The shops seem to be full of these horizontal striped dresses at the moment, and if you can work a horizontal stripe then this could be a very chic pic for you.

I love the 3.1 Philip Lim number featuring lace fabric and a swirly lace neckline. Team this with understated navy accessories for a streamline look. On the other side of the spectrum this Ted baker dress is less than half the price and again effortlessly chic.

Again featuring silk material and a round neckline this is a really cute easy to wear option. The dropped waist gives it a very relaxed feel and the short hem line keeps it edgey.

For the Designer option you can hop over to Net-a-porter and pick up the 3.1 Phillip Lim Lace top dress for £445. If you’re after the Ted Baker alternative, you can pick it up over at ASOS for £120.

Kate’s Christmas collection hits Topshop’s shop floor on Tuesday October 28th (when you can also pick the items up online on Topshop.com). The collection is full of great party pieces featuring sequins to sweeping floor length dresses.

These are three of Kate’s top pics from the collection. One of her other favourites is a dress with a print of a leopard across the neckline which she has lifted from a tee she used to wear as a teenager and has revamped into a mini dress. Another of her favourites are some large pocketed floral grey wide leg trousers.

All these items are set to be snapped up so if you’re a fan of Kate you may want to keep Tuesday in mind!

Make like a snowflake at your Christmas party and don this ever-so-cute fringed dress by Rachel Gilbert. This is one of Net-a-porter’s favourite dresses for the dance floor and I can see why.

Fringing of course is very popular right now and looks great on evening wear. I think the rhinestone snowflake detailing around the neck is really cute and festive and takes a fringed dress to super sparkly new heights.

Team with reflective gold heels for serious party appeal or keep it understated with a black clutch and shoes.

Get your Rachel Gilbert Sienna fringed dress for £410 from Net-a-porter.

I love this Tri-colour shift from See by Chloe. It’s a perfect transitional piece to take you from Autumn to Winter. Teamed with opaques, shoe boots and a warm coat this is a great number for dinner or drinks.

This dress also echoes several of the key trends righ6t now; from it’s 3 horizontal colour hues, to the folk feel to the embroidered collar as well as the sludgy grunge type colour palette.

Rev up the folk feel by teaming with a long pendant or fringed bag, or keep it chic and simple with clean cut accessories.

Get yours from My Wardrobe for £318.

I love the Olsen Twin’s label Elizabeth and James, and now available over at Net-a-porter is this gorgeous plaid coat from their collection. Typical of their style, this could easily have fallen out of one of their closets.

You could team it as they would, with super skinny jeans, towering heels and an oversized clutch, however, this is such a versatile piece it could be chucked over just about anything.

The coat features pockets on each hip, and the contrast ribbed sleeves and hidden magnetic fastening at the neck make sure this coat keeps you cosy.

Get yours for £515 from Net-a-porter today!

I’ve just pulled out my ankle boots from last year, and quite frankly they’re just not going to cut it this time around. My footwear is in dire need of an update!

Step in (pun intended) Net a Porter! They’ve got a great selection of this season’s best boots, all handily displayed in a mini online magazine! The shoe boot is a great new look this season, keeping your feet warm and dry but without committing to a full on boot. And there’s just something about their shape that makes them rather covetable.

These Stella McCartney Patent bootiesare absolute winners, and would look great with any outfit. Highlight them by teaming them with other patent accessories, such as a bag or belt, to pull your look together.

They cost £325 (not bad for Stella McCartney!) and are available from Net a Porter now.

Circus is back with a bang, this doesn’t mean getting out your extra large shoes, red noses and flower water pistols. This trend is all about the clash between bright colours and mettalics. Key details include embellishments, harlequins print, queen of hearts inspired suits and bold clashing prints.

Seen on the catwalks at Matthew Williamson and Miu Miu this is the trend of the season and at Lingerieplease we have picked up on this trend with gorgeous jewel coloured underwear. As for colours you are looking for reds, oranges and purples mixed with blacks, golds and silvers.

There are plenty of ways to transform your look into circus style, why not try a colourful bra with a colour clashing dress for a daring sexy look. Hoisery is also great for this trend, its amazing how a pair of bright tights can transform a look.

The superboost satin plunge bra in fuschia from Gossard would be perfect clashed with some bright hold ups from Pamela Mann.

There are plenty of ways to get in on the ‘act’ and lingerie