spring summer

As structural detail goes, pleats are big in trend terms, but not in size. Narrow knife pleats are the minimalist way to add interest to even the most neutral of outfits; pleated midi skirts reign supreme this summer and are set to continue into Autumn/Winter and beyond so embrace this …

Update your look with metallics for day to night style. With top tips on how to style high shine fabrics, this video will inspire you to rock some shimmer and shine in the daytime through the rest of summer and into the new season. Shop the video Metallic pleated top, Next [ON SALE] – New …

The bomber jacket is hot on the heels of the blazer as the day-to-night jacket staple and if the Autumn Winter previews I’ve seen recently are anything to go by, it’s an outfit topper that’s here to stay. For a more grown-up look it’s less about the padded nylon numbers and more …

Elevate your tie dye from boho beach style to sleek work wear with inspiration from the likes of Altuzarra and Narciso Rodriguez on the catwalks. This more subtle dye-work has a contemporary feel and lends itself to a more grown-up wardrobe where these prints instantly update looks for the new season. Shop the video …

Stripes are next up in my Spring Summer Trends video mini series (watch the previous video here) but it’s not just about reaching for your favourite Breton – though you can still wear it – so this season think bold and bright. I’m easing you into the trend with the subtler end of the …

Tick off three trends in one with this checked, eyelet pocket, tunic shirt in the Zara sale. Read on for reasons to love it and how to wear it… Loose check blouse, was £25.99 now £12.99, Zara 1. Gingham blow out I wrote about oversized gingham checks at the end of last summer in …

Is anyone else bored with winter coats now?  I’m sure it can’t just be me, especially when the spring collections are so bright, light and appealing, so I’ve started thinking about my spring coat wishlist.  Said coat/jacket must be: Lightweight Involve a splash of colour Versatile (work with heels for …

Last season it was their bejewelled, pointed flats in navy, black or gold.  This season it’s The Alice.  Yes, Boden have done it again and created yet another swoon-worthy, utterly instagram-able, completely delightful shoe. The Alice heels, £119, Boden. Left & right, mid heel version. Centre, high heel version. 5 …

As the sales tail off it would be so good to think seriously about the new season style that’s filling up stores, but – and I hate to point this out – we may not have even had the worst of the winter yet.  And while I’m not a big …