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Have you got any fashion queries or questions?

If you have, simply email cassie@sockshop.co.uk

Dear SockShop Stylist,

My teenage daughter is going on a French exchange trip to Paris shortly. She is determined to show that British girls are just as fashionable as their French counterparts and is planning on wearing knee-high and ankle socks with various shoes she is taking with her. What styles do you suggest would give her the ooh-la-la she wants?

Pat, London

Your daughter will wow the whole of Paris with a pair of the ELLE Patterned Knee High Socks with Curly Top (£2.97). These knee high socks are cotton rich comfort and come in four different girlie patterns and designs, perfect for any funky teenager and would work well with flat ballet pumps or wedges. Don’t forget to pack the ELLE Lurex Stripe Sock (£4.97). This three pair pack includes socks in dark purple, ruby and black. These jewel coloured socks are rich in shimmer and have a metallic stripe running horizontally down the foot. These glittery socks are great for teenagers who want to stand out with individuality. Britain is well known for its quirky street style so we hope your daughter enjoys dressing up while in Paris. Wishing you a Bon Voyage!

Dear SockShop Stylist,

In an attempt to kick-start my spring-cleaning I started to tidy my sock drawer. It was indeed a sorry state...of course there was a collection of single socks, holey socks and to be honest, what was left was just plain, drab and boring. So i’ve come to SockShop.co.uk for any suggestions of what I can do to bring back some life and colour back into my sock drawer?

Jan, Frimley

Brighten up your sock drawer with some cool and crazy patterned socks. Take a look at the new Hot Sox available at SockShop.co.uk, with a number of designs to choose from, why not go for some stripy socks to add some spark. The Hot Sox Wide Stripe Socks (£5.97) are bold and brilliant. These ankle high socks have big horizontal stripes in a number of cool contemporary colourways. Choose from Black,Bright Pink ,Light Sky and Natural. For a more subtle style, try the Hot Sox Ombre Pencil Stripe Sock with Relaxed Top (£4.97), in Black, Dusty Blue and Natural. Thin contrasting coloured stripes run all the way up to the ankle. Or spring into the season in a pair of Hot Sox Floral Pattern Socks (£4.97). These ankle high socks come in the colours Blue Grey,Natural and Pink, and have a distinctive flowery design on them. Have a giggle in a pair of the Hot Sox Dangling Frog Socks (£4.97) available in two different colourways. These fun socks have an entertaining design of a frog dangling over a bright blue pond. Whatever pattern you pick, these Hot Sox will liven up any sock drawer.

Dear SockShop Stylist,

I’ve loved the Autumn/Winter trend of wearing dark tights with contrasting light coloured shoes...is this still a good look for Spring?

Dee, Brighton

Thick black tights are a classic and will come back in style every Winter, but as we are approaching the Spring/Summer season and the weather (hopefully) will be warming up, it is all about the transition from thick black tights to thinner, low denier legs as seen in the Spring/Summer 08 collections.

Derek Lam had many of his models looking extremely chic in very sheer black tights and black shoes. Try this trend in a pair of SockShop 15 Denier Smooth Sheer Tights (£2.97) in Black. Wear with a colourful outfit and, like in the Derek Lam Spring 08 collection, team with strappy sandals. Marc Jacobs also showed a gorgeous array of low denier sheer black tights in the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 08 collection, alongside low denier sheer tights in many different bright colours, including navy, green, white, deep red, and blue-grey. This accessory hits both the Spring trend of bold colour and sheer tights. Give this look a go in a pair of Elle Tights 15 Denier 100% Nylon (£2.27) and choose the shades Black, Navy, Grey Smoke or Satin for a truly fabulous outfit. When wearing colourful tights carefully put together an outfit and footwear in colours that all complement one another.

Dear Sock Shop Stylist,

In a sudden burst of enthusiasm, I used my Christmas bonus to treat myself to a year’s membership at my local gym. That was the easy part! I really want to wear the right kit and I know that foot-care is vital in all sports. What socks would you recommend, that would keep me looking and feeling cool?

Miss Silvester, London

Whether you are warming up with star jumps or on your 3rd mile on the running machine, your feet go through a lot during a workout, therefore socks are an important part of your gym kit. Be comfortable and confident in the gym environment by wearing fully functional workout gear. sockshop.co.uk has a very varied selection of ladies sport socks. A great choice for you would be the Ladies 1 Pair Elle Cotton Ankle Sport Sock (£4.97, Elle). These ankle-high sports socks are cotton rich with combed cotton, allowing the natural properties of the cotton to let your feet breathe. Fast drying and keeping moisture away from the feet, these white Elle sports socks have a ribbed ankle and come in a choice of 7 different shades of contrasting foot colour. Go for a pair that will match your gym outfit, Lemon and Spearmint are great.

Dear SockShop Stylist,

My Son is due to start his first job in an office environment. He has to wear a suit for the first time in his life! What socks would the Sock Shop Stylist suggest to give him a confidence boost and make his suit more individual, modern and stylish?

Jane, Hampshire

As my mum always used to say ‘You only get one chance to make a first impression’ and your son will certainly make an impact if he looks and feels the part on his first day, while remaining young and trendy. For good quality, reasonably priced and super stylish socks pick Pringle. Your son will love the 2 Pair Pringle Aviemore Fine Paisley Patterned Sock (£4.97, Pringle) in Black. New to Sockshop.co.uk, this is a fantastic 2 pair pack of paisley patterned socks that have a really cool vintage look. Or why not give your son the 2 Pair Pringle Prestwick Fine Pin Stripe Design Sock (£4.97, Pringle) in Black, this 2 pair pack of socks have a discreet stripe design running down the socks, making him look sharp on his first day. For a traditional sock with a contemporary twist, try the 2 Pair Pringle Waverley Argyle Suit Sock (£4.97, Pringle) in red, these bold coloured socks are in the timeless argyle design, giving your son the professional look on the day when it matters most. Even the SockShop Colour Burst Range (£2.97 per pair, Sock Shop) will ensure individuality. Wishing your son the best of luck with his new job.

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