Everybody has a fool-proof little black dress that they can always rely on, and now we're seeing more and more impeccable head-to-toe black outfits of all sorts on the streets. Whether it's an oversized leather suit or a luxe moto jacket over that trusty LBD, tough accents go a long way on a monochrome look. But black can be soft and feminine, too - think elegant, almost witchy long dresses for a ladylike alternative. And the best news of all? Black works with almost any colour of accessories, from loud and proud clutches to classic gold jewellery.

Photos: Gianluca Senese, NOBODYKNOWSMARC

1. Carry-all satchel
This bag from Coach's Legacy collection has me quite a bit obsessed and I don't care who knows it! My camera, current book, and beauty essentials all fit in this baby.

2. A versatile denim jacket
I always love a good denim jacket, but springtime is when I find myself especially appreciating this classic piece. It is perfect for those not-so-cold yet not-so-warm days.

3. Girly brunches at the weekend
It is a weekend tradition for me and my best friends to get together and catch up over some delicious coffee, mimosas and pancakes!

4. Boots made for more than walking
My go-to shoe is a nice city-stomping boot. Something comfortable that adds instant cool to any outfit.

5. My beloved cat
She is the apple of my eye and I am literally ecstatic to see her every time I get home.

It can be so easy to get lost in the girly world of style trends, and what better way to kick it up a notch than to work your favourite rock ‘n’ roll tee into a fashionable look? A faded band logo on a soft black t-shirt has the ideal edge to toughen up a flirty tropical print or a cute miniskirt, like we spotted. It's also the stylish way to dress down a pretty outfit while still hanging on to your cool credentials. The best styling tip here? Mixing your rock tee with some jewellery, whether a big and bulky statement necklace or else a fine pendant and some delicate earrings.

Photos: Gianluca Senese, NOBODYKNOWSMARC

1. Cropped cool
Cropped suit trousers go a long way when paired with a rough and ready white tee. Simple style made edgy.

2. Clean and fresh
The right accessories give this athletic look a masculine charm: box-fresh white sneakers make sure these tailored separates are ready to hit the street.

3. Breezy blazer
How to smarten up your trusty warm-up wear? Try a light blazer over a hoody and track shorts for a rugged take on minimal athletic style.

4. White out
All white is the way forward for a brighter version of masculine basics. Shorts that graze the top of the knee sit perfectly with a fresh, crisp shirt.

All clothes by H&M.

1. White hot
It’s my must-have nail colour for S/S 2013, as seen at Rag & Bone. Keep it looking luxe, not Tipp-Ex, though.

2. Terrific tie-dye
Nail art is sticking around, but stay away from gimmicky designs such as tuxedos and cupcakes. I love the tie-dye nails at House of Holland. Apply one colour as a base, dot a second one on top while it’s still wet, and bleed the two together using a make-up brush dipped in nail polish remover.

3. Hip to be square
There’s definitely an emerging trend for long, square nails – very 1990s! Rihanna has been working this look lately.

4. Go neon!
Neons will be the bright of choice this summer, as seen at Antonio Berardi. Try applying a classic grey, then paint the underside of the nail in fuchsia for a subtle flash of neon.

5. Home manis
Summer can be cruel to your nails. Regular manicures will keep them in great shape. For a mini-mani at home, add some strengthening nail serum to a bowl of water, and warm gently in the microwave for a hot oil treatment.

We often hear about ways to dress up your athletic separates, but here's a real example on Russian style star Miroslava Duma. She has mixed an on-trend grey sweatshirt with an eye-catching flared skirt in a vibrant print for maximum impact. To ensure that a look like this is definitely more suited to a fashion show than a running track, Miroslava's gone for some towering black platform heels with that current street style favourite addition, the little white pop sock.

Bleach
The destination salon for cool cuts and colours take the time to upload their best looks to their Tumblr for inspiration for those of us who can't make it to their east London location. Known for pioneering the colourful dip-dye and other nostalgic 1990s throwback styles, Bleach is the place to go for pictures and ideas for pastels, pinks and punchy colours.

Mainly Short Hair
This is a Tumblr that does exactly as the title says: an endless stream of possible hairstyles for those of you with shorter haircuts, proving that long locks aren’t the only versatile and fun options. Everything from close-cropped pixie cuts to grown-out long bobs are covered here, and the Tumblr-owner herself is happy to give out advice to commenters on which styles suit which face shapes, making the leap to short hair a lot less daunting than it might appear to be!

The Beauty Department
This blog's extensive Pinterest account is DIY hairstyle heaven. With dedicated boards of tutorials for curls and waves, ponytails, up-dos and short hair, the Beauty Department is the online equivalent of the cool older sister who taught you how to do a French braid as a youngster. Bookmark this one for all of your date-night hair dilemmas in future.

Shear Madness
Specialising in retro and vintage hairstyles from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, Shear Madness is a Tumblr run by Bristol hairdresser Esme. If you've ever wanted some inspiration for modern-day beehives, Marilyn Monroe waves or some cute victory rolls, this is the blog to follow. And there's something for the boys, too, in the form of sharply-parted slicked back styles for dapper gents. You'll want to ditch the ombré and do some hairstyle time-travel to a more sophisticated time.

You can't beat a pair of well-fitted indigo jeans, and supermodel Miranda Kerr shows us how to give them a lift, too. Here she's gone for some excellent basics, in the form of a simple black scoop-neck top and some classic black flats, but has added a twist of glamour with her light leopard-print cardigan. The sleeves feature a fun panel of navy check, adding some extra interest to her simple basics.

And to finish off the everyday glam look? Miranda knows it's all in the accessories. She's carrying a covetable black leather handbag teamed with some statement sunglasses in a fetching shade for that hint of superstar style.