It now being more or less mid-April, I realise that SS15 can hardly really be described as the 'new' season anymore. But I thought the fact that it's been over two years (and one amateur, career-crisis-induced rebrand) since my last post would distract from the seasonal mistiming of this article. At any rate I was clutching at straws for a vaguely pun-ish post title, and if this has come at the expense of me pointing out my own appalling laziness then so be it.

I'll press on. Now I've established that the new season is well and truly here, perhaps anyone who has yet to spring into it would be interested in my sartorial advice for the remaining weeks of Spring. Though of course when it comes to style, the best thing to do is always your own thing, I think that some of the latest trends are certainly worth subscribing to - and besides, however much one strives for originality, one will always be constrained by the collections on offer by the vicissitudinous, trend-led high street. Here are a few suggestions.

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Often dismissed as too feminine or garish, pink is in fact a colour which, when treated with respect, can demonstrate both elegance and sartorial bravery. And what's wrong with getting in touch with your feminine side any way? But be cautious, especially if you have light skin - tone down with darker tones (suggest navy) to maintain the contrast between clothes and skin tone. It's worth investing in pastel blue shirts to go with, suggest oxford or linen (available cheaply at uniqlo).

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It's perhaps still a little early for shorts, but - as you can see above - it's certainly not inappropriate to begin by rolling up trousers at the ankles and going sockless. Cropped jeans and trousers were a big hit at Asos and Topman over the last year, and the trend looks set to continue, with various big names sending models down the catwalk with ankles on display. The sockless look is particularly alluring nowadays given that the fashion world's hatred of trainers is gradually dissipating. A simple pair of plain white trainers are no longer merely comfortable. Now, they're covetable as well. I recommend buying from quality Scandinavian brands such as Mads Norgaard, or Garment Project leather trainers from Urban Outfitters. Loafers are also a good choice.