If there is one thing to remember about spring and transitional weather it is that jackets and cardigans are now your best friends! Unfortunately I have made (imaginary) friends with this AMAZING Balmain jacket. I say unfortunately because it costs almost as much as a small car, and as I have yet to purchase said car, I am about as close to making this jacket my real friend as I am to travelling to meeting Coco Chanel herself! Fortunately the high street has once again come to my rescue with these brilliant alternatives.

Pair these with some leggings or skinny jeans and a long t-shirt, if you want to go all the way Mango, River Island and Topshop stock some ready torn tees or you could just slash your own eighties style! For shoes, you need to get fierce and ankle boots or gladiator sandals are the only way to go. I love these from Dorothy Perkins, £55, which are great for that transitional weather when you are not quite ready to go all out with your toes.

Green Jacket: Marks and Spencer £89

Black Jacket: Red Herring at Debenhams £40

Shoes: Dorothy Perkins £55