Top of the beauty charts will be organic ranges free from harmful chemicals and produced in an ethical manner. Reputable beauty brand Origins is launching its organic line this month, which includes skin, body and hair care. With the United States Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program certification, this range is designed to put your mind at ease while still making your body look beautiful.

The new must-have beauty item? Off-white nail polish such as White Stain nail varnish by Chanel - perfect for wearing with that white 1970s disco dress you're about to invest in.

The rise in popularity of independent blogging websites such as www.thesartorialist.blogspot.com and www.facehunter.blogspot.com has brought everyday fashion to our attention. Cool hipsters from New York, Milan, Paris and London are snapped by little-known photographers and their portraits are later published for all to see.

Watch how trends take form among cool Parisian youths and later make it on to the catwalk. If you need any more persuasion, it's rumoured that top-ranking designers are now using these sites as inspiration for their collections. Besides, these unknown trend-setters are far more intriguing than ubiquitous tabloid celebrities.

Eco-friendly
If all those organic products and floral fabrics didn't give you the hint, let's make things a little clearer: 2008 is going to be the year of eco fashion, complete with fair trade products and ethical sourcing.

Designer of the moment Stella McCartney (right) - a long term fan of vegan and ethical produce - is leading the way with her highly coveted spring/summer 2008 collection. Even the king of glitz and glamour, Roberto Cavalli, has given his spring collection a more natural theme, filled with flowers and long, flowing dresses.

Fairtrade high street label People Tree is set to be a big hit in 2008, as its tried-and-tested eco threads appeal to discerning shoppers.

Yes folks, it might sound silly, but 2008's left-of-centre fashion inspiration is going to be superheroes. Large or small, man or beast, these cartoon creations are having a huge impact on the world of fashion at the moment.

Already chosen as the theme for the prestigious Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum this year (last year the theme was tartan), superheroes are blazing a fashion trail. The same museum is also opening an exhibition entitled Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, in May this year.

And it doesn't stop there. Designers and stylists are currently citing comic and cartoon references, such as Minnie Mouse, in their work, so expect to see plenty of bright colours and humorous accessories on the high street in the next few months.

Ahoy, sailor!

Forget those kooky outfits Johnny Depp wore in Pirates of the Caribbean, this season nautical fashion is all about keeping things classic. A striped dress, a thick "knotted" jumper - nautical fashion is all about hanging out by your little boat at the seaside. Albeit in the south of France.

The high street has been quick to pick up on this trend, with H&M doing a fetching pair of round white sunglasses and M&S opting for a few nautical separates, such as a Limited Collection oversize stripe shirt (pictured above), £35. Shoe lovers should also look out for Pierre Hardy's wooden and fabric wedges for Gap which will appear in stores this spring.

Look out for fantastic high street numbers such as H&M's shell and wooden pieces (pictured above), which are surely going to be among shoppers' favourites.

Marks and Spencer also has a number of great chunky necklaces to choose from.