It was hard not to have a massive crush on the Fall 2009 collection by Reiss: everything looked edgy in an effortlessly bad Brit girl way. I just checked the website, and the Spring 2010 collection does not disappoint. The sense of London urbanite is still there, but coupled with a lighter sophistication, perfect for layering and transitioning from winter to spring.

In particular, I liked the bandage skirt with the zipper – it’s guaranteed to be a knock-out silhouette, although buyers beware: the look is a bit overplayed after the Hervé Léger explosion. A better bet is the Patsy Cardigan – a stylish knitwear piece with cute (but not cheesy) embellishments, perfect for layering. The June tank dress is a great day-to-evening staple, perfect to wear to work with a cardigan, but easily accessorized into a quirkier look.

Some of the pieces seem far more conservative than the Fall 2009 collection, which may have an appeal to some.

All images via Reiss.co.uk.

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