Flash forward to Spring: High streets hottest

Spring might seem like light-years away at the moment and with the constant downpour in Athens, along with the dreary grey skies, I'm thinking spring just couldn't come any sooner. What has been seriously awesome this Jan is the fact that the skies are getting lighter with twilight falling upon us Athenians somewhere around 5:30pm-ish now. Hoorah!

Along the way I've spotted some of high streets hottest Spring looks, a sure fire way to lift my spirits and ignore the fact that I've caught a stinky cold off Mr. Perseus.

River Islands Spring Summer 11 campaign got me hooked, from the vibrant pops of colour - yes, the cobalt and those mustard pumps are kinda calling to me, sports luxe and inspirational 70's, lots of wide palazzo style pants too - me likey!

1. Paris blazer, Electric blue Mischa top £29.99, Violet hareem trousers £29.99, Mustard SW
courts £64.99
2. Ming sleveless denim shirt, Ivy shirt £29.99, Gardenia mini £19.99, Coralie platforms £49.99
3. Bella fallaway jacket, Mischa ecru top, Mono elasticated waist trousers £29.99, Juliette
sandals £89.99
4. Georgia blouse, Multi-stone necklace, Jungle pants £34.99, Raffia weave sandals £64.99
5. Maggie sleveless blouse, Gwyneth ful skirt, Claudia clasp bag £69.99, Josie cowboy boots
£84.99
6. Kate spotty dungarees £44.99, Red bow platforms £69.99

all images via River Island

Primark - yes shock horror that I mention these guys, but whilst I might not be buying from here, (unless I hop on a plane and feel the urgent need for fast throwaway fashion) I will mention that I quite the looks/styling they've got going on. I think the 5th look, loose sleeveless top teamed with mid length skirt is very Kate Bosworth, no? Whereas look 3. has Alexa Chung written all over it. What do you think?

images via Marie Claire

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What? Primark launches new beauty range from £1

I almost fell off my chair reading this in Instyle yesterday, Primark have re-launched their Beauty collection starting with a make over in packaging (did the peeps at 'Benefit' or 'Soap & Glory' do the branding?) and prices starting at a mere £1. Crazy, no?

Primark packaging - Face creams - £2

Benefit packaging

Soap & Glory packaging & it's witty names for each product such as 'Easy Glistening', 'Sexy mother Pucker' (amazing lip gloss) and 'Off your face' cleansing wipes

In the UK, Primark (aka Primarni) is the budget fashion high-street retailer that you either love or hate. However, for most, it's a shopper's paradise for seriously amazing bargains, that you wear a few times and then it's game over as the seams fall apart after a few washes.

Ta Da under eye concealer £2.50

So, what of their make up/beauty range? Looks slick but what about quality and whether it's been tested on animals or not?

UV reactive nail polish

Mascara from £2

Lip gloss - £3

Glow cheek blusher - £3

Bloominous Face and body illuminator - £3

Sunscreen only £2.30 - but will it do the job? Best opt for Boots own range, at least you know it's been scientifically tested.

So, anyone UK based - would you buy anything from this range by Primark?

images via Instyle.co.uk