Fourteen transitional buys to see you through the new season

There’s lots to love about springtime: longer days, more sunshine, and the prospect of hot summer evenings so tantalisingly close you can almost taste that first sip of Lady A. 

But spring can be a little temperamental, so between April showers, unexpected cooler snaps and even heat waves, versatility in your wardrobe is key. It’s also an opportunity to invite some colour into your dressing, be that via some subtle accessories or all-out florals (for spring? Ground breaking). The changing of seasons is a time to consider switching up your beauty or grooming routine, too. We’ll be investing in a new scent, plus some skincare to complement the warmer temperatures. 

Here’s everything we’re lusting after this week, including the rain-ready accessories we have a feeling you’re going to need.

1. The water-repellent trench
Always Effortless Trench, £198/ $246, lululemon

2. The ‘stand out in a crowd’ umbrella 
Yellow Logo Vinyl Umbrella, £52/ $64, BIMBA Y LOLA

3. The leather clogs
Amita Brown Clogs, £180/ $222, MIISTA

4. The house-to-street shoe hybrid
Good News Namer, £129/ $159, Good News at End Clothing

5. The layering sweater
Boke Flower Jumper, £395/ $451, Kenzo PARIS at End Clothing

6. The 1990s nostalgia socks
Carne Bollente X Frizbee Ceramics Twisted Feet Socks, £25/ $31, Carne Bollente at End Clothing

7. The colourful clutch
Mini Flamenco Clutch, £1,450/ $1,792, Loewe

8. The ‘see you through summer’ skirt
Layered Floral-Print Crepe De Chine Midi Wrap Skirt, £560/ $692, Dries Van Noten

9. The multipurpose hat
Boonie Hat, £29/ $36, Rains

10. The lightweight moisturiser
Face Cream, £60/ $74, Soho Skin

11. The scrub to slough away winter dryness
Exfoliating Sea Salt Scrub, £40/ $49, Cowshed

12. The light and bright scent
Capri Eau de Parfum, 100ml, £150/ $185, 19-69 at Mr Floral

13. The new-season nail colours
Depeach Mode Nail Polish Set, £30/ $37, Shoreditch Nails at Browns

14. The rose-tinted glasses
Ares, £150/ $185, AKILA