Day 1, london fashion week

TIP...I have layered a big oversized jumper on top of a sheer dress and toughened it up with leather trousers underneath adding a satchel bag that is the must have shape for autumn

jumper by topshop www.topshop.com

dress by topshop unique www.topshop.com

leather trousers by neil barrett www.selfridges.com

shoes by opening ceremony www.asos.com

bag by peter jensen www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

photograph by matthew smith in primrose hill

Day 6, nyc fashion week.....

TIP...turn a tranch into a dress keep the waist tight to add shape

trench by preen www.net-a-porter.com

shoes by opening ceremony www.asos.com

photographs by gemma soames at sunday times style outside the chanel store in soho

Day 5, nyc fashion week.....

TIP...going 70's (inspired my a lot of next seasons show) but kept the a-line skirt chic in navy and dressed down with a simple tee and teamed with gold for that glamourous touch. good if you are tall though as make sure the skirt sits at knee level wear with heels for lengthening

t-shirt by american apparel store.americanapparel.co.uk

skirt by reiss 1971 www.reissonline.com

boots by oasis www.oasis-stores.com

sunglasses by ray ban www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk

bag by fendi www.net-a-porter.com

photographed by jane bristow in the meatpacking district

Day 4, nyc fashion week.....

TIP...I have added a loose silk blouse with high waisted suede shorts as the mixing of fabrics will be a strong theme this autumn and add a dramatic shoe and oversized bag and find a nice bra this season that works underneath sheer fabrics!

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

suede shorts by kookai www.kookai.co.uk

shoes by chloe sevigny for opening ceremony www.asos.com

bag by benetton www.benetton.com

photographs by concierge outside the standard hotel www.standardhotels.com/new-york-city

Day 3, nyc fashion week.....

TIP...a boxy nude blazer is great with stripes and leather and gives it a more parisian feel wear with tights for warmth or little socks and boots

blazer by zara www.zara.com

stripe top by gap www.gap.com

leather shorts by asos www.asos.com

boots by oasis www.oasis-stores.com

photographs by uli holz www.uliholz.com

shot at tommy hilfigers design studio

Day 2, nyc fashion week

TIP...layer a sheer or lace skirt under a loose jumper and wear with bare legs if the jumper covers your bum

jumper by topshop

skirt from a selection at beyond retro with lining cut out

socks by falke

leather shoes by kurt geiger

bag by fendi

photographs by gemma soames at sunday times style

shot at the house from 'sex and the citys' for victoria beckham's presentation

Day 1, NYC fashion week.....

TIP...I added the ribbon to break up the cream and socks to keep look look more wintery even though the weather is amazing and leather shorts keep your dignity but toughens up a feminine shirt

blouse by asos www.asos.com

leather shorts by asos www.asos.com

socks by M&S www.marksandspencer.com

shoes by opening ceremony www.asos.com/Women/A-To-Z-Of-Brands/Opening-Ceremony

photographs by uli holz www.uliholz.com

shot at The Standard Hotel www.standardhotels.com

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