100 Hero Buys To Shop From The High Street Right Now

High street fashion has never looked quite as good as it does for spring/summer 2014. We've handpicked the hero buys that you'll fall for – beautiful and guilt-free, what's not to love?

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High street fashion has never looked quite as good as it does for spring/summer 2014. We've handpicked the hero buys that you'll fall for – beautiful and guilt-free, what's not to love?

High street fashion has definitely upped its game for SS14. Following all of the biggest trends, including sweet pastels and stand-out prints, we've found 100 incredible buys that are utterly guilt-free.

Never one to shy away from a pattern, high street favourite Zara has latched onto the modern florals of the SS14 runways and opted for some leafy botanicals through the new season collection - making the designer trends available to bulk buy. Look out for the Marks & Spencer's spring/summer '14 collection, with a prodominantly pastel palette and some luxe look pieces throughout. Finally, with Orla Kiely teaming up with Clark's shoe store for a one off footwear collection, there's plenty of reasons to love the high street this spring.

100 Hero Buys To Shop This Season (And They're All From The High Street)

100 Hero Buys To Shop This Season (And They're All From The High Street)

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From statement coats and bright bags, to printed dresses and chic shoes, the department stores and fashion favourites are full of must-have picks you'll want to mix, match and coordinate. Shop our 100 hero buys because, let's be honest, everyone deserves a few new season treats, don't they?

French Connection Florida Bloom Layered Skirt, £89

French Connection Florida Bloom Layered Skirt, £89

French Connection Florida Bloom Layered Skirt

Watercolour favourites were a favourite for Paul Smith on the SS14 catwalk. Get the Whistles-esque print at French Connection.

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Miss Selfridge Floral Palm Tree, £25

Miss Selfridge Floral Palm Tree, £25

Miss Selfridge Floral Palm Tree

Floral prints are ditching the buds for SS14 and going long and leafy like this Miss Selfridge Floral Palm Tree. We can certainly see the high summer appeal.

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Asos Leather Clutch Bag In Pony And Soft Construction, £30

Asos Leather Clutch Bag In Pony And Soft Construction, £30

Asos Leather Clutch Bag In Pony And Soft Construction

For a sports luxe look, clash this Asos Leather Pony Cutch Bag with some energetic brights and mesh fabrics.

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Zara Coat With Pockets, £99.99

Zara Coat With Pockets, £99.99

Zara Coat With Pockets

You'd be hard-pressed to avoid pastel colours in spring but this year, the high street collections have sugarcoated EVERYTHING. This Zara Coat is a hot pick for the in-between seasons.

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French Connection Holiday Poppy Silk Maxi Dress, £170

French Connection Holiday Poppy Silk Maxi Dress, £170

French Connection Holiday Poppy Silk Maxi Dress

Spring/summer 2014's modern florals make botanicals go supersize. This blown up bloom from French Connection in a perfect medium length is on our holiday wishlist.

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River Island Black And White Floral Cigarette Pants, £38

River Island Black And White Floral Cigarette Pants, £38

River Island Black And White Floral Cigarette Pants

Monochrome is stronger than ever this spring, offering a little respite from the sugar-coated palette of the season. What's more, it's right across the high street so these River Island Floral Cigarette Trousers are an easy pick.

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French Connection Helkan Ruffle Dress, £120

French Connection Helkan Ruffle Dress, £120

French Connection Helkan Ruffle Dress

The French Connection Helkan Ruffle Dress is easily layered, especially in this versatile baby blue.

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Warehouse Placement Floral Tee, £28

Warehouse Placement Floral Tee, £28

Warehouse Placement Floral Tee

Go for oversized floral prints this season, hot from the inspiration of Jonathon Saunders SS14. This Warehouse Placement Floral is a hero piece for the high street favourite.

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River Island Yellow Lemon Print Asymmetric Zip Clutch, £18

River Island Yellow Lemon Print Asymmetric Zip Clutch, £18

River Island Yellow Lemon Print Asymmetric Zip Clutch

Bag trends go bold for 2014, and the high street is the best place to pick up a hero piece from the handbag collections. This River Island Lemon Print Zip Clutch is fun and summer-ready.

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Whistles Anya Lace Up Eva Shoes, £135

Whistles Anya Lace Up Eva Shoes, £135

Whistles Anya Lace Up Eva Shoes

Tomboy trends are rife on the rails this season. Try a masculine loafer in a candy-coloured shade to take the edge off, at Whistles.

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New Look Blue Check Notch Mini Skirt, £17.99

New Look Blue Check Notch Mini Skirt, £17.99

New Look Blue Check Notch Mini Skirt

Fashion has received a serious dose of Clueless this season, derr? Pair this New Look Blue Check Mini Skirt with a baby pink knit and white shirt.

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Monki Iris Sweat, £30

Monki Iris Sweat, £30

Monki Iris Sweat

Try a high neck on your boyish sweater. It gives it that feminine edge - perfect for teaming with leather trousers and sky high heels.

