May

Eternal styles come from investing in classic pieces. Here are the 10 basic pieces that every wardrobe should have...

1. A trenchcoat - to which belts can be swapped, added and mixed throughout the seasons.
2. A rocker T-shirt - take or leave the leather jacket and studded accessories as necessary.
3. A pretty dress. Wear it with sweet socks and sandals in the summer and opaque tights and a T-shirt layered beneath in winter.
4. A pair of UGG® boots - there's always room for cosiness and comfort from UGG® Australia. Play around with classic styles tucking jeans into yours, or leave them out.
5. A little black dress - it can be smart, it can be casual and always lends itself nicely to becoming a canvas for the season's new jewellery trends.
6. Talking of which - a statement necklace. It's the easiest way to dress up a simple white T-shirt, blouse or vest with minimum effort.
7. A pair of shoes you love. Whatever their shape or style, when you put these on, they'll update whatever you're wearing regardless because you love them.
8. A slouchy cardigan - for dress-down days with jeans and to perch on shoulders with that pretty dress in summer. Loop it round your shoulders for preppy effect.
9. A good pair of jeans - the holy grail of fashion, when you find these, they will be the backbone of your wardrobe.
10. A leather jacket - it'll see you through your fashion rebellion phase as well as bring a sassy edge to the aforementioned little black dress.