Fashion: Be a quilt Queen

Ok so it's not a fashion trend that you necessarily associate with spring/summer, but let's be honest the weather we have been experiencing recently isn't exactly what we'd expect for the end of May. So I thought I should write about a trend that has come to my attention of late which may well just see us through this tricky spell and mean that come autumn you are already one step ahead sporting what is undeniably going to be a trend for A/W 2014.

Thanks to Dior who sent padded dresses down the runway, quilting seems to be having a moment. As ever, the high street has interpreted the trend in a number of wearable options.

I love these quilted skirts from h&m, especially the blush colour one which can be worn with anything from a cropped tee and heels for the evening or a vest tucked in and your favourite denim or leather biker for the daytime. 

Quilted skirt £34.99, H&M

Quilted skirt, £12 H&M

On a more practical level why not invest in a quilted sweatshirt. Great with jeans, but would work equally as well with a skirt for the evening. Asos have a great selection at the moment. Go on, while its raining outside treat yourself to a snuggly, warm, quilted sweatshirt to keep you cosy.

From top left: Quilted '6' sweatshirt £16.50, ASOS. Pippa Lynn quilted neoprene sweatshirt £65, ASOS. Leather trimmed quilted Joseph top £165, net-a-porter. The Laden Showroom cropped sweatshirt £35, ASOS.

Or if footwear is your thing, why not try a pair of these neutral colour trainers that will work perfectly with a pair of skinny white jeans…

Top: Chloe trainers £495, net-a-porter. Bottom: Tory Burch trainers £165, net-a-porter