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Zara Printed Dress, £69.99

Zara Printed Dress, £69.99

Zara Printed Dress

Try clashing your tribal prints this season with the leafiest of botanical prints on offer in the season ahead. You'll see this palm tree print from Zara on everything from their dresses to peplum tops.

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Topshop Mint Soft Pleat Shorts, £32

Topshop Mint Soft Pleat Shorts, £32

Topshop Mint Soft Pleat Shorts

Thin pleats are a hit for SS!4 - try these Topshop Mint Soft Pleat Shorts for a girlie look.

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H&M Long Lace Cardigan, £49.99

H&M Long Lace Cardigan, £49.99

H&M Long Lace Cardigan

That ethereal ensemble is just one H&M Long Lace Cardigan away. Layer on as much lace as possible this season for a high end feel.

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Zara Diamante And Cord Necklace, £19.99

Zara Diamante And Cord Necklace, £19.99

Zara Diamante And Cord Necklace

Wear earthy ikat prints alongside chunky tribal jewellery like the Zara Diamonte And Cord Necklace to create a key look for the season ahead.

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H&M Dressy Sweatshirt Trousers, £24.99

H&M Dressy Sweatshirt Trousers, £24.99

H&M Dressy Sweatshirt Trousers

We're a lot in love with the H&M Dressy Sweatshirt Trousers, that you could easily be fooled into thinking were a designer boutique buy.

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Topshop Check Mohair Blanket Coat By Boutique, £280

Topshop Check Mohair Blanket Coat By Boutique, £280

Topshop Check Mohair Blanket Coat By Boutique

If the weather doesn't change soon, we'll be heading to Topshop to pick up this Check Mohair Blanket Coat (or even if it does, maybe).

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M&S Limited Edition Iridescent Shopper Bag, £39.50

M&S Limited Edition Iridescent Shopper Bag, £39.50

M&S Limited Edition Iridescent Shopper Bag

Metallic finishes are having a moment in 2014, giving everything with a shimmer finish that high end look (even if we found this iridescent handbag beauty at Marks & Spencer).

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Miss Selfridge Baby Blue Coat, £85

Miss Selfridge Baby Blue Coat, £85

Miss Selfridge Baby Blue Coat, £85
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This blue pastel coat from Miss Slefridge will make your new season wardrobe.

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Vagabond Dioon Multi Strap Black Heeled Sandals, £65

Vagabond Dioon Multi Strap Black Heeled Sandals, £65

Vagabond Dioon Multi Strap Black Heeled Sandals

We dare you to try an ugly shoe this season. It's all about thicker, ribbed soles and chunky awkward straps. You could even team them with socks, if you're brave enough.

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Warehouse Quilted Cropped Jacket, £45

Warehouse Quilted Cropped Jacket, £45

Warehouse Quilted Cropped Jacket

The strong quilted fabric on this Warehouse Cropped Jacket gives a structured, oversize shape with that luxe look seen right across the SS14 runways. Layer yours over a casual jumpsuit.

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Orla Marianne Mustard Cream Patent Heels, £120

Orla Marianne Mustard Cream Patent Heels, £120

Orla Marianne Mustard Cream Patent Heels

When collaborations like this happen, it justifies our faith in the British high street. Clarks welcome Orla Kiely to their shoe collections this season with a range of chunky, 60s inspired footwear beauties.

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Topshop Conversational Embellished Tee, £46

Topshop Conversational Embellished Tee, £46

Topshop Conversational Embellished Tee

Embellished knitwear is a current obsession of ours, and a cropped sleeve? It's just so 90s.

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River Island Green Marabou Feather Cross Body Bag, £35

River Island Green Marabou Feather Cross Body Bag, £35

River Island Green Marabou Feather Cross Body Bag

Thanks to Karl Lagerfeld and Miu Miu, fluffy furball bags are our handbag fix for the new season. You'd never believe this cross body beauty is from high street favourite, River Island.

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Warehouse Geo Pointelle And Lace Jumper, £40

Warehouse Geo Pointelle And Lace Jumper, £40

Warehouse Geo Pointelle And Lace Jumper

Look out for perforated prints all over this season. You can pick up a chic holed-fabric number for under £50 at Warehouse to complete your sports luxe look this season.

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New Look Stylish 4 Blue Mid-Heeled Sandals, £19.99

New Look Stylish 4 Blue Mid-Heeled Sandals, £19.99

New Look Stylish 4 Blue Mid-Heeled Sandals

A streak of electric blue goes a long way for the sporty look this season. Team the New Look Mid-Heeled Sandals with baggy leather-look trousers.

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Monki Smile Clutch, £15

Monki Smile Clutch, £15

Monki Smile Clutch

Have a little fun with your handbag collection this season. This Monki Smile Clutch is perfect for making a statement.

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Zara Printed Dress, £29.99

Zara Printed Dress, £29.99

Zara Printed Dress

Fashion goes arty with paint prints across the high street. This Zara Printed Dress is a favourite with its graffiti-cool nature.

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Zara Pleated Bell Bottom Trousers, £39.99