trends

All things tropical are a perennial summer hit but this season it’s time to put your pineapples aside and instead welcome a flock of flamingos into yours and your little one’s wardrobes. I’ve picked the top 20 pink feathered finds to save you the effort so you and your mini-me …

Unless you’ve been hibernating since January 1st (and who could blame you) you can’t have missed the sleeve action going on in 2017. The high street favourites are giving seriously good sleeve game already this season with even the simplest of knits receiving an instant arm update. The rules of this essential armoury? Well, …

If there is one woman with an undeniable and enviable sense of style, it has to be Olivia Palermo; we’re talking major #stylegoals and full-on #girlcrush territory here. Whether she’s wearing simple pumps and skinnies or rocking the red carpet, this lady has effortless style down and I for one wouldn’t mind …

The summer sales are on their final reductions and new season collections are working their way onto shop floors, replacing the sale rails, yet it’s hard to think about chunky knits and capes when we may still be holding on to thoughts of a summer yet to come. And there’s some serious déjà vu …

Flounces and ruffles were key details on the catwalks for spring summer and the high street has taken this on board with feminine shapes flowing freely. While the Spanish señorita look was popular on the runway, for everyday style the ruffles are more subtle.  Choose from simple structure as the focus …

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 …