As you’ll be wearing them a lot we suggest investing in a good pair.  These Office Nico platforms at £105 in tan are perfect with skinny jeans.  The ambush leopard ankle boots are £80 at Topshop with their wedged heel are great for girls who want to run around while looking stylish in their boots.  But for killer stilletos, Verity by Kurt Geiger in black are our favourite at £119, down from £180.

These beauties are perfect for festivals and beach holidays.  Perfect paired with maxi dresses or a shorts,  these are four of our favourites on sale right now.

From top: French Connection wedge (was £52, is £49); Karvela Kuchina from Kurt Geiger (Was £150, is £89); Wizard orange striped wedges from Topshop (Was £70, Is £40); Carvela wedges at House of Fraser (was £140, is £69)

There’s one film that has everyone over here very excited.  Actually that’s not entirely true, it is awards season after all and we’ve got a list filled with things we need to get ourselves down to the cinema for.  But the one that’s topping that list is Black Swan, out today.

Golden Globe winner  Natalie Portman and rising star Mila Kunis have put ballet well and truly back in fashion in the Darren Arronofsky dance-based thriller.   It’s made us want to put our hair in a tight bun and start doing jetés across the office.

So, to satisfy our inner prima ballerina, here are four of our favourite ballet pumps in stores now.

Anti-clockwise from left: Miss KG Lola in white £59, Miss KG Licorice £40 in gold, both Kurt Geiger; Camel woven pumps by French sole, £115, Vestry Pink Tie Ballet Pumps, £18, both Topshop.

There was one particular colour that reigned supreme at the Golden Globes on Sunday.  We were green with envy (sorry, couldn’t resist such a puntastic opportunity) at Mila Kunis, Angelina Jolie and Catherine Zeta Jones looking so stunning in emerald green dresses. 

So while we just can’t find a genuine occasion to wear a ball gown any time soon we’ve picked out a few items to enhance our own outfits with a little nod to Golden Globe glamour.

Clockwise from left: Flute dress £95.00, LK Bennett; Pearlguide intense eyeliner in Teal, £12.50, MAC;  Bourgois Paris little round pot eyeshadow in Essential #7,  £5.99, Boots;  Veena Gold and Green Teardrop earings, £14.00, at Monsoon;  Eaten Clutch purse wallet £125, Aspinal of London; Cream eyeshadow in Emerald £7.00, Topshop; Carvela shoes £55, Kurt Geiger.

But furry linings go beyond the jacket this year. Look down and you’ll see some gorgeous boots with faux-fur details. Not only does that give it extra style creds, it also keeps your feet warmer on those chilly winter days. Fashion forward and practical too – who’d have thought it?

There are plenty of practical flat fur-lined boots around. Look out for some extra buckle detail, giving a nod to the biker boot and military styles. But if you’re a girl who can’t do without her heels, you’ll be pleased that there are some monster heels that still feature a Shearling cuff on the boot.

Here are five of our favourite high street finds.

Leftto right: Wentworth buckled boot, KG by Kurt Geiger £190; Grey Thandi boot, Reiss £195; Shearling heeled boot, Topshop £95; Shearling-lined lace up boot, Schuh £49.99; Tan trim fur boot, Dorothy Perkins £65

The sunshine has got me donning sandals. Ok, they might be Gladiator-esque with some serious tribal fringing going on, but they’re still [gulp] flat.

What’s happened to my dedication to style? Where’s my fashion forward step gone?

So this week, I’m bringing sexy back. It’s going to be killer heels all the way. There’ll be no more excuses about tricky London pavements and being kind to my feet. I have stilettoes and I’m going to wear them. SJP, Cheryl Cole, Kylie – I salute you and your commitment to fabulously high footwear.

Be inspired – check out these hot heels

Left to right: Red Brooke Court, Kurt Geiger £195; Black zip back heel, Jane Norman £35; Nautical heel, Limited Collection M&S £29.95; Peeptoe metallic platform, New Look £30; Violet Shiloh court, LK Bennett £140

At first glance it may seem a difficult colour to wear, but if you’re not brave enough to don a canary yellow dress, which looks amazing on darker or tanned skins, then why not try a soft lemon shade? It’s very on trend – pastels are tres chic don’t you know – and suits blondes and fairer skin. If that still seems too overwhelming, dip your toe in this mellow yellow trend by trying out some yellow accessories. We love Kenneth Cole’s bright yellow tote (below), which will add a touch of summer to any outfit.

