25 bright and beautiful spring buys
Not just for Valentine’s Day….
Heart knit, £269, Markus Lupfer at www.fenwick.co.uk
If you don’t own a pair already, now’s the time to buy into fancy pants
Bistro Crop pants, £59, www.boden.co.uk
Slip into a zesty orange dress and step out to spring. Fashion tip: wear over tights and Uniqlo Heattech until the temperature warms up.
Blouson dress, £284, www.my-wardrobe.com
Emerald green is the colour of the season. And this lovely sixties-inspired top adds a retro spin.
Audrey jumper, £69, www.boden.co.uk
Everything’s gone green! Go for head-to-toe colour by adding a cute tweed mini skirt.
Skirt, £99, www.jaeger.co.uk
Liven up any outfit with a lipstick pink clutch.
Oversized clutch, £72, www.mimiberry.co.uk
The classic trench goes graphic for spring.
Trench, £275, www.jaeger.co.uk
Tired of skinny jeans and snow boots? Loosen up in a pair of slouchy boyfriend jeans.
Boyfriend jeans, £275, Current Elliott at www.my-wardrobe.com
Chequer board chic was all over the catwalks at Marc Jacobs and Marni - go back to square one with a neat windowpane check top.
Top, £35, www.asos.com
Take jewellery back to basics with a nuts and bolts necklace.
Necklace, £45, www.day.dk/UK
The most lusted-after ‘it’ bag gets a colourful makeover for spring.
Leather tote, £567, Sophie Hulme at www.my-wardrobe.com
A kilt. For summer. Genius!
Kilt, £135, www.toast.co.uk
For the modern day sweater girl…
Cashmere sweater, £150, www.day.dk/UK
Add Hollywood glamour to any outfit with a pair of fabulous sparklers.
Earrings, £285, www.mawi.co.uk
These sharp turquoise trousers are smart enough for work and sassy enough for a night on the razz.
Gaberdine trousers, £195, Joseph at www.my-wardrobe.com
We love Clarks' eye-catching collaboration with Eley Kishimoto.
Court shoe, £70, www.clarks.co.uk
It’s the colour of the season, but you know that already, don’t you?
Jacket, £250, www.jaeger.co.uk
Team the easy-to-wear skirt with boots and a jumper until it’s time to break out the summer sandals and timeless t-shirt.
Skirt, £30, www.riverisland.com
Like we need an excuse to buy a new pair of sunglasses…
Sunglasses, £187 Oliver Peoples at Adam Simmonds (020 7813 1234)
Slip into a pair of super-comfy slingbacks. How about that for alliteration?
Slingbacks, £69, www.boden.co.uk
Every woman needs a go-anywhere dress. And this candy pink frock goes from work to weekend in a jiffy.
Dress, £270, www.rossandbute.com
Go dotty and throw on a cute polka dot sweater over a pair of fancy pants…
Sweater, £180, www.chintiandparker.com
These Blurred Spot trousers from Jaeger should complete the look.
Trousers, £150, www.jaeger.co.uk
Feeling colour shy? We have the perfect solution - these comfy brogues with a fluorescent twist are the perfect way to ease into spring.
Brogues, £85, www.rockport.co.uk (available end of Feb)
Ruffles and frills are big news for spring, avoid looking like a pantomime dame by keeping it simple.
Top, £150, www.jaeger.co.uk
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