Robert Rodriguez Rose Strapless Dress

Love it because: this is an ideal cocktail dress for a spring party.

The peridot coloured dress starts off simple before opening out into a beautiful rose created by layers upon layers of ruffles. The pintuck detail and hidden boning helps keep the silhouette in check and sleek while the flower evokes rather romantic ideals… if only it came in a beautiful rich red colour too.

Price: $429

Buy it now from: ShopBop.com

Emilio Pucci Sundail canvas beach bag for FTBC

Love it because: while the Sundail print may not be one of Pucci’s best designs this classic style beach bag does have one major plus going for it. The proceeds of this limited edition canvas beach bag will go towards Fashion Targets Breast Cancer - with the retail price set at over £300, the charity will get a decent chunk.

The launch of this Emilio Pucci yellow beach bag follows in the footsteps of Ralph Lauren’s FTBC polo’s which came in an assortment of colours and modeled on some of IMG’s top models last year.

Buy it now from: Net-A-Porter.com

Balenciaga black goatskin Moon bag

Love it because: For starters, Gwyneth Paltrow has this beautiful leather bag, which is shaped in a similar style to the classic doctors bag. Made from luxurious goatskin leather it’s the combination of the gold tone hard ware and classic stylings that really bring this bag together into a must-have. It measures in at a nice comfortable 14″x8″x7.

While IT bags are going out of fashion, this is a bag that will last more than a few seasons at least, and Balenciaga have a great record with bags, just look at the continuing success of the Balenciaga Motorcycle / Le Dix bag.

Buy it now from: BlueFly.com

Bare Escentuals Shine Control Sheets

Love it because: Every girl blessed with normal to oily skin should always have blotting tissues in their handbag at all times (I can’t go anywhere without mine). Known for their 100% pure mineral makeup, you can’t go wrong with Bare Escentuals Shine Control Sheets for taking off the post lunch shine your forehead has seemed to develop. Just blot instead of adding powder (which gives you that lovely cakey look by 5pm).

Price: $8 for a pack of 30 sheets

Buy it now from: Sephora.com

Sof Sole Apara Gel foot pack

Love it because: This is the ultimate feet saver pack for well heeled women. Seriously. This handy little pack contains everything you need to help you wear heels longer, keep upright, and keep the blisters and sore feet at bay for that much longer. It’s perfect for the perpetual party girl, or young women already planning their prom and party looks.

The pack includes:

Gel Steppies, instep cushions to slide under the balls of your feet; Gel Slingies, a clear inner sole for open toe shoes; Gel Heal Appeal, to stick on to the back heel of your shoe to help prevent blisters on your heel; Grippy Steps, to stick to the outer soles of your shoes to give you extra traction as you walk; and a pair of Spa Sport Light after sports socks.

Price: $ 44.95

Buy it now from: Zappos.com

The Chloe Saskia bag

Love it because: Chloe hasn’t designed a must have bag since, arguably, the Chloe Bay bag, but I think they’re back on track with the Chloe Saskia bag.

Already available as a tote, small tote, accordion tote, satchel, bowler and square tote, the Saskia mixes every day versatility with vintage appeal. Bringing together the best of a few must-have bags into one alluring tote. The front pockets hark towards the appeal of the Mulberry Roxanne, while the subtle curves gives it a nice bohemian attitude, off set with its boxy shape topped with a glossy appeal in the Perspex handle, shoulder strap and brass Chloe tag.

It’s currently available in black, tan, turquoise, white, teal, yellow, red and taupe.

Perhaps it’s time to upgrade my day bags (a Mulberry Brooke and a Chloe Edith if you must ask) to a Chloe Saskia…

Price: it varies, on average it will set you back about $2,000

Buy it now from: Net-A-Porter.com, Bergdorf Goodman, Matches, Saks and Browns Fashion

Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara

Love it because: I was very pleasantly surprised when I tested this mascara - it actually went on to my lashes smoothly with no clumping (I usually brace myself for some unclumping when I try new mascaras these days). Not only that, but it also defined my lashes and did lengthen my lashes some what, though there wasn’t a much omph of say a Dior Show mascara.

The product also claims to have 15-hour staying power and to be zero smudge… I haven’t worn it for that long, but I certainly didn’t get panda eyes from my mascara falling off my lashes. This is definitely one of my favourite mascara of the moment.

Price: US$19.50

Buy it now from: Bloomingdales

Delias Ombre Peeptoe

Love it because: The ombre colours are great. Sure you can argue that it’s very Prada fall 2007/08, but who can actually afford the Prada shoes? These shiny patent leather open toe pumps will give your outfit a nice colour boost without slipping into a pair of overwhelmingly high shoes.

If only I could decide which colour I like best. The blue/green pair reminds me of a summer icy pole, while the purple pair is perfect for evening parties, and the orange ombre pair is just what summer ordered. If only I could justify buying them all…

Price: $39

Buy it now from: Delias.com

Bottega Veneta Metallic Leather Belt

Love it because: This belt is very glamorous, even if you don’t plan on jumping on the metallics trend at all for the next season or two, you should rethink it and perhaps purchase some beautiful accessories you can use to add some sparkle. Like this Bottega Veneta pewter metallic belt with a coiled brass buckle. It would look so fabulous on the little black dress.

Price: £187.23

Buy it now at: Net-A-Porter.com