Let Me Tell You What's Fashionable This Spring 2008

1. Thin is still in and always will be. So layoff the bagels and chips and head for the water and carrots even if you do turn orange after some time all the better because apparently fake tans are in. Which takes us to number 2.

2. Sure you've kept those long pins of yours under wraps this winter (as if) but had you bared you would have been forgiven that sickly wintry pale color. But it's Spring now, so head to your nearest tanning salon and get spraying. No sunbeds, they truly aren't in anymore (Yes, Really!). A tan is essential if you plan to wear those nude color dresses that are just hot this Spring.

3. Shimmer not glitter is what make-up is all about. If you don't know the difference, then that's another reason to hit the beauty counter at your nearest mall like pronto. They were raving about it at Fashion Week, so I guess for now it's law.

4. Sandals. You might not wear them just yet. But start shopping now as they've started trickling into the stores. Besides opaque tights are in again so there you go. Why wait for later? You've got to get new ones this season else we'll fine you for procrastinating and that just doesn't sit well with any fashionista. At least not by our standards.

5. Big, huge, ridiculous clutches are in. Enough said.

6. Always thought of geometry as boring? Think again! Fashion makes it more fun to decipher your octagons from your hexagons. Think big bold geometric shapes on shift dresses, skirts, tops and accessories.

7. Remember tie-dye? well, it's now called ombre. This is a gradual shift or melting from a dark color to a lighter one. No tying involved. Comprende? If you're more the arty type, then think Seurat or Renoir (he's a painter) and take it from there.

8. Safari (I've said it before and I'll say it now: think English Patient not Tarzan's Jane), Ruffles, and one shoulder dresses are all here on everything this Spring.

9. The blazer is back sans those shoulder pads. I know what you did in the '80s and we're not doing that again. Now we're talking about form fitted boyish blazers that look expensive (and probably should be). This is the time and place and item to invest your money in this season.

10. Lingerie comes out of the bedroom. Everyone's a winner on that one.