With May Bank Holidays and the promise of a truly British Summer. The seasons must have item for every wardrobe is a pair of sassy and slinky trousers!

Yes… Trousers are this Summer’s trend for 2012 but as strange as this could sound, the styles available are perfect for any heat wave and are also multifunctional, not to mention practical for daily wear. Not only can you wear them taking your dog for a walk in the park or to the office for work. With a pair of killer heels you can achieve such an elegant and flattering look. It will lengthen your figure giving you height and a slender shape, teamed with high heels will give your posture a confidant and powerful stance.

To get this appealing style with minimum effort try this stunning outfit from Monsoon.

Martinque Jacket £55, Martinque Trouser £65, Derrly Necklace £16 and Norm Sandals £25.

Monsoon

With the Spring’s arrival, flowers are blooming everywhere, and I mean not only in gardens and parks, but also in our closets! We’ve seen sweet pastels and vibrant shades already this year so it makes perfect sense to our fashion guru’s to blend the combination into this fresh floral trend. Its fun, its flattering on any body shape and there is a flower to suit every look.

Try this romantic floaty look, from Debenhams. It will give you a fresh and soft look ready for every occasion be it a Spring wedding to a picnic at the Abby Gardens.

Debut floral maxi dress £100 from Debenhams.

Forget boys – it’s their wardrobes we’re flirting with this season. Mash Teddy Boy with Psychobilly, Mod with New Wave, and make like a spiffy Savile Row habitué.

The androgynous trend can pretty much kick it on any style scene, but you’ll really impress suited and booted at job interviews.

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If you’re short of cash yet still want to look fab, it pays to be clever with your shopping. The first rule when shopping on a budget is to beware of trying to economise by loading up with lots of cheap clothes. Instead, make sure you have your wardrobe essentials such as good-fitting jeans (Peacocks has some great pairs for as little as £12!), plain tops that can be teamed with lots of items (New Look is your best bet here) and a short dress.

Why the short dress? Well, it can be worn in a multitude of ways. For example, this lovely white v neck dress from H&M can be worn alone as a dress or worn over a pair of trousers for a funky look. By wearing a belt with it you can change the look as often as you like – Next has some fab, bright, patent belts that would be perfect.

Festival fever has arrived. We’ve got Glastonbury, V, Bestival, Reading and many, many others to enjoy over the next few months and quite frankly we’re excited. And not just because it means days of lying in fields listening to brilliant bands, but because it also means we need to buy a festival wardrobe. Yup, we are that shallow.

First things first: remember to cater for the great British summer. You need wellies AND flipflops if you want to protect against the mud but still have footwear that will let your feet breathe. Also needed is a coat that will protect you from the rain: Debenhams have a great range of parkas that fit the bill perfectly.

Little dresses are a fab idea as they don’t trail in the mud and will keep you cool, and can easily be layered over jeans when the cooler evenings set in – pop along to River Island for a good selection. To cover your legs then turn-ups are a good call (we like Jane Norman’s jeans), or if you want to flash your pins then go for Topshops’s hotpants.

Layers of t-shirts and jumpers will give you lots of flexibility, and to personalise your look add masses of bracelets, headbands and necklaces (Accessorize is the place to forage for these).

Our final tip is to take some cosy pyjamas. You’ll be grateful for them when you stagger back to your tent and want a good night’s sleep in dry, comfortable clothes. Rock on!

Orange is a key colour this spring, but you dont want to end up looking like you belong in a fruit bowl, so follow up guide to ensure you get the look just right!

1) If you are opting for an orange dress then ensure you add some coloured accessories.  Try lemon yellow heels and a thin brown leather belt to cinch in the waist.

2) If you choose a shirt then pair it up with cropped trousers, beige works best. For a more glamorous take on the outfit, accessorise your look with a pair of Fifties-style bow courts.

3) If you want a more casual edge then we recommend you layer an oversized blazer over your brightly coloured outfit and accessorise with some summery wedges and chunky bangles.

4) If your not quite daring enough to go the whole way, then add a splash of orange in your accessories.