Spring has sprung! The spring/summer 2014 fashion trends you can buy and ...

This Sibling sweat pretty much sums up how we're feeling about the arrival of spring (Picture: AFP/Getty)

Spring finally feels like it's arrived. With temperatures nudging 18 degrees and the return of sun (hello old friend), many of us will be hitting the shops this weekend for some new spring/summer 2014 essentials.

Of course, it is only March and there's still a slight nip in the air (perhaps wearing a t-shirt and sandals to work today was a touch optimistic), so the trick is to introduce some key SS14 pieces that will freshen up your wardrobe but won't leave you shivering at the bus stop, or with a credit card bill full of regret if we suddenly plunge back into mid-winter again.

Here are five key spring/summer 2014 trends that you can buy on the high street and wear now.

1. PastelsOne of Christopher Kane's ethereal designs for SS14 (Picture: Jonathan Short/Invision/AP)

It's not a huge surprise that pastels are fashionable for spring - Burberry really went to town on them with pastel lace twinsets, while Christopher Kane gave us pastel botanical knits. But, these SS14 pastels are tough - wear with metallics, embellishment and razor sharp knife pleats. This blurred floral sweatshirt and pleated mint skirt from M&S will keep you warm and hits so many spring trends, we're slightly dizzy.

Limited Edition blurred floral sweat top, £14, from £39.50Limited Edition pleated skirt, £39.50Zara metallic shoes, £59.992. Tropical floralsTropical florals at Dior SS14 (Picture: Getty)

Thanks to Raf Simons at Dior and Mary Katrantzou, tropical flora is hot for spring. Get the look now with this tropical Topshop shirt and wear it with bright white culottes (the coolest trouser shape of the season). Add a long-line loose fit black blazer for cooler days in the office and wear either with these clashing Topshop heels or flat white slider sandals.

Jungle contrast shirt by Boutique, £75, TopshopPleat front culottes, £50, TopshopRoar Tiger heels, £52, Topshop3. Art schoolBold colour is key for SS14, as seen at Prada (Picture: Rex)

Probably the most recognisable SS14 trend was the paint swirls, colour-blocking and brush strokes seen at Chanel, Celine and Prada. This look is all about strong vibrant colour and interesting prints, like this bright shirt and geometric print trousers from Zara.

Long sleeved blouse, £39.99, ZaraGeometric print trousers, £29.99, ZaraFlat sandals with metallic straps, £19.99, Zara4. Deluxe denimDenim gets showy at Louis Vuitton SS14 (Picture: Getty)

For his last show at Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs confirmed what we'd long suspected - denim has gone deluxe. For SS14, wear your boyfriend jeans with sheer embellished tops and heels as seen at Vuitton or plunge headfirst into the trend with double denim. These patchwork jeans from Karen Millen will work with a denim shirt tucked in and some white or patterned court shoes (they'll also see you through to autumn as patchwork was a big look on the AW14 catwalks).

H&M denim shirt, £19.99Karen Millen patchwork skinny jeans, £99Glory white court shoes, £58, Topshop5. Sporty with spiceVictoria Beckham gives us sporty chic for SS14 (Picture: Rex)

Luxe sportswear continues its winning streak into spring. Possibly the easiest trend to negotiate, the focus is on sportswear basics re-imagined in luxe materials. Key pieces are leather joggers, silk bombers and anything with shear panels. Wear this Next glitzy bomber with dressy sweatpants - or suede sporty shorts for hot nights - and a grey marl tee with your heels (heels are essential so people don't think you're actually planning to exercise, shudder the thought).

Sequin bomber, £75, NextWhistles long-line tee, £40Suede shorts, £59.99 H&MLeather open toe sandal, £79.99, Zara