THERE is nothing like the arrival of new season fashion to put a spring in your step. We may be months away from anything resembling warm weather, but seeing the new collections filter into the shops is like a shaft of sunshine on a dreary winter day.

It will be a while before we can banish the layers, but it is wise to move now to bag the best buys. Snapping them up as they hit the stores means you will have a new wardrobe waiting when the good weather eventually arrives.

There are some fab pieces from Spanish chain Mango you will want to get your hands on straight away.

Its range revolves around the dress, in every cut and fabric. The dress is still a key piece for this season, and it is short styles that hit all the right fashion notes.

Mango has everything from bold graphic-print shifts to glossy, long-sleeved tunic styles, with some futuristic and sharp monochrome items thrown in for good measure.

Bold prints are one of the strongest themes, so take your pick from an eye-popping pink and white tunic style or a Sixties-inspired graphic shift in black, cream and grey.

Metallics are still going strong for Spring, but do not think they have to be kept for evening. There are some gorgeous dresses in slinky, sheeny fabrics, that will bring a little sparkle to your day. Check out the satin pleated shorts that have been teamed with a voluminous white jacket and a cute gold, short-sleeved shift.

Accessories are also looking good - and bags are even bigger than last year. Look out for Mango's oversized, quilted metallic bag and a canvas and leather holdall, which is perfect for weekends away. The long cardigan looks stylish and costs £35, while the black dress is £50 A tunic style jacket, £30, adds a formal touch to this pleated style dress, £45 This large bag, £70, is almost as big as the dress, which is in metallic style and costs £50 This sheen dress will make you sparkle, but it costs only £37 Dress, £35, shorts, £15