BACK by popular demand, Dorothy Perkins’ famous fashion and pampering events make a welcome return to stores this month.

STUDENTS from Aberdeen Business School are holding a carnival fashion show to raise funds for a north-east charity.

THE Noughties trend for knitting will hit Aberdeen in June at John Lewis.

FROM grungy trainer-clad rock chick to gorgeous style-setter – when Lily Allen made a glamorous statement in a 1950s-inspired floral dress earlier this year, she gave her fashion credentials a real “blooming” boost.

EVERYBODY loves a hot beauty buy with a long queue.

THIS summer, nail trends have gone super-bright with oranges, blues and yellows to give hands a shock punch of colour. But over on the other side of the rainbow spectrum, pale and interesting made a comeback on the spring/summer catwalks.

RONNIE Wood, if you’re reading this, close your eyes now. Your rock ’n’ roll reputation could be in tatters. Forget sex, drugs and all-night parties, the Rolling Stones’ guitarist is partial to salt scrubs, body mousse and face oil, according to his wife, Jo.

FEAR not, lovers of chic: hippies are not this summer’s main fashion inspiration. And the 1980s have not had a full revival. But tie dye is back this season – although complete with a glossy makeover.

FROM exclusive Skibo Castle in the Highlands to the Metropolitan Club in New York – Inverness-based designer Sandra Murray certainly gets around.

SUNGLASSES or umbrella? If there are two basics you need for your handbag right now, it’s these polar opposites of the accessories spectrum. With April showers and spring sunshine on the way, even the most style-savvy weather forecaster can end up baffled about what to put on in the mornings.

WE CAN all scrape our hair back into a boring bun when temperatures heat up, but where’s the fun in that? The glamorous spring/summer catwalks weren’t just about designer clothes – models showed off an array of gorgeous hairstyles, from relaxed boho hippy locks to high-maintenance beehives. Ms Winehouse, you have a lot to answer for.

CAMOUFLAGE has become a universal style icon. It’s worn by anti-war protestors, appropriated by hip hop groups, explored by artists and designers and appears in street fashion.