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