Update your style for spring
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123 woman holding gerbera
We\'ve selected our favourite pieces for the coming season - and the good news, in these crunchy times, is that some of these items are probably lurking in the wardrobe already, waiting to be revived. Follow our spring hit list to discover 12 easy ways to update your look.
The new trouser
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red herring outfit
Behold! A new trouser shape has appeared on our fashion radar. The peg-leg was first spotted on the YSL catwalk for summer 08 and has hopped onto the high street. Wear with heels and avoid the oh-so predictable David Bowie remarks.
Blazer, £35, and peg legs, £25, both Red Herring at Debenhams www.debenhams.com
Mix it up
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PR jaeger blouse
Take a leaf out of the Marni stylebook this season by mixing clashing prints, colours and textures. Pile on the statement jewellery and prepare for a multi-coloured spring.
Shattered stripe blouse, £199, 8-18, rectangle bead necklace and flat bead necklace £80 each, ‘Albemarle\' snakeskin bag, £399, ivory cuff £70 (other bangles, stylist\'s own) all Jaeger
www.jaeger.co.uk
Boyfriend jeans
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PR toast jeans
As worn by Katie Holmes - now, there\'s nothing wrong with Tom\'s old Levi\'s - slouchy boyfriend jeans are hot news Stateside. Just make like Mrs Cruise and wear with turn-ups and platform heels.
Easy jeans, £89, ‘Zissou\' top, £69, both 8-18, and ‘Miro\' scarf, £35, all Toast
www.toast.co.uk
The three-in-one dress
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PR mywardrobe.com dress
Wow! We\'ve really and truly excelled ourselves this time by uncovering this fabulous three-in-one dress. Three trends - tomato red, elegant draping and a belted waist - neatly packaged into one frock, now that must be a record. Alexander McQueen you are a genius.
Jersey dress, £255, s-xl, McQ at www.my-wardrobe.com
Belt up
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jaeger linen mac
The waist is a focal point for spring and this Chanel-inspired belt from Jaeger is a fabulous way to work the look. Wear over a classic trench coat for a touch of Parisian chic - ooh la la!
Linen mac, £320, 8-18, wide leather belt with resin buckle, £99, ‘125\' bag, £499 all Jaeger www.jaeger.co.uk
The number one accessory
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PR planet hat
Top of the accessories chart for spring is the cloche hat. As seen on the Burberry Prorsum catwalk and Angelina Jolie in ‘Changeling\' - this cute little cap is guaranteed to look delightful, and de-lovely.
Hat, £49, Planet
www.planet.co.uk
Floral prints
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PR toast coco dress
This year\'s florals are a muted bunch. Think mid-summer in an English country garden - lots of sludgy greys and browns with the odd flash of colour, which surprisingly looks much lovelier than it sounds. And, the good news is, you can wear this colour palette all-year-round.
‘Coco\' dress, £155, 8-18, Toast
www.toast.co.uk
The all-in-one
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PR debenhams jumpsuit
Oh yes, we\'re really pushing the boundaries with our spring hit list this year. After a lot of shilly-shallying, the all-in-one has finally made it into our top 10. Simply banish all images of Elvis in Vegas, think Bianca Jagger at Studio 54 and you\'re on the right track.
Silk jumpsuit, £80, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams
www.debenhams.com
The satchel
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PR boden satchel
Embrace geek chic with our bag du jour, the lovely leather satchel. Opt for metallics to avoid looking like a teenage Jarvis Cocker on his way to ‘A\' level English Lit class New take, old classic, we like.
Fab satchel, £125, Boden
www.boden.co.uk
Sequins
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PR principles bolero
And whilst we\'re on the subject of all things shiny and metallic, sequins appeared on the catwalks at Balenciaga and Diane von Furstenburg. Proving that glitz is not just for the festive season. Go on, make this a sparkling spring.
Bolero jacket, £69, 8-18, Principles
www.principles.co.uk
The blouse
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marks and spencer blouse
Probably better to wear it with a pair of full-length trousers till it gets a bit warmer (actually, make that till hell freezes over), this pretty polka dot blouse is a versatile addition to every woman\'s wardrobe.
Spotty blouse, £35, 8-18, Marks & Spencer
www.marksandspencer.com
The embellished pump
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PR boden pumps
Sky-high heels are fine if like Gwyneth Paltrow you have a minder to lean on and a driver to go with. But over here in the real world, a practical yet stylish alternative has slipped onto our shopping list. The embellished ballet pump, no chauffeur required.
Ballet pumps, £79, 36-42, Boden
www.boden.co.uk
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