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You've seen the trends in the fashion mags - now find out where to buy them.

Every month we pick a key fashion trend, and scour the shops to find the best and most flattering pieces - the stuff you can't live without. It might be classic pieces, the coats and classic shapes worth investing in, or picking up in the sales. Or it might be high fashion trends, that you'll wear all season before moving onto the next big thing.

So, go on - use us as your personal shoppers, peruse our recommendations, and take your pick!
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Sunshine stripes

 

Who cares if the sun's shining when you've got sunshine-y coloured stripes?  The longer length makes this even more wearable.

Striped vest £22

Get it from:
Next at Buchanan Galleries

 

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Hunter wellies

The Rolls Royce of wellies - get them in the traditional green or blue, or go for some colour in our favourite red pair.

Hunter wellies £72

Get them from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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Coral scarf

Layer up with this scarf in one of the season's hottest colours - coral. We've yet to meet someone it doesn't suit...

Scarf £16

Get it from:
Jane Norman at Buchanan Galleries

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Flirty playsuit

Whether you're in Balerno or on a beach, this rainbow coloured floral print playsuit is a winner.

Playsuit £35

Get it from:
Warehouse at Buchanan Galleries

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80s necklace

Add some colour and a bit of fun with your accessories.  We love the retro 80s pop styling of this necklace.

80s style necklace £14.99

Get it from:
H&M at Buchanan Galleries

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Statement cover-up

Channel Florence Welch and add colour with a statement print - especially potent if you're wearing a dressed-down look.   

Printed cardigan £40

Get it from:
Warehouse at Buchanan Galleries

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Floral sunglasses

Retro-style and floral, you can't go wrong with these sunglasses.  And at £15 we reckon they're a bit of a steal.

Floral sunglasses £15

Get them from:
Accessorize at Buchanan Galleries

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Parka

We hate to say it, but it's probably going to rain at some point over the weekend.  Pack a light-weight parka - practical in terms of cover-up, but without making you look like you're off hillwalking.  This one's perfect for in the city, too.

Parka by Kew £99

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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Fringe benefits

Fringes are back again with a vengeance.  We reckon this Miss Selfridge bag is great for the summer, and is fab for festivals -practical andon-trend.

Fringed bag £65

Get it from:
Miss Selfridge at Buchanan Galleries

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Coloured shorts

A great pair of shorts are sumemr wardrobe staples.  The peach colour is great for wearing with summery colours and coral tones, but they're also available in blue and green if you want more of a colour burst.

Shorts £29

Get them from:
Mango at Buchanan Galleries

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Print vest

We love the horse print and peachy-coral colour of this vest. Cute! 

Horse print vest £19.99

Get it from:
River Island at Buchanan Galleries

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Statement t-shirt

We love the sunny colour and sentiment of this Republic t-shirt.  Pop a slim fit vest underneath for hassle-free layering over a pair of shorts.

T-shirt £19.99

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Republic at Buchanan Galleries

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Cover-all top

This over-sized top will look great with leggings, skinnies or denim cut-offs - ideal for easy (but stylish) festival wear.

Top £14.99

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H&M at Buchanan Galleries

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Coloured bangles

It's summer, so have a bit of fun with your accessories.  These Dsigual bangles add a pop of colour, whatever you're wearing.

Set of 3 bangles £34

Get them from:
Desigual at Buchanan Galleries

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Denim jacket

Everyone needs a denim jacket, it's a fail-safe cover-up.  This one's fitted with bracelet-length sleeves for a girlie silhouette.

Denim jacket £45

Get it from:
Oasis at Buchanan Galleries

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Straw hat

Protect your head from the sun (or the rain) - or disguise a bad hair day with a stylish hat.  This one's cute enough for T in the Park and for taking away on holiday.

Hat £18

Get it from:
Accessorize at Buchanan Galleries

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Floral shorts

Floral print and denim?  What's not to like?! Wear them with your Converse or, if the weather turns, high socks and wellies.  Sorted.

Shorts £24.99

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Republic at Buchanan Galleries

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Carry-all bag

OK, it's a bloke's bag.  But when you're away for the day (or don't want to keep schlepping back to the campsite to get stuff) you need a practical bag to hold all your bits and pieces.

Diesel bag £65

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

All details were correct when we wrote this (May 2011) but please check the price and availability with the store just to make sure. See our store list here

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