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If there’s one style of bag that officially heralds the start of the sunny weather, it's a basket bag. Perfect for taking to the beach, running errands, heading to the office or weekend trips away, it’s the perfect addition to any outfit to signal the start of spring.

Midi dresses have become an absolute staple in our wardrobes, especially as we transition seasons as they are super versatile and easy to style. Not only are they perfect for throwing on on those days when you don’t want to think too hard about what to wear but they have the comfort factor too.

Amanda Holden's chic office looks have become a regular hit on her Instagram account as followers watch weekly as she showcases an enviable workwear wardrobe. And, this week is certainly no different as the petite Heart Radio presenter just served up some serious outfit inspiration for occasionwear season.

Want to know how to get Kendal Jenner's signature fluttery, cat-eye lashes? The supermodel has just revealed her skincare and make-up secrets, using a surprisingly affordable high street mascara.Taking part in Vogue's Beauty Secrets series on YouTube, Kendall demonstrates to the camera her current go-to beauty routine for creating a simple 'spring French girl' look of fresh skin, red lips and long lashes. We spied a few of our own favourite products in the video, including her mascara of choice: L'Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Panorama Mascara.This new launch from L'Oréal usually costs £12.99 from store such as Boots, Superdrug and LookFantastic, but we've seen that it's currently on sale for £9.65 at Amazon.

If you need a sign to stock up on your favourite jewellery brand, this is it as Abbott Lyon - which is loved by the likes of Stacey Solomon, Saffron Barker and Love Islander Molly Smith - has launched a buy-one-get-one-free deal for today (Wednesday, April 17) only.This means you can snap up two pieces from the brand for the price of one. Running until midnight, the deal can be redeemed by using code BOGOF at the checkout What's more is that if you spend over £79 on an item, you qualify for a free gift, such as a bracelet - which means you would be getting three gorgeous items for the cost of one.

For those seeking to organise their green haven in preparation for the blooming season, consider Wowcher's enticing garden storage solution.This nifty black storage box with a 320-litre capacity, initially priced at £90, is now unbelievably available for just £38.99, offering a remarkable saving of more than £50.The storage box boasts an impressive array of features, including a lockable lid for securing valuables, a gorgeous wooden fence panel effect, handles for effortless transportation, and weather-resistant material, ensuring its durability throughout the seasons. Moreover, the box, measuring approximately 117 x 54 x 51 cm, arrives flat-packed for easy assembly at your convenience.

If you like a beauty bargain, you'll probably have heard of Boots' £10 Tuesday deals, which sees the price of favourites reduced down to £10 for one day only each week. But are you aware of the retailer's clearance section? If not you'll want to head to the Boots website today, as the clearance sale has just started – and there are some unbelievable savings to be found.

This spring if there’s one trend you can’t avoid, it’s cowboycore. From Beyonce’s new country album to Bella Hadid’s new rodeo romance, everyone is donning their best western gear to get the look.

The Only Way is Essex star Amber Turner recently shared a snap on Instagram looking stunning in a bright green bikini and white knit midi skirt whilst on holiday in Bali, and her beachy look has got us dreaming of summer holidays.The chance to don a swimsuit and hit the pool might not quite round the corner for most of us at the moment, but there’s one part of her outfit we can definitely include in our everyday outfits – her sunglasses. Amber has been spotted in several snaps and videos recently wearing a pair of gold oval sunnies from Celine, but if you’re not willing to splurge on the £440 price tag, we’ve found the perfect alternative – Free People’s Little Secret Round Sunglasses, £24 here.

There’s nothing better than a gorgeous smelling home, and one of the easiest ways to make sure there’s always a great scent in the air is with a diffuser.They turn essential oils into a fine mist, spritzing them through the air at regular intervals to get your home smelling fresh and calming, and are a safer and longer-lasting alternative to lighting candles or reed diffusers. Although you can get some minimalist ones, we love a diffuser that doubles up as a piece of art in your home, which is why when we spotted Dunelm’s Tortoiseshell Glass Electronic Diffuser, £30 here, we knew it was a must-buy.

