Marks & Spencer Spring 2012

A quick look at Marks & Spencer’s Spring/Summer collection, as usual M&S take on this season’s trends in a grown up, almost designer manner. I really love the palm tree leaf patterned pencil skirt and would totally team it with the pink cat print blouse and wedge booties. Soft pastels and whites are the main colours in the collection; darker accents make the pieces more grown up and unique to Marks & Spencer, you shouldn’t see the garments all over the high street as I think many people overlook Marks & Spencer in terms of fashion.

Overall the collection is lovely and whilst M&S isn't the cheapest high street option, most of these pieces look a lot more expensive than they are.

Images: Lookmagazine

H&M Conscious Collection

The Conscious Collection due to be launched in April will offer garments made from environmentally friendly materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester and Tencel. White is a key colour every spring so the designers of this collection used various shades of the colour to create a minimalist collection given a feminine touch with the use of lace, frills and draping.

The collection is made up of key spring pieces such as crochet shorts, floaty skirts and dresses for both day and night. More tailored pieces include a white blazer and pleated trousers.

Eco fashion is a really key trend at the moment so this is sure to be a hit, especially as it goes further than just offering organic cotton. Prices for the collection are pretty much the same as the regular H&M line so it’s the perfect time to update your spring wardrobe.

Images sourced from: H&M website