KITSCH FLORALS

Springtime, and a young woman’s fancy often turns to thoughts of florals – whether that’s bunches of blooms for Valentine’s Day or the breezy feminine fashions hitting the high street.

Actress Scarlett Johansson gave an elegant masterclass in making florals kitsch yet fun in vamping up a frumpish blouse with killer heels and siren lips. Embrace the flower power of the coming season with our pick from the floatiest of floral fashions.

RED FLORAL TEA DRESS, £35, EVANS

Forties-inspired tea dresses make a high street surge in spring.

FOR INFO: 0845 121 4516

FLORAL PRINT VEST, £8, SAINSBURY’S TU CLOTHING

This would look great with a slouchy boyfriend cardie and skinny jeans now, or over a denim mini in summer.

FOR INFO: 0800 636 262

FLORAL CULLOTTES, £20, DOROTHY PERKINS

The most barely-there of floral prints give these floaty cullottes a vintage appeal.

FOR INFO: 0845 121 4515

ROMANY ROSE SKIRT, £60, FRENCH CONNECTION

What better way to show off the first hint of flesh as the tanning season approaches than a simple A-line skirt.

FOR INFO: 0207 036 7200

FLORAL HEART HARD CASE BAG, £8, MATALAN

If it’s too early to be falling head-first into florals, then hedge your bets with a sweet bag.

FOR INFO: 0845 330 3330

LACE PUFFBALL DRESS, £18, GEORGE AT ASDA

It’s unashamedly girly, but who can argue with this value pricetag?

FOR INFO: 0844 824 3000

FLORAL SASH, £10, ACCESSORIZE

A winsome, reversible design that’ll add a spring edge to any outfit.

FOR INFO: 0844 811 0068

FLORAL BOW HAIRBAND, £4.99, INTERNACIONALE

A blooming marvellous hair accessory from Internacionale.

FOR INFO: 0141 552 2020

KNITTED ROSE PRINT JUMPER, £35, TOPSHOP

Cropped knitwear is an immediately funky style.

FOR INFO: 0845 121 4519

Talking shop...

Calling all owners of clapped-out clutches – Radley is offering £30 off a new bag priced over £150 when you hand in an old one, whether Topshop or Mulberry, this month. All bags collected will go to the British Heart Foundation’s shops. The offer runs at www.radley.co.uk and in stores.

Beauty buzz...

She might have kept her trademark red pout, but the foundation tone of Scarlett’s make-up was coral. It’s the hottest colour of the new season collection at Bobbi Brown. To make a splash on the trend, check out the Cabana Corals Lip and Eye Palette (£48) or the California Coral Pot Rouge (£16.40).

FOR INFO: 0870 034 2566 or at counters in House of Fraser and John Lewis.