Following my previous post about looking out for some nice new swimwear, I have started my training so that I look my very best while I am practically half naked on an exotic beach. I feel it is necessary to look the part whilst I am slogging away at the gym on my treadmill. I actually struggle to buy gym clothes as I am not one of these people who is comfortable wearing lycra shorts and tight tops I prefer baggy clothes with which I feel comfortable in and I able to move in! There is lots of variety out there, it is simply about choosing items which suit your personal taste. look online or on the high street for some great deals.

Now you might think I am a little bit crazy, but in my opinion in January it is nice to start looking forward to booking a holiday. I am sure you would all agree we have had enough snow this month to last us a life time! A sunshine break is exactly what the doctor ordered, which means new swim wear is essential. Yes I am sure everyone has a bikini that they could use, but there are so many new and vibrant styles and colours which come out each year, I am keen to keep up with the trends. You never know, new trends might really flatter your figure and you would feel terrible if you missed out! Getting looking now!

Jeans are the most essential must have in a womans wardrobe as far as I am concerned simply due to their versatile nature. Jeans will never go out of fashion and are a definite long term investment.

I personally do not feel you have to spend a huge amount of money in order to get a decent pair, but I would agree that you get what you pay for, so make sure you make wise choices when purchasing your next pair!

I aim to buy jeans which are a little tight to start off with….. as it gives me motivation to slim in to them!

I am looking ahead to the spring right now and it appears everyone is doing the same! Personally I am one of these people who prefers to wear lighter colours, and unfortunately my winter wardrobe is full of dark browns and blacks, so it is great to take the opportunity in spring and summer to really brighten things up. Obviously the weather it is a little too cool at present to be getting out the summer dresses, but there are ways of introducing some of your spring wardrobe, a little early. For example you can wear summer dresses over leggings. It is time to experiment and see what suits you!

These are a must at the moment and there has never been a better time to buy one than in the January sales! No matter what style you are into I am confident that you will find one you really like! My boyfriend bought me one for Christmas and I have had loads of compliments off friends and family. They are useful to throw on over a jumper and a pair of leggings, if you do not want to put on a large jacket or coat. They are incredibly stylish and the celebrities have even been wearing them over their party dresses on the red carpet! Get yours quick!

Pop star and X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has topped a poll of the world’s best dressed women which was conducted by Glamour magazine earlier this year. She narrowly beat supermodel Kate Moss who came in second.

The past 12 months have been great for Cheryl who has gained huge popularity since appearing as a judge on popular reality show ‘The X Factor’. Her style is often talked about and many women admit to being more than a bit envious of her style and good looks. Cheryl is always beautifully dressed and looks great even when just wearing jeans and a shirt to go out shopping. She is always well groomed and chooses her clothing carefully to maintain a glossy and glamorous image.

Cheryl’s huge rise to popularity has seen her knock ultra stylish Kate Moss from the top spot and has even knocked immaculately dressed posh spice down to third place, which we’re sure she’s pleased to hear. Other stars in the top ten include Alexa Chung, Blake Lively and Katy Perry making for a very eclectic top ten.

That’s right, zips are once again in fashion. Fashion royalty from Victoria Beckham to Kate Moss and Paris Hilton are all big fans of the zip. Zips can instantly bring a tougher, rockier edge to even the most feminine of outfits. Anne Hathaway is one celebrity who manages to look feminine and sexy due to the addition of a zip to her outfit. At a recent photo shoot she looked elegant and sexy in a white layered skirt and black blouse which was made all the more edgy by the addition of a silver zip running the length of it.

Anne is not the only star to look utterly sensational in zip fashion. Ugly Betty star Becki Newton positively smouldered in a sexy black pencil skirt which had a zip up the entire length from waist to knee. Zips look particularly good when they are contrasted with soft and colourful feminine fabrics. Dresses which feature zips are very popular with celebrities at the moment and help to give a more rock chick look to a party dress. If you want a really hard edged look, then a silver zip on a black outfit makes an instant impact which can’t be ignored.

Isla Fisher is hot property in Hollywood right now. Her last film, ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’, did really well at the box offices. In the film, Isla plays a journalist living in shopper’s heaven, New York. Inevitably she develops a shopping addiction. She looks amazing in the film, wearing bright clothes complete with ruffles and cute heels. She was styled, in the movie, by the same woman who does the wardrobe for the Sex and the City girls and this definitely shows on screen.

Without a doubt anyone who sees this film will be envious of Isla’s on screen wardrobe which is, to put it simply, stunning!

To get this look, you need to think feminine. Pretty dresses in bold colours are a must and don’t be afraid to clash colours as this looks great when done correctly. Try wearing a cute pink ruffle dress with a bright yellow trench coat and yellow heels. Accessorise with cute jewellery, anchors and silver hearts work particularly well, and brightly coloured watches for a perfect New York fashionista look.

One of the most timeless trends is undoubtedly stripes. In and out of fashion over the years stripes have always played a big part in winter wardrobes. Stripes are a great addition to any wardrobe and even a few key pieces can go a long way to updating your wardrobe and giving it a fresh new look. If you get the stripe look right, it will enhance your figure, give you a beautiful shape and a chic but laid back look.

Many of the top designers have been mixing and matching their stripes on the catwalk, mixing thick wide stripes with thin ones making for a chic Parisian look. The more adventurous designers have opted for the stark contrast created when mixing stripes with floral pieces, for a youthful and fun look. These looks are perfect for under 25s, but, for those of us over 25, it is probably a good idea to stick to one striped item teamed with a single block of colour, for instance, a black and white striped top with black jeans, would create a cool, casual look. If you want to appear taller vertical stripes are a must giving the impression of height and boyish figures would benefit from horizontal stripes which give the illusion of a fuller figure.

Stripes are a fun trend which can create many looks, whether it is a chic Parisian look you desire or a fun and whacky party outfit, stripes can do the trick. However you decide to wear them you will be bang on trend this winter.

It seems celebrities can’t get enough of the ankle boot. Over the past couple of weeks dozens of celebrities have been out and about in the old footwear favourites. Ankle boots are viewed by celebs as edgy and they are flocking to wear them this winter.

Ankle boots look great with dresses whether it be a little black mini dress or a frilly flowing floral number, ankle boots look great and give an interesting edge over sandals, stilettos and court shoes. They are fun and funky and very versatile to wear. They look great with dresses, ankle length skinny jeans or even mini skirts. Black pointy ankle boots seem to be a celebrity favourite, but also popular are the toeless ankle boots which look particularly great with red polished toe nails for a sexy rock chick look. One thing’s for sure, ankle boots are here to stay so keep your eye out for promotional vouchers in order to get the best deal on ankle boots this season.