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Trends for Less

Welcome to your spring summer 2012 trends on a budget featuring the best pieces from our high street

By ELLE UK and NonePublished: 30 April 2012

Welcome to your spring summer 2012 trends on a budget featuring the best pieces from our high street.

In a season in which you can channel the jazz age one day and a 50s T-bird the next, the high street is the best place for trialling the trends. From metallic shoes to pyjama pants and silky bombers, here is how to do the season on a budget, and for under £100 each

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Miss Selfridge tropical print dress, £50

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<p><a href="http://www.monki.com/Shop/Bags/Adelaide_Bag/1754372-1195348.1">Monki</a> silver metallic handbag, £24.99</p>

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Monki silver metallic handbag, £24.99

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<p><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-S2012/189505/776517/PRINTED%2BTROUSERS%2BWITH%2BCONTRASTING%2BWAIST">Zara</a> floral print trousers, £39.99</p>

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Zara floral print trousers, £39.99

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<p>Topshop aqua purse, £10</p><p><a href="http://shopping.elleuk.com/browse?fts=topshop+envelope+coin+purse">BUY NOW</a></p>

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Topshop aqua purse, £10

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<p>French Connection paisley print vest, £77</p><p><a href="http://shopping.elleuk.com/browse?fts=french+connection+paisley+vest">BUY NOW</a></p>

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French Connection paisley print vest, £77

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<p><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/uk/en/zara-S2012/189510/Shoes">Zara</a> neon sandals, £49.99</p>

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Zara neon sandals, £49.99

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<p>Zara pyjama pants, £25.99, for stockists call 0207 534 9500</p>

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Zara pyjama pants, £25.99, for stockists call 0207 534 9500

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<p>Topshop flame detail sandals, £55</p><p><a href="http://shopping.elleuk.com/browse?fts=topshop+flame+sandals">BUY NOW</a></p>

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Topshop flame detail sandals, £55

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<p><a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/jeans/32in-coloured-skinny-jeans_239372437">New Look</a> green pastel jeans, £16.99</p>

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New Look green pastel jeans, £16.99

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<p>Warehouse bomber jacket, £55</p><p><a href="http://shopping.elleuk.com/browse?fts=warehouse+bomber">BUY NOW</a></p>

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Warehouse bomber jacket, £55

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<p>Topshop hi top wedge trainers, £78</p><p><a href="http://shopping.elleuk.com/browse?fts=topshop+acrobat+trainers">BUY NOW</a></p>

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Topshop hi top wedge trainers, £78

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<p>New Look neon shopper, £14.99</p><p><a href="http://shopping.elleuk.com/browse?fts=new+look+jelly+shopper">BUY NOW</a></p>

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New Look neon shopper, £14.99

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<p>Urban Outfitters tropical print statement wedges, £75</p><p><a href="http://shopping.elleuk.com/browse?fts=urban+outfitters+parrot+print+wedges">BUY NOW</a></p>

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Urban Outfitters tropical print statement wedges, £75

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<p><a href="http://www.oasis-stores.com/Colourblock-Pleated-Skirt/Skirts/oasis/fcp-product/4440037100">Oasis</a> pleated pastel skirt, £45</p>

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Oasis pleated pastel skirt, £45

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<p>Marks & Spencer printed dress, £35, for stockists call 0845 302 1234</p>

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Marks & Spencer printed dress, £35, for stockists call 0845 302 1234

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<p>H&M high-waisted briefs, £19.99, for stockists call0844 736 9000</p>

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H&M high-waisted briefs, £19.99, for stockists call0844 736 9000

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<p><a href="http://www.next.co.uk/g372248s3">Next</a> metallic sling-back courts, £30</p>

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Next metallic sling-back courts, £30

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<p><a href="http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/jeans/skinny-jeans/blue-print-super-skinny-ankle-grazer-jeans-620266">River Island</a> printed jeans, £38</p>

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River Island printed jeans, £38

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<p>Topshop peplum skirt, £34</p><p><a href="http://shopping.elleuk.com/browse/skirts?fts=topshop+peplum">BUY NOW</a></p>

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Topshop peplum skirt, £34

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<p><a href="http://www.cosstores.com/Store/Women/New/Top_with_neon_zip/365246-1442903.1">Cos</a> neon zip sporty T-shirt, £39</p>

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Cos neon zip sporty T-shirt, £39

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