Grace Woodward’s top tips for spring/summer 2013

Fashion stylist Grace Woodward - who has worked on 'The X Factor' and was a judge on 'Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model' - has revealed pretty, feminine, floral dresses will be a big trend this season and says women shouldn't be afraid to get their legs out.

Speaking at the Panasonic Technics Shop to the Beat party at the French Connection store on Oxford Street, London, Grace said: "It's very pretty this spring/summer and I think it's a really nice opportunity to indulge in the femininity of wearing a dress, getting your legs out, wearing heels. Just feeling like a girl.

"Guys love girls in dresses, girls love girls in dresses. You feel amazing and feminine. The floral thing is still going on, but with feminine pastel colours - it's not a hard sexiness anymore. I think that's going to be gorgeous - providing we get some sun!"

The fashion-savvy star also lamented the fact most celebrities dress to look good rather than for warmth and while she believes it's important to chose clothes that photograph well, it's important to stay true to your style.

She explained: "I went to art school so a lot of what I do is based on colour and texture. So tonight, it's a theme on the purple colour that's been around a lot. It's hard when you're going out to be photographed because some clothes that you love just don't look good in photos.

"See, Laura Whitmore is wearing a short suit and it's snowing outside. I think there's a bit of a dichotomy - people see celebrity photos and they're wearing next to nothing - but are normal people supposed to dress like that? I just try and be myself."