Spring/Summer 2010: Key Looks

The Future Warrior Look

The military and tribal trends collide to become this fierce fashion trend. The new warrior leaves the formal and decorated style of military detailing behind. River Island at Monks Cross show perfectly here how to combine the military jacket with the new trend of printed trousers. This look can be complimented by the wonderfully soft suede Carbis Sands wedge from Clarks. Bright and bold, or subtle and sophisticated. Almost anything goes when it comes to trouser prints in 2010. Cuts should be skinny or free flowing.

Tribal trends continue into beach wear in many of our stores. This gorgeous kaftan from Monsoon gives a flavour of the myriad of fabrics that can be found at Monks Cross.

The Maxi Dress Trend

The maxi dress is set to be huge this year replacing the shockingly short clothes and anyone can wear it. Celebrities like Paris Hilton and Eva Longoria have been wearing this feminine flowing style on and off the red carpet.

Achieving the celebrity look is so much easier with the maxi dress. There's no need to have perfect legs or bodies to wear this style. It has the ability to suit all shapes and sizes. Another great characteristic is the flexibility of the maxi dress. It can be both formal and casual with the implementation of different accessories. Teamed with flip flops, it can be worn to the beach or wear with heels and glamorous jewellery for a night out. This gorgeous striped number from Next is simple and feminine and very easy to wear. Team it with these gorgeously sexy Pleasant Sky sandals from Clarks and you've got a winner!

Sci-fi and Futurism

lThe dawn of a new decade brings forward the possibilities of evolution and with that, sci-fi finds its way into fashion in various forms. This gorgeous purple dress from River Island shows the detail sewn into every seam of these new and fresh creations. Team this chic dress with Dollar Cain shoes in black together with the lovely matching clutch bag both from Clarks.

The futuristic influences upon fashion in 2010 are far and wide. Julien MacDonald Star at Debenhams Monks Cross is running with the futuristic theme this year - this Multi Coloured Embellished One Shoulder Dress — gives an abstract look that cant be ignored especially when worn with a sexy pair of Daily Bread heels from Clarks

Jumpsuits & playsuits

As a unique style for Spring 2010, jumpsuits and playsuits won't be for everyone, but they will offer more options than you'd think. The evening playsuit: a new take on relaxed glamour. No-one has nailed this quite like Marks & Spencer with the smouldering loose and flowing look of this palest grey all-in-one - a striking alternative to the traditional evening dress. Statement heels are a must worn with this style and Swiss Guard sandals from Clarks fit the bill. Other jumpsuit looks include the tailored — smart and sophisticated and sporty — with hoods and zips in cotton jersey fabrics.

See-through and sheer fabrics trend

In Spring and Summer fashion tends to get a little more revealing; we blame it on the heat, and the desire to show off. So in 2010 turn to the sheer trend to keep you cool yet sexy. 2010's sheer pieces are a mixture of the soft and feminine, to the opposite extremes of the hardcore sex-kitten. This corset dress from New Look is lacy, ribbony with a fresh look that means when you team it with Clarks' Hidden Stone pewter coloured pumps you can be sure a statement will be made!.

And elegance really is the key to wearing the sheer fashion trend this year. While it was last at its most popular in the 1990s, it was in 2006 that it last hit our radar.

Boyfriend blazers

Continuing to be a wardrobe staple for Spring/Summer 2010, the 'boyfriend' blazer is a simple way to look chic whether on a fresh Spring day or mild a Summer's night. A slightly oversized jacket or blazer, sleeves rolled up, is the pinnacle of relaxed cool. This simply beautiful look from Red Herring at Debenhams encapsulates the 'look' teamed with these elegant Tiger Power sandals from Clarks. The boyfriend blazer has found new sophistication and will be with us as a part of 2010 fashion trends Two rules for wearing the boyfriend blazer are make it oversized and roll up your sleeves!