1. Jump aboard the latest craze for red, white and blue

As a sea-faring nation, it’s only right our fashion reflects our watery boundaries, so show your true British colours and go red, white and blue in nautical-themed outfits perfect for spring.

2. Orange appeal

If the dreary weather has made you lose your get up and glow, inject some sunshine into your life with some cheerful orange choices.

3. Check yourself out

Don't panic! No-one’s suggesting you go out and buy a stetson and go all cowgirl, but there are ways to work checked and gingham clothes without looking like a Lone Ranger extra or a primary school pupil.

4. Hills Meadow trees reveal spring is here at last

At long last it is beginning to feel a little bit more spring-like and the growing season is getting under way.

5. Ruby jeans bottoms are the tops