2. Something Blue Glossy over-sized leather hold-alls in sunshine colours such as pinks, blues, greens and yellows will be big news for the new season, and this one from a/wear ticks all the boxes in one. Okay so it's not exactly LA girl designer hip but nobody really wants to look like a footballer's wife or Lindsey Lohan anyway. Far cooler to eschew the designers and go for a bit of cheap street chic. You will only use it for a few months anyway. Blue bag, Euro20, a/wear

3. Neon nights Welcome back the decade that fashion forgot with the latest crop of PVC trousers, neon-bright t-shirts and fat patent belts, like these ones from House of Fraser. Jersey dresses cinched in with a high waist and worn with leggings are set to be big, as are turbans and wide head-bands so think Kylie in her Neighbours days and get accessorizing! Belts, Euro24 each, House of Fraser

4. Tie me up, tie me down It's all about citrus colours this spring, but for men in suits there is not a lot they can do except maybe dapper up with a new shirt or tie such as this one from Arnotts. And guys, if you are wondering whether to choose between lime, yellow and orange this season (I know it's the kind of thing that keeps you up at night), my advice is to go with orange - it's the least washed-out of the brights and suits most Irish skin. Striped orange tie, Euro50, selection at Arnotts

5. Goodbye winter, hello spring There is something very Alpine fresh about this Heidi-hi little number that makes you want to throw open your wooden window shutters and shout 'Spring-time!' from the mountains.

Perfect for House Fraus and office workers alike, this dress would look great with boots and a polo neck to be worn now and even better with bare legs and flats come summer. H and M will be opening a new store in Blanchardstown on 22 February and will offer the first 200 customers Euro10 off their first purchase of over Euro10.

Dress, Euro44.90, H and M.