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20 bags for the summer  

One of the easiest ways to update your look is with a fabulous new bag. Whether it's a slouchy leather holdall or super-sized clutch, summer bright shopper or snakeskin maxi bag, Alyson Walsh's guide to the top 20 bags for summer will give you plenty to choose from

Splurge vs save  

Whether you fancy splashing out on some tasty designer merchandise or want to snap up a bargain on the high street, we've selected seven key summer pieces that are guaranteed to look good, whatever your budget

High street highlights  

From flared jeans to pussy-bowed tops, these bargainous beauties will have you hitting the high street like it's going out of fashion - which it never will, of course

Dressy dresses for Spring  

For a slightly more dressed-up affair, we present to you our selection of flawless frocks that ooze glamour and elegance - guaranteed for the 'all-eyes-on-you' effect

Spring shift dresses  

Get your pins out and brave the new season bare-legged with a flirty shift dress. These sexy shifts can be dressed-up with a pair of killer heels, or wear with flats for some serious down time

Spring maxi dresses  

We barely had a summer last year, and not nearly enough alfresco time to showcase our favourite hippy dippy floaty numbers, so lucky for us, the maxi trend is back this Spring

Fifties-style Spring dresses  

We're coming over all kitsch in our pouffed-out skirts, nipped-in waists and poker dots aplenty for the new season. Get your fifties fix here

Spring shirt dresses  

They've proven their worth by sticking around for long enough to be big news again this Spring. Infinitely versatile and easy to wear, here are our favourite shirt dresses

Treat-yourself shoes  

Apparantly, the fancy shoe is the 'it' bag of '08, so we step away from the high street for a moment to press our noses against the glass of the finest of footwear boutiques. This is what they have to offer for the new season...

15 Spring must-haves  

Spring is in the air, well almost, and what better way to greet the new season than a post-sales shopping spree? We've chosen 15 great pieces to help instantly update a tired wardrobe. By Alyson Walsh

Spring tea dresses  

Easy to wear, versatile and flattering, we raise a toast to the Spring key trend that is the ultra feminine tea dress. Cup of Earl Grey anyone?

Spring preview: Seventies vibe  

We knew the seventies vibe would be hot this year, and the high street has come up trumps with a kaleidoscope of psychedelic splendor for Spring. Groovy

Spring preview: New Romantic  

Ruffles and frills spilled off the catwalks at London Fashion Week and have flounced into the shops just in time for a Spring of romantica. So add a bit of girliness to your wardrobe with these pretty pieces

Man bling  

The odd bit of silverware and a stylish man-bag are now de rigueur, so get your man blinged-up with these beauties. By Alyson Walsh

Something for the lady  

Jewellery is all about making a statement with bold eye-catching pieces this Spring. Make sure you browse through these in full view of boyfriends. By Alyson Walsh

Fashion forecast for 2008  

Start the New Year in style with our round up of the key trends for spring and the year ahead. By Alyson Walsh