Revolutionise your wardrobe

handbag.com brings you the top 30 items to revolutionise your wardrobe this season

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Stars

Spring Summer 2008,Chanel,top,asos Stars

By Kat Byrne

Catwalk picture: Chanel, spring/summer 08

Stars are going to be huge this season, as Kate Moss so fashionably demonstrated at her birthday celebrations last month, so why not brighten up your wardrobe with this blouse, £28 at ASOS

 

 

 

Dirndl skirt

Spring Summer 2008,skirt,Miu Miu,style,matalan Drindle skirts

Catwalk picture: Miu Miu, spring/summer 08

This season\'s catwalk shows featured plenty of cute drindle skirts, no more so than Miu Miu at Paris Fashion Week, to get the look buy this skirt, £12 at Matalan

 

Pastel colours

Spring Summer 2008,dress,Monsoon,giambattista valli Pastel Colours

Catwalk picture: Giambattista Valli, spring/summer 08

Pretty, pastel colour pieces are guaranteed to freshen up any winter wardrobe and see you into spring and beyond.  Update your look with this dress, £160 at Monsoon

 

Patchwork Bag

Spring Summer 2008,Dolce & Gabbana,nine west,bag Patchwork Bag

Catwalk picture: Dolce & Gabbana, spring/summer 08

Add a splash of colour to an outfit with a patchwork bag, £60 at Nine West

 

Sunglasses

Spring Summer 2008,florence and fred,Accessories Sunglasses

Catwalk picture: Marni, spring/summer 08

The trend for fun sunglasses in bright, block-colours is still going strong this season, so be sure to invest in a pair such as these, £3 from Florence and Fred at Tesco

All-in-one

Spring Summer 2008,Diesel,Yves Saint Laurent,all in one All-in-one

Catwalk picture: Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 08

An all-in-one outfit maybe tricky to pull off, but the fashion gods have spoken and they are going to be huge this season. Try this one for size, £120 at Diesel

 

Boudoir

Spring Summer 2008,Diesel,belstaff Boudoir

Catwalk picture: Belstaff, spring/summer 08

Flash the flesh in this racer back bra top, £60 at Diesel 

Cocktail dress

Spring Summer 2008,dress,lanvin Cocktail

Catwalk picture: Lanvin, spring/summer 08

Ruffles and acid bright colours are two hot trends for spring/summer. This dress, £39.99 at River Island, covers two looks in one outfit

 

 


Satchel bag

Spring Summer 2008,Topshop,sportmax,bag Satchel bag

Catwalk picture: Sportmax, spring/summer 08

Satchel bags create a cool preppy look and are practical to boot.  Snap up this bag, £50 at Topshop 

Gladiator sandals

Spring Summer 2008,etro,shoes Gladiator Sandals

Catwalk picture: Etro, spring/summer 08

Perfect for spring/summer days, the gladiator sandal continues to rock.  Get the look with these shoes, £25 at New Look 

Tuxedo jacket

Spring Summer 2008,Topshop,jens laugesen,tuxedo,jacket Tuxedo Jacket

Catwalk picture: Jens Laugesen, spring/summer 08

If your budget won\'t stretch to a Jens Laugesen tuxedo jacket, then hop down to Topshop and purchase this snazzy little number for £65

Fringing

Spring Summer 2008,dress,jonathan saunders Fringing

Catwalk picture: Jonathan Saunders, spring/summer 08

Fringed garments were all over the catwalk this season.  To get the look for a fraction of the cost buy this dress, £40 at New Look 

The bangles

Spring Summer 2008,Evans,gianfranco ferre,cuff The bangles

Catwalk picture: Gianfranco Ferre, spring/summer 08

Accessorise any outfit with these gorgeous, wooden bangles from a selection at Evans 

The parka

Spring Summer 2008,All Saints,coat,celine The parka

Catwalk picture: Celine, spring/summer 08

Sporty chic is another hot trend for spring/summer 08. To get the look invest in a parka coat, £80 at All Saints 

Checks

Spring Summer 2008,Marc Jacobs,miss selfidge checks

Catwalk picture: Marc by Marc Jacobs, spring/summer 08

Marc Jacobs\' shows featured an abundance of  checks this season, with the pattern adorning blouses, skirts and dresses. Miss Selfridge embraces the look with this shirt, £25 at Miss Selfridge 

