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Put a spring in your step with some seasonal fashion tips from our resident expert Gina Akers

The wait is over, the sunshine has returned, everything is looking brighter and greener and the days are getting longer - it’s finally spring! A new season means new looks and trends in fashion.

Spring is great for experimenting with looks as it is a transitional season. Now is the time to go for brighter colours - particularly for dresses.

The Sweat Dress (£34.00) from Next gives the perfect balance of smart but wearable in a fresh blue tone which is key this spring, wear with wedge sandals such as Zaccy’s Margarita Gold Espadrilles (£199.99) from www.zaccys.com or for a more casual feel go for Black Suede Wedge High Tops (£55.00) at www.next.co.uk

Spring means it is time to enjoy the great outdoors more. The Doog Walkie Bag (£28.99) is ideal if you are joined by your four-legged friend. With a built in water bottle holder, an inner waterproof pocket to protect your phone and built in degradable pick up bags, it is large enough to carry your valuables and your dog’s accessories, but small enough to be comfy on a long walk, available in a range of colours from www.barksandbunnies.co.uk

Be ‘spring showers’ ready with the Lana Hooded Waterproof Raincoat (£79.95), highly waterproof, with breathable cotton outer fabric, soft padded chambray lining, deep pockets and detachable hood, from www.lighthouseclothing.co.uk. 


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It wouldn’t be spring without the flowers and this theme of fabulous florals is petal perfect with the Julie Dodsworth Flower Girl Rubber Wellington Boots (£39.99) and Flower Girl Boot Bag (£16.99) at www.briersltd.co.uk

If your outside pursuits involve fitness in the sunshine then Born Nouli’s leggings (£65.00) are a must, from www.bornnouli.com For sports or leisure wear the Letter Clothing Company’s Tres Cool Cropped T-Shirt (£19.95) is ideal, visit www.letterclothing.com

For guys shorts for spring are a necessity, the Soundwave Piped Board Shorts in Midnight Blue (£25.00) and Scales Classic Embroidered Long Sleeve T-Shirt in Gunmetal (£25.00) are a perfect combination, both from www.weirdfish.co.uk

For baby in spring time the Boody Baby T-Shirt (£14.00) couldn’t be more cute, made from pesticide and chemical free organic bamboo yarn which is sustainable and renewable. Their clothing is super soft, comfortable, stretchy, breathable, hypo-allergenic and even anti-bacterial, visit www.boody.co.uk

  • Put a spring in your step with some seasonal fashion tips from our resident expert Gina Akers