10 ways to update your look

Go global

Good news in these cash-strapped times - now you can take a round-the-world tour without leaving the bedroom! Simply layer up clashing colours, pile on chunky necklaces, add a fringed scarf (or turban, if you're feeling brave!) and say hello to tribal chic.

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The boyfriend blazer

Every now and then a trend comes a long that is so overwhelmingly brilliant, it makes us wonder how we lived without it. The multi-tasking blazer looks cute thrown over a floral dress, smartens up any pair of trousers and looks fabulous with faded jeans and platforms. Go for the slightly over-sized, I-just-stole-this-from-my-boyfriend's-closet approach, and you've nailed the look.