Spring Forward: Eyewear with a classic, retro look is the focus this season. These specs are from the coveted Matsuda collection.

Spring Forward: Leather as a finishing trim takes a black collarless jacket into spring with style. Give it added kick with a pastel scarf.

Spring Forward: The silhouette of this handbag in has a vintage vibe, but in ice-blue leather it feels thoroughly modern. The silhouette of this handbag in has a vintage vibe, but in ice-blue leather it feels thoroughly modern.

Update Your Look: Put a spring in your step with a fashionably forward, two-toned lace-up Oxford in an unexpected yet complimentary pairing: brown and navy.

Update Your Look: Guys, take your look from winter to spring with a strategic shift from charcoal suits to Zegna’s fairer dove greys in lighter weight wool.

Update Your Look: This soft leather briefcase is all business! With space for a laptop, it features pockets for everything from paper work to powers cords.

Mint Choice: Country club pastels meet city chic in a pantsuit that offers the ultimate in versatility: the jacket is long enough to double as a coat, while the cropped pant can go solo with white or navy.

Mint Choice: The classic espadrille gets an update with this on-trend colour in lightweight leather. A lightweight and sophisticated alternative to flip-flops, this shoe is ideal for business travel.

Mint Choice: Here’s a mint ideal! With sandal season on its way, why not paint your toes a shimmery mint green? Essie’s First Timer, from the new Resort Collection, is a sweet choice.

Gorgeous Guava: This spring, we’re having a love affair with colour and peachy, rosy hues are at the top of our list. Try mixing navy, camel or light grey with this softly structured blazer.

Gorgeous Guava: Exceptionally versatile, this season’s slim, cropped pant works for workday and weekends. It an wardrobe must-have, especially in this delicious tone.

Gorgeous Guava: Along with fresh colours come equally fresh fragrances. Pink grapefruit with cucumber is the latest scent blend, Pompelmo, from the Cucina collection for homes.

On The Horizon: Stripes are a classic spring choice, but this season the newest come much wider, adding a show stopping, graphic look to dresses. Slip this number under a black or white blazer for day.

On The Horizon: It’s all here in black and white! For a more modest approach but still working this hot trend for horizontal lines, try a variegated stripe dress with black elbow length sleeves and hem.

On The Horizon: Style ahoy! Here’s motorcycle-style jacket in a soft fabric that’s ideal for cooler spring weather. Plus, your little fashionista toddler will love the graphic appeal of the nautical stripes.

Show Some Skin!: Take on the urban jungle in a snakeskin-print cropped trench coat. Wear it now to work, on cooler summer evenings with white and right into fall with layers.

Show Some Skin!: Skinny jeans and slim cropped pants have met their footwear match. These snakeskin-print ballet flats with buckle and gold toecap are flat out fabulous!

Show Some Skin!: This cropped bootie gets it stylish edge with a snakeskin print. Slip them on with tights and a slim skirt on casual Fridays, and with your jeans on the weekend.

In The Buff: It’s time to lighten up, but if wearing white is just not right for you, try the paler, neutral tones of the season: ivory, champagne and blush.

In The Buff: A softer, more natural look in makeup is the goal this season. Get a less-is-more look with Revlon’s Nearly Naked makeup.

In The Buff: For workday or cocktail hour, the Nude All-Around necklace with crystal pearls and pavé accents adds an elegant flare to whatever you’re wearing.

Jean Scene: Perfect for weekends, and even under a blazer on casual office days, this tailored shirt with gold-chain detailing the collar and cuffs is a definite must-have.

Jean Scene: Things are looking down: the ankle is a fashion designer’s current focus! Even moms-to-be can take advantage of spring’s love affair with slim, cropped denim jeans.

Jean Scene: This roomy satchel in denim, called Lucy in the Sky, has a groovy appeal. Plus the cross-body shoulder strap makes it a modern way to carry your essentials.

Artistic Impression: Optic prints of all kinds are a top trend this season. If you’re too shy to wear them, try carrying a digital print tote to show off the look in a more subtle way.

Artistic Impression: Painterly patterns are being digitized. If you’ve been blessed with long legs, try this attention-getting slim pant. Just balance the look with a simple, solid-coloured top.

Artistic Impression: Dress it up or dress it down! The graphic nature of this silky tunic top is spot on, especially in this mix of fresh spring greens and sky blues.

