It isn’t actually spring until March (check out this countdown clock here!) but try telling the high street, where seasonally appropriate sale items are being edged out in favour of lighter, altogether springier clothes. I hit the high street on the weekend and the following five pieces stood out…

Floral blouse, £29.99, Zara

This printed blouse is basically spring in a top. How pretty is the print? The mandarin collar, longer back hem and rolled up sleeves give it a casual vibe which works brilliantly with busted jeans as styled by the Zara team but I can see it working with smarter garms too.
You can buy it here

Grey skinnies, £39, Topshop

On Saturday morning I went to Topshop Oxford Circus and tried on what felt like every style of jean they carry with the aim of finding a pair of jeans as an alternative to my loose blue Zara ones, the only pair I own that currently fit. After pulling myself into various shapes, from flared (the 70s are back in a big way it seems!) to so baggy and ripped there wasn’t much jean left, my fave style was stretchy, skinny Leigh. I bought a pair in grey and I’m very seriously considering buying them in vintage blue and black too…
You can buy them here

Camel duster coat, £79, Topshop

I didn’t know I needed a camel duster coat, or indeed what one actually was, until I saw this one in Topshop as I was grabbing every pair of jeans in sight. It’s a kind of drapey version of a trench coat fyi. I didn’t even try it on. I just stroked it. The fabric was so soft. We all know how this is going to end. It comes in navy blue too.
You can buy it here

Animal print pumps, £35, Warehouse

It turns out that walking in heels isn’t like riding a bike and, after two years of not wearing heels for any significant length of time, I’ve lost the ability to walk in them. Flats it is then. These pointy animal print pumps would give plain dresses and skirts personality and would look cute with jeans too.
You can buy them here

Striped tee, £40, Fred Perry at ASOS

I’m never not looking for the perfect striped t-shirt. This one is more than I would usually spend, so the search continues, but I very much like the shape, which is totally working as styled with boyish trousers (a cute weekend alternative to jeans) and would look just as good with a denim skirt or shorts come summer.
You can buy it here