The outdoor living dream is sunny, carefree days, the reality is more of a constant battle against the elements but happily Alexa Chung has worked with Barbour to bring us the Lizzy, a showerproof coat which effortlessly combines style with function. Perfect for a festivals, especially if you want to be one step ahead of the Dryrobe mafia. £369 barbour.com
Ruffles and romanticism continue to dominate. Blouse from a selection at hm.com
We’re huge fans of Iolla for their range of excellent eyewear at affordable prices; frames made up with a standard prescription cost just £85. You can do a virtual try-on online or nip into one of their showrooms but either way, their customer service is second to none. As is the fashionable choice of spex, including the Douglas (shown here) in Butter Tortoise. iolla.com
American Vintage has combined our three favourite colours for spring; butter yellow, tomato red and cobalt blue. Cardigan, £190; hoody, £165; leggings, £75 americanvintage-store.com
We’re always on the lookout for vintage jewellery finds, like this one-off gold-plated Kenneth Jay Lane bangle. £125 annabeljames.co.uk
Sweet in seersucker, available from 23 April. Blouse, £29.99 lindex.com
Gola trainers are pretty much unilaterally popular, from the FROW to the school gates. Snap up classic Elans in pollen yellow and plum. £99 oliverbonas.com
The vintage aesthetic of quilted jacket with bishop sleeves meets classic denim. £64 simplybe.co.uk
The love for all things country persists into 2025 and is set to develop into full blown obsession once Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour hits the UK at the end of this month. Hop the trend with a pair of Portobello boots from Off the Hook who stand by their brand promise of high quality and high fashion without a corresponding price tag. Crafted from premium leather and with just enough heel to keep them comfy, these are outstanding value at just £54. offthehooklondon.com
Cinched waists are having a moment so layer up your belts or invest in a cummerbund. £110 reallywildclothing.com
Ahoy there sailor! Nautical hoodie in wool/cashmere blend. £195 chintiandparker.com
Endlessly wearable denim dress. For now, with knee high boots and a chunky knit, come the summer lose the knit and swap boots for sandals. Currently on offer for just £28 urbanoutfitters.com
Wide legged, high waisted, double button jeans in dark wash. £40 very.co.uk