To ensure you don’t look like a corn on the cob however, avoid the top-to-toe yellow look and instead break it up with shades of grey or cream. If you’re really daring, you could also try the colour clash – pale yellow looks fab with red, while a bright yellow outfit highlighted with fuchsia pink accessories will definitely get you noticed.

We’ve picked a few of our favourite pieces below – snap them up now and we guarantee you’ll have a bright summer, whatever the weather outside!

L-R: Kenneth Cole bag, £49, House of Fraser; Lemon cutwork skirt, £25, Dorothy Perkins; Dress, £55, Monsoon; Pleat neck top, £14, New Look; Wedge sandals, £85, Carvela

1. A Military Cover-Up
Combat coats are back again on the fashion radar. There are so many different styles out there but as long as it’s khaki, it’s bang on trend for this season. Make sure you team your military cover-up with something super feminine though – such as a floral dress. Top-to-toe military should be left to the Territorial Army!

L-R: Parka, £49.99, River Island; Should detail coat, £85, M&S; Drawstring parka, £65, Topshop

2. A Satchel
It’s time to go back to school for this season’s must-have bag! Satchels are so cool that Mulberry have named one after the queen of cool, Alexa Chung, however, if you can’t afford the A-list price tag, the high street have lots of great alternatives.

L-R: Grey leather satchel, £45, New Look; Two-tone leather satchel, £50, Topshop; Brown satchel, £22, Accessorize

3.  Something Nude
If it isn’t flesh toned, then it just isn’t worth wearing this spring! The easiest way to wear this trend is with a dress – add black opaques until the weather warms up. If you’re not brave enough to go all nude, try an accessory such as a leg-lengthening shoe or nude bag.

L-R: Ruffle vest, £18, Dorothy Perkins; Lace-up shoe, £120, Kurt Geiger; J by Jasper Conran Clutch, £35, Debenhams; Feather dress, £150, Oasis

4.  Shorts
Skirts are still very much on the radar but ’tis the season to go short in shorts. From military inspired to pretty silk numbers, shorts are the perfect go-everywhere number. Team them with a blazer for the office or with a cami style top for a night out.

L-R: Navy shorts, £35, Warehouse; Pink shorts, £29.50, M&S; Military style shorts, £55, French Connection

5. A Mid Heel
We never thought we’d see the return of the ’90s kitten heel, but it’s back. Ditch your 5 inchers for something a little more manageable this season. Don’t stick to boring courts though – go for interesting heels, wooden soles, bright colours and quirky styles.

L-R: Wooden sandal, £40, Aldo; Stud sandal, £85, French Connection; Woven sandal, £65, Office

Best teamed with the floral looks of the season, clogs offer a modern take on ’70s hippy-chic and are undeniably more comfortable than the sky-high heels of past seasons. However, it has to be said that they’re not the prettiest of shoe and just because Alexa Chung can pull them off, doesn’t mean us mere mortals can!

What do you think? Will you be wearing clogs this Spring/Summer? Our advice is to chose your clogs wisely…  you’ve been warned!

Clockwise: Zara, £99, Kurt Geiger, £150, Topshop, £40, and Aldo, £70.

Our pick from Warehouse is this hot pink jacket, which has been reduced from £90 to £50. Pink is the key colour for next season so invest now!

If you haven’t already snapped up a dress in the fabric of the season – velvet – then now’s the time to do it! Dorothy Perkins has this lovely petrol blue velvet dress on sale now – and is a bargain £17!

The Kurt Geiger sale is a must for all shoeaholics! Lace-up boots are a big trend this winter and this gorgeous skating-style pair have been massively reduced from £180 to £89.

We’ve already spotted the stars wearing embellished knitwear, so we’re going to snap up this beautiful beaded jumper from French Connection, which has been reduced from £110 to £73.

We’ve found the perfect party accessory from the Oasis sale. This emerald green sequin bag is just the right size for all your essentials and will add a touch of glamour to any little black dress. Reduced from £35 to £23.