5 Things to look for in dresses, tops, skirts, pants and suits

Dresses - A little black dress is still stylish (dress yours up with a belt and a bright bag), but if you're buying something new, look for a different colour, details and special fabrics.

Tops - Anything that pumps up the volume. Boring shirts be gone! The newest buys are feminine. To keep your look sophisticated, you'll want to temper the frothy chiffon and all-over paisy prints with those polished black pants you've already got home.

Skirts - something for every body type. There's a peacock array of super fun, super colour skirts out for this season, like the lean pencil skirts that flatters most body and the new fuller looks which are ultra flattering, especially if you wear them with a snug top.

Pants - Guy style that aren't guy like. Time to start borrowing inspiration, if not actual pants from men in your life. For fabrics, think wool and tweed, it's a thick woollen twill, often woven with mixed colour. The low-rise pants you already own still work too, just update them with a jacket.

Suits - If you've been thinking of upgrading from a college to a more grown-up wardrobe, there is no better time than now. With all of these chic suit now out, you'll totally enjoy the ride.

4 Health tips

Shut eye is the ultimate energiser if you can get enough of it. But for us who have to work so much that we can't get a proper rest, here are a few tips on how to get energised.

Sniff something lemony. Splurge on that citrus hand cream. A new study found that whiffs of lemon made women feel peppier. The scent increases production of norepinephrine, a hormone associated with energy.

Eat some good carbs. The fibre in wholewheat bread provides a long-lasting source of energy for your brain and muscle. Simple sugar carbs like sweets will give you a quick rush but leave you tired later.

Get moving - A low intensity workout like a short bike ride can boost you energy level by about 20 per cent according to a study.

Spend five minutes on Youtube. It might not seem terribly productive, but laughing at a guy flying off a speeding treadmill will perk you up temporarily. Research shows that a hearty chuckle revs up the respiratory system; oxygenating the body and making you feel awake.

3 Ways to make your bedroom a better place for sex

Take it easy on the family photos. Yes, I know you love your great-grandparents but having family pictures and friends can spark subconscious thoughts of things troubling you or of an obligation which can be a distraction during sex.

Say no to TV - It's this simple; couples who have TVs in their bedroom have less sex. And don't even think about bringing your BlackBerry to bed. Texting when you're with your partner says, the person I'm writing means more to me than you.

Good lighting. Even if you're a lights on kind of girl, having sex in an overly bright room can ramp up body anxieties for women and men. Try using accent lights and candles, which cast a more flattering natural glow around the room.

2 Reasons why you should date a nerd

We all know nerds rule the world while the handsome jock ends up selling cars and stuff like that.

Nerds are always grateful. They shiver when you kiss them, and don't pretend it's because they're cold. And you can customise them right from day one because they'll say yes to any request you have. I really need a nerd.

1 Thing you should do

Spend less than you make. There is nothing wrong with taking public transportation and shopping at cheap stores. Even if you make a million a year, you'll be worth zero if you spend it all.

-Diandra Allen