Distressed denim

Last updated at 11:51am on 16.03.09

Stone-washed jeans and washproof hair colour...

(Left to right) Givenchy shoes, price on request; Jigsaw military jacket, Ł225; Miss Selfridge belt, Ł18

Above left: Toughen up your look with a pair of statement shoes by Ricardo Tisci for Givenchy, which can be worn with jeans or bare legs. Leather sandals with ankle straps, price on request (020 7730 1234; www.harrods.com).

Middle: Jigsaw wool-mix military jacket with gold detailing, Ł225 (020 8392 5600; www.jigsaw-online.com)

Right: A black double-wrap stud belt from Miss Selfridge may not last forever but is just right this season. £18 (www.missselfridge.com).

(Left to right) Marc Jacobs safety pins, Ł227; Topshop clutch bag, Ł40; Erickson Beamon's earrings, Ł222

Above left: Add a bit of rock'n'roll to a T-shirt or vest with these rock crystal and malachite gold safety pins from Marc Jacobs. £277 each (0800 123 400; www.selfridges.com).

Middle: If you are investing in a high street bag, make sure it is made of leather. Topshop large push-lock clutch, £40 (0845 121 4519; www.topshop.com).

Right: Snap up one of Erickson Beamon's show-stopping creations from the Beardsley collection. Black onyx, gold leaf and crystal earrings, £222 (020 7259 0202; www.ericksonbeamon.com).

Must have

This loose-fit linen T-shirt from Acne Jeans has a comfortable worn-in feel. £115 (020 7838 9394; www.brownsfashion.com).

Editor's choice

'These stone-wash J Brand jeans will be a staple in my wardrobe this season,' says Picture Director Charlotte Schmidt. 'They're great with a blazer, sandals and T-shirt for day and jazzed up with heels at night.' Zombie jeans, £250, at Trilogy (020 7730 6515).