Can’t wait to go on your summer holidays? Start now by bringing your summer wardrobe bang up to date. If you haven’t already seen the new season collections, you’ll be excited by the colours and the styles – all ready for you to wear to the best possible effect during the summer months.

Going to Ladies Day at Royal Ascot? Remember it is not just the Royal Enclosure with a dress code. Since last year the Grandstand Enclosure is also subject to a few rules.

Gentleman may not have to wear a morning coat for the Grandstand at Royal Ascot but there is still as strict dress code to adhere to.

This summer, Dior spreads its wings and takes inspiration from the beautiful and colourful Birds of Paradise – 

British actress and Official Face of the Investec Derby Festival 2013, Gemma Chan was photographed by iconic hat designer, Philip Treacy in his designs.

Last year, Royal Ascot tightened the reins on dress codes for both the Royal Enclosure and the Grandstand. It may be a restriction on dress but it shouldn’t restrict your sense of style. But before you go shopping for that special Ladies' Day outfit, make sure you know the rules.

The gentleman’s dress code for the Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot has always been strict, but since last year they are making sure that these rules are DEFINITLEY NOT broken.

Okay we may not be able to afford to own and drive a Bentley Motor, but now we can get the essence of this iconic car in a bottle!

To help you pick a winner this summer, we bring you the form on the new season's skincare products range.

Going dotty over monochrome

Dots are another trend for the monochrome look, whether you go for the classic and timeless polka dots or you go for the bolder and bigger spots. Either way it’s time to get dotty over monochrome.

 It may be clear to all that the colours are black and white but how do you wear this on-trend combination?

Well it’s hat time of year again!! Not that you will guess with the very unseasonable weather.

This is East meets the dark romantic Gothic and Renaissance of the West.

Chandran’s muse for his AW13 collection was Dovima, a supermodel of the 1950s. This was an era when head to toe glamour was expected and achieved on a daily basis.

Titled ‘Velvet Underground’ you’d expect to see a lot of velvet and this collection does not disappoint. In fact on some of the pieces Hackett goes a little dotty with the velvet, especially on the above double breasted smoking jacket.

Titled Reflection, this collection was inspired by the quiet calm of winter woodland landscapes laid bare.

May 1968, Paris saw protests and strikes on a grand scale by its young students and workers; a revolution that was cultural and sexual as well as political.

The new season brings a host of new make-up products to the shelves so if you're looking to freshen up your look these could help you keep ahead of the field.