Must buy item: Geri Halliwell's playsuit

The playsuit/jumpsuit was a bubbling under item last year. I got my mitts on two different types last summer and wore them to death. I'm a total convert - they really are much more flattering than you think. The only downside is having to strip off when you need the loo so they're not very good for camping/festivals/etc!

Geri Halliwell obviously agrees with me! She was spotted at Asda in Milton Keynes (oh the glamour of a Spice Girl, eh?!) wearing this gorgeous little star print TopShop playsuit.

Wear it like Geri with heels for an evening out or team with flip flops and a straw hat for a casual day look. It's just so versatile!

Other good places to buy one of these little numbers is ASOS or Miss Selfridge.

Must buy item: Get skating with Dorothy Perkins!

I'll hold my hands up and admit that I'm not much of a Dorothy Perkin's fan. I find their clothes are often lacking in inspiration, plus close up they always look a bit, well cheap.

However, occasionally they do pull out all the stops. First they had that gorgeous jumpsuit, which sold out in double time. Now, they've introduced this cute floral skater skirt.

It ticks all this summer's trend boxes - floral, full and short. In fact, it looks very much like some of the skirts Urban Outfitters is selling. The main plus point however is that it costs a bargainous £22. So even if this trend dies a death by autumn, you've not wasted your dosh!

Must-buy item: Cute Warehouse cover up

This burst of unseasonal sun has made me think of summer holidays. The older I get, the less clothes I like to take so it's becoming more important to buy dual-purpose holiday clobber.

This gorgeous silk cover-up from Warehouse fits that bill perfectly. You could throw it over your bikini with a little denim skirt to take you from beach to bar. Or it would be equally at home over a cute little dress, with a tan belt thrown over it for that casual Ibiza bar-hopping look. Once home from your summery destination, it'll look great over a vest with jeans and flip flops.

So even though it may seem expensive at £45.00, it's really a bargain considering the amount of wears you'll get.

Must-buy item: Lily print Oasis dress

As I sit and type this, the sun is blazing and it's really hot. OK, it may not last long but I'm loving every moment and intend to spend the next few days wafting around in cool cottons and flower prints.

This beautiful strapless dress from Oasis ticks every fashion box. Retro prom? Tick! Flower print? Tick! Wouldn't look out of place on Lily Allen/Peaches/Fearne Cotton? Tick!

Snap it up now and don't save it for a special occasion. Pop on some flat gladiator sandals for a dressed down look ala Kimberley Stewart at a festival. This would also look great with a faded '80s style denim jacket - so Aggy!

Must-buy item: Pink M&S jumpsuit

Sorry for not posting for a while - it's been a mixture of illness and too much work that's kept me from my computer.

Anyway, business is now resumed with this lovely little summer must-have. Sometimes Marks & Spencer hit exactly the right fashion note and their latest Limited Collection items are no exception.

This gorgeous M&S playsuit is just perfect for holidays - or the rare occurance of bank holiday sun!

It can be dressed up with heels and jewels or thrown over a bikini with flip flops - plus the lovely pink colour will look simply wonderful with a tan. What's more, it's the bargain price of £19.50.

Must-buy item: Go peachy with Paul and Joe Sister

I don't normally spend a lot on my clothes but every once in a while, I do try and invest in something that's slightly better quality.

So far, I've bought a Antik Batik dress and an Alice McCall skirt - next up is a Luella t-shirt and hopefully this lovely little peachy number.

I love Paul and Joe and their diffusion line, Paul and Joe Sister, is just in that save-up-for-a-couple-of-months-but-still-doable bracket.

This little number will look fab tucked into a pair of high waisted wide-legged jeans. Equally it will look gorgeous teamed with a little denim skirt and some cute pumps. Summer is on it's way - hurrah!

Must-buy item: Do an Aggy with bright tights

The model-of-the-moment Agyness Deyn showed just how to deal with seasonal changes by teaming her spring/summer white dress with some bright coral tights.

Not only does this keep her outfit really fresh looking, but it also keeps her pins nice and warm - something you need with this bizarre ever changing weather we're having at the moment. Snow in April anyone?

The other great thing about this quick fashion fix is it's nice and cheap.

Pop down to TopShop to buy these lovely bright tights and give your outfit the Deyn look for the bargain-ous price of 6 quid.

Must-buy item: The best summer dress ever?

OK, this denim dress from Warehouse may not look much but I think it's a real winner for spring/summer.

It's flattery for most figure types, is dead on trend with it's cute 50s style and most importantly, extremely versatile. Dress it up with bright wedges; sling on your flip flops or white pumps for some holiday sightseeing; put a long sleeved stripey t-shirt underneath for colder days.

It's pure fashion genius.

Oh and by the way, my shopping ban officially ends tomorrow - watch out the West End, I'll be hitting those shops with a vengeance on Saturday!

Must-buy item: Gingham is go!

Even though it's freezing cold outside, there's something about Easter that makes me think of Spring. I know it's come early this year but I still want to ditch the winter wardrobe and break open some new floaty, colourful clothes.

