It's flower power this season

19 January 2011

There are very few of us that see ourselves as the traditional girly girl type persona, but that doesn't mean that we can't add a little bit of floral to our outfits. Depending on how feminine you're feeling means that you can go all out garden or maintain your own style with just the slight presence of the encroaching spring and summer style.

This pink printed waist top would be perfect for easing you into a summer wardrobe. The brighter colours and use of pastels are a great way to say 'I'm ready for summer' without it being far too much. This top would look great with some cropped jeans or some high waisted shorts and sandles. It's so versatile, the possibities are endless. Available from River Island £24.99.

Who says that you can't wear black in summer? This light weight material playsuit is the perfect outfit for a summer strole either here or on holiday. With the big print flowers and the elasticated top this is a different way to celebrate summer fashion with a new clothing design but holding back on the extreme colour. A perfect compromise. Available from River Island £26.99.

We love this little pelmit skirt as it is perfect for so many different occasions, either wear bare legged with some sandals or flat booties or pop some light coloured leggings or patterned tights underneath and you're starting to build up the perfect evening outfit.

Yes it might be a little tight, but go on, if you've got it, flaunt it and if you're feeling really guilty for getting your legs out then a great baggy tank top layered on top might just be the perfect way to wear it. Either way - Topshop really do know their floral and aren't they spoiling us with this for only £32.99?

This hippy style dress is perfect for the spring time. Look at it and you see long, summer days and BBQs. The vintage design recaptures the 70s era when everything was a little more relaxed.
The belt on the dress will add shape to the design and give you that figure hugging support that we all love at this time of year.

For those less summery days why not where this with a nice pair of flat brown boots and keep the old-school theme really alive. Available from River Island £39.99

This is a lovely light covered kimono style cardigan.

The handmade crochet effect gives it that summery feel, but gives you that bit of cover over the arms as lets face it we don't have what you would call mediterranean summers do we? Grab yours from Topshop for £46.99

If you really don't fancy wearing all these floral designs then perhaps a cheeky accessory here and there is one of the best ways to liven up an outfit and keep in trend.