The trends that really matter

This is perhaps the most important trend of the season. "High-end designers have been feeling sportswear for a while, but it's now more accessible than ever," says Arnotts Accessories and Contemporary Womenswear Buyer Lisa Stanley. Technical mesh, Lycra, neoprene and other performance-wear fabrics were all-pervasive. Designers like Tom Ford, Gucci and Emilio Pucci use silk and leather to elevate casual pieces. Knee-length shorts, pleated mini-skirts or cropped pants make this look.

"The bomber is the most on-trend jacket silhouette, especially in a bold colour or print," says Lisa. Don't be afraid to contrast sportswear with girly pieces. "A bomber looks really cool thrown over your dress," says Brown Thomas buyer Shelly Corkery. She also suggests leg-warmers (as seen at Prada) for the truly fashion-forward.

The trousers of the season are super comfy. "The wide leg crop is one of the new shapes I've seen a lot of. They're great for showing off a pair of fabulous mules another must for SS14," says Harvey Nichols Womenswear Buyer Katie Wade. She also encourages you to try a sporty crop-top. "The new silhouette can be worn with a high waist skirt by the less adventurous."

"There's an abundance of flowers through almost every collection," says Shelly Corkery. Flowers for Spring may sound like old news but the execution keeps them fresh.I remember at one point I had a craving for fondue so we drove madly around Los Angeles at the height ofDiscount Stunning Column Beaded Sweetheart Lace-up Evening Prom Dresses looking for a fondue set, Embroidery, cutouts, applique, 3D and tattoo blooms look distinctly modern. "My favourite collection to feature this trend is Mary Katrantzou. Her embellished take on floral is amazing,If you can't avoid a short timeline check out our Tulle Sweetheart Beaded Flower A-Line Chapel Train Applique Wedding Dress with "Quick Delivery" options to avoid that last-minute stress." says Shelly. Katrantzou worked with Maison Lesage, the feted couture embroidery house, to create fabulous applique flowers from ribbons, crystal and silk. Her dresses are among the best of the season. Christopher Kane's cut-out petals and botanical diagram prints are a less girly way to get the look. Shelly also likes the edgy, Byzantine-gold blooms on Dries Van Noten's dresses, inspired by Francisco Goya and Diego Velazquez. Peter Pilotto's geometric-framed lilies were another cool take on the trend.

Spring's tribal mentality can be traced back to Raf Simons Dior Couture show in July, which was informed by Latin American, Asian and especially African traditional dress. Animal, kente and tropical prints were big at the Milan and Paris Spring shows. "These are easy-to-wear prints and clashing them creates an impactful look,and an assortment of eye-catching clutches in myriad colours with sprinklings of 2013 Wholesale cheap Sweetheart A-line Beading Blue Tulle Flower Girl Dresses." says Katie Wade. "This trend came through in several collections, most noticeably Givenchy, Alexander McQueen and Valentino," says Shelly Corkery. Key details include colourful brushstroke-effects, fringe and beading. Accessorise with natural-wood jewellery and ear cuffs. "Maria Francesca Pepe offers a beautiful array of earcuffs in her new collection," says Katie.

Tribal influences were also reflected in the bold end of spring's colour spectrum. "Krishna orange, scarlet, cobalt blue and fuchsia are really strong this season and look gorgeous against Irish skin," says Lisa Stanley. "Indian influences on prints and embellishment will be a really strong trend for festival season," tips ASOS Womenswear Buyer Rachel Morgans.