Make up your best look with Ted Baker, Accessorize, and Cath Kidson this week

FRILL SEEKER

Astrina leather trainers, £120, Ted Baker (0808 178 7366, tedbaker.com)

Proving that shoes can be practical and pretty, these Ted Baker trainers will have you bouncing into spring in style. A chunky sole, rose gold hardware and frill around the heel elevate these leather sneakers to the next level. Pair with a floral midi dress for a pretty, casual everyday style – they’re also available in white and black.

WASH AND GO

Accessorize Bondi washbag, £24, Littlewoods (0844 292 1000, littlewoods.com)

Keep your toiletries neatly packed when you travel in this colourful embellished washbag. Embroidered mirror discs and a chunky tassel give it a bohemian, craft-inspired look.

SPEAKS VOLUMES

Speak Your Mind debut album by Anne-Marie, £9.99, iTunes and HMV

The Brit-nominated singer Anne-Marie, the voice behind hits such as Rockabye, Alarm and Ciao Adios, released her debut album on Friday. Expect plenty of dancefloor-filling tunes.

THE CAT’S WHISKERS

Cats & Kittens: A Memory Game in collaboration with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, £12.98, Laurence King (0207 841 6900, laurenceking.com)

Think you know your Siamese from your Sphynx? Put your feline facts to the test with this cute memory game. Simply match the cats and kittens of 25 breeds from around the world. Royalties from each sale go to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, too.

BOWLED OVER

Limited-edition Heinz x Cath Kidston tin of cream of tomato soup, 95p, supermarkets nationwide

It’s Cath Kidston’s 25th birthday this year, and another beloved British brand, Heinz, are taking the celebrations to the supermarket shelves by giving their iconic tins of soup a makeover, featuring three of Cath Kidston’s own prints. The tins are available to buy individually from all major supermarkets, or instead pick up the Collector’s Box from CK stores – it costs £10 and all proceeds go to The Trussell Trust, a network of food banks.

LOOK NO WIRES

ATH-SPORT50BT wireless headphones, £69, Audio-Technica (01132 771441, audiotechnicashop.com)

If watching the London marathon last weekend inspired you to get your running shoes on, a good pair of sports headphones is essential for keeping you focused. This brightly coloured pair by Audio-Technica – also available in black, blue and pink – is wireless, meaning no cables to get tangled up as you work out, and stay securely in place thanks to over-ear hooks and silicone eartips.

CASH AND CARRY

Avocado coin purse, £4, Primark (primark.com)

The avocado trend shows no sign of dying down, so keep one in your bag at all time – in the form of this cute little coin purse.

HIDE AND CHIC

Moroccan faux-leather pouf, £126, Bohemia Design (01315 552485, bohemiadesign.co.uk)

Give your living room the feel of a traditional Moroccan souk with this metallic gold pouf from Bohemia Design. It has been handmade by artisans in Morocco using faux leather, and can be used as a footstool, seat or coffee table. If you’d rather stuff it yourself, it’s available to buy unfilled too, at a slightly cheaper price.

GLAM ROCK

Cult Design Moda rocking chair, £109, Cult Furniture (0208 185 6960, cultfurniture.com)

The classic rocking chair gets a modern update with this sleek, brightly coloured design. A low back, high arms and wood rockers make it a comfortable spot to gently while away the hours.

SHOW YOUR METAL

Copper desk organiser, £55, Farlo (07787 996543, farlo.io)

They say a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, so make sure both are kept in order with this stylish copper desk tidy. The three cups and a letter holder are magnetic, allowing you to customise it to your exact needs.

MINT CONDITION

Darra bag, £70, Dune London (0333 240 7306, dunelondon.co.uk)

Smart, ladylike and with just enough sparkle, this handbag is the perfect spring accessory. It’s suitable for the office, weddings or days at the races, and the pale mint green colour is a lovely alternative to the usual blacks, browns and creams.

SPICE OF LIFE

Edge spice circle, £20, The Longest Stay (0207 349 9057, thelongeststay.com)

Keep your most-used herbs and spices easily to hand with this open set of five metal bowls, joined together by little gold starfish. At dinner parties, fill with your favourite seasonings, spices or condiments and allow guests to help themselves.

