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Pretty pastel dresses, souped-up sneaks and new season denim *sigh*
By Natalie Wall
<p>We want to wear this dress with white oversized shades and clunky white shoes for 60s-meets-90s vibes this spring.</p> <p>Printed shift dress, £45.99, <a href="http://www.zara.com/uk/en/new-this-week/woman/printed-shift-dress-c363008p1837014.html" target="_blank">zara.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-shoes-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/handbags-spring-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-fashion-trends-2014?page=1" target="_blank">7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014</a></p>
Pretty pastel dresses, souped-up sneaks and new season denim *sigh*
1

The printed shift dress

<p>We want to wear this dress with white oversized shades and clunky white shoes for 60s-meets-90s vibes this spring.</p> <p>Printed shift dress, £45.99, <a href="http://www.zara.com/uk/en/new-this-week/woman/printed-shift-dress-c363008p1837014.html" target="_blank">zara.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-shoes-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/handbags-spring-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-fashion-trends-2014?page=1" target="_blank">7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014</a></p>
We want to wear this dress with white oversized shades and clunky white shoes for 60s-meets-90s vibes this spring.

Printed shift dress, £45.99, zara.com

STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES

NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS

7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014
2

The boho cover-up

<p>We're loving the breezy boho vibes on this printed kimono, and are pretty sure it will be one of our mainstays come festival season. Just add denim cut-offs, cowboy boots and ALL the jewellery.</p> <p>Printed kimono, £29.99, <a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/28194?article=28194-A" target="_blank">hm.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-shoes-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/handbags-spring-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-fashion-trends-2014?page=1" target="_blank">7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014</a></p>
We're loving the breezy boho vibes on this printed kimono, and are pretty sure it will be one of our mainstays come festival season. Just add denim cut-offs, cowboy boots and ALL the jewellery.

Printed kimono, £29.99, hm.com

STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES

NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS

7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014
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3

The spring statement necklace

<p>Basically, I've bought this already. And am wearing it now, in fact. With a Nike sweater, floral trousers and New Balance trainers. SPRING HAS SPRUNG.</p> <p>Daisy statement necklace, £12, <a href="http://www.riverisland.com/women/jewellery/necklaces/Yellow-daisy-short-statement-necklace-650041" target="_blank">riverisland.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-shoes-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/handbags-spring-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-fashion-trends-2014?page=1" target="_blank">7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014</a></p>
Basically, I've bought this already. And am wearing it now, in fact. With a Nike sweater, floral trousers and New Balance trainers. SPRING HAS SPRUNG.

Daisy statement necklace, £12, riverisland.com

STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES

NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS

7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014
4

The cool kicks

<p>Thanks to Karl Lagerfeld and his amazing Chanel trainers, souped-up sneaks ain't going ANYWHERE this season. This style is super fresh for spring. Wear with a pastel dress for an unexpected spin.</p> <p>Nike Air Max Thea Blue Print Trainers, £80, <a href="http://www.asos.com/Nike/Nike-Air-Max-Thea-Blue-Print-Trainers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3826800&cid=16350&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Blue" target="_blank">asos.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-shoes-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/handbags-spring-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-fashion-trends-2014?page=1" target="_blank">7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014</a></p>
Thanks to Karl Lagerfeld and his amazing Chanel trainers, souped-up sneaks ain't going ANYWHERE this season. This style is super fresh for spring. Wear with a pastel dress for an unexpected spin.

Nike Air Max Thea Blue Print Trainers, £80, asos.com

STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES

NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS

7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014
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5

The tropical print piece

<p>Tropical prints are set to be HUGE for spring, seriously. Avoid looking like Timmy Mallett by going for something more structured in the super-fun print.</p> <p>Tropical print blazer, £55, <a href="http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Blazer-In-Tropical-Print/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3857817&cid=16350&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Multi" target="_blank">asos.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-shoes-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/handbags-spring-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-fashion-trends-2014?page=1" target="_blank">7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014</a></p>
Tropical prints are set to be HUGE for spring, seriously. Avoid looking like Timmy Mallett by going for something more structured in the super-fun print.

