Girly ribbons tie into spring

There's a girlish mood in the air this spring, and the quickest way to achieve it is with a bow. The catwalks were awash with them: they perched atop heads at Dior, came tied at the back of macs at Lanvin and decorated necklines at Cacharel.

If a big bow is too Pollyanna for you to countenance, then try tying a thin ribbon around your waist instead - think of it as an alternative to a leather belt for holding up your jeans or fastening your cardie.

VV Rouleaux (020 7224 5179) has the best selection in town; or for the ultimate girly dress, head to Alberta Ferretti (020 7235 2349) - Easter might be over, but the daffodil effect is set to last throughout the summer.