Our fashion director favourite spring buys from Mint Velvet
Spring is finally here and with it the need for some cool new pieces to update your tired winter wardrobe. Cult high-street brand Mint Velvet serves up collections with designer looks at affordable price tags, from the must have It jean to vintage style tweed military jackets and a pair of the coolest floral cocktail trousers – snap up a pair now before it's too late. Here's our fashion director's hero picks from the latest spring collection. Warning: you're going to want it all.
Fringe Straw Bag
Update your winter classics with a joyful shopper to give navy blazers, everyday denim and utility pieces a punch of new-season energy.
Floral Capri Pants
A pair of floral capri pants are spring's cooler alternative to the classic floral dress. They're easy to wear with a white T-shirt or denim shirt, and look chic with mules and a silk shirt for the evening. The ultimate cocktail trouser, try styling them with a clashing striped top or leopard-print pumps.
Scallop Tie-Front Top
A little short co-ord will be your go to as the temperature soars. Wear together or separately to create multiple outfit options. In lemon, white, pink and blue, the hardest decision will be choosing which one.
Stripe Trousers
Meet the ultimate travel pant – perfect for long-haul journeys or just lounging around at the weekend, but also smart and tailored enough to wear with a blazer and slingbacks. Try wearing yours with a pretty lace blouse to offset the masculine silhouette. It's all about the high/low mix.
Starfish Dress
In baby blue, lemon, black and pretty rose pink, this linen shift dress with starfish buttons is the ultimate summer dress. Wear with heels for evening, pumps for the city or sandals on holiday. It's the wear anywhere dress of the moment.
Flip Flop Heels
The first thing we switch up as the season changes is our footwear. Cast out your boots, loafers and trainers for a pair of elegant kitten heels. These cream sandals will elevate your frayed-hem denim and spring up black trousers and smart tailoring.
Frill Swimsuit
Now is the time to think about swimwear, and if you're in the market for a new one-piece, an elegant white halter style is something to consider. Chic and elegant, it will flatter bigger busts thanks to it's plunging v-neck (despite the frill), and it will work just as well as a bodysuit with wide trousers, maxi skirts and shorts.
Barrel Jeans
If you haven't invested in a pair of barrel-leg jeans already, then now is the time, and Mint Velvet's frayed hem, washed charcoal style are the ultimate. Gently barrelled and with a high waist, they flatter all shapes and come in three leg lengths so no tailoring is needed.
Trench Coat
It's time to cast off your wool coats and embrace spring's most-loved fashion icon, the trench coat. Belt it over everything from weekend track trousers and sportswear to your most glamorous party dress.
Shell Necklace
Layer a shell charm necklace in with your favourite gold chains and summer beads.
Chunky Tote
A raffia shopper isn't just for holidays – Jane Barkin taught us that, carrying her iconic French market basket with everything including eveningwear. Use yours as an everyday tote to bring a fresh edge to utility and denim.
Stripe Knit Tee
The preppy knit is having a big moment this spring. A little striped button-down works as a shirt and worn open as a cardigan, and will add a sports-luxe edge to tailoring.
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