Knitwear.....

TIP...this is my favourite big slouchy jumper and I added a lace skirt for a slight vinatge feel but the jeans keep the look modern and add a colour underneath to show off the lace

jumper by topshop www.topshop.com

skirt (with lining cut out) from a selection at beyond retro www.beyondretro.com

jeans by paige www.trilogystores.co.uk

boots by oasis www.oasis-stores.com

TIP...layer a long dress with a blouse for a great collar detail and I love the contrast of dressing it down with worn in boots and up with a chic minimal box bag

dress by crumpet www.crumpetengland.com

blouse from a selection at rokit www.rokit.co.uk

boots by all saints www.allsaints.com

bag by louis vuitton www.louisvuitton.com

TIP...a more retro take on the cape and I styled with a plain black skirt with a silk slip underneath to add an extra detail to the outfit

poncho from a selection at rokit www.rokit.co.uk

skirt by american apparel store.americanapparel.co.uk

silk slip from a selection at beyond retro www.beyondretro.com

socks by m&s www.marksandspencer.com

trainers by converse www.office.co.uk

photographs by annabel hartley

Camel.....

TIP...a camel coat is one of the key investment pieces but I styled the outfit with knee high DM style boots to add a post punk feel but the loose shirt and soft neutral colours keeps the look romantic

camel coat by pinko www.asos.com

shirt by uniqlo www.uniqlo.co.uk

knitted crop jumper www.topshop.com

jeans by twenty8twelve www.twenty8twelve.com

boots by aldo www.aldoshoes.com

TIP...a white shirt instantly updates a simple jumper dress and I added hairy boots for a modern twist

jumper dress by hobbs www.hobbs.co.uk

shirt by gap www.gap.com

boots by emma cook for topshop www.topshop.com

TIP...burlington socks are a great way of adding that english eccentric touch to simple camel trousers but wear with a heel for a more glamourous appearance

cream roll neck by uniqlo www.uniqlo.co.uk

trousers by jaegar www.jaeger.co.uk

socks by burlington www.sockshop.co.uk

boots by stuart weitzman www.danielfootwear.com

fur scarf by primark www.primark.co.uk

photographs by matthew smith

Colour.....

TIP...add a coloured shoe to a simple outfit and a denim shirt is a great alternative to a smart shirt and is a great colourway that seems to go with everything

knitted vest by ashish www.brownsfashion.com

denim shirt by french connection www.frenchconnection.com

tweed trousers by hoss intropia www.hossintropia.com

loafers by russell & bromley www.russellandbromley.co.uk

TIP...keep colours tonal for the most stylish look this winter

knitted top and silk dress by mango www.mango.com

scarf by dkny www.dkny.com

socks by gap www.gap.com

boots by pedro garcia www.net-a-porter.com

belt by topshop www.topshop.com

TIP...for a modern layer add a knitted vest and add silk skirts which are great worn over a tight trouser or legging or with slouchy socks

knitted vest by benetton www.benetton.com

shirt by cos www.cosstores.com

skirt by vanessa bruno www.liberty.co.uk

boots by pierre hardy www.pierrehardy.com

photographs by matthew eades

Grey.....

TIP...turn grey into a more feminine 50's approach but I put a denim shirt underneath to make the look more rebellious and less dainty

jacket by karen walker www.urbanoutfitters.com

shirt by reiss 1971 www.johnlewis.com

skirt by marc jacobs www.marcjacobs.com

socks by uniqlo www.uniqlo.co.uk

loafers by clarks www.clarks.co.uk

TIP...white, grey and black compliment each other so mix and match and layer up white allows the grey to stand out

waistcoat and shorts by rag & bone www.rag-bone.com

white shirt by thomas pink www.thomaspink.com

socks by brora www.brora.co.uk

brogues by new look www.newlook.com

hat by reiss www.reissonline.com

TIP...layer up this all in one with a shirt underneath and wear a patent brogue for added texture and to dress the outfit up without wearing heels

all in one phillip lim www.liberty.co.uk

shirt MM6 by maison matin margiela www.net-a-porter.com

shoes by hobbs www.hobbs.co.uk

belt by maxmara www.matchesfashion.com

photographs by matthew eades

The Cape.....

TIP...add a bit of leg to this cape with socks pulled up high but showing a bit of skin it breaks up the weight of the cape the blouse underneath softens and compliments heavy printed wool

cape by prps www.indigofera.co.uk

blouse by zara www.zara.com

wool shorts by asos www.asos.com

socks by tabio www.tabio.com

shoes by pied a terre www.johnlewis.com/pied-a-terre

TIP...a thick knitted poncho is another great way to wear the cape and is perfect with dresses too keep shoes flat for a masculine touch and a more daytime outfit

cape by lk bennett www.lkbennett.com

dress by topshop www.topshop.com

leggings by lna www.liberty.co.uk

boots by paul smith www.paulsmith.co.uk

TIP...leather trousers and capes are great together and great to layer over other jackets for extra texture also turn the hems of the leather trousers up for a 50's 'cry baby' look

cape by joseph www.joseph.co.uk

denim jacket 1971 by reiss www.reissonline.com

leather trousers isabel marant at selfridges www.selfridges.com

shoes by carvella www.kurtgeiger.com

photographs by matthew smith

Fake Fur....

TIP...I love this fur coat especially in cream which makes the jacket look vintage when worn with a slip dress and heavy boots but would be perfect over almost everything including updating a simple jeans a t-shirt look

fur coat by miss selfridge missselfridge.com

dress by river island www.riverisland.co.uk

boots by topshop www.topshop.com

TIP...add a scarf for a simple addition to your outfit tweed and fake fur are a great combination

fake fur scarf by river iasland www.riverisland.co.uk

wool blazer by preen at selfridges www.selfridges.com

t-shirt by lna at liberty www.liberty.co.uk

tweed trousers by ashish at selfridges www.selfridges.com

socks by marks & spencer www.marksandspencer.com

TIP...mix up different fake fur fabrics and wear with tonal colours for a perfect autumnal look style with clog boots for a folk inspiration

jacket by 3.1 phillip lim at net a porter www.net-a-porter.com

shirt by peter jensen at asos www.asos.com

trousers by river island www.riverisland.co.uk

wooden heeled boots by topshop www.topshop.com

photographs by matthew smith

The Maxi.....

TIP...a sheer skirt is great as a long length and layer with tights, socks or leggings add a simple wool coat for an early 90's grunge feel

coat by joseph www.joseph.co.uk

check shirt from a selection at rokit www.rokit.co.uk

t-shirt by lna at urban outfitters www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

skirt, belt and boots with wool sock attached by topshop www.topshop.com

TIP...a maxi cardigan is a great alternative to a coat and keeps the legs warm when bare heavy knits and tweed are a great combination

wool cardigan by marlene birger www.bymarlenebirger.com

t-shirt by american vintage www.my-wardrobe.com

tweed shorts by topshop www.topshop.com

socks by tabio www.tabio.com

boots by charlotte olympia www.charlotteolympia.com

TIP...this long coat covers all trends like camel and military not just maxi and the belt draws the waist into a column shape

coat by asos www.asos.com

boots from a selection at river island www.riverisland.com

tweed and sheepskin hat from rokit www.rokit.co.uk

photographs by matthew smith