The Boho look is key this Spring/Summer, it is a look that is popular most years, think jeans and floaty tops, relaxed trousers and tees, or long maxi dresses or skirts. I love the embroidered looks, lace detailing, maxi dresses and floaty skirts.

To pull this look off you don't want to much voluminous material, try a floaty tunic top teamed with a slim line trouser; skinny jeans or slim jeans. (Only very few can pull off the floaty top and flared jeans look!) Or a maxi skirt with a knotted shirt or Tee and a cropped denim jacket. 

If you think of Boho Style the icons that stand out are Kate Moss or Elle Macpherson, check out my outfit ideas below, or my Pinterest page for more styling tricks.

The essentials for any boho look is the jewellery, so check out my Accessories post for the hottest Boho necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets. To finish off the look team with strappy sandals or wrap around the ankle shoes.

Country Road Embroidered Blouse $149.25, Dotti Aztec Crop Peasant Blouse $49.99, Seed Heritage Patterned Tassel Top $139.90.
Country Road Embroidered Smock Shirt (on sale) $134.25, Forever New Isla Embroidered Bell Sleeve Top AU$69.99, Witchery Stud Gypsy Top $139.90.

Country Road Embroidered Dress $259.00, Seed Heritage Genie Off Shoulder Maxi $159.90, Seed Heritage Aztec Peasant Dress $179.90.
Country Road Embroidered Midi Dress $259.00, ​Forever New Gigi Wrap Front Maxi Dress AU$149.99.

EZIBUY Heine Jacquard Blazer $149.99, Forever New Monica Denim Jacket AU$79.99, ​Max Drape Front Mock Suede Jacket $139.99.

A boho blouse teamed with a tassel scarf and beaded jewellery.
​Seed Heritage Patterned Tassel Top $139.90, Country Road Stitch Stripe Scarf $89.90, cloudninecreative.co.nz Wooden Tassel Necklace $79.00, Forever New Rosie Low Rise skinny Jean AU$89.99, Witchery Scout Leather Hobo $349.90​, Witchery Ally Block Heel $169.90, Witchery Beaded Cord Bracelet $34.90.

A boho embroidered jacket styled with a layered necklace, hoop earrings and suede sandals and bag.
Lovisa Hoop Drop Earrings AU$10.99, ​EZIBUY Next Gold Tone Coloured Multi Layer Necklace $34.99, EZIBUY Heine Jacquard Blazer $149.99, Decjuba Mahalia Layer Tank AU$59.95, Seed Heritage Claudia tote $99.90, Decjuba Khaki Skinny Cargo AU$119.95, Country Road Donna Lace Up Sandal $159.00​.

This week, as part of my Spring Trends to look out for,  I hit the shops and I was checking out Bomber Jackets. This 90's icon that takes its origins from the flight jacket, as they were originally designed for military pilots, (think Top Gun), is back in a BIG way for Spring. 

You can see them in the shops in an assortment of colours, fabrics and designs. They are great to throw on with a pair of jeans and can even add a sexy edge to an evening look! I have picked my favourites from the shops and styled a couple of looks for you. Also check out my Pinterest page for other Bomber styling ideas.

​Satin, Denim, padded or classic.
Top row; Cotton On Femme Quilted Bomber $30.00, Forever New Callie Bomber Jacket AU$109.99, Glassons Satin Look Bomber Jacket $49.99.
Bottom row; Forever New Phoenix Bomber Jacket AU$79.99, The Iconic All About Eve Easy Rider Bomber AU$99.95, ​Witchery Crop Raglan Bomber $209.90.

Printed Bombers.
Top row; Repertoire BJ Bomber $298.90, The Iconic 17 Sundays Spring Floral Bomber AU$139.95, CUE Abstract Spot Bomber AU$269.00.
Bottom row; French Connection Dotty Spot Bomber $179.90, ​Storm Reversible Trooper Bomber Jacket $259.00.

Embellished or Embroidered Bombers.
Dotti Badge of Honour Bomber $89.99, Forever New Macie Embroidered Bomber Jacket AU$129.99, ​ASOS Embellished Trophy Bomber $182.80.

Sports Bombers.
Adidas.co.nz Stella Sport Padded Bomber $160.00, The Iconic Ivy Park Logo Woven Bomber AU$139.95, Adidas.co.nz Floral Burst Superstar Jacket $130.00.

Daytime look.
Mix it up with two of the Spring Trends, metallic and bombers.
​Forever New Callie Bomber Jacket AU$109.99, Decjuba Distressed Billie Jean AU$99.95, Storm Shimmer Foil Edge Tee $99.00, French Connection French Kiss Scarf $59.90, Country Road Silver Tote $81.75, Mi Piaci Leus Dress Flat $290.00, Country Road Cluster Cuff $48.68.

Evening look
Why not wear your Bomber as your top. This Storm printed silk bomber would look great styled with heels, draped pants and statement jewellery.
​​Storm Reversible Trooper Bomber Jacket $259.00, Witchery Ankle Tie Pant $159.90, French Connection Sparkle Clutch $99.90, Max Multi Chain Earring $19.99, Merchant 1948 Alberta Mid Heel $199.90.

Continuing my post from last week, see below, the second emerging trend for Spring is Metallics.

​The metallic look is big in the shops for Spring, think subtle sequins and foil effects, to fabrics with shimmering threads, satin's that gleam and tones of gunmetal, silver, rose gold, copper and pure gold.
I have searched the shops for all clothes that bling! ​
TOPS
Top row; Country Road Embellished Knit $199.00, Storm Foil Print Top $139.00, French Connection Graduated Foil Tee $89.90.
Bottom row; French Connection Fluffy Sequin Spot Tee $89.90, Storm Gold Crinkle Knit Tee $149.00, ​French Connection Multi Foil Spot Tee $69.90.