Premium beauty doesn't have to cost you a fortune, which is great news if you like the finer things on your bathroom shelves.This week, you can shop some of your favourite luxury brands like ghd, Elizabeth Arden, OPI, This Works and Oskia for a fraction of their usual price thanks to Amazon's Premium Beauty Week sale. So, if you've been waiting for a good deal to stock up on some of your favourite beauty products, or to invest in a pricey new piece of hair tech, this week is the week to do it.

By now we all know that if there’s one celeb to turn to for some family organisation hacks, it’s Stacey Solomon.The Sort Your Life Out presenter is known for her simple and affordable tips and tricks to help keep her family life organised and stress-free, and her latest one is nothing short of genius. Whilst packing for her family’s latest caravan holiday, Stacey took to her Instagram stories to share how she manages to keep all her children’s clothes neatly organised and ready to quickly put away at the other end using an over the door oragniser.

We can't get enough of Molly-Mae Hague's effortlessly-chic style and with spring underway, there's no better time to check out the latest pieces in her PrettyLittleThing clothing range.The former Love Island star's popular fashion edit is full of timeless, versatile and affordable items - including stylish jackets that are perfect for the spring season. The transitional weather we're experiencing lately means our wardrobes need to include a coat that's both lightweight and warm enough for when it gets breezy.Thankfully, the Molly-Mae x PLT edit features plenty of gorgeous options, and best of all is that they won't cost you a fortune. Fans of the blonde beauty might have spotted her wearing these wardrobe staples on her Instagram feed, as she often wears them whilst out and about.

Style influencer Jen Graham is a girl on a mission to change people’s perceptions about charity shopping.The second-hand style guru has built a loyal following by sharing her chic charity shop clothing hauls online, causing her to rocket to internet fame – and even bag herself a prime time slot on ITV’s This Morning. As we chat, it’s clear to see why she has become the voice of charity retail – her passion for pre-loved fashion is contagious.

Whether you’re planning on running the London marathon this April, are training for another major run, or just need something to help kickstart your workout routine, nothing gets you motivated and feeling good quite like some new activewear. Although Columbia is known for its outdoor-ready clothing, its newest launch is perfect for those needing a little pre-workout pick me up.

Beauty lovers rejoice because the answer to your summer skin worries is finally back. When Cult Beauty first launched its summer skin beauty box it sold out in less than a day, but now it’s back by popular demand and ready to give your complexion the sun-shielding love it deserves.The Set for Sun Edit, £40 here, landed back on Cult Beauty on Tuesday 16 April and this time round it contains more than £200 worth of skin-loving, sun-protecting products to help keep your skin healthy and safe as the weather warms up.The edit is packed with everything you need to protect your skin from top to toe, whether it's shielding it from sun damage or protecting your thighs from the dreaded chafe, with high performance SPFs, hydrating heroes and glow-boosting formulas – all for £40.

As a beauty editor I'm lucky enough to be sent lots of lovely products to test out, but there's one skincare staple that I'll never be without and constantly rebuy myself – I'd go as far as to say it's one of the very best moisturisers. The product in question is Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, a cult classic French pharmacy face cream that's a must-have for many make-up artists and celebrities such as Raye and Michelle Keegan, and often used to prep the A-listers' skin before red carpet make-up looks.

Back in April 2014, Kate Middleton hit Manly Beach in Australia wearing a stunning white broderie anglaise midi dress from Zimmerman, and every year we’re reminded that it may just be the perfect spring dress. Although Kate’s exact one has long since sold out there have been plenty of other versions to hit retailers since, but this year Marks and Spencer may have just brought out the best one yet.

Coachella is back once again, and with it comes an onslaught of amazing outfit inspiration to kick off this year’s festival season. If there’s one thing no festival ‘fit is complete without it’s a handbag to keep all your essentials in as you head from stage to stage, and with boho chic set to be one of this year’s biggest trends, we’ve found just the thing.

With Taylor Swift ’s album The Tortured Poets Department just days away from being released, this summer looks set to be a great one for fans of the Shake It Off singer. Besides being treated to 16 new songs, Taylor is set to bring her legendary The Eras Tour to the UK later this summer – and the countdown is well and truly on.

There are plenty of ingestible beauty buys promising, over time and with diligent consumption, to help improve everything from fine lines to loss of volume and lacklustre complexion – and most of these are classed as collagen supplements. From pills and powders to gummies and liquids, you can find collagen in many forms these days.