A present for her. A present for you. Sparkle becomes her, with front diamanté embellishment. Ties at neck and back. Lined sliding cups. Imported nylon/spandex.

From the American brand Victoria’s Secret

If you’re looking for a bag to carry your laptop in, you might be interested in the Acme Made brand. They have designed a line of bags that marry style and practicality. You can wear this one, for example, as a backpack. In the same style there are two other, more orignal types…

The first rays of spring sunshine have just brushed the corner of my screen, so let’s talk about the latest fashions for spring/summer 2007. You should first and foremost be aware that there is a degree of continuation with this winter’s fashions. So keep your skinny jeans, white shoes, “my father was a punk rocker” t-shirts and your stripy jumpers. Phew!

However, remember that this season’s must have is a pair of Bermuda shorts! Preferably worn short and straight. Of course it’s more comfortable than your ski gear for the summer, but also you will be able to make up a few different looks. The spirit of this season is casual, with a certain elegance. You could, for example, wear your Bermudas with a light linen jacket. Dress it up with a beige jacket to give it a breath of holiday fresh air (like the Diesel one above) or try a schoolboy blazer (AC/DC style!).

The second big trend this summer is the cardigan! Your cardigan can be fitted, even skin tight (see Bill Tornade) or a bit looser in layers (see Aem’Kai). For your feet, you’ll be best off in canvas tennis shoes or big trainers like Stan Smiths! And when the sun comes out, get out your espadrilles (see Pepe Jeans). Accessories-wise, retro sunglasses and vintage-style shouder bags will be in (I’ll fnd you some examples over the next few days).

And generally the colours to wear this summer will be white, beige, and maybe even flourescent! Stripes will stay in fashion, but they will be narrower. Natural fabrics such as cotton and linen will take pride of place! Another great trend this spring/summer: with your new clothes, it must be pulling season! ;) Time to bring out the big guns, you’re back in business!

WESC side! WESC (We are the Superlative Conspiracy) or WE is a Swedish brand, established in 1999. Inspired by the skating and streetwear scenes, it made a name for itself by sponsoring certain underground Swedish artists and musicians. I’ll spare you the names as I suppose, like myself, you don’t know much about Swedish artists and musicians, especially underground ones… (And no, Abba don’t count!). Anyway, they make polo shirts, including this one, which I think is pretty smart. Black coffee colour please! (No sugar, thanks…)

Created in 1991 in Osaka (for those of you who weren’t paying attention in Geography class, it’s in Japan) the brand with the seagull draws inspiration by vintage American jeans from the 50’s. They’re handsome, they’re stylish and they’re expensive! That’s fashion for you.

What? You don’t know DT? Ok, I admit it, I hadn’t heard of them either until recently ;) DT is the latest Australian underwear brand (like Aussiebum, who I’ve mentioned to you few months ago). DT is bang on trend with a range of original underwear with bright, contrasting colours. DT’s signature: The “Eiffel Tower” shape on the front and the DT logo all around the waistband. Worth a try…

€29.90 from Menattitude

This slim black Italian silk tie would finish off a glam-rock look with a slim-fit white (or black) shirt and a pair of skinny jeans like April 77, Edwin or Cheap Monday rather nicely!

€44.10 from Forzieri

This Dolce & Gabbana shirt is half price at the moment, that’s nearly 150€ (£100)! I love this chocolate colour, the cut and its epaulettes and the buttoned front pockets.