Dresses
Top row; Storm Gold Rush Midi Dress $229.00, Augustine Peaks of Perfect Black & Gold Dress $189.00, Sheike.au Fortitude Maxi Dress $139.95.
Bottom row; Decjuba Malaya Shirt Dress AU$129.95, Glassons Long Sleeve Rib Dress $39.99, The Iconic Nordic Silky Midi Slip Dress $79.95.

Bottoms
Top row; Storm Gold Rush Maxi Skirt $179.00, Storm Metallic Finish Skirt $159.00, Moochi Flounce Skirt $249.99.
Bottom row; ASOS Liquorish Pleated Skirt Gunmetal $68.24, Country Road Metallic Utility Pant $179.00, ​TopShop.uk Asymmetric Pleat Midi Skirt £68.00.

You may have noticed that despite the freezing temperatures, Spring clothing have been creeping onto the shop floors! Even though some of these items may look too flimsy to be wearing right now, there are a few pieces you can choose now to update your wardrobe in time for Spring.

Over the next few weeks I thought I'd bring you some of the major looks that I think are going to be big over Spring and into Summer;

• Denim - you'll see a lot of denim hitting the shops, but used in creative ways in dresses, jumpsuits, skirts and accessories. 
• Metallic - The copper trend has been around for a while in homewares, and now clothing gets a metallic shine with gold, silver and luxe satin fabrics.
• Bomber Jackets - these cropped jackets are still around, (I featured them a couple of months ago), they will be a handy layer for Spring.
• Embroidery/Boho - think embroidered tops, lace detailing, and floaty skirts for Spring.
• Flower, tropical print - Its a bit of a cliche that flower prints emerge in Spring, but they are creeping into the shops and can be a fun way to inject colour back into your wardrobe after Winter.

To ease you into Spring, because I can't even begin to think about baring skin just yet in a floral dress, cami or slip, why don't we start with denim.
There are lots of new styles for denim this Spring. Cotton On have bought out there 91:LTD Collection, which showcases some great denim styles and washes, and you'll find denim dresses in the shops with a design to suit everybody.

I've sorted the denim styles into Jackets, Dresses and other interesting looks I have spied. Enjoy.



JACKETS
Top row; SHEIKE Denim Jacket AU$149.95, Cotton On The Limited Chop Jacket $59.95, Forever New Phoenix Bomber Jacket AU$79.99.
Bottom row; Dotti The Blues Denim Jacket in Washed Black $59.99, Witchery Denim Jacket $134.95, ​ASOS River Island Frayed Denim Jacket $48.75.

DRESSES
Top row; Esprit Embroidered Stretch Denim Dress AU$89.95, Witchery Wrap Denim Dress $127.45, Forever New Adeline Denim Trapeze Dress AU$89.99.
Bottom row; Cotton On The Limited Zip Thro Mini $69.99, ​Warehouse-London.com Ruffle Sleeve Shift Dress $59.00.

AND THE OTHERS
Top row; Karen Millen Button Detail Denim Culotte AU$275.00, Esprit Denim Effect Flowing Jumpsuit AU$139.95, Witchery Biker Jean $127.45, Warehouse-London.com Soft Cullotte $106.00.
Bottom row; Cotton On The Limited Turn Down Tank $39.95, Forever New Rumi Bardot Shoulder Tie Top $59.99, Country Road Denim Mini Skirt $109.00.

If you are a fan of the UK high street shops then you will have noticed that it is becoming easier to access the fashionable collections of some of the UK's best. I love to shop at ZARA, H&M, Warehouse, Top Shop, Marks and Spencers, NEXT and Oasis whenever I return home. We have TopShop here, and ZARA and H&M are opening at the end of the year, NEXT and Marks and Spencers have been shipping here for a year or two now and now some of the other stores deliver here too!

What I love about shopping overseas is that you can buy clothing or Accessories that you probably wont see over here, and you can buy clothing at a reasonable price that looks as though it is expensive. The quality, detail, prints and designs from the UK stores usually surpass that of the NZ high street.

I checked out three of my favourite UK stores on-line to see what they are offering. Even though they are featuring Summer clothing, you can still pick up knitwear, coats, and long sleeve tops from all of these sites. I looked at, Warehouse, Top Shop and Oasis, and picked some of my favourite pieces from each store.

WAREHOUSE
Warehouse is known for great work-wear but also produces funky clothing with attention to detail styling. They offer free delivery on orders over $150.00.
Warehouse Balloon Sleeve Rib Jumper $106.00, Ditsy Floral Top $82.00, Stripe Front Tie Dress $106.00, Scatter Floral Shirt Dress $59.00, Button Shoulder Top $82.00.

TOPSHOP
​Auckland has TopShop stores but for the rest of the country check out their on-line UK site. (They don't have a NZ one.) TopShop is best known for designer styles at high street prices. They charge £9.00 for delivery or free if you spend £100.00.
​TopShop Camo Floral Shirt Dress £39.00, Eyelet Detailed Oversize Seatshirt £35.00, Jersey Pleat Midi Skirt £32.00, Military Trench Coat £59.00. (The current exchange rate is £1.00 = $1.83 NZ.)

OASIS
Oasis has started collaborations with celebrities and they recently collaborated with the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), in London, and produced a stunning collection of prints and dresses. ​Oasis is well known for its dresses and its feminine and fun styling. They offer ​$10.00 delivery or free if you spend $150.00.
Oasis Butterfly Cold Shoulder Dress $94.00, Plisse T Shirt Dress $105.75, V&A Embroidered Mesh Dress $352.50, and Isla Lace Dress $113.00.