Don’t get me wrong ,I love nothing more than layering up with cozy knitted jumpers, knee highs or some comfy calf length boots coupled with some woolly oversized coats but think the distinct lack of morning light turns me into a habitual hermit .It leaves me desperately clinging onto any glimpse of sunshine I can get, wherever I can get it.As Spring slowly starts approaching ,unshackling myself from winter ‘s gloom and doom has become such a huge priority and in a way has helped me to start embracing the sprouting weather season ahead earlier than expected I ‘ve also noticed that in the last few days there’s been some rare sight of sunshine which only means that we’re a half marathon and sprint away from welcoming Spring ,just shy of 60 days which is more than enough time to start spicing up your wardrobe. For those of you who are extreme budget hoggers like myself consider this the perfect invitation to start snapping up some stylish wardrobe staples for a fraction of the price because come Spring retailers will start hicking up their prices. The message from designers this Spring was to either go big and bold or go home . The lesson here is to start embracing florals people . Better later than never right?.For those of you who hate wearing one dimensional florals ,you might just be in for the win this Spring because the good old faithful floral motiffed pieces from season gone were transformed and lifted into jazzy metallic and bold delicate offerings .I mean what’s the not to like? to add some much needed texture to the mix ruching was added to delicate waterbleed fabrications adding a contemporary yet tropical feel to the looks.I honestly never shy away from florals and I’m definitely looking forward to making the most of it. You can never go wrong with classic nautical stripes and what better excuse is there to amp up your wardrobe with some bold strident stripes.As a loose dresser myself I more than welcome this new explosion of coloured stripes interpreted in a multitude of ways from colour blocked floaty verticals to inverted warped stripes there’s more than enough going for everyone’s taste. The tailored twosome has become somewhat of a staple and quite a popular addition to any woman ‘s wardrobe and has become impossible to ignore.I think the only welcome addition for this Spring ‘s twosome is the big colour play and some noticeable variations in silhouettes going from clean cut slouchy flares to pencil thin cigarettes .You can go from a relaxed dressed down Boss babe wearing trainers/brogues during the day to an all party and frills affair in the evening.Having snapped up the perfect bright blush pink suit recently I can rightfully say that I’m all decked up and ready to roll out my threads for Spring.

I always get excited about seeing Top mans menswear collections and this one was no different. Topman 's latest offering for Spring/Summer 2013 was bursting with vibrant colours and a good mix of floral motifs .It was an eclectic mix of 80's revival with inspiration taken from down­town New York skater boy meets relaxed Californian surfer boy aesthetic. I loved how they also infused a sporty vibe into the mix by way of cropped airtex mesh tops worn with shorts, it was quite an unusual mix but it worked beautifully .Another theme running through the collection was a smart casual look were tailored fitted jackets were teamed with colourful pleated shorts and peeping through these were some neoprene shorts on show for all to see .This intermix was just a perfect summer play on sporty luxe. There were a lot of bedazzling floral motifs ,flashes of whites and a good helping of neon brights from fitted shirts to knitted jumpers and down to the shoes, it was a seamless collection in my view. After seeing this dazzling show, one cannot help but admit that menswear has never been so much fun.It seems to me as if classic tailoring has long been lost , and I believe we are starting to open our arms to a new era of menswear, one that will flourish throughout the coming years.We absolutely love it. 2

It was a 70s modernist affair at the Burberry Prorsum show this afternoon as Christopher Bailey unveiled the trappings of his latest offering for his men's Spring Summer collection to a fully packed audience .As usual the expectations were extremely high, something we've come to expect from Mr Bailey.This season though one cannot help but think that Mr Bailey took a spring out of jazzy club,it was not his usual clear streamline of ideas but rather a delivery that offered an unexpected mix of fabrications. There were pieces I absolutely swooned over, they proved to be huge hits from some sharp crepe silk shirts in wood cut prints worn with woolly pleated pants.The look itself is not something most red blooded men would go for but I reserve my judgement I also saw some dazzling diamond prints which were also a huge presence worn with oversized satin bomber jackets and seersucker shirts which were quite a sight.Indeed the collection was quite a feverish combination, prints were a firm favourite for most and another favourite of mine was some lean and mean skinny fitted suits with curiously oversized funnel necks and those bad-ass block parkas were awash. He played with metallics beautifully in a way that was quite unexpected , it was more of a London throw on ,a creatively thought out with a few misses.The items that proved quite disastrous were the metallic caban jackets and accessories, they completely destroyed the overall look and made the ensembles look more of 70's disco ball than a cool dandy English gent but overall it was not a bad collection.

It was yet another stellar show from the Scottish born designer who showcased his 4th menswear collection at London's new Mens Fashion Week this Saturday.He produced a sweat inducing, heart pulsating collection composed of razor sharp tailoring cue the jazzy trench . There was a huge infusion of graphic prints and lashings of block  colours running through the collection which I essence is something I've come to expect from Jonathan and he didn't disappoint.The entire presentation was quite relaxed with models wearing blinding sunglasses giving the looks more of a 70's hippie rocker vibe.On observation the look he seemed to be going for was a modern classic rocker gent with slicked back hair and freshly shaved countenance to finish it off. You've got to love a man who embraces colour,one who dares to venture into the unkown by experimenting with bold prints and Jonathan did not disappoint.I am one of those people who does not mind seeing a man suited and booted with a full blown printed suite like one shown in Jonathan's presentation,why not?.I thought the collection itself was very refined with a good mix of colour to compliment the overall look,it was a modern yet eccentric approach to dressing which is very British. The best part of the showcase was in fact the presentation itself because rather than the usual catwalk shows we've come to expect each season from London designers .I think the presentation gave the showcase more of an intimate feel and gave me a sense of being at one with the collection.

There's something about a gypsyesque bellowing style skirt that's wonderfully alluring. As someone who is on the shorter scale of things I've always found that when I wore it right it did wonders for my body.It not only elongates my legs , it also defines the waist area and makes everything else look quite proportionate.This particular ensemble was shot in Milan by Streetpeeper truly caught my eye, I think it was the rich Prussian blue shirt against the woodland pearl skirt which when combined together makes it look just perfect.It's a simple yet very striking look . As featured on Spring/Summer catwalks by Raf Simmons for Dior where he send down a wrath of full skirted gowns with flared hips galore and again we've seen this trend sprawling around at Mary Kantrantzou with her dramatic kaleidoscopic prints and at Peter Pilotto whose Fall/Winter collection was heaving with glorious cacoon shaped skirts in their printed forms and the brightest of colours.The best thing about the this look is that it works for both spring and winter as well.Instead of just wearing a simple t-shirt by itself it could also be teamed up with a light sweater or a chunky knitted jumper slightly tucked in at the waist or accessorised with a pendant to finish it off of your going for a brazen look.I think the best play on this trend was the wrapped up detachable skirt which could be worn with cigarette trousers or a clean cut pansuit. There are definitely a lot of options for everyone