Update your wardrobe this season with some key pieces for Spring/Summer. Carry forward your essential outfit basics from your Autumn/Winter wardrobe and inject some freshness with this season’s main aspects.

Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion

Spring/Summer catwalk trends for 2011 are beautiful, feminine, bold yet subtle. Ladylike glamour and a coffee cup of colours continues to flow through into this sumptuous season as well as fabulous prints and structured workwear. Here is our pick of what to look out for this season.

Structured Tailoring

Get sophisticated this season in the office. Work wear has just got structured and desirable, the feminine tailoring in Paul Costello’s S/S collection was delightful. Go from the office to the cocktail bar in these gorgeous pieces.

• Matches Diane Von Furstenberg Davis Sandals £313 – Perfect with a statement dress in this season’s vibrant colours
• Matches Alexander McQueen Tuxedo Dress £1385 - A splash out but a worthwhile investment from the legendary designer Alexander Lee McQueen. A fabulous look for that important meeting in the city

The Silk Blouse is a serious contender this season for bringing glamour to the boardroom. Choose gelato shades and pastels from your paintbox.

• John Lewis present Ted Baker Lizat Tessalate Print Top £43
• A|Wear Evelyn Pussy Bow Blouse £25

Feminine Charm

Get girly this summer, pastel bases with shimmering detailing hit the headlines this season. Next showcase some beautifully put together outfits in their Signature line.

• Signature Pink Embellished Cami Top £45
• Signature White Skinny Denim Jeans £38
• Mink Frill Platform Shoes £35 (close up)

Pale golds, greys, silvers and cappuccinos presented a soft and feminine colour palette at the S/S Shows including Paul Costello’s, get your dose of this perfect tonic from Matches.

• Matches – Diane Von Furstenberg Bec Short dress £309
• A|Wear Katie Ruffle Front Dress £30

Colour Blocking

On the S/S catwalks the A/W trend of Colour blocking remained ever present. Ethro and Lanvin stacked colours on top of each other. If you’re not so sure about mix and matching then focus on one strong, statement colour.

• Matches – Anya Hindmarch Printed Cotton Smock Dress £175
• Matches – Weekend by Maxmara Priamo Short Dress £188

River Island are showcasing some really exotic colours in their S/S preview. Just keep your eyes on their website and inshore for these fabulous pieces.

Print

Floral delights are back this season. Be it simple prints or bold powerful statements, mix it up and brighten your Spring with these key pieces.

• Next’s Signature Purple Print Dress £45
• Tan Circle Waist Belt £18
• Tan Patent Raffia Wedges £28

Get summery and stylish with these print tops from the high street.

• Dorothy Perkins – Navy mesh Butterfly smock top £29.50
• Dorothy Perkins – Floral Kimono Cardigan £25

Wide Legged Trousers

Wide legged trousers hit the headlines at Derek Lam and MaxMara this season, here’s our pick of the high street. The best thing about this style, is that the high waists that elongate your legs.

The jumpsuit is back with this key look at Next.

• Next Miss N Black One shoulder Jumpsuit £45
• Mink Bow Waist Belt £15
• Metallic Coin Clutch Bag £23

Here’s the high street take on the wide-legged trousers trend

• Dorothy Perkins – Navy Palazzo Trousers £32 – wear with a silk shirt to create a smart evening look – try this Cream frill shantung top £26
• ASOS Gold Button Detail Wide Leg Trouser £30

Accessorise your way through Spring

Make look complete by accessorising your outfit.

• Matches – Lanvin Suede and Python Wedges £800 - simply delicious
• Mischa Barton Vivienne Clutch Bag in Ultra Violet available at John Lewis £29
• John Lewis Fedora With exposed zip in Prune £19.50

Take a look at the Cloth Magpie S/S collection available from February

We’ll be featuring some of our favourite boutiques and brands Spring/Summer collections as they are launched this January and February – watch this space.