s31BMUL)

Harley Plaited Tan Sandals from Topshop: £22.00 (code: 42H09BTAN)

Tan Cut Out Detail Drawstring Bag by Dune Debenhams: £50.00 (code: 56308_0225682283)

Wood and Metal Ring from Dorothy Perkins: £5.00 (code: 49808680)