London Fashion Week Day 3.....

TIP...the cape is the new coat this season and and worn it with a pair of jeans and silk bouse to keep the shades of blue and the snakeskin boots lift the outfit by adding a new texture to the look the red box bag adds colour but the small shape makes the outfit look more modern than being stuck in the 70's!

cape by dkny http://www.dkny.com

shirt by m&s http://www.marksandspencer.com

jeans by genetic denim http://geneticdenim.com

boots by zara http://www.zara.com

bag by jil sander http://www.net-a-porter.com

photographs by matthew smith at my flat before the shows http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

London Fashion Week Day 2.....

TIP...velvet leggings give a snakeskin shirt a rock edge and love this coccoon coat which is the perfect shape for the season and the simple bag has the snakeskin handles to bring the look together

shirt by equipment http://www.my-wardrobe.com

trousers by evil twin http://www.asos.com

boots by deeny & ozzy http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

bag by zara http://www.zara.com

sunglasses by prism http://www.prismlondon.com

photographs by natasha wray http://www.natashawray.com

London Fashion Week Day 1.....

It's a red day today have adopted a coloured jeans in snake print and worn with my angora jumper (that sheds everywhere!) wear with simple black shoes to break up the colour and glitter is big for winter so why not interpret the trend with a pair of sunnies these are perfect!

jumper by iro http://www.my-wardrobe.com

jeans by current elliott http://www.net-a-porter.com

boots by coccinelle http://www.coccinelle.com

black bag by fendi http://www.fendi.com

red bag by jil sander http://www.net-a-porter.com

sunglasses by miu miu http://www.miumiu.com

photographs by bonnie rahkit at somerset house http://www.thestyletraveller.com

Country casuals.....

the day out: hunter lace up wellies are key to any country outfit the lace ups ones are a definite favourite and check shirts always come out for the weekend away collar done up and the grandad cardigan is the coat alternative and theirry lasry sunnies finish the look!
The chill out essentials: mens grey hoodie the ultimate comfort jumper and mens (gap) pyjama bottoms in a good colour can sometimes double as loose mens style trousers for day worn with tough heels makes them look laid back yet sexy (try it it works I did it for paris fashion week last season without the hoodie!)
the country walk essentials: velevet leggings (evil twin) adds a sense of dark glamour to your mundane walking outfit! a grandad cardigan is eesential in a bigger size to fit over jumpers like my mens one (zara) and hunter wellies for the added touch. the cape is the new coat so make sure you add to any outfit (urban outfitters)
Enjoy your next country escape!

Photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Coloured trousers.....

TIP...these trousers are a great shape for the minimal sportswear trend the length allows you to show off some fab sports inspired heels and wear with a must have bomber jacket to complete the look overall stick to clean shapes and lines

jacket by zara http://www.zara.com

trousers by acne http://www.liberty.co.uk

shoes by camilla skovgard http://www.camillaskovgaard.com

TIP...boot leg trousers are very flattering wear with a block heel and a slim fit coat for a 60's mod look the animal print give it a more rock n roll approach

coat by sandro http://www.selfridges.com

rust coloured roll neck by hobbs http://www.hobbs.co.uk

trousers by zara http://www.zara.com

boots by coccinelle http://www.coccinelle.com

TIP...go for graphic coloured panels for a dramatic look but keep the top half simple with a neutral colour and add detail with a buttoned up shirt underneath

jumper by m&s http://www.marksandspencer.com

silk blouse by wyred http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

trousers by river island http://www.riverisland.com

boots by lala berlin http://www.selfridges.com

photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Checks.....

TIP...update a check trousers with a peplin detail great way to give you a good body shape you can also buy a seperate peplin and add to any pair of trousers

leather shirt by joseph http://www.joseph.co.uk

trousers by mina http://www.minauk.com

shoes by ted baker http://www.tedbaker.com

TIP...a leather pencil skirt is a great match for a check shirt and wear with boots for a more casual approach and heels for a great office look the metal collars are a great added detail

shirt by antipodium http://www.antipodium.com

skirt by jigsaw http://www.jigsaw-online.com

pony skin boots by dr martens http://www.drmartens.com

TIP...a great way to include checks is wearing a blazer go for double breasted and add a colourful shirt and when worn with a maxi skirt it stops the look from being too boyish

blazer by river island http://www.riverisland.com/Online

shirt by whyred http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

skirt by zara http://www.zara.com

patent brogues by aldo http://www.aldoshoes.com

food from melrose and morgan http://www.melroseandmorgan.com

photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Trending with ASOS.....

about a boy...break up dark colours with a printed trousers it adds a more feminie touch as well and patent brogues give an added texture to the look wear with a structured coat

minimalist...the cocoon coat is a key style for winter and I have added snakeskin jeans to give the look a more roll n' roll edge

the vixen...leather and velvet all in black, long column skirts and you are done a wearable way to pull off this trend!

go native...a cape is a great way to update a double denim look add some studded boots to toughen it all up!

enter the ASOS competition and send in your pics to show how you wear yours!

http://fashionfinder.asos.com/competitions/how-will-you-wear-it-6

Knitwear.....

TIP...dress down floral trousers with a colourful knit florals could even be here to stay for next summer so invest now!

jumper by h&m http://www.hm.com/gb

trousers by river island http://www.riverisland.com

boots by lala berlin http://www.selfridges.com

TIP...crop jumpers are great worn with high waisted pieces but for a change to trousers go for a denim pencil skirt great for fuller figures too and add a coloured boot to give more energy to the outfit

jumper by lala berlin http://www.selfridges.com

skirt by antipodium http://www.antipodium.com

boots by christian louboutin http://www.christianlouboutin.com

TIP...for a retro feel throw a t-shirt style jumper over a dress mix yp the retro colours and I love the shape of these shoes to give an added twist to the look

mohair jumper by theory http://www.theory.com

dress by whistles http://www.whistles.co.uk

boots by h&m http://www.hm.com/gb

photographs taken by matthew smith using the new BlackBerry Bold http://uk.blackberry.com

Print.....

TIP...a big cardigan is a great way to add tribal prints to your wardrobe and have worn it with velvet leggings for an added texture

cardigan by sparkle & fade http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

shirt by lovelabel http://www.very.co.uk

leggings by siwy http://www.siwydenim.com

boots by kat maconie http://www.katmaconie.com

sunglasses by prism http://www.prismlondon.com

TIP...black and white print looks great with denim and add a spotted shirt for an extra quirk I love these heeled chelsea boots the chunky heel gives a strong shape for the feet which balances the look

silk bomber jacket by zara http://www.zara.com

spotted denim shirt by loft design by http://www.loftdesignby.com

leather skirt by joseph http://www.joseph.co.uk

boots by deena & ozzy http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

sunglasses by emporio armani http://www.selfridges.com