Spring trends 2010

It's been a long winter, so now's the perfect time to start thinking ahead to a new season of brighter fashion. Time to shed the thermals and tights under jeans and get back on the fashion wagon

Spring fashion focus

It's been a long winter, so now's the perfect time to start thinking ahead to a new season of brighter fashion. Spring/Summer 2010 trends promise to pop, from new bolder than ever prints to double denim and underwear on the outside (we kid you not), it's time to shed the thermals, remove the tights from beneath the jeans and get back on the fashion wagon. Peggy Nuttall shows you how
Bold prints

Up and coming British designer Peter Pilotto has been championing gutsy prints at Fashion Week, and this is a trend you can have real fun with on the highstreet. Take it to the extreme with mis-matched patterns and clashing colours, but we think you can make even more of a statement by pairing a bold print piece with muted blacks and greys and some fun gold accessories.

From left: Love Label geo print vest, £19 from Littlewoods.com; Tie Dye Blazer, £ 60 from ASOS.com; Pop by PPQ placement print T, £20 from Very.co.uk
Double denim

Dubbed by Vogue as the new way to wear denim, this trend is all about texture. Pair stone wash jeans with a light denim shirt, match rips with patchwork, or go all out with an all in one.

Top left: Denim Tiered Skirt, £12 from George at ASDA. Main image: J by Jasper Conran Denim Rivet Shirt, £40 from Debenhams. Top right: Studded Sleeveless Jacket, £12 from George at ASDA. Bottom left: Denim dress from Rare. Bottom right: Light Blue Shirt Dress, £29.50 from Marks & Spencer.
Flesh it out

Feminine shades of pink have been de rigeur for a while now, and spring is no exception. The high street has no shortage of powedery girly pinks, but for a fresh take on the trend, go for the more muted fleshier tones.

Left: Autograph Nude Leather Skirt, £99 from Marks and Spencer. Main picture: Red Herring Pink Tier Dress, £35 from Debenhams. Top right: Long blouse, £55 from Freemans.com. Bottom right: Scalloped Hem Silk Shorts, £35 from ASOS.com.
Florals

As reliable as the annual appearance of daffodils is the resurgence of floral prints in spring and summer - and the highstreet is a veritable eden for all things flowery. Here are just some of this season's offerings.

Left: Off the shoulder dress from Rare. Main image: Totally Tropical Strappy Dress, £75 from French Connection. Top right: Floral bubble skirt from Rare. Bottom right: Floral playsuit, £30 from Dorothy Perkins.
A new take on fringe

Fringing has been big news for fashionistas lately, but this season is less twenties flapper and more punk-meets-cowboy. Pair the waistcoat with a baggy white tee, black leggings and ballet pumps for a casual spring look.

From left: Choke Top, £45 from Religion; Tassle Waistcoat, £50 from ASOS.com, Choke Couture Dress, £70 from religion.
Genie pants

Hareems, Aladdins, Genies, call them what you will, they pretty much amount to the same thing, and this season the highstreet's branching out with interesting new shades and shapes. Perfect for total trendy comfort.

From left: Fearne Hareem Trousers, 35 from Very.co.uk; Beach Hareem Trouser, £45 from Monsoon; 100% organic cotton jersey hareem trousers, £35 from People Tree.
Mid heels

Toe-crippled stiletto wearers across the country have a big cause for celebration with this new trend to emerge from the catwalks; cue the mid-heel - the once resident of Clarks and favourite for practical dressers only, now you can clippity clop to work in style and comfort. Hurrah!

Top left: Black and red slingbacks from Marks and Spencer. Top right: Roped peep-toes from Faith. Bottom left: Bucked ankle boots from Faith. Bottom right: Gateau Tie heels, £60 from Office.
All-in-ones

They tip-toed tentatively onto the scene in dark muted tones and strictly utility-only styles, but now there's no stopping these jumpy little numbers. Thanks to their popularity the highstreet now offering a really exciting array of jump suits and play suits for us to hop into for spring and summer. From glammed-up to ultra-girly - here is just a taster of what's on offer.

From left: Ruffle strapless playsuit, £35 from Dorothy Perkins, Grey Satin Jumpsuit, £125 from French Connection, Frill Neck Jumpsuit, £39.50 from Marks and Spencer; Floral playsuit, £30 from Dorothy Perkins.
Statement necklaces

We like this one because it's such an easy and effective way of jazzing up an outfit, and you can be as creative as you like. Whether it's tribal inspired or shiny and blinging, there's really only one rule with this trend: keep them big and bold.

Top left: Multi chained necklace, £29.99 from River Island. Top right: Multi Jasmine Teardrops Necklace, £16 from Accessorize. Bottom left: Tribal necklace, £11 from Very.co.uk. Bottom right: Harem necklace from Accessorize.
Pinstripe

With the nautical trend still going strong, we're no stranger to stripes, but they're getting narrower as we enter the new season. Pinstripes are no longer just the uniform for straight-laced city folk, loosen it up with these cute pieces.

From left: Blue & White Sailor Stripe Dress, £50 from Joy; Stripe Ponti Blazer, £40 from ASOS.com.
Ruffles

You can take the ruffles trend anywhere; whether it's cutesy frills, loose cascading layers, or tailored with a twist, there are a million ways to make the most of this versatile feature this season.

From left: Linen Drapey Blazer, £70 from ASOS.com; Black and White Ruffle Dress, £120 from French Connection; Ruffle top from Marks and Spencer.
Trenches

Dig out your trench for spring or treat yourself to a new one ; this season's look is paired with a contrasting belt at the waist, and make it messy with lots of layering underneath.

From left: Taupe Parachute Pocket Trench Coat, £69 from Joy; Polka dot trench coat mac, £25 from Boohoo.com; Army trench from Dorothy Perkins.
Underwear as outerwear

OK, stick with us on this one as it's the most talked about trend this season. This is all about shapes and textures reminiscent of undies, whether it's bra structuring on a top, corseted dresses, and if you're feeling particularly adventurous, big knickers!

From left: Check Corset, £10 from Asda; Satin bodice dress with net skirt, £20 from Boohoo.com; Denim Bra Crop Top, £20 from New Look.
Whitewash

The idea behind an all white outfit is to let the shapes and fabrics do the talking, and what better way to welcome in the new season with a clean fresh palatte?

Left: White knotted satchel bag, £65 from Dorothy Perkins. Main image: Betty Jackson.Black White Belted Dress, £65 from Debenhams. Top right: Brogues from Dorothy Perkins. Bottom right: Francesca Short Sleeve Shirt White, £48.99 from Fever.
Yellow fever

Not much is mellow about this season's colour of choice, and we defy you hold on to the winter grumps in the face of sunny, cheery, happy yellow. You can go subtle and citrusy if you must, but we vote for out and out bright and bold!

Top left: Kenneth Cole Reaction yellow shoulder slouch bag , £49 from House of Fraser. Main image: Corsage detail dress, £79 from Littlewoods.com. Top right: studded gladiator sandal, £32 from Littlewoods.com. Bottom right: Strap top, £12 from Freemans. Bottom left: Aloha Pineapple Earrings, £5 from Accessorize.