As I write this, it’s pouring down with rain and to make matters worse, I can hear hailstones hitting the window pane. But yet, just two hours ago the sun was blazing. Oh, you have to love the British weather and its unpredictable nature. The constant climate change is of utmost importance when updating our wardrobes for summer so along with strapless dresses and...

If you like your clothes to be just that little bit different then you need to become acquainted with Day Birger et Mikkelsen. The brainchild of designers, Keld Mikkelsen and Malene Birger the label was established ten years ago in the quirky city of Copenhagen.

Who: Orion London was officially founded in 2005 but has really begun to establish itself as a fashion favourite this year thanks to glowing press attention and a few famous customers; a frequently photographed Sarah Harding in their beautiful peacock dress for example.

Net-a-porter.com, the innovative, high luxury online store has secured the exclusive video of Alexander McQueen’s pre-spring 09 collection of eight statement pieces.

Between the lace, the cocoons and those sheepskins you might think you’ve exhausted all the trends, but never fear there’s another trend for you to dabble in! I am of course talking about tartan, how could you miss it?! It’s everywhere, the magazines filled with tartan-clad models. Those D&G campaign images are drool-worthy!

The 70s invasion has continued to dominate the catwalks. We’ve seen flares, stars and stripes, graphic t-shirts not to mention those lumberjack shirts and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a crop top or two. Well now you can welcome the shag pile, and this isn’t a shag pile for your floor oh no, this one you’re going to wear.

As borders blur, markets merge, and cultures blend,

One of the hottest trends this season is sequins, yep, those shiny little things that adorn Las Vegas showgirls - shrinking violets need not apply. Seen everywhere from Valentino Couture to Zac Posen these light-reflecting gems add texture and glamour to any outfit. Hot off the press are these navy Alexander McQueen.

Sophisticated lustre in our autumn/winter wardrobes is essential for the upcoming party season. For me, silky, metallic jacquard is undoubtedly the chicest way to inject your winter wardrobe with some glistening vibrancy with zero risk of looking cheap or over the top. Perfect to dress down with a cashmere jumper, woolly tights and boots or dress up with heals and a...

Self-styled authority on all things fashionable and sartorially worthy, Nina Garcia, author of one hundred must have items of every fashion savvy woman’s wardrobe…among them is the veritable holy grail – “The Little Black Dress”. Since the moment Audrey Hepburn stood, cigarette holder in hand, on the set of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, in her inimitable Givenchy-clad...