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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Jo Jones, Helen Seamons

Key fashion trends of the season: English rose

Key trends: english rose: Valentino Haute Couture SS12
The beautiful watercolour floral prints in the Valentino Haute Couture SS12 collection have inspired a country garden print trend. Here are ten ways to get the English rose look Photograph: Alfonso Catalano
Key trends: english rose: Corset top
Corset top, £30
Feminine and pretty, this corset top with adjustable straps adorned with English garden flowers is sure to get you noticed this summer, wear with a white city short, hot pink skinny belt and flat sandals
From topshop.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: english rose: Dress
Dress, £159
If you squint this becomes very Dolce and Gabbana. The pleated bust line makes for a flattering cut. Wear with a pair of very now white heels
From hobbs.co.uk
Photograph: PR
Key trends: english rose: Dress
Dress, £335
The great thing about rose prints are they have a timeless quality that never dates. You will be bringing this one out for garden parties for years to come
From Graham and Spencer 020 7580 8644
Photograph: PR
Key trends: english rose: Dress
Dress, £24.99
Embrace the English countryside this summer with this delicate floral print, dare we say it's "blooming lovely."
From newlook.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: english rose: Jeans
Jeans, £123
Rose prints are not exclusive to dresses. We love these jeans styled with a simple white vest top and a flat sandal for a pretty festival look
By Current Elliot from matchesfashion.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: english rose: Bikini
Bikini Bottoms, £39 and top, £45
For ultimate beach glamour we suggest wearing this Polaroid rose print 50s style bikini with a wide brim sun hat. If you're pool side then slip on a hot pink high heel to complete this look
From tedbaker.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: english rose: Hi-tops
Hi-tops, £30
This is how Tom Boys wear ditsy florals. We absolutely love these River Island trainers, they look great with faded denim shorts
From riverisland.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: english rose: Wedge sandals
Wedge sandals, £35
If you are not a flora and fauna kinda girl, we suggest introducing a little of this trend in the form of a canvas printed wedge sandal. Perfect with a plain dress or shorts
From laredoute.co.uk
Photograph: PR
Key trends: english rose: Suitcase
Suitcase, £65
This mini suitcase might be too small for actually taking on a long haul flight but it is perfect for storing photographs and holiday souvenirs
From liberty.co.uk
Photograph: PR
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