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Things are looking decidedly soft and pretty on the fashion front this season - as Spring/ Summer 2007 embraces women's femininity on a variety of different levels. Fluid lines encapsulate every look, from billowy smock dresses, to easy-on-the-eye 1950s style dresses. You will find gentle gathers and fullness just about everywhere, and the versatility of the new shortie tunic tops - which can be worn over leggings and pants - will become a wardrobe staple for every age group.

Make it Monochrome

In fashion terms, black and white is a perennial favourite, because the colour combination is always striking, and its appeal is as broad as its use. The grown up story is that it’s a colour combo that can convey classic summer style, fresh and sophisticated - and easy to wear. On the other hand bold geometric prints, all-over swirls, stripes and spots have a much younger vibe, and will always create an impact as daywear, or something dressier.

Perfect Print

Big news for this season and a story that’s hard to miss, as you’ll find allover prints popping up everywhere on girlish smock frocks, skirts, shirts and floaty dresses. Summer prints take many forms and colourways - from the cutest feminine florals, to 1970s geometric wall paper type print and also a strong folksy print. Whichever way you turn print is going to be a huge story for Spring/Summer.

Brilliant Colour

Everywhere you look there are fabulous colours around for Spring. Ultramarine is the hot shade to wear if you feel brave enough, and a surge of daffodil yellow is the other top favourite. Head to toe colour needs confidence, but you can always pick up on the trend by choosing to inject small bursts of strong colour with less dynamic shades.