Of course you still have to be practical - it's no good swanning around in a gorgeous tea dress if it's zero degrees outside.

So that's where this gorgeous gingham jacket comes in. It's only £50 from good ole TopShop and is one of those pieces fashion magazines calls transitional - i.e. you can wear it now and in spring/summer.

How cute will this look with a pair of faded cropped jeans? Or slung over a cute floaty ruffle dress? I'm very much in love... roll on April so I can start buying!!

Must buy item: Luella goes batty!

If you want to buy a piece of affordable designer gear, you can't go wrong with this batty t-shirt from Brit designer de jour, Luella.

Not ony do all the coolest celebs wear Luella (Lily Allen, Kelly Osbourne and Scarlet Johansson have all been spotted in her creations), but superheroes are now in vogue thanks to a forthcoming exhbition at the Costume Institute at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. What's more, it's only 55 squid.

Ok, it's quite a lot for a t-shirt, but fairly reasonable considering it's designer, dahling! Get ready to sing... dinner, dinner, dinner, dinner BATMAN!

Must-buy item: Don't go breaking my Kiki

Having always been a fan of Elton John and Kiki's Dee uptempo duet, I was thrilled to find a shoe named after the Northern songstress! What's more, I think these gorgeous Kurt Geiger shoes would be the most versatile asset to your spring/summer wardrobe.

They're neutral but with a hint of colour (block colour is all the rage this season I'm told) and are high enough to be sexy but with a platform for ease of walking.

Ok, they're not the cheapest shoe around but I think the price per wear will justify splashing out.

I've only got one whole month before my spending ban is lifted so I'm just crossing fingers and toes, these little beauties stay around until then!

Must-buy item: Lovely lemon!

This is THE dress that I want for the wedding I'm going to in August. It's got a very Marilyn Monroe feel to it. It's from Miss Selfridge and costs a bargain £45.00.

I'm planning on adding red shoes and a red handbag to create the perfect Wisteria Lane Desperate Housewives look. So Bree!

Must-buy item: The Pippa jean

I love these TopShop jeans way much. It's not only because they are named after my best friend, but they also feel fabulous on. Yes, they may not look much in the photo, but the denim is soft, stretchy and very forgiving. In fact, I've had to go down a size in these - wooo!

They also come just to the ankle, which is very spring/summer. I'm going to team them with a cute gingham top and French Sole ballet slippers for that 50s startlet off-duty look!

Must buy item: Lilly Cole for Marks and Spencer

My resolution to not buy any new clothes for four months is going very well. I've found I've actually not missed shopping at all and am enjoying being creative with the wardrobe I already have. However, I nearly broke my resolve when I saw this gorgeous creation on Lily Cole. Thinking it must be designer, I was absolutely gobsmacked when I realised it was dear ole M&S.

This is my idea of a perfect dress - pretty, practical and with a slight retro feel. It's just one of those items of clothes that makes my heart beat just slightly faster. Will I be able to resist the temptation? Here's hoping!

Must-buy item: Romance is in the air!

I just love this blouse from ASOS. Normally I'm not keen on their stuff. I've ordered things from their site in the past and it's all a bit cheap, but this peachy-coloured blouse looks lovely.

Fashion peeps would tell you this is a good buy as it taps into the romantic trend, which is going to be big for spring/summer.

Buy it now and you can team it with jeans and a black blazer to toughen it up. Come the warmer weather, mix it with other pastel colours to create a truly beautiful look. You get twice as much wear out of it so it really is a bargain. Just a shame I'm not buying anything until April!

Must-buy item: It's a mod spring

I'm a die-hard mod girl. I used to live the mode lifestyle to the full - scooter rallies, parkas and bad mod boys - and even though I left that lifestyle behind a few years ago now, I still adore the mod look.

It may not be very fashionable but I adore this Fred Perry Gingham skirt (available from Urban Outfitters) ticks all the mod boxes - gingham, tight, makes you wiggle. As soon as my shopping ban is over, I'm buying this little lovely!

Footnote: Have just been informed by our fashion editor that I may not be as unfashionable as I previously thought - checks are big for the summer! Am I becoming a fashionista?

Must buy item: Romantic jewellery

Valentine's Day is creeping up on us once again but whether you're loved up or single, you can treat yourself to some romance with this gorgeous necklace from Marte Frisnes.

It's gorgeous, unique and a reasonably priced £85. Go on, treat yourself - you know you want to!

Must-buy item: Ahoy there, sailor!

Rather than just ramble, I've decided to give this blog some more structure and it starts today with my must-have item.

This week, I've gone all nautical with this lovely spotty dress from TopShop. The sailor theme will be BIG this summer so get all ship-shape and snap up this perfect dress now. It's two trends for the price as one as this season, spots will be everywhere (and I mean the pretty dotty type and not an outbreak of acne). Team with white pumps for the day or add killer red heels at night for retro pin-up appeal. Guaranteed to pull any new man in port!