Unless you’ve been on an expedition to the moon over the last couple of weeks, you can’t have failed to notice that quirky London lass Lily Allen has a new album out this week, ‘It’s Not Me It’s You’ – having only heard the single ‘The Fear‘ it seems like more of the same, Cockney-accented melodic pop – which isn’t necesarily a bad thing.

New album from London Lily

Not only is wee Lily conquering the world of music, her unique fashion sensibility seems to be the primary influence on many of the ranges of some of the top high street stores this spring. Let’s have a look at some Lily-isms………..

Vitually all of the Ladies Dresses at Peacocks are Lily-Style…..the pink ruffle bow is pretty similar to the one on the album cover.

This is not a scientific list by any means and is based purely on our powers of observation. Here are a few trends that we have noticed this summer ;

• Vans (lads) and Converse (lassies) – the perrenial footwear classic.

• Cheap Plastic Sunglasses – available from newsagents up and down the land-spend more than £3 however and you’re instantly uncool.

• Sandals – although our summer has been pretty dreadful so far-its still great to get the old socks off and free the feet a little.

• Pastel Colours – pastel literally faded away for a few years but its back with a bang this summer and about time.

Pastel-Tastic

• Floral Print Dresses – a classic summer feminine look.

• Bright and Bold Coloured Tops – PINK! PURPLE! ORANGE! – These tops shout loud and proud.

Of course, there are tonnes more niches and sub-genres but walk down any street in the UK and you are bound to catch someone in at least one of these items. What have you seen out there this summer?