TOUCAN PLAY THAT GAME

Double oven glove, £20, Fenella Smith (01491 412444, fenellasmith.com)

Add a touch of the exotic to the kitchen with these colourful oven gloves from designer Fenella Smith and her brother Greg, who draws the illustrations. The eccentric-looking bird has been paired with a delicate Areca palm into a quirky design.

DARK STAR

Star Wars Darth Vader stovetop kettle, £49.99, The Fowndry (01295 267439, thefowndry.com)

For any fans celebrating Star Wars Day (May the fourth – geddit?), this kettle – shaped like Darth Vader’s famous helmet and with a ‘Lightsaber’ handle – will prompt a smile. It’s a subtle enough shape to look inconspicuous in any kitchen though, whether you’re a fan of the film franchise or not.

SAFE HOUSE

Outdoor security camera, £179, Nest (nest.com/uk)

Keep an eye on your home when you’re away with this nifty, high definition outdoor security camera. It syncs to an app on your phone or tablet that alerts you if it thinks an intruder’s sneaking around your house, then it allows you to speak through the camera and hopefully scare them off. It’s weatherproof, easy to set up and plugs in to the mains power supply.

CLEAN SWEEP

Platinum Power Max carpet cleaner, £299, Vax (0330 026 8455, vax.co.uk)

Did you know that just by wearing your shoes into the house may be transferring bacteria, strains of E. coli and salmonella, and even parasitic worms into your home? Take spring-cleaning to the next level by investing in this easy-to-use carpet cleaner. S

imilar in size, shape and weight to a vacuum cleaner, it washes the carpet in two different directions, pushing the water and solution deep into the fibres before sucking it away, removing 93 per cent of bacteria. It’s also easy to empty, has two cleaning modes and comes with solution and a selection of accessories.

IN THE CAN

Minor Figures nitro cold brew coffee cans, £1.99 each, Ocado and Sainsbury’s

With the weather warming up, swap your regular cup of hot java for one of these chilled cans of the latest coffee trend, cold brew. They’re made by East London start-up company Minor Figures, who aim to get people drinking better, healthier coffee (so no sugar-laden iced drinks here).

Single origin Arabica coffee is infused with nitrogen for a creamy texture (kind of like Guinness) – it’s available black or blended with oat milk and cocoa into an iced mocha or iced latte.

THE FUTURE’S ORANGE

Paisley Crescent reed diffuser, £30, Mini Moderns (minimoderns.com)

The eastern-inspired paisley print on this diffuser and its box is taken from Mini Moderns’ ‘Buddha of Suburbia’ collection, and the bright orange colour is reminiscent of 1970s British interiors. The scent inside brings to mind exotic destinations too, with notes of jasmine, orange blossom and cardamom. It comes with reed sticks and a bamboo lid, and will last for about three months.

FRUIT DROPS

Earrings, £4.99, New Look (0844 499 6690, newlook.com)

Add a touch of Carmen Miranda fruity style to your spring outfits with these cute, kitsch cherry-shaped earrings decorated in beads and little gems.

LIGHT AND SHADE

George table lamp, £111; Empire lampshade, £90, both Pooky (0207 351 3003, pooky.com)

Modern yet classic, the George lamp is made from antique grey cast aluminium and has been paired here with their Empire lampshade in a sophisticated moss green and orange handmade parchment. At Pooky, you can pick your lamp and shade separately, choosing from endless options for a design that suits your room perfectly.

ONCE BITTEN

Sunnylife doormat, £29, Amara (0800 587 7645, amara.com)

Give guests a warm welcome with this fun doormat by Australian summer accessories brand Sunnylife. It’s made from natural coconut fibre and is hardwearing and practical.

SCREEN IDOL

Samsung The Frame 43in smart 4K ultra HD TV, £999, AO.com (0344 324 9222, ao.com)

Thanks to its frame edging and ‘art mode’, which displays your choice of artwork on the screen when it’s switched off, this TV totally disappears into your room’s decor.

It’s high spec too, measuring 43 inches and with 4K Ultra HD technology and smart TV viewing options.