We’ve fallen head over heels for

This winter the gothic look is being replaced with, well, a gothic look, but with a hint of Victoriana femininity. Lace is gracing every catwalk from Prada to Alexander McQueen dispelling its previous prim-and-proper image and creating a new sexy, sultry and seductive alter-ego. Perfect for a high-fashion, luxurious and ultra feminine look whether you’re going head to toe on a night out or simply accessorising for the office, lace screams fashionista yet still retains an innocent and girly edge.

Great footage of the Oscar De La Renta show from Coutorture sponsored by shopstyle.com. My favourite piece was this mid length black dress with the big cowl neck draped over to one side of the shoulder.

You’d think that considering De La Renta always maintains his signature style and shapes that his collections would become monotonous, but every season he always excites with fresh ideas and designs.

Robert Verdi talks to Diane Von Furstenberg….

Hands down Zara gets my award for best coats on the high street. Breaking from tradition, this season I invested in just one coat, rather than splitting my cash and buying two. Best decision I made, and even wiser was my choice to head to Zara. Being on the tall side, for once I had zero problems with the length of the sleeves, rather I had more difficulty in choosing just one and opted for a black, military style, ¾ length coat, rationalising that it would go with all outfit …