Huggy answers... your fashion dilemmas

1. Westfield – any good for shoppers on a budget?

Huggy: Well it might be good to have a look around – I would take a girlfriend and make a day of it – have lunch and window shop but I have to say if you are on a budget go online check out the sales again one of my favourite & best sites for comparison of prices & for availability is www.stylefinder.com.

2. I’ve booked my spring summer holiday. Where will I get decent beachwear at this time of year?

Huggy: You’re lucky most stores are stocking up their spring summer clothing now – Accessorize have a fab Bikini – Metallic Green for £ 14 pounds.

3. I will be investing in some new denim, what style of jeans should I buy to fit in with the latest trend; skinny, flare or BF jeans?

Huggy: I personally like to have a selection – skinny so I can wear flip flops or ballerina shoes in the summer or with tucked in my boots in the winter, my boyfriend jeans are for weekends since they're comfortable and I have a flared pair that I wear with wedge sandals when I need to feel extra sexy. I suggest you go out & spend time finding a pair of jeans that fit you & not the trend!

4. I’m in need of a serious makeover! Where’s the best place to go for a personal shopper/stylist to help me?

Huggy: I would say go for Department stores because they carry various brands & here are a few of my favourite – ‘Liberty’s; They have a fantastic private room & they really give their time & care what you are looking for price wise and style wise – also – ‘Browns’ their staff is extremely helpful, kind and they have a seamstress/tailor on hand who will make those all important adjustments so effortlessly -‘Selfridges’ have a personal shopper department and ‘Harvey Nichols’ are great as well.

5. It’s my 30th this year, and I was going to treat myself to some diamonds. However, with the current credit crunch this may not be a good idea! Where can I shop for nice rings with stones that don’t cost a fortune?

Huggy: Believe it or not I buy online and I just bought a fantastic ring to die for & with the exchange I did so well it is called www.doverjewelry.com - also www.beladora.com also one more is www.newyorkestatejewelry.com - if you write to them & explain you live aboard with New York Estate jewelry they don’t normally outside of the states but they will make an exception & their jewelry is amazing look for the 18K and VS diamonds you can always write to them and they are very helpful and honest about their pieces.

6. I need a pick-me up and have heard of a 30 second spray tan. Would you advise this?

Huggy: Fake Bake is a brilliant product which dries in instantly and I have used it on many occasions -– also Rodial – Brazilian Tan Daily is great which builds up a fantastic colour & I use that one as well but you know there are spa’s which specialize in this – ring a few local spa’s in your area & ask them which brand they use – I have one locally which use Elemis & I do this when I want to treat myself to have a day out & I usually get a manicure or a massage as well but the ‘Brands’ I listed above are perfect for the first timer who wants an instant pick up in the privacy of your own home.

7. I want to subscribe to a fashion magazine, which are the best ones out there with all the latest trends?

Huggy: I personally like Instyle, Grazia, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Clarie – but if you want to be a part of the latest trends, head online to ww.brownsfashion.com or www.net-a-porter.com or www.matchesfashion.com. Check out the top model agency called Storm Models which discovered Kate Moss and they have a wonderful new site - www.stormstyle.com - plus all the magazines I have listed above have a Trend section which will guide you.

9. Are brooches still in fashion?

Huggy: Yes they are – it is a great way to jazz up a jean jacket, a tuxedo jacket, a hat – almost anything you want to put a personal stamp on or give a lift to a much seen garment.

10. What’s the new style in ladies hats?

Huggy: Caps – oversized are big this season also floppy hats are hot.