2010 is the year of the new religion… Fashion. So with that in mind I have created the 10 fashion commandments every woman needs to abide by this Spring/Summer:

The Ten Fashion Commandments

1. Thou shalt worship but one style – as you add to your wardrobe this season be sure not to get carried away with trends that simply do not compliment your wardrobe. Know you’re style and stick to it, I’m fed up with seeing military-hipster mash-ups all over town.

2. Thou shalt not make false idol (Gok Wan, please take note – gluing art and craft decorations to high street purchases does not fashion make).

3. Remember fashion week, and keep it holy. Support graduate fashion the week after as well, you never know who might be the very next Westwood…

4. Never buy a designers trademark in vain. This season EVERYONE and their dog has appropriated McQueens skull motif. Let’s not make these beautiful scarves the next LV print.

5. Honour thy father and mother, by recovering and reusing their classic vintage pieces.

6. Thou shalt not commit murder – make sure to have your winter boots re-heeled and your coats dry-cleaned before storing them in a dry and sealed place for next year.

7. Thou shalt not adulterate delicate fabrics by throwing them in the wash with colours when white, without a delicates bag or when they are dry-clean only. Take care of couture. Head to John Lewis for some lingerie bags.

8. Thou shalt not steal a look by simply copying outfits seen in the media, rather adapt new trends to suit your style.

9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against high street purchases. If you have made a stellar find in Top Shop be proud that you have the flair to work it and make it look like a million bucks. I can’t get enough of the leggings at Top Shop this season! Try the floral print leggings to be bang on trend:

10. Though shalt not covet thy neighbour’s couture – respect your sister/mother/flatmate’s best pieces, they probably love them unconditionally and don’t need you stretching out their laboutins with your oversized clown feet. If you’ve already ruined them Matches is a good place to find replacements.