Ra Ra Skirt

Spring Summer 2008,skirt,Topshop,christopher kane Ra Ra Skirt

Catwalk picture: Christopher Kane, spring/summer 08

Give your wardrobe a boost with this flirty skirt, £18 at Topshop 

Ruffle Dress

Spring Summer 2008,dress,COS Ruffled dress

Catwalk picture: Cos, spring/summer 08

Give your wardrobe a sophisticated and subtly sexy twist with a ruffle dress, £79 at Cos
 


Beaded Waistcoat

Spring Summer 2008,Balenciaga,waistcoat Beaded Waistcoat

Catwalk picture: Balenciaga, spring/summer 08
Add a hippie vibe to your look with a beaded waistcoat, £18 at New Look, perfect for hazy spring/summer days

 


The High Heeled Trainer

Spring Summer 2008,Shellys,Calvin Klein,shoes High-Heeled Trainer

Catwalk picture: Calvin Klein, spring/summer 08

Copy the catwalk at Calvin Klein and invest in a pair of high heeled trainers, £45 at Shellys

Sportswear

Spring Summer 2008,COS,Marc Jacobs,coat Sports Wear

Catwalk picture: Marc Jacobs, spring/summer 08
Add a patent coat to your wardrobe for a sporty twist, £119 at Cos

 


The Statement Dress

Spring Summer 2008,dress,topshop unique The Statement Dress

Catwalk picture: Topshop Unique, spring/summer 08

Spring is no time for shrinking violets, with bold statement dresses in look-at-me colours ruling the runways.  Dress, £100 at Topshop Unique

Long Shorts

Spring Summer 2008,shorts,margaret howell Long Shorts

Catwalk picture: Margaret Howell, spring/summer 08

Shorts continue to dominate the catwalks, so snap up this chic pair, £60 at French Connection 

Floral Shirt

Spring Summer 2008,shirt,luella,matalan Floral shirt

Catwalk picture: Luella, spring/summer 08

The geek shall inherit the earth, or so the saying goes.  Nerdy fashion is a massive look for spring, but if your budget won\'t stretch to a Luella blouse, then head to Matalan for this floral shirt at a snip of the price at £10

Paint Splash Dress

Spring Summer 2008,dress,Topshop,chloe Paint Splash Dress

Catwalk picture: Chloe, spring/summer 08

If you can\'t afford to splash your cash on Chloe\'s paint print dress, don\'t fret, try this purse-friendly version, £70 at Topshop

 

Kimono Jacket

Spring Summer 2008,united colors of benetton,dries van noten,jacket Kimono Jacket

Catwalk picture: Dries Van Noten, spring/summer 08

Add a touch of Japan to your winter wardrobe with a kimono jacket, £29.90 at United Colors of Benetton 

One Shoulder Dress

Spring Summer 2008,dress,Wallis,lanvin One shoulder Dress

Catwalk picture: Lanvin, spring/summer 08
To give your wardrobe an elegant edge invest in a one-shoulder dress, £70 at Wallis, for a super-chic look

Stripes

Spring Summer 2008,dress,anna molinari Stripes

Catwalk picture: Anna Molinari, spring/summer 08

Along with stars, stripes are set to be massive this season. Get the look with this black and white dress, £80 at French Connection 

Denim Shirt

Spring Summer 2008,shirt,Diesel,d&g Denim Shirt

Catwalk picture: D&G, spring/summer 08

D&G embraced all things denim on the catwalks this spring.  Do the same by snapping up this shirt from a selection at Diesel 

Fairy Prints

Spring Summer 2008,Topshop,Prada,top Fairy Prints

Catwalk picture: Prada, spring/summer 08

Let your wardrobe burst into bloom with a magical top, £20 from Real Tees at Topshop 

Kaftan Dress

Spring Summer 2008,dress,Oasis,pollini Kaftan Dress

Catwalk picture: Pollini, spring/summer 08

A kaftan is the perfect spring cover up. Get the look with this dress, £50 at Oasis 

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