A To Z Of What's Hot In March

From our new crush Alden Ehrenreich to new go-to store & Other Stories and must-see movie, The Host, read our A-Z Of What's Hot in March for our guide to the hottest happenings, coolest new haunts and must-do fashion trends.

By Hayley Spencer

A Is For... Alden Ehrenreich

Brooding good looks? Check! Breakthrough roles for 2013? Check! Alden Ehrenreich fast became our new crush after we spotted him in Beautiful Creatures and Stoker. We can thank Stephen Spielberg for bringing Alden to our attention – the 22-year-old shot to fame after the director scooted him at his daughter’s friends’ batmitzvah, and there’s no doubt a bright future beckons

B Is For... Book to big screen: The Host

Twilight fan? You’ll love The Host. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons and Diane Kruger, it’s the latest book-turned-movie from Twi author Stephanie Mayer.

Chanel flowers – Mothers Day

Forgotten Mother's Day? Not a problem - pick her up a chic bouquet from Chanel's pop-up flower stall in Covent Garden. Purchase 100ml of one of Chanel’s perfumes and they'll give you a hand-tied posy with a personalised message handwritten by a Chanel calligrapher. You'll be instantly in Mum's good books.

Shop at Chanel's flower stall from 8-10 March

D Is For... David Bowie Is

All things David Bowie are brought together in the V&A's 50-year retrospective of the music legend. Everything from handwritten lyrics, original costumes, film, music videos, instruments and album artwork including his iconic Alladin Sane album cover shot make up the 300 piece exhibition. A must-see for music and fashion fans alike.

David Bowie Is opens on 23 March 2013

E Is For... Eye eye: Topshop's Blue Eyes

We’re seriously digging (see what we did there?) all things ‘90s, and what better way to create an instant throwback look than with a bright blue eye? Topshop’s Autumn Winter 2013 fashion show gave a seriously brave take on the fashion trend with chalky framed peepers, and now you can try the look at home as the eye quad in Game On - which was used backstage - has now landed in stores.

Shop Eye quad in Game On sat Topshop

F Is For... Frames: Stella McCartney optical

If you’re on the search for a new pair of specs, then look no further than Stella McCartney’s new optical line. We’ve already spotted Natalia Vodianova sporting the cute round numbers on the front row at Paris Fashion Week, and we want our eyes behind a pair, pronto!

G Is For... Girls Aloud On Tour

We may of missed the boat for buying tickets, but we’re still hooked by all the action from Girls Aloud on their Ten tour. Call the Shots is firmly back on our iPod playlists!

H Is For... Hollywood On Stage: James McAvoy and Helen Mirren

Theatre gets seriously star-studded this month, as James Mcavoy heads up Jamie Lloyd's production of Macbeth at the newly renovated Trafalgar Studios, while Helen Mirren is back playing the Queen in a performance of The Audience at the Gielgud Theatre.

geilgud theatre

Macbeth at Trafalgar Studios

I Is For... InStyle’s Cover Girl: Taylor Swift

Pop sensation Taylor Swift is our April cover girl and takes a stunning lead in our modern fairytale themed shoot. In our exclusive interview she reveals of her famously autobiographical lyrics: “If I’m gonna write songs about my exes thy can write about me. That’s how it works.”

Read more about her love life and lyrics in our new issue, out now.

J Is For... Just in: Burberry Body Tender

We can't resist Burberry’s brand new scent! Blending dewy English rose and white jasmine with a fresh burst of zesty lemon and crisp apple it’s a thoroughly British affair.

K Is For... Kate In Paint at Battersea Affordable Art Fair

Got blank walls to fill? Head to Battersea Park this month or hit up Bristol in April to pick up your very own slice of the contemporary art scene. Prices range from an affordale £40 to £4,000.

For more details head to: affordableartfair.com

L Is For... Lichtenstein

The Tate Modern brings together a full retrospective of Litchenstein's iconic advertising and comic strip influenced work. Not to be missed.

Book at the tate.org.uk

M Is For... Mad Men inspiration at Banana Republic and Estee Lauder

The worlds of fahion and beauty have gone mad for mod this month, with Estee Lauder and Banana Republic both launching new Mad Men themed collections. Everything you need to unleash your inner Betty Draper!

The Mad Men Banana Republic collection is in stores now

Shop the Estee Lauder Mad Men Collection at Selfridges

N Is For... Next Big Thing: Tom Odell

Following in the footsteps of Emeli Sande, Tom Odell has just been crowned Critics’ Choice at the BRITs, and performed the live soundtrack to Burberry’s Autumn Winter show. He’s got the worlds of music and fashion at his feet and we’ve got his album Long Way Down on repeat.

