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if you are thinking about investing in some new pieces for your wardrobe and have a favourite designer, you might want to check out The Outnet. Now especially, because they have some fantastic stock at the moment. With many designers collections not having sold well over the last year, you might find the exact piece you were lusting over last season but at a huge discount.

I thought I would give you an example with one of my favourite brands, Vince. While I love the brand, I don't buy often because even though the pieces are beautiful, they have a high price point. But at the moment the Outnet has 4 pages of Vince pieces and many are half price or less. In fact this gorgeous green skirt (which is perfect for this season's pastels trend) is 70% off and the brown silk blend trousers are 53% off!

I've put together a mini capsule wardrobe of Vince pieces and added a pair of Nicholas Kirkwood shoes and a Chloe bag, both also heavily reduced. This is a capsule that looks "this...

The key to buying a dress - especially at the moment - is finding one that is versatile. One that can be dressed up or down and worn different ways.

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As florals are big this season, this one caught my eye. What I love about it is the variety of colours in the print; there are so many that you can pull out to use for finishing the outfit. I have used the blue, pink and cream, but will also wear it with yellow.

Made from lightweight Lenzing Ecovera the dress complies with the stringent sustainability requirements laid down by the EU Ecolabel. So if sustainability is important to you, you can rest assured that both the fabric and production process meet high environmental standards.

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Similar sweater // Bag // Similar shoes //

Lenzing is derived from renewable wood sources, making it a natural fibre which is easy to care for, being machine washable at 30 degrees. Plus it's incredibly...

A pair of print trousers is a great Spring/Summer wardrobe addition because they can be so versatile. Dress them up or down and use the colours in the print to create your outfits.

I've chosen a wide legged pair in a muted print and styled them for work, casually and a more dressy option. Pieces like this are a sensible buy when we want to get the best cost per wear from every item in our wardrobes.

Work

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Trousers // Jacket // Shirt // Bag // Shoes //

Casual

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Cardigan // Camisole // Bag // Shoes //

Dressy

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Blouse // earrings // Bag // Shoes //

This week I filmed a video on creating my Spring Capsule Wardrobe. I managed to take some outfit pictures while the weather was being kind. But have put together lots more options here which I hope will give you ideas for your own Spring wardrobe.

A lot of the pieces are old but I have linked some alternatives and any pieces that are sill available.

Find out about how I can help you create a capsule wardrobe here.

The capsule pieces

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Green cardigan // Navy cardigan // Orange cardigan // Blue cardigan // Navy shirt dress // Cream dress // Cream cami // Olive T- shirt // Navy stripe T-shirt // Orange top // Blue long sleeve top // Orange print blouse or here // Cream blouse // Olive stripe Breton // Blue stripe Breton // Lime T-shirt // Blue sweater // Peach long sleeve top // Stripe T-shirt // Peach sweater // Green jeans // Linen trousers // Skirt // Joggers // Jeans // Print trousers // Neutral jeans //

The...

A shirt dress is such a brilliant wardrobe staple. I have a couple and I create endless outfits with them. Wear layered under and over and even open as a longline jacket.

I've chosen a jersey denim look dress and styled it 3 ways. The key is ringing the changes with accessories.

Dress // Red jacket // Red bag // Red shoes //

Stripe sweater // Necklace // Bag // Trainers //

Green top // Necklace // Green bag // Green shoes //

This week I am bringing you 3 Spring outfit ideas. 

OUTFIT 1

Nautical stripes mixed with red is a timeless Spring combination that always looks chic. For this outfit I've opted for an easy to wear jersey skirt in navy and white stripes, mixed with pops of red. I have brought the look up to date by pairing the skirt with a pair of trainers.

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OUTFIT 2

For the second outfit I have taken a classic Chanel style tweed jacket and modernised it with wide leg jeans. I have added colour with Chartreuse, one of the mini colour trends of the season.

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OUTFIT 3

For the final outfit I have used elegant neutrals. All of the pieces in this outfit are so versatile and can be worn with other pieces in your wardrobe. But together they make an incredibly chic but easy to wear look.

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I love a striped knit, especially if it's a multi coloured one because it gives you versatility over what to wear it with. They can be such a cheerful addition to your wardrobe and there are always plenty to choose from in Spring. I have picked for - one an absolute bargain and one a cashmere reduction - and shown you how to wear them casually and as smart casual looks. Which is you favourite?

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Joggers // Trainers //

Jeans // Boots //

Pink trousers // Navy shoes //

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Every so often a print catches my eye and I just can't resist it. It happened with this one which I thought would be a perfect addition to a Spring wardrobe. It might be a little while before we can get dressed up, but it will be gorgeous with tailored white trousers for a smarter occasion. In the meantime I have styled it casually to show you how you can wear it now.

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2. Denim skirt // Trainers //

3. Jeans // Boots //

I have pulled out the colours in the blouse for the other pieces in the outfits, my favourite being the first combination with what Boden call Copper Red trousers and pink pumps.

Here are some other pieces to style with this pretty blouse:

If you are desperate to freshen up your wardrobe with some Spring pieces, start with this gorgeous combination of colours I featured in last week's YouTube video.

Mix blue, yellow and a pop of hot pink to brighten the way out of lockdown - fingers crossed.

Shirts are a must have for Spring and they are perfect as transitional pieces to wear with joggers and jeans now, or more tailored trousers and skirts later. During the warmer months, wear them open with a camisole underneath and a pair of linen trousers or shorts. I've included 2 in this mini capsule, along with a pair of comfortable jeans and a fun bright skirt.

Add a cardigan for cooler days and a bright pop of colour in a soft boat neck top. Then add a couple of accessories, including a scarf that pulls the colours together and an easy small bag, for a collection of easy outfits.

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The trench coat is always a Spring wardrobe staple. This year is no different, because you can dress it down now with your joggers or jeans and up later if you are returning to the office or more smart casual occasions. I would recommend a single breasted option as it works better on those with a larger bust but can still be cinched in to show off your shape. 

Here is a classic trench coat shown worn 3 ways to get maximum versatility. I've chosen a mid range price point as this is an investment you will wear for years to come giving it a great cost per wear.

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1. Trench coat // Sweatshirt // Joggers // Scarf // Trainers //

2. Dress // Boots //

3. Sweater // Trousers // Loafers //

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