I’ve just put my name down on the waiting list for a pair of FitFlops – the latest celebrity craze sweeping the UK and US. Having read the hype, I’m itching to get a pair… OK so I’m a sucker for anything hyped by A-listers but these functional and fashion-forward sandals are being billed as the flip-flop with the gym...

Make morning coffee an event with this divinely stylish coffee cup and saucer by Missoni, £59, from The Conran Shop. More details

Well whatever you do don’t just take it to the nearest charity shop or the like… Marie Curie Cancer Care and Laura Ashley have teamed up to call for donations of old gold, silver or costume jewellery. The charity will then sell them on and take a share of the proceeds. They even want broken old watches, earrings and chains...

The latest member to leap on the sustainable is fashionable bandwagon is Stella McCartney. Her first ever organic clothing collection is available exclusively in Harvey Nicks as of this weekend. Using ethical sources for the 20-piece offering, designs compliment her autumn/winter collection with oversize coats, three-quarter length sleeves and denim jodhpurs making a suitably Stella-like statement.

Add authenticity to any Independence Day celebration with this American flag garland. Measures 9 feet. £10,99 from Oldeglory.co.uk More details

West Village Wrap, £12, from Next.   More details

This funky scarf by Chloe channels two trends in one: the must-have summer scarf and the safari trend. £47.60 at Stylefinder.com More details

Celebs in scarves: they’re all over the place. What’s going on? From the hippie indie set, to of-the-moment-rock-stars like John Mayer, high-fashion a-listers such as Rachel Bilson and Jessica Alba, and even trend-setting fashionistas like Kate Moss, scarves are the must-have accessory for the season. But don’t let even the hottest weather put you off – neck-tastic staples are de rigeur...