O Is For... One More Hour of Sunlight

As the clocks spring forward, we gain an extra hour of sun, and what better way to mark the time change than by picking up one of Karl Lagerfeld’s chic silhouette timepieces?

Shop Karl Lagerfeld watches at Net-a-Porter

P Is For... Picasso at the Courtauld

Picasso fan? Experience his talents in the making, as the Courtauld gallery brings together pieces from the exhibition that launched his career in Paris in 1901, when he was just 19.

Find out more at courtauld.ac.uk

Q Is For... Queuing for V Festival tickets

Didn’t get your hands on Beyonce’s Mrs Carter World Tour tickets? Never fear – V Festival is here to solve your woes. Bey and Kings of Leon lead the stellar line-up for the Staffordhire and Essex music weekenders, with Emile Sande, Jessie J, Rita Ora and plenty more acts making up the bill.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 1 March. Mouses at the ready!

R Is For... Red Nose Day

Our favourite charity event, Red Nose Day, takes place on 15 March 2013. One Direction have provided this year’s charity single, while Stella McCartney has designed a range of tees – pick yours up to show your support!

Buy your Stella for Red Nose Day tee at TK Makk

S Is For... Spring Clean

As the new season begins, it's time to push tired winter clothes to the back of your closet and make way for lighter, brighter spring staples. Shop our edits to find the hottest new pieces for your new-season wardrobe, from It-knits to midi dresses. 

Shop our pick of what to wear now

T Is For... Thrillers – Side Effects/Trance/Stoker

Cinema gets spine-chilling this month, as psychological thrillers are trending! Stoker takes us into the visceral and visually stunning world of India Stoker (Mia Wasikowska) whose life is turned on its head by the arrival of her Uncle Charlie. Side Effects sees Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum plays a seriously hot couple with serious issues, while Trance is the thriller meets heist movie from Slumdog Millionaire director, Danny Boyle.

Stoker is in cinemas from 1 March 2013

Side Effects hits cinemas on 8 March

Trance hits cinemas on 27 March

U Is For... Unusual Easter treats

Tired of chocolate eggs? This Easter why not try one of Biscuiteers collection of iced treats? We’ll be tucking into the fluffy bunnies, gamboling lambs or decorated eggs from the family tin – too cute!

Easter family tin, £38.50, Biscuiteers

V Is For... Victoria Beckham’s fave, Balthazar opens in Covent Garden

The New York branch of Balthazar was one of Victoria Beckham’s favourite haunts when she was stateside, so she’ll be as pleased as us that a new site has opened in London’s Covent Garden. Serving up French Brasserie style dishes and with its own bakery next door, it’s the perfect pit-stop for a hearty breakfast or supper.

BalthazarLondon.com

W Is For.. Witches and wizards in Oz The Great And Powerful

Disney bring us a magical prequel to the Wizard of Oz, starring a stellar cast including Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and James Franco. Perfect for a little escapism (and eye candy from James!)

In cinemas 8 March 2013

X Is For... Mary Katrantzou X Current/Elliot

What happens when you cross print genius Mary Katrantzou with denim gurus, Current/Elliot? Some seriously lust-inducing tees, dresses and jeans, that’s what. Get it before it’s gone!

Y Is For... Your Name Here: Whistles monogrammed clutches

Whistles’ sleek Delilah clutch has become a must-have on the front row and when we saw Olivia Palermo’s initialed version at London Fashion Week, we just had to get our hands on our own. Luckily for us, the monogramming service is now available at the brand’s London Dover Street store. The bags come in both black and pink and cost £95 with monogramming.

Z Is For... Zac Efron in The Paperboy

Zac Efron has cemented his leading man status with his role in The Paperboy. Based on a true story, it’s the raucous tale of Charlotte Bless (played by Nicole Kidman), who attempts to defend her fiancé on death row.

In cinemas 15 March 2013

& Other Stories

The latest launch from the heads of high street fashion favourite H&M; & Other Stories is your new one-stop shop for fashion-forward pieces. With offices in Stockholm and Paris, the seasonal collections are sharply cut, cleverly designed and super-cool. Seven stores are set to open across Europe and the UK this month, with price points sitting between those of H&M and sister brand COS – nothing cost more than £195.

See our edit of the & Other Stories SS13 Collection here