Blooming Lovely: Welcome spring! Bring the outdoors in with a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, showcasing an assortment of fragrant, seasonal blooms.

Blooming Lovely: Pick this dolman-sleeved top for its soft-rose print and versatility: try black trousers or a pencil skirt for day, or white denim for weekends.

Blooming Lovely: Large floral prints are huge for spring! A beautiful example is this dress, with figure-flattering princess seams and ruched jewel neckline.

Wake Up!: Perfect for at home on your kitchen counter, the Keurig single-serve brewer allows you to start your day with a mug of coffee, just the way you like it.

Wake Up!: Hit the 3 pm wall? As an alternative to a cup of coffee, Awake Chocolate bars are caffeinated to fight fatigue and promote mental alertness. Great when you’re on the run.

Wake Up!: Step into the shower to lather up with Dove Men +Care body and face wash. With the energizing scent of Fresh Awake, it will help you jumpstart your day.

Just Relax: Whether after a tough workout at the gym or a hard day at the office, try Nivea for Men’s Relax & Recharge shower gel, fortified with massaging micro particles for a feel-good clean.

Just Relax: Go from being a winter homebody to a spring “om” body! Sign up for 6-weeks of beginner yoga. It’s also a great way zone out from being in work mode during the day.

Just Relax: Just breathe! Massage your skin with Dermalogica’s Stress Relief Treatment Oil, rich with aromatic, calming sandalwood, lavender, orange and clary sage.

Spring Cleaning: Forget about springing forward! Turn back the hands of time with Clean Cuisine, a new book offering an 8-week anti-inflammatory nutrition program that can change the way you age, look and feel.

Spring Cleaning: The new Olay Fresh Effects collection features the Va-Va-Vivid Power Contour Cleansing System, with a unique brush designed to get in around the T-zone, nose and hairline with the Shine Minimizing cleanser – for a 400% better clean!

Spring Cleaning: Considering a spring cleanse or recovering from a late night out? Try Tonica Kombucha, for its liver-cleansing and digestion-aiding properties, plus the ingredients are all certified organic and only 45 calories.

Lemon Zest: Life is sweet! Available as both mini and regular size treats, indulge with fresh lemon butter icing generously swirled on top of a moist golden buttermilk cupcake.

Lemon Zest: Looking for a special occasion cake that will satisfy everyone on your team or in the office? Try the Lemon Mousse cake, with layers of white sponge and white chocolate shavings, available in variety of sizes by special order.

Lemon Zest: Morning sunshine! If you’ve forgone the coffee in the a.m. but still need a boost, try Simply the Zest tea, a green Maté blend with organic lemongrass, lemon peel, and calendula.

Gourmet Gifts: For everything from a spring wedding to a graduation ceremony or housewarming, a cast-iron teapot is a gift they’ll always enjoy putting to use, including when you visit.

Gourmet Gifts: Nigella Lawson releases her latest, Nigellissima: Easy Italian-Inspired Recipes, allowing home cooks to make simple, no-fuss meals from everyday ingredients.

Gourmet Gifts: Here’s a lovely gift set for any hostess and her kitchen: Risotto hand soap & hand cream duo are infused with olive oil and the scents of coriander and olive wood.

Spring Breaks: In The Dinner, author Herman Koch gives the reader a seat at an intimate table, while two couples, over the course of a meal, go from civilized companions to staunch defenders of their delinquent sons.

Spring Breaks: From the author of The Ten-Year Nap, Meg Wolitzer, comes The Interestings, following six creative teenagers from summer camp to middle age. It’s a dazzling examination of talent and friendship. Available April 9.

Spring Breaks: In the long-awaited Inferno, Dan Brown’s famous symbolist, Robert Langdon, returns to Italy to discover that Dante’s Inferno, the dark, epic poem, is key to solving a riddle that could save the world. Available May 14.

Reel Winners: Ben Affleck stars in and directs the Academy Award’s best picture winner, Argo. The suspenseful film is loosely based on the Iran hostage crisis, with a nod to Canada’s role in the great escape.

Reel Winners: Silver Linings Playbook is an unflinching look at mental illness and the characters that it takes to make the world go round. See why Jennifer Lawrence won the best actress Oscar for her brilliant portrayal.

Reel Winners: Fans of the musical and the classic novel by Victor Hugo will love this version of Les Misérables, which won three Oscars, including one for Anne Hathaway for best supporting actress.