There is no excuse for not wearing the latest trends in ladies wear!  Catwalk designer gowns are copied and sold in High Street stores such as River Island and Debenhams, at a fraction of the cost of original models.

Smart, professional suits worn with crisp white blouses are highly fashionable for today’s career women.  Materials can be easily laundered to keep their smart appearance.  Either skirts or trousers are both practical and stylish for the office.  These can be dressed up or down, depending on the top and accessories chosen.  It’s better not to be too ‘glam’ for office wear.

There are many ranges of clothes suitable for the summer holidays.  High Street stores such as Debenhams, Marks & Spencer, and BHS have aisles full of the latest styles and fashions.  Materials are easily washed, and prices for T Shirts start at around £5.  Easily packed in the suitcase, it is easily affordable to buy enough T Shirts, shorts, and swimwear to last the whole holiday, without breaking the bank!

Stores such as Matalan, Primark and supermarkets such as Asda (George range) and Tesco, also stock fashionable clothing for females, males, and children.  Their prices are competitive and very popular with shoppers, particularly as fashion items can be bought on the same shopping trip as the weekly grocery shop.

With summer sales discounting prices, it’s possible to mix and match skirts or trousers, with different styles and colours of tops, to be able to wear a new outfit every day.  We can be stylish and elegant, professional and smart, or playful and fun, whatever the occasion.

Like last year, patterned fabrics are popular, however the colours have toned down since last year, becoming more subtle and pale. Printed miniskirts combined with a light coloured top look great on many body shapes.

Along with the paler patterned colours, the catwalk trends for this season seem to be leaning towards totally un-patterned fabrics in washed out, pale, even nude colours. This look suits many different body shapes and is easy to pull off. Accessorising a white tunic or floaty dress with a coloured belt or scarf makes a bold statement and is also a great way to personalise this look. Depending on your confidence, see-through items are also seen in many high streets and can look stunning for a night out.

Crop tops have made a reappearance, though should be avoided if you don’t feel confident baring your midriff this summer.

The 80s revival looks set to continue with double denim (denim jeans with a denim shirt or jacket) remaining a popular look among many high street fashion brands. The style can be adapted in different ways and looks effortless while being comfortable yet chic.

Teaming many of the above styles with leggings or thick tights and boots is a popular look and easy to pull off.

Remember, don’t just choose clothes because they’re fashionable, choose the outfit which best suits your own shape and unique style – that way you’ll not only look great but feel confident and natural too.

Ladies tights have always been, and probably always will be, a fashion staple that no woman can do without. Given that tights come in a vast range of colours and patterns, these days, how best do you care for those delicate items of hosiery?

My grandmother, raised in the days when an expensive pair of nylons had to be treated with kid gloves, swore that the best way to keep the delicate fabric in tip top condition and prolong their life was to keep them in the fridge! These days, ladies tights are more resistant to wear and tear – as long as you remember to keep finger – and toe – nails neatly trimmed and smooth, of course.

However, to get the best from your tights, don’t simply consign them to the washing machine along with the family’s general wash – treat your hosiery with care and they’ll last far longer than you might expect. After each wear, hand wash tights gently in warm soapy water, using a hand wash liquid formulated for delicate fabrics. If time’s short, or you’re caught on the hop, a drop of shampoo will do the job, too. Don’t rub or wring your tights, just let them soak for a few moments. Rinse well in clean, warm water [don't use fabric conditioner as it'll make the nylon sag] and roll in a towel to remove excess moisture. Dry flat, or at least, hang them so that the legs don’t stretch out of shape – Nora Batty’s look is not one to copy!

If you really must wash ladies tights in a machine, invest in a lingerie sachet which will keep them separate from the rest of the wash, and minimise the risk of snags and tears from other clothing.

Their IV Styler Collection includes 6 models. From the IV Styler Rare, which embodies Spring 2009’s hottest fashion trend in it’s sleek design, to the IV Styler Mini which is travel friendly and offers tight curls, you can find everything you are looking for in one place.

Not to mention ghd offers luxurious gift and box sets, including a travel hair dryer and sleek carrying pouch that is heat resistant. Another Limited Edition box set is the ‘Pretty In Pink’ that includes a variety of extras to the Styler, including a hair brush and a 10 gbp donation to the charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer. After all, nothing is more fashionable than giving back to a good cause.

There are certain rules for dressing that every petite girl should take into account when dressing the figure – these tips and tricks are as follows:

Emphasize your waist. When you use belts and other types of accessories such as high waisted paints to emphasize the figure it can add depth to the shape without requiring length.

Choose proportionate clothing. There are two things that should be avoided if you find yourself shopping in the petite section. These two pieces of clothing that should be avoided are cropped pants and long jackets. Both of these pieces of clothing tend to cut the body in half and reduce the appearance of height.

If you are petite and trying to choose a skirt, choose skirts that fall above the knee, rather than below the knee to ensure that you are not cutting off the body. On the other hand, when choosing pants that are straight legged and reach the bottom of the shoe to take advantage of all of the height that can be added through dressing this way.