The Seasons BLOG - April 2012

Bridal trends for spring

It's that time of the year again when brides ramp up their concerns about the seating plans, grooms start planning their last night of freedom and bridesmaids up and down the country worry that they're going to have to wear something they could never show their face in again.

So those who are tying the knot this summer could go some way to reassure their sister...

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Kate Middleton's wedding dress is likely to inspire brides-to-be this season

Smarten up your act with spring's menswear trends

Fashion can be a cruel and fickle mistress, especially when men are trying to find their own style and are only hearing words such as 'smart', 'casual', 'debonair' and 'whattheheckisthat'. This confusion is precisely why things like novelty ties exist.

So when we see a well-dressed man on the street, we're caught between hating him o...

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A beige trench coat is ideal for spring

Anya Hindmarch named businesswoman of the year

We've lusted after her bags for years, and now Anya Hindmarch has got the recognition she deserves by being named businesswoman of the year by Veuve Clicquot.

The designer has been creating handbags since the age of 19 and became a household name with her I'm Not A Plastic Bag everyday tote in 2007, which was sold in four limited...

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Anya Hindmarch's I'm Not A Plastic Bag tote propelled her into public consciousness

Bring on the blues in striking cobalt

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee is not the only thing putting us in a royal frame of mind this season, as a shade of blue associated with the monarchy has become a bestseller from catwalk to high street.

Cobalt - or royal blue as it has traditionally been known - has long been linked to Margaret Thatcher's boxy power suits and David Hockney's paintings. But thanks to de...

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January Jones donned cobalt at last year's Emmys

Christian Louboutin: high heels are 'pleasure with pain'

Women who pull on a pair of teeteringly high heels should be prepared for some pain, according to design guru Christian Louboutin.

The famous Frenchman told Grazia this week that his iconic shoes are not to be worn by people who aren't prepared to suffer for beauty.

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Christian Louboutin believes wearing heels should be 'pleasure mixed with pain'

Short-sleeved shirts: cool or fool(ish)?

Ah, the short-sleeved shirt. An item of clothing that, like flip-flops and chino shorts, is (somewhat unjustifiably) the subject of derision when worn by men.

This is despite its obvious advantages: no more sweltering in a hot office when the sun is blazing through the firmly shut window, the ability to wear it untucked without looking like a scruffy schoolboy - hell, you can even look at your watch without the effort of ...

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Zach Braff dons a short sleeved shirt for his role in Fast Track

Step out for spring in washed out neons

Any self-confessed fashion fan worth her salt will have realised just how huge the trend for brights is going to be over the next few months. So how can you stop yourself looking like a clone of every other colourful shopper on the street?

With washed out neons, that's how. No, your eyes do not deceive you: neon is a brave choice for anyone not still living in the 80s, but you can tone it down by investing in...

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Liv Tyler combined the colour blocking and brights trends with this washed out electric blue dress

How to dress for Ladies' Day at the races

With Ladies' Day at the Grand National coming up this Friday (April 13th), lots of us will have been on the lookout for a special outfit to wear to the prestigious event.

You might have already chosen your headwear but if you're having a last-minute panic about the perfect dress to team it with, try something from Seasons Clothing's selection of ...

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This Alice by Temperley dress could be dressed up with heels and a statement necklace for the races

Project D collection 'inspired by prints and musicals'

Clothing brand Project D has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2010, thanks to the dedication of co-founders Dannii Minogue and Tabitha Somerset-Webb.

The pair have delivered the brand's spring/summer collection, which features lots of bright prints, flirty patterns and interesting design details.

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Dannii Minogue's newest clothing range for Project D was inspired by prints and peplums

Get the Mad Men look

With the return of Mad Men to our screens, is it any wonder that this spring it's all about the grooming?

Cast your eyes around any of this country's trendiest postcodes and you'll see it everywhere: men with perfectly coiffured locks, shoes so polished you could use them as a mirror and a crisply folded handkerchief peeping out of a top pocket.

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Get the Mad Men look

Dressing for in-between seasons

In this transitional period between the bone-chilling coldness of winter and the fresh sunny dewiness of spring, we need a wardrobe that can take on the elements without resorting to the woolly accoutrements of the colder months.

Which is why the equestrian chic trend currently on its way from the catwalk to the high street is the perfect look for 'springter'. Consisting of jodhpur-like leggings...

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A Barbour quilted jacket provides warmth on chilly spring mornings

How to find your perfect handbag

Stylish, strong and elegant - three attributes a bag has to possess in order to secure a place in our wardrobe. Colours and styles may change with the seasons, but a good quality handbag can last a lifetime.

For many of us, our first designer handbag is a rite of passage, something that separates the women from the girls. A beautiful bag pulls an outfit together and attracts adm...

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This Anya Hindmarch bag is the perfect addition to any wardrobe
 
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