It might not officially be spring but if you've managed to pop into the shops of late you might have noticed the absence of knee boots and jumper dresses in favour of barely there skirts, cropped tops (!) and more brights and florals than you can shake a stick at. When it comes to your wardrobe this year, the brighter the better and what better key piece to update the sea of black in your wardrobe than this gorgeous floral skirt from Topshop. We're loving the soft blended print and subdued colours in this skirt and it's the perfect thigh flattering length.
When you're wearing a statement piece like this it's best to keep the rest of your outfit on the quiet side rather than risk throwing more colour into the mix. A slouchy grey tee like this one from New Look is a great staple item for your wardrobe and instantly adds an edgy look to something which risks looking too prim.
Accessorising is the way to go this season and this cut-out rose necklace from ASOS is a great wardrobe update which won't break the bank. Perfect for adding detail to basic tees and vest tops it's a great way of adding a touch of girliness to this season's punk trend.
Statement bags have fallen by the wayside and this year is all about downsizing. After Alexa Chung stepped out with her vintage satchel slung over her shoulder we all had to have one and this cute satchel from Matalan is every bargain hunters dream buy. Just big enough for carting all your essentials around in yet still compact enough to make you look effortlessly chic we can guarantee we'll all be wondering what we ever saw in those huge tote we've been lugging around for the past year.
Finally what better shoes to finish off this look than the perfect pair of ballet pumps. Yes, we know that statement heels are huge this year but a girl can't walk around in four inch platforms every hour of the day without stopping for a rest can she? French Sole are the best ballet pumps around and are well worth splashing out on. This black patent croc ones are so Audrey Hepburn they will never go out of style.
Shop this look
Topshop Grosgrain Floral Pelmet Skirt, £32
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New Look slash neck tee, £5
www.newlook.co.uk
ASOS short cut-out rose necklace, £7.83
www.asos.com
French Sole Harriet black croc ballet pumps, £80
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Matalan washed mini satchel, £5
www.matalan.co.uk
