Turban Warrior
Perspex Accessories
Coloured Denim

Sunglasses, /15, M&S
One of this season's most easily applicable . . . and least expensive trends . . . is for sunglasses, and these sunnies from M&S certainly won't break the bank

Jeans, /67, River Island
It might all be a bit children's TV circa 1982 but denim in rainbow colours such as canary yellow, ultra marine blue and trafficstopping red is everywhere this season

HEAVY ON THE METAL

Shiny Separates
The New Neutrals
Jewel Identity

Sandals, /39, Accessorise
The handy thing about metallics is that there's lots of room to go either uber-glam or pretty, pretty. These thongs are as good for summer in the city as they are for lazing on the beach. Bring it on

Shorts, /130, American Retro, BT2
Did we mention the fact that shorts are EVERYWHERE this season, so it stands to reason that the most trendy of you will be wearing shimmery shiny ones like these. Oh you brave perfect pinned things!

LAYERS UPON LAYERS

Slouchy Shapes
Gentle and Feminine
Powdery Palet

Dress, /112, French Connection
The idea of layering is all about starting with an easy light seperate (such as this simple dress) in jersey, light wool and cotton and playing with accessories such as hats and jangly jewellery, bags and giant wedges

Belt, /50, Diesel at BT2
The high waist is where it is at for summer, and in order to get yourself noticed in baggy layers you're going to have to cinch yourself in with a belt like this one

PRINTS CHARMING

Gorgeously Girly
Romance + Roses
Flower Power

Bag, /150, Billy Bag at Brown Thomas
If you want to embrace the trend yet steer clear of cabbage rose prints across your chest, get yourself a colouful hold-all like this one

Top, /49.90, Mango
Think Pimms on the lawn meets '60s' Carnaby Street as this season's crop of prints and florals hit the shops with a blaze. This top will look great worn for now over leggings or jeans, and again in summer with cute flip-flops and a wide-brimmed hat

WHITE ON THE NIGHT

Subtle and Sublime
Space Age Couture

detail Jacket, /84, River Island

With exaggerated ladylike looks still reigning supreme, ladylike short boxy jackets like this one were all over the catwalks again for spring summer. Wear yours Riviera style with jeans and pumps

Bag, /24, 'ollie' at Costelloe and Costelloe
White leather bags are not for everybody, but at least they aren't as in danger of getting as rain-splattered as foot-wear or jeans. This roomy holdall is a stunning bargain

ON YOUR MARKS

Oversized Anoraks
Racerbacks
Techno Fabrics

Parka, /23, Penneys
The lightweight parka might seem like a bit of a waste of high-street space in some regards (aren't parkas supposed to be winter-warm and cosy? ) but it's perfect high summer festival wear

Top, /100, BT2
Sport Billies embracing this look will layer acid bright teeshirts over easy separates like this white summer tee from BT2.

Add neon for even more street

DRESS ME UP

Love is in the Air
Youthful Shapes
Bold Colour

Blue dress, /59.99, Mango
Rich silks and satins in jelly bursts of high colour sit sideby-side with more romantic and demure colour and shapes. It doesn't matter what style you go for, it's all about the dress again this season

Orange dress, /99, Wallis
Classic cuts in shifts and tunic dresses, like this one from Wallis, are star buys.

Also look for sharp graphic prints and florals

A FINE ROMANCE

Pretty Sleeves
Chunky Jewellery
Wedge Sandals

Bangles, /10-/15 each, House of Fraser
Voluminous shapes and bubble hems add a couture feel to the romantic look this summer, a girly look offset by chunky jewellery such as these bangles

Wedges, /299, LK Bennett, at Brown Thomas
We hobbled our way through wedge season last summer and they are back again to haunt us, higher and chunkier than ever before. My advice? The more expensive, the more comfortable

ALL IN ONES

'80s ' Structure
Sporty Fastenings
Second-skin Dresses

Halterneck, /135, BT2
Just as temperatures are set to rise this summer, so are hemlines and there is no escaping this all-in-one jump suit look which will be worn only by the very fashion valiant

Playsuit, /120, French Connection
Anneka Rice is finally getting her fashion moment this summer when the boiler suit becomes acceptable office and weekend wear again. Get ready for dungarees to make their second outing this summer also

MONOCHROME GETS A MAKE-OVER

Stripes + Beatnick
Sharp Prints
Edgy '80s

Leggings, /10, Friis at BT2
When it comes to leggings, its time to feel the fear, as this season they are louder, brasher and more ubiquitous than ever. Don't be scared. Talk nicely to them and they are the perfect coverunders for dresses and shorts

Dress, /44.90, H&M
Hippy influences were all over the catwalk again for summer, which means Ossie-Clark and Pucci style prints are going to be big again. This dress could just be your new season wardrobe essential