Tropical print blazer, £55, asos.com

STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES

NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS

7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014
6

The cheerful trousers

<p>A tailored trew with a colourful print is an easy way to switch up your style for spring, and can be dressed up with colour pop heels and a blazer or pair with a grey marl sweat and trainers for off-duty dressing.</p> <p>Printed trousers, £12.99, <a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/25786?article=25786-B" target="_blank">hm.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-shoes-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/handbags-spring-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-fashion-trends-2014?page=1" target="_blank">7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014</a></p>
A tailored trew with a colourful print is an easy way to switch up your style for spring, and can be dressed up with colour pop heels and a blazer or pair with a grey marl sweat and trainers for off-duty dressing.

Printed trousers, £12.99, hm.com

STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES

NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS

7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014
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7

The round shades

<p>These shades are sweet. Just the right amount of retro, in classic tortoiseshell, plus the price is right too (in case you lose them/sit on them/all of the above).</p> <p>Round sunglasses, £14, <a href="http://www.oasis-stores.com/round-sunglass/accessories/oasis/fcp-product/5370046011" target="_blank">oasis-stores.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-shoes-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/handbags-spring-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-fashion-trends-2014?page=1" target="_blank">7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014</a></p>
These shades are sweet. Just the right amount of retro, in classic tortoiseshell, plus the price is right too (in case you lose them/sit on them/all of the above).

Round sunglasses, £14, oasis-stores.com

STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES

NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS

7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014
8

The dreamy jeans

<p>It's time. To start. WEARING A LIGHTER SHADE OF DENIM. These bad boys have the perfect relaxed, cropped cut and will look excellent with this season's pastel palette.</p> <p>Relaxed jeans, £59, <a href="http://www.cosstores.com/gb/Shop/Women/New/Relaxed_jeans/365246-14621897.1#c-22755" target="_blank">cosstores.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-shoes-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/handbags-spring-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-fashion-trends-2014?page=1" target="_blank">7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014</a></p>
It's time. To start. WEARING A LIGHTER SHADE OF DENIM. These bad boys have the perfect relaxed, cropped cut and will look excellent with this season's pastel palette.

Relaxed jeans, £59, cosstores.com

STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES

NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS

7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014
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The metallic shoes

<p>Metallic accessories are big news this season and these sweet silver courts will give your look a 60s spin. Plus, with M&S's signature Insolia soles they'll be super comfy too.</p> <p>Silver ankle-strap courts, £39.50, <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/leather-ankle-strap-court-shoes-with-insolia/p/p22277549" target="_blank">marksandspencer.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-shoes-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/handbags-spring-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-fashion-trends-2014?page=1" target="_blank">7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014</a></p>
Metallic accessories are big news this season and these sweet silver courts will give your look a 60s spin. Plus, with M&S's signature Insolia soles they'll be super comfy too.

Silver ankle-strap courts, £39.50, marksandspencer.com

STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES

NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS

7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014
10

The going-out dress

<p>This lovely lemon dress is SO pretty, we might not actually wear it, and just sit looking longingly at it instead. OR we'll wear to a spring wedding with coordinating pastel accessories. YUMMERS.</p> <p>Tiered scallop-edge dress, £159, <a href="http://www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Clothing/Dresses/PRISCIL-Tiered-scallop-edge-dress-Lemon/p/110581-73-LEMON" target="_blank">tedbaker.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-shoes-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/handbags-spring-fashion-high-street" target="_blank">NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion/shopping/spring-fashion-trends-2014?page=1" target="_blank">7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014</a></p>
This lovely lemon dress is SO pretty, we might not actually wear it, and just sit looking longingly at it instead. OR we'll wear to a spring wedding with coordinating pastel accessories. YUMMERS.

Tiered scallop-edge dress, £159, tedbaker.com

STEP INTO NEW SEASON: 10 PAIRS OF SPRING-LIKE SHOES

NEW SEASON ARM CANDY: 12 HOT HANDBAGS

7 BIG FASHION TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014
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