| Granted, it might be hardly noticeable after | | | | maroon and chocolate are all good - and |
| the great washout summer, but it's true: | | | | accessorise with flashes of colour in |
| winter is fast approaching. As any | | | | brighter shades of the same hue. So a deep |
| self-respecting fashionista knows, the change | | | | purple coat will look great with a funky |
| of season can mean only one thing: a great | | | | fuchsia scarf and gloves; bottle green or |
| excuse to go shopping! | | | | navy are best with the lovely bright |
| | | | turquoise and peacock blue tones which were |
| Cold weather doesn't have to mean more | | | | all over Spring-Summer this year. A bright |
| clothes, just warmer ones. So you can choose | | | | colour worn near your face will grab |
| whether to bulk up with cosy knits and snug, | | | | attention and warm your complexion, so |
| thick fabrics, or go for clever layering; | | | | consider a cute beret or cloche hat in a |
| team funky accessories and outerwear with | | | | colour you might think outrageous for bigger |
| your favourite key pieces from the spring and | | | | pieces. |
| summer. That way, you don't have to banish | | | | |
| cute tea dresses and floral skirts to the | | | | Of course you'll need a fabulous new bag to |
| back of your wardrobe for another year; just | | | | go with all this gorgeous outerwear. A black |
| mix it up by adding jeans or opaque tights | | | | patent tote or oversized shopper, with buckle |
| and legwarmers, an oversized cardigan or | | | | or strap details, will keep you on-trend |
| batwing jumper, and those essential winter | | | | while making a subtle style statement. It |
| boots. | | | | also gives you somewhere to stash those hats, |
| | | | gloves, scarves and extra jumpers when you're |
| Perhaps the most important key item, and the | | | | indoors, so no excuses for leaving them on |
| biggest investment you'll make, for your | | | | the train! Other key pieces this season shape |
| winter wardrobe is a coat that goes with | | | | the overall dynamic, which is very feminine |
| everything. Boiled wool swing coats in deep | | | | but never frilly: cutesy angora jumpers, puff |
| colours are set to be big this year, while a | | | | sleeves and empire lines cosy up to corset |
| nice fitted leather trench or double-breasted | | | | belts, bold 'statement' necklaces, |
| mac never goes out of style. The silhouette | | | | high-waisted pencil skirts and shoe boots for |
| is nipped-in waists and wide skirts, which is | | | | a chic, kitten-with-a-whip kind of vibe. |
| very flattering for all sizes. This look is | | | | |
| actually quite retro, so have a rummage in | | | | Many of these winter must-haves will be |
| vintage stores or even the back of your mum's | | | | versatile from now right through spring - |
| wardrobe - you never know what you'll find! - | | | | and, if this year's gloomy weather trend |
| and you might just bag a unique piece to make | | | | continues, into next summer too. So, don't |
| you the envy of hipsters everywhere. | | | | wait for the first frost before splashing out |
| | | | on something snuggly. The final accessory |
| As for colours, remember winter fashion | | | | that every girl should have is, of course, a |
| doesn't have to be funereal. While black, | | | | good credit card; with many offering 0% on |
| grey and charcoal are all very well and | | | | purchases for several months, you can enjoy |
| grown-up, they can be harsh and make you look | | | | your new look now and pay for it later |
| slightly washed-out, or just plain boring! | | | | without feeling the burn of high interest |
| Instead try a dark, rich, luxurious colour | | | | rates that often come with store cards. |
| which flatters your hair and skin - purple, | | | | |