Get a hat
With the fabulous Stephen Jones exhibition at the V&A museum, and a stunning array of head gear across the spring runways - most notably Christopher Bailey's crushed cloches at Burberry Prorsum - we are declaring this the season of the hat. But that's no excuse for a bad hair day. A statement hat draws attention upwards, so be sure to keep hair sleek and tidy beneath that boater.
The fifties flick
Yay! Just when we thought Amy Winehouse had killed off one of our favourite looks, black-rimmed eyes make a catwalk comeback. Keep it neat not smudgy by carefully applying eyeliner across the lid, with just a little flick upwards at the corner. Think 1960s French new wave cinema and you're on the right track
The one shoulder dress
From Balmain, to American Apparel, the one-shoulder dress is fast becoming a hot new fashion staple. Which is a bit of a no-brainer really - as this fabulously elegant frock makes any woman look like she's ready for some red carpet action.
Caption: dress from a selection at Wallis www.wallis-fashion.com
The slouchy leather bag
Getting your accessories right can be a bit of a minefield - handbags are big, small, getting bigger again - and so we look to hip accessories designer Emma Hill at Mulberry for guidance, and lo, we find the slouchy leather messenger bag is this summer's must-have. Guaranteed to update any outfit.
The door knocker earring
Kate Moss wore a pair to Leah Wood's wedding and the fashion world took note. As seen on the spring catwalks at Stella McCartney and Louis Vuitton, the shoulder-scraping accessory du jour is a cheap and easy way to re-vamp last year?s summer frock and add instant A-list glamour.
The low slung bun
We hate to mention la Moss twice in one feature but her headline grabbing makeover at Paris Fashion Week had us nodding with approval. Gone was the messy rock chic hair and in its place, a lovely low slung bun, nestling at the nape of the neck. Tres chic, no?