Spring trend advice: 8 fashionistas' must-haves

Kerry Heathfield chatted to eight fashion designers, editors and bloggers about what's hot this coming spring...

With roughly two weeks to go until spring (well, the official start of spring), if you haven't started shopping the trends then now is a good time to hit the shops and stock up on those all important pieces that will keep you trendy throughout the new season.

Who better to give you the lowdown on the most popular trends for spring 2012 than industry insiders, those in the know and those who showcase these trends on their individual platforms, whether it be a runway or a blog? I asked a few of the insiders what they think is the must have items for spring are, this is what they had to say;

Multi-award-winning Durban fashion designer Hanrie Lues has showcased her designs at the Durban July and was recently picked to participate in SA Fashion Week this September.

Must-have item: Anything in a sorbet/pastel colour

Click here for some great pastel fashion.

Better known as Style Guide Cape Town, Robyn is a stylist and fashion writer with a passion for good fashion. She is not one to shy away from speaking her mind about fashion flops, but writes daily posts about all the good fashion she spots on celebs.

Must-have item: Coloured denim is the number one trend for this season and next (try these mint green skinny jeans from Mr Price, R129,99)

SA Fashion Girl, Sheri Lee is a fashion writer and designer who not only knows fashion but wears fashion well. Always on-trend and in the know, Sheri Lee is a fashionista to watch.

Must-have items: Flower crowns, prints and pastel accessories

Grazia SA's very own fashion editor who gives us good fashion, week in and week out, in every issue of Grazia.

Must-have item: An acid neon summer dress (there's a great one here)

Editor of South Africa's very first online vintage magazine, Vintage Lifestyle Magazine, Nicole has made her mark in the fashion industry at a very young age.

Must-have items: Pastels, high-waisted pleated skirts and shift dresses

Brett designs, lives and tweets fashion, a junior designer by day and fashion blogger all the time.

Must-have item: Toe-cap shoes

Check out more spring shoe trends here.

A Fashion Friend's all-rounder, fashion blogger and textile lover, Raya sits front row at fashion shows and follows trends closely.

Must-have item: Glitter sandals are a must (like these from Mr Price, R49,99)

Suzaan Heyns hardly needs an introduction – she is one of SA's top designers.

Must-have item: White chiffon blazer with a leather lapel

Get a head start on this spring with some new additions to your wardrobe and accessory collection. Incorporate a few of these trends into your daily outfits to look fresh and fashionable this spring.

Author : Kerry Heathfield

BIO : A 20-something Durban girl in the process of completing a writingDiploma. Lover of writing, reading, fashion and all things girly.Magazine and TV series addict. Dreams of owning a designer handbag andmeeting Zooey Deschanel. Full of passion and laughs. Visit her blog at http://guesswhatgirls.wordpress.com