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Shelly Shops: our Fashion Director's shopping must-haves!

Cosmo's Fab Fashion director Shelly Vella talks us through this week's shopping must-haves...

By Shelly VellaPublished: 04 May 2012

<p>No sun, so a girl's gotta dream, right? Gorgeous bikini!</p>
<p>£22, Blue Aztec bikini top, <a title="River Island" href="http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/swimwear--beachwear/bikinis/blue-aztec-print-embellished-bikini-top-617925" target="_blank">River Island</a></p>

It's the Bank Holiday weekend and that can only mean one thing - shopping! It's time to sit back and let Cosmo's oh-so-stylish Fashion Director show you her fashion must-haves - follow the action live on Twitter: #ShellyShops

Get racked

No sun, so a girl's gotta dream, right? Gorgeous bikini!

£22, Blue Aztec bikini top, River Island

Bodacious bod

<p>You can't have one without the other... stick this bikini on and enjoy your very own staycation this weekend!</p>
<p>£16, Blue Aztec bikini briefs, <a title="River Island" href="http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/swimwear--beachwear/bikinis/blue-aztec-print-bikini-briefs-617926" target="_blank">River Island</a></p>

You can't have one without the other... stick this bikini on and enjoy your very own staycation this weekend!

£16, Blue Aztec bikini briefs, River Island

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Too booty-licious!

<p>These are THE wellies for this weather, fashionistas...</p>
<p>£125, Gabby, <a title="Hunter boots" href="http://www.hunter-boot.com/gabby/black" target="_blank">Hunter Boots</a></p>

These are THE wellies for this weather, fashionistas...

£125, Gabby, Hunter Boots

God save the Queen

<p>Show your patriotic side with a Jubilee Fiji bracelet! <span class=" twitter-hashtag pretty-link"><s>#</s><strong>LustHaves</strong></span></p>
<p>£85, Jubilee Viki bracelet, <a title="Monica Vinader" href="http://www.monicavinader.com/jubilee-fiji-bracelet/jubilee-fiji-bracelet-mix" target="_blank">Monica Vinader</a></p>

Show your patriotic side with a Jubilee Fiji bracelet! #LustHaves

£85, Jubilee Viki bracelet, Monica Vinader

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Check mate!

<p>Just add flats and a satchel to this gorgeous little dress for a perfect weekend casual look!</p>
<p>£149, Highgate Check dress, <a title="Hobbs" href="http://www.hobbs.co.uk/product/display?productID=0112-5443-3632L00&productvarid=0112-5443-3632L00-BLUE%20MULTI-14&refpage=nw3/new-arrivals" target="_blank">Hobbs</a></p>

Just add flats and a satchel to this gorgeous little dress for a perfect weekend casual look!

£149, Highgate Check dress, Hobbs

There's no place like home

<p>Make like Dorothy with these ruby slippers! They fold up soooo small they're a <span class=" twitter-hashtag pretty-link"><s>#</s><strong>lusthave</strong></span> for sole-weary heel wearers</p>
<p>£110, Fold-up leather ballerina pumps, <a title="Style Passport" href="http://www.style-passport.com/shop/bagllerina-fold-up-leather-ballerina-pump-red-1411-e-e" target="_blank">Style Passport</a></p>

Make like Dorothy with these ruby slippers! They fold up soooo small they're a #lusthave for sole-weary heel wearers

£110, Fold-up leather ballerina pumps, Style Passport

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Cherry ripe...

<p>Cherry Blossom necklace-raising money for communities affected by the Tsunami in Japan</p>
<p>£15, Cherry blossom necklace, <a title="People tree" href="http://www.peopletree.co.uk/women/jewellery/Cherry-Blossom-Necklace" target="_blank">People Tree</a></p>

Cherry Blossom necklace-raising money for communities affected by the Tsunami in Japan

£15, Cherry blossom necklace, People Tree

Come as you are...

<p>Kurt Cobain had style, didn't he? We're loving this tee- perfect festival must have!</p>
<p>£28, "Hi, how are you?" shirt, <a title="The worn by store" href="http://www.wornby.co.uk/Products/Worn-By/Hi-How-Are-You-T-Shirt-Reverse-Stripe-Kurt-Cobain.aspx" target="_blank">The Worn By Store</a></p>

Kurt Cobain had style, didn't he? We're loving this tee- perfect festival must have!

£28, "Hi, how are you?" shirt, The Worn By Store

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Ruffle some feathers

<p>Add a touch of bright with these super cute feather clips...</p>
<p>£8, Bright blue and pink feather clips, <a title="River Island" href="http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/accessories/hair-accessories/bright-pink-and-blue-feather-clips-618897" target="_blank">River Island</a></p>

Add a touch of bright with these super cute feather clips...

