1. Zara’s printed scarves will add a splash of colour to any conventional outfit. www.zara.com

2. Boring mugs not your cup of tea? Anthropologie serves up a hot assortment of sippers and saucers. www.anthropologie.com

3. Slip into Stephan Caras and never look back. This Greek-Australian designer can turn any woman into a modern-day goddess. www.stephancaras.com

4. Leave the clutch behind and go big with a cut-work bag that means business. www.zara.com

5. Get your Great Gatsby glam on with Zara’s vintage-inspired Maxi Pearl necklace. www.zara.com

6. Forget the cloth, let your accessories do the colour blocking for you with this geometric necklace. www.anthropologie.com

7. Fashion house Joe Fresh’s forte is affordable style. For just $8 why wouldn’t you want this? www.joefresh.com

8. Any worldly bookworm would cross the ocean for The New York Times 36 Hours: 125 Weekends in Europe. Luckily, it’s sold at your local Anthropologie. www.anthropologie.com

9. This staple ace skirt will take you from work to play all in one day. www.joefresh.com

10. The sandal of the summer: chunky, strappy and printed. Zara’s Stretch Combination Print Sandals are just the trick. www.zara.com

11. Stay grounded in Zara’s Vamp Glitter Sandal. www.zara.com

12. What better way to welcome spring than a flowery frock with peek-a-boo sleeves? www.zara.com