TIP...I love this waistcoat as it doubles up as a jacket and looks great layered with white underneath but added a long skirt with the open side to make this sexier and less formal

waistcoat by neil barrett www.neilbarrett.com

white collar shirt and matching blazer didn lee

skirt by helmut lang www.my-wardrobe.com

shoes by office www.office.co.uk

TIP...I love the oriental influence of this waistcoat and have styled it with white for a minimal and silhouetted shape

waistcoat by osman yousefzada www.theshopatbluebird.com

trousers by maxmara www.selfridges.com

photographs by matthew smith

Neon.....

TIP...these chinos are a great way of wearing neon and the denim shirt makes the look more casual and wearable I added heels for a sexier image but turn the hems up to see the shoes

denim shirt with leather collar by urban outfitters www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

orange trousers by zara www.zara.com

shoes by camilla skovgaard www.net-a-porter.com

TIP...this is the ultimate dress for an event the neon allows the dress to be totally modern on a classic cut and wear with neon shoes to emphasize this

dress by christopher kane www.net-a-porter.com

shoes by osman yousefzada www.selfridges.com

TIP...I loose oversized jumper is instantly updated with a neon skirt poking out from the hem and the scalloped edge makes the look more feminine clash your neons and wear a different colour shoe not good to be too matchy!

jumper by topshop www.topshop.com

skirt by jaegar boutique www.jaeger.co.uk

padded bag by lulu guinness www.luluguinness.com

photographs by jessica buttress

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