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Some of us here at Trend Watch need to be prised out of our skinny jeans, but with wide leg trousers popular with stylish A-listers Victoria Beckham and Jessica Alba, it’s time to give a new shape a go.

The first lesson in wide leg trousers is to balance out your top half with a more fitted shape. And secondly, always wear a heel. We love these Gap trousers teamed with matching top, colour matching being another big trend for SS13, but the bright trousers would work just as well with your favourite tee.

Orange top and wide leg trousers from Gap

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  Floral silk tee from Oasis
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  Mono wedges, £40 from Next

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Struggling to find the perfect gift for Father's Day?  We sent Alex James to hunt down this year's top picks at ModelZone, Selfridges and Nespresso.  And don't forget there is always the intu Trafford Centre Gift Card for the really fussy Dad's...buy yours here  

If your Dad loves his gadgets and games, ModelZone has it covered.

Choose from a range of gifts at Selfridges including helicopters and a selection of spirits in The Food Hall.

If your Dad can't get through the day without his favourite coffee blend, a Nespresso coffee machine is a must.

Every spring/summer wardrobe needs a chic white jacket – take a look here at our pick of the best…

M&S Autograph jacket, £75

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  This jacket is the answer to wearing tweed in warmer months.

  John Lewis L.K. Bennett Alodie tweed jacket, £295

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  The detailing on this jacket makes it perfect for the wedding season.

  Debenhams, Rocha John Rocha

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  A smarter take on the popular biker style jacket.

  M&S, Per Una Speziale biker jacket

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  Team this with skinny jeans and wedges for day to night summer look.

  Miss Selfridge white blazer, £45

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  Flatter your figure in this tailored jacket.

  Wallis white blazer, £60

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  Cropped jackets are a great way to add a finishing touch to a summer look.

  River Island white tuxedo, £60

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This easy to wear trend is a combination of sharp styling, neutral colours and minimal accessories. Create clean and simple lines in a chic jacket and tailored pants or a pair of city shorts and a blouse for a look that uses a ‘less is more’ approach.

Bright whites and neutrals are staple colours for this practical style that is perfect for the hotter months. Finally, let the effortless nature of the outfit do the talking and keeping accessories to a minimum with a simple bracelet or necklace.

This easy to wear trend is a combination of sharp styling, neutral colours and minimal accessories. Create clean and simple lines in a chic jacket and tailored pants or a pair of city shorts and a blouse for a look that uses a ‘less is more’ approach.

Bright whites and neutrals are staple colours for this practical style that is perfect for the hotter months. Finally, let the effortless nature of the outfit do the talking and keeping accessories to a minimum with a simple bracelet or necklace.

Somerset by Alice Temperley at John Lewis.

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We teamed up with Hello! magazine to showcase this summer's must have looks...

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  Bright whites at Mango.

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  Graphic florals for girls and coloured chinos for guys at Guess.

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  Go for casual chic at Gap.

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  Statement trousers were a focus at Banana Republic.

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  Bohemian is back at River Island.

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  A classic maxi wih a twist at DKNY JEANS.
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  Fat Face show how to layer for this season,
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  Pick up one of this season's key trends, monochrome, at Quiz.

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We love this statement necklace by Reiss.  It's bang on trend and can be worn from day to night. 

Loritta rose gold necklace, £49.

Get ready for the holiday season with our round up of what to wear this summer...

Somerset by Alice Temperley at John Lewis is the affordable way to inject a designer name in to your wardrobe.
 

Wallis has recently launched a new collected called W full of ready to wear pieces inspired by catwalk trends.

Get the perfect beach look with a little help from M&S.

We sent make-up artist Armand Beasley to some of your favourite stores to find out this summer's hottest beauty trends...

First stop was Selfridges to discover Illamasqua's brand new lips shades plus summer skincare advice from Kiehl's.

At Debenhams, Armand gets some expert skincare advice from Elemis and then shows you how to perfect a natural summer look at Urban Decay.

At Boots, Armand trys out the new range at Smashbox and shows you how to transform a day look in to evening glamour at N7.

Clutches have become a wardrobe staple and this season's shape is both practical and stylish...

Kate Upton for Accessorize.

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  With a hint of animal print, this clutch is a classic.

  Faith at Debenhams oversize clutch, £38

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  Choose this clutch to compliment your evening look.
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  With the chain detailing this bag is easy to wear.

  New Look ivory clucth, £9.99

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  Add a pop of colour with this bright option.

  Oasis bag with gold chain

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  Nudes and pastel hues work perfectly together on this gorgeous clutch.

  Bank clutch bag, £18

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  Tick off two trends with this monochrome version.

  Primark at Selfridges straw clutch, £5

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  Add a touch of shimmer to your outfit with this Gap clutch.

  Gap envelope clutch, £29.95

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  Let your bag do the talking with this contrast clutch.

  Zara sequin clutch

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  This clutch is perfect for the wedding and races season.

  Accessorize colour block clutch, £27

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Make the most of the warmer months by using your garden as an additional room. Not only does it give you the ideal place to soak up what little sun we see, but it’s also the perfect place for entertaining friends and family.

We love this outdoor sofa from British HOME Stores, especially when it’s teamed with bright, fun accessories.

Como sofa £1,299 and accessories from a selection at British HOME Stores

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