£8, Bright blue and pink feather clips, River Island

Pedal to the medal

<p>Get sports savvy (just in time for the Olympics) with this cycle print minidress designed by Keeda Oikawa of Japan - lush!</p>
<p>£28, Cycling mini dress, <a title="People tree" href="http://www.peopletree.co.uk/new-in/Cycling-Mini-Dress" target="_blank">People Tree</a></p>

Get sports savvy (just in time for the Olympics) with this cycle print minidress designed by Keeda Oikawa of Japan - lush!

£28, Cycling mini dress, People Tree

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Summer sunshine

<p>This bright yellow number is so sugary sweet - perfect for chasing away the rainy blues</p>
<p>£60, Embroidered organza dress, <a title="Topshop" href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=5574090&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208523&parent_categoryId=203984&pageSize=200" target="_blank">Topshop</a></p>

This bright yellow number is so sugary sweet - perfect for chasing away the rainy blues

£60, Embroidered organza dress, Topshop

Boudoir moments

<p>Oh wow, this is the perfect way to inject some va va voom to your boudoir sessions. Reassuringly expensive...</p>
<p>£695, Daena gown, <a title="Agent Provocateur" href="http://www.agentprovocateur.com/us-main-nav/nightwear/view-all-nightwear/info/daena-gown~black--pink" target="_blank">Agent Provocateur</a></p>

Oh wow, this is the perfect way to inject some va va voom to your boudoir sessions. Reassuringly expensive...

£695, Daena gown, Agent Provocateur

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L-O-V-E

If we're perfectly honest, we're quite partial to a Zoe Karssen LOVE sweater, no matter what the weather's like!

£95, Zoe Karssen 'Love' jumper, My Wardrobe

On the wedge

<p>Mr Bjorn Borg has produced an essential summer wedge 'The Flavia' - it's really rather lovely...</p>
<p>£79.95, Flavia, <a title="Bjorn borg" href="http://www.bjornborg.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2_10054_10201_272998_-1_13362____ProductDisplayErrorView" target="_blank">Bjorn Borg</a></p>

Mr Bjorn Borg has produced an essential summer wedge 'The Flavia' - it's really rather lovely...

£79.95, Flavia, Bjorn Borg

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Boney maroney

<p>Show off your inner bad girl with this top buy!</p>
<p>£32, Eat the rich tee, <a title="The worn by store" href="http://www.wornby.co.uk/Products/Worn-By/Eat-The-Rich-T-Shirt-White-Slub-Patti-Smith.aspx" target="_blank">The Worn By Store</a></p>

Show off your inner bad girl with this top buy!

£32, Eat the rich tee, The Worn By Store

Woof!

<p>This cute doggy clutch is definitely one to grab - we're loving the girly union jack design!</p>
<p>£99, Lowbow, <a title="Ted Baker" href="http://www.tedbaker.com/women%27s/women%27s_accessories/purses/list.aspx?int_cmpid=bags_left_purses+#-&styCode=98498&colRef=95-NATURAL&path=/women%27s/women%27s%20accessories/purses/" target="_blank">Ted Baker</a></p>

This cute doggy clutch is definitely one to grab - we're loving the girly union jack design!

£99, Lowbow, Ted Baker

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Getting graphic

<p>Searching for a cute go to for 'summer' weddings. Check this beauty out from Dorothy perkins - j'adore!</p>
<p>£38, Multi floral pocket dress, <a title="Dorothy Perkins" href="http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33053&storeId=12552&productId=5364450&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208648&parent_categoryId=208600&pageSize=200" target="_self">Dorothy Perkins</a></p>

Searching for a cute go to for 'summer' weddings. Check this beauty out from Dorothy perkins - j'adore!

£38, Multi floral pocket dress, Dorothy Perkins

Go green

<p>A pair of little flats to brighten a dull day!</p>
<p>£50, Balk, <a title="Aldo" href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/uk/women/shoes/flats/89402304-balk/49" target="_blank">Aldo</a></p>

A pair of little flats to brighten a dull day!

£50, Balk, Aldo

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Think pink

<p>We're in love with this pink blazer - get it before it and wear it everywhere. We reckon it goes PERFECTLY with skinny jeans...</p>
<p>£89.99, Fantasy blazer, <a title="Zara" href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-S2012/189502/797004/FANTASY%2BBLAZER" target="_blank">Zara</a></p>

We're in love with this pink blazer - get it before it and wear it everywhere. We reckon it goes PERFECTLY with skinny jeans...

£89.99, Fantasy blazer, Zara

Jean genie

Stop. The. Press. J Brand's ultimate lust-have, the Houlihan cargo, is hitting shelves in a brand new hue - we can't wait to wrap these powdered blue lovelies around our legs!

£265, J Brand, Trilogy

Shelly Vella

Fashion & Style Director

I'm the boss lady of team fashion and your go to for all things fashion, be it tried and trusted trends or day to day outfit trauma. I've been doing this a while so go on, test me. Oh and I love horses and chocolate.

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