Fashion: Heart to heart with an uplifting power print - Yorkshire Evening Post

Tap into your romantic side with the icon of the season. Lisa Haynes falls for statement heart prints.

The big love affair began with Harry Styles on his 19th birthday back in February. Not the One Direction heart-throb himself, but his printed shirt.

Fresh off the Burberry Prorsum autumn/winter 13 runway, Harry’s designer heart print has since been worn by Victoria Beckham, Alexa Chung and even rock legend Rod Stewart. In short, it’s become the ‘It print’ of the season.

And it’s not hard to fall in love with this micro trend. The uplifting power print is an on-trend alternative to polka dots and can be worn in a subtle way, with miniature hearts, or by really showing the love with statement oversized prints. But think glossy and grown-up, rather than schoolgirl cute.

Don’t wait for Valentine’s Day – wear your heart on your sleeve (or trousers, dress, skirt...) right now with these romantic finds.

LUCKY IN LOVE

Become the Queen of Hearts with a quirky jumper. Red Herring at Debenhams’ Cream Striped Hearts Jumper is sure to put you on a winning style streak, £30 (www.debenhams.com).

BERRY BEAUTIFUL

Set hearts aflutter with a feminine silhouette. Closet’s Heart Print V-neck Dress nips in at the waist to accentuate an hourglass shape, £48 (www.closetclothing.co.uk).

HALF MEASURES

The most wearable way to work hearts is with a block panel of print. Yumi’s Heart Print Knitted Dress is a real heart warmer for the winter months, £45, available in black or burgundy (www.yumidirect.co.uk).

SWEETHEART SHIRT

Be the envy of the office with an eye-catching print blouse. Topshop’s navy blue Heart Print Shirt can be worn buttoned-up for an androgynous take or tucked in to a pencil skirt for a lady-like vibe, £32 (www.topshop.com).

SUBTLE ENCHANTMENT

Opt for a hearty accent if all-over prints don’t appeal. In versatile black and tan, Accessorize’s Heart Print Oversize Clutch is the affordable alternative to Burberry’s £875 Little Crush bag, £19 (uk.accessorize.com).

DOTTY DEVOTION

If you love pretty polka dots, experiment with mini hearts instead. Matalan’s burgundy Heart Print Skater Skirt is so subtle you’ll have to play spot the difference, £14 (www.matalan.co.uk).

CAMEL CRUSH

Show your neck some love as temperatures plummet. Add some passion to your autumnal outfits with Dorothy Perkins’ Camel and Black Heart Snood, £9.50 (www.dorothyperkins.com).

PRINT PASSION

Can’t decide whether you’re more in love with the idea of a heart-laden shirt or dress? Oasis delivers both with a smart Heart Print Shirt Dress, featuring shiny buttons and skinny metallic belt for a touch of glam, £55 (www.oasis-stores.com).

LOVE-LY KNIT

If you’re hopelessly devoted to this trend, one statement heart is all you need. Nail the monochrome trend and cosy up in Apricot’s contrast colour Big Heart Sequin Jumper, £27 (www.apricotonline.co.uk).

FOOTWEAR INFATUATION

Slippers (for outdoors only) just got super-chic. Step into love territory with Dune’s Loveley Suede Embellished Heart Detail Slipper shoes, currently £37 reduced from £57, available in black or blue (www.dunelondon.com).