Trend translated: Mix and match

By Jemma Tibbals

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Inspiration: Louis Vuitton

louis vuitton,catwalk,high street,trend translated Inspiration: Louis Vuitton

The mix and match trend is less about looking like you\'ve got ready in the dark and more about putting together a look that is unique and groomed.  Your mantra should be details, details, details.  A tassle here mixed with a shock of colour there is the answer.  To see the trend on the catwalk click here.
Louis Vuitton did mix and match the only way they know how; luxe, sexy, and very, very expensive looking.  Mix stripes and interesting jewels with super-high heels...

Striped sleeveless shirt, £54 from Full Circle; hareem pant, £65 from Toast; silk rope necklace, £275 by Johanne Mills from Kabiri; Deco belt, £145 by Nogoy from Liberty; beaded bag, £100 from Antik Batik; sandals, £456 from Jimmy Choo

Inspiration: Marni

Marni,catwalk,high street,trend translated Inspiration: Marni

Marni excels at the mix and match look.  You cant go wrong if you buy into graphics and colour...

Silk colour-block skirt, £55 from COS; graphic T-shirt, £15 by Mike Mills from Gap;  grey belt, £125 from Erotokritos 0845 094 4012, knee-high socks, £5 from Topshop;  Purple bag, £230 from Francesco Biasia 020 7924 6180, Taupe sunglasses, £49 from Boden; sandals, £160 from Kurt Geiger

Inspiration: Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs,catwalk,high street,trend translated Inspiration: Marc Jacobs

Stripes and a shruken boater hat are part of Marc Jacobs topsy turvey look this season.  Try it yourself; be brave and mix stripes, spots and animal prints...

Striped dress, £229 from Niccone; beaded belt, £22 from Miss Selfridge; boater hat, £15 from Asos; polka dot purse, £1060 by Loewe from Selfridges; Snake skin print bangles, starting at £8 from Wallis; espadrilles, available from Benetton

Inspiration: Luella

catwalk,luella,high street,trend translated Inspiration: Luella

Luella\'s sweet and girly aesthetic involved mixing chintz and florals in varying shades...

Jersey T-shirt, £49 from Boden; Rose print jeans, £35 from ASOS; pearl and flower necklace, £5 from Accessorize; Spotty net veil, £5 from Littlewoods;  socks, £3 from Topshop; Floral bag, £49 by Anna Lou from Asos; Bow Mary-Jane shoes, £90 from Kurt Geiger

Inspiration: Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana,catwalk,high street,trend translated Inspiration: Dolce & Gabbana

The exquisite details at Dolce & Gabbana shouldn\'t all work together, but more is more when it comes to this look.  Mix heirloom type pieces with vintage style trinkets and brocade...

 Satin dress (worn as a top under skirt), £283 from Chloe & Reese; brocade skirt, £38 from Dorothy Perkins; Satin turban headband, £60 by Jennifer Ouellette from Liberty; floral detail necklace, £170 from Liberty of London, Apple purse bag, £495 from Temperley of London; Strappy court shoe, £50 from Dorothy Perkins

Inspiration: Louis Vuitton

louis vuitton,catwalk,high street,trend translated Inspiration: Louis Vuitton

Accessories are the easiest way to channel the mix and match trend.  Pile on your chunkiest bangles with this seasons most important detail - dangley earrings...

Knitted blazer, £38 from Miss Selfridge; cropped trousers, £59.90 from Benetton; striped jumper (under blazer), £29.90 from Benetton; metallic shoes, £220 from Chie Mihara; cord necklace, £22 from Accessorize; earrings, £250 by Dori Csengeri from Kabiri

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