Crochet.....

TIP...go for a t-shirt with a woven back and wear with flat boots to grunge it up layer over a dress if too see through

t-shirt dress by evil twin www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

hat by rokit www.rokit.co.uk

boots my own

TIP...for evening a silk crochet is great and add a coloured silk camisole underneath to show off the fabric toughen the look up with a strong ankle strapped heel

crochet top by vanessa bruno www.selfridges.com

silk camisole by american apparel store.americanapparel.co.uk

lycra skirt by neil barrett www.selfridges.com

shoes by camilla skovgaard www.camillaskovgaard.com

TIP...layer a woven top over a silk shirt the contrast of fabrics work well together and a shirt smartens up a more casual top

crochet tee by river island www.riverisland.com

grey silk blouse by urban outfitters www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

fringed shorts by prps www.selfridges.com

embroidered boots by new kid www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

photographs by matthew smith

Colour.....

TIP...I love the retro colours of this dress this is colour blocking for night in an elegant and simple way go for orange/ red lipstick to add more drama

dress by by marlene birger www.bymalenebirger.com

TIP...layer a dress with a crop t-shirt worn over using a neutral or bright colour and it also dresses down a smarter dress

dress by primark www.primark.co.uk

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

shoes by henry holland www.selfridges.com

russian hat by ugg labelsneak.com

TIP...coloured jeans are an easy and wearable way to incorporate colour into your wardrobe add a coloured sock to shoes to allow further colour blocking

jumper by cos www.cosstores.com

jeans by ck jeans www.calvinkleinjeans.com

socks by falke www.falke-shop.com

shoes by henry holland www.selfridges.com

photographs by matthew smith

White.....

TIP...this dress can be worn with a great shoe or dressed down with a boot for a more grunge take on white

dress by louise goldin www.matchesfashion.com

boots by beyond retro www.beyondretro.com

TIP...lace is a key fabric for ss11 and has been done in a variety of ways in colour but especially in white when choosing lace keep the look simple and clean

dress by urban outfitters www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

boots as before

TIP...white jeans are a great way to introduce white into your wardrobe, flares are a very flattering shape and wear with wedges to lengthen the look of your legs

top by asos www.asos.com

jeans by gap www.thegap.co.uk

boots as before

photographs by matthew smith

Spots.....

TIP...I love these dungarees from ss11 and they look great with a simple jumper worn underneath keep the look casual with trainers for a more retro approach to the look

dungarees by river island www.riverisland.com/Online

cashmere jumper by uniqlo www.uniqlo.com

trainers by nike www.office.co.uk

TIP...tights are a great way to add spots into an outfit but keep the look simple sticking to one overall colour dependent on the colour of the tights

men's knitted jumper by marks & spencer www.marksandspencer.com

tights by bebaroque www.mytights.com

boots by rokit www.rokit.co.uk

TIP...ss11 has an array of spots and if you are going to do a whole outfit in spots make sure they are tiny dots so as not to overwhelm the outfit and it will not wear you but you wear it

silk and rubber spotted blouse and skirt by antipodium www.antipodium.com

trainers by nike www.office.co.uk

hat by brora www.brora.co.uk

photographs by natalie hartley

The Dress.....

TIP...I love the shape of this dress and have put a silk white blouse underneath to allow the black to show up and also soften the hard edges of the dress add a thick legging underneath if the dress is too short

blouse by sparkle & fade www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

velvet dress by hannah marshall www.hannahmarshall.com

thigh boots by burberry prorsum www.burberry.com

TIP...this is a great dress for the party season it ticks the glam goth trend and with a pair of shoes that tie up the leg it makes the dress appear sexier and is also a style detail that will carry through to next spring

lace dress by miss selfridge www.missselfridge.com

leather shoes by barbara bui www.cocosa.com

TIP...I love the simple shape of this dress and make sure that accessories and shoes are also kept simple

dress by roksander illinic www.brownsfashion.com

shoes by sergio rossi www.sergiorossi.com

photographs by matthew smith

Embellishment.....

TIP...I love the colours of the foil that have been stitched into the jumper and have picked one of the colours out to layer with a dress underneath and a red lip give that dressed up look even when wearing trainers

jumper and silk dress by meadham kirchoff www.liberty.co.uk

velvet leggings by topshop www.topshop.com

trainers by converse www.office.co.uk

sunglasses by linda farrow www.lindafarrow.co.uk

TIP...make a statement with accessories gloves are often thought of as practical but by adding embellishment they become the main focus of the outfit

wool jumper by carven www.matchesfashion.com

lace and silk blouse by ella moss www.ellamoss.com

metal studded wool gloves by marlene birger www.net-a-porter.com

velvet skirt by minki pink www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

shoes by dune www.dune.co.uk

TIP...a sequin embellished jumper adds glamour to an old pair of jeans (go for longer length for a slouchy look)and a long string vest underneath is a great way to add texture and layers

jumper by topshop www.topshop.com

string vest by rokit www.rokit.co.uk

fake fur jacket by miss selfridge www.missselfridge.com

jeans by american apparel store.americanapparel.co.uk

boots by zara www.zara.com

photographs by matthew smith

Big Knits.....

TIP...a big cardigan is a great alternative to a coat

shaggy cardigan by river island www.riverisland.com/Online

jumpsuit by mango www.mango.com

white tee by lna www.lnaclothing.com

boots by asos www.asos.com

TIP...for an easy relaxed look add a loose knitted jumper over a long skirt and show the layers to enhance the boho mood

jumper by stefanel www.houseoffraser.co.uk

vest by american apparel store.americanapparel.co.uk

skirt by zara www.zara.com

boots by all saints www.allsaints.com

hooded snood by alexander wang www.selfridges.com