How to wear colour: 7 fashion finds

Mix it up

Avoid matchy-matchy! We think you\'ll agree that block colour looks trés chic with contrasting accessories. So go on mix it up.

Long Island cotton cardi £95

6 - 22

Jeans £49, 6 - 22

Leather tote bag £149

Leather slingback pumps £79

36-42

Boden; www.boden.co.uk

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Jewel in the crown

Even though we\'ve tried not to turn this into an Obama-rama, we can\'t help thinking this gorgeous jewel-coloured dress and statement necklace are right up Mrs O\'s street.

Dress £49.50, 8-22

Necklace £15, both Autograph

Belt £15, Marks & Spencer

www.marksandspencer.com

(available end March)

Colourful cardis

And there\'s no way we could talk about you-know-who without including a trademark cardi! (Or talk about colour without including Boden, for that matter!) Just see how the grey in the print matches the stripe on the placket. Subtle eh?

Favourite v-neck cardigan £45

Flirty silk top £59

6-22

Boden; www.boden.co.uk

New colour combos

We love this outfit from Hobbs\' fabulous NW3 range - and it just goes to show that it\'s worth spending an afternoon trying on new colour combos in front of the mirror. Even if they include pistachio, blackcurrant and tomato!

Cropped jacket £189

Silk/wool sweater £59

Slim trousers £110, all 6-16

Leather brogues £169, 36-42

Brooch £29  

NW3 at Hobbs; www.hobbs.co.uk

Just add colour

Add life to nudes and khakis with summer brights.

Silk top with colourful bib detail £290

Khaki trousers £235

6-14

Nanette Lepore; 020 7221 8889

Sharp dressing

Best not to overdo the sorbet shades - too much pastel can look a bit wishy-washy. But a pale ‘sulphur\' ruffle top under a classic sandy trench coat, now that looks sharp.

Nude rain mac £149

Pale sulphur silk top £69

Linen shorts £89, all 8-18

Bangle £49

T-bar shoe £149, 36-42

Hobbs; www.hobbs.co.uk

Statement shoes

While it\'s nice to make a statement with a pair of colourful shoes, anything too bold and brash can look a bit scary. Which is why we like these cute flats from LK Bennett - a flash of turquoise and a touch of animal print are the perfect combination.

Suede and snakeprint leather slingback £150, 36-42

LK Bennett

www.lkbennett.com

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