1. Japanese Nail Art
I tend to dress monotone and boring most of the time so my nail art is my one constant loud accessory. They've become my signature look.

2. Tech gear
Working in a creative field and blogging in my spare time, I'm constantly surrounded by tech gadgets. What was once a begrudged necessity has become a hobby.

3. Black boots
I have a rule against buying more than one of something. Like I can't own two black skirts or two black blazers. But for some reason, I have this thing with black boots. They each do something subtly different for an outfit and they each serve a specific purpose.

4. Pups
Life would not be the same without these two faces (Kuma and Pepper) looking up at me every day. Kuma's down for Kanye!

5. Sandro Majestueux leopard print coat
My only two fashion weaknesses are black boots and outlandish coats. This is the most recent coat that I purchased in Berlin. I kept running into it so I figured it was fate trying to tell me something. It's important to listen to fate.

6. Candies iPhone skateboard case
A nod to my first true love – skateboarding. Totally impractical, but it pretty much sums me up.

7. Hermès Collier de Chien ring
I'm not a big jewellery or accessory girl, but this is my staple everyday ring. Plus it's sentimental.

Photos: David Mushegain

All clothes by H&M.

1. Bleached out
Take a soft, bleached out denim shirt and wear it with the brightest blue jeans you have for an electrifying contrast.

2. A good in-vest-ment
A grey marl vest with wide armholes is the perfect layering piece over your shirts instead of the usual under.

3. White on time
A crisp pair of white jeans is the perfect partner to sludgy greys and blacks.

4. Get shorty
You’re used to long-sleeved tees under vests, but for the most daring of you, try layering a pair of shorts over another pair.

5. The fine print
Let a striking digital print tee do all the talking by wearing it over a classic white shirt.

All clothes by H&M.

In menswear, sport is a constant source of inspiration. So this season, designers have dipped into the well and drawn out something a lot more laidback as opposed to being overly concerned with technical fabrics or construction. Think basic t-shirts, comfy gym shorts and vests with wide armholes. But with a slim fit all around and clever pairings with tailored items such as blazers or shirts, this is the ultimate in casual cool.

On the catwalk, look to Damir Doma especially – his trademark slouchy, layered looks were sharpened up this season when worn with well-cut, single-button blazers. Open-weave knits were also layered over sheer and subtly structured tunics and shorts. Meanwhile, Savile Row designer E. Tautz showed he could also ease up his formal tailoring. Traditional grey flannel trousers were gathered and elasticated at the ankle like sweatpants and paired with a simple white t-shirt that had a contrast patch pocket. And last, but not least, Givenchy always manages to incorporate sportswear into each collection, and this season’s multi-coloured bird of paradise prints against dazzling whites are sure to be a stand out.

Taking sporty looks and putting a stylish twist on them is rooted in the rebellious streak of the British music and fashion scene. From punks in 1970s London to the 90s Cool Britannia scene, up to the present with renewed confidence in the British fashion industry thanks to names like Phoebe Philo and Christopher Kane, irreverence runs through the cultural vein of the country. For how this all translates to everyday wear, check out Ways to Wear it by H&M.

Coordinated
Printed sunglasses from Stella McCartney to match your outfit.

Cyber
Lady Gaga’s video sunnies let you view photos right before your eyes!

Bottle cap
Viktor & Rolf elevated the humble bottle cap to statement shades.

Science
Laboratory visors get a stylish makeover at Costume National.

Sharp chic
Retro-style extreme cat-eye shades from Rochas.

For this summer, cats were as common on the catwalk as they are on the internet. They snuggled up on dresses at Victoria by Victoria Beckham – reportedly because husband David only likes dogs – and slippers by Charlotte Olympia (favoured by Alexa Chung), doing battle with lizards at Loewe and birds at Kenzo. It left us all asking, “I can has cat print?”

After her star-turning role alongside George Clooney in Alexander Payne’s The Descendants, Shailene Woodley is hot fashion stuff. Proving herself to be right on top of summer trends, she dazzles in this tropical print number. Get yourself a wardrobe worthy of the Hawaiian beach (the actual beach is optional).

A one-stop website for fabulous images curated into cute little pinboards? Yes, please! Chances are you, or people you know, have been “pinning” everything obsessively from beautiful fashion editorials to objects of desire or even adorable kittens over the last few months. Launched two years ago, Pinterest now has over twelve million users and is fast becoming the destination for some seriously stylish folk, too. Here’s a run-down of who you should be following!

Amy Sia
As a textile designer, it comes as no surprise that Amy’s pinboards are packed with prints and colours galore. But her discerning eye is just as effortlessly applied to street style photographs and runway images.

Cat Khan
Just like her anonymous blog, Cat Khan’s pins are a visual delight, but when organised into boards such as “Cool Threads” or “Teenage Wasteland”, her personal tastes really come to the fore.

I’m Revolting
Another anonymous blogger, on the face of it, the pinboards are simple and to the point, but once you dive in, the number of inspiring images is mind-blowing. Our favourite? “Style Icons”, of course.

Enid Hwang
Sure, she’s the Community Manager of Pinterest, but she’s also got some drool-worthy pinboards herself. With a tomboyish aesthetic and a penchant for paper, Enid’s “Wear” board alone has over 1200 fabulous pins!

Zellain Dystopia
Those with a goth edge will love the pinboards that belong to this artist and blogger, especially “Style Guide”. But the interior design and graphic design boards are also chock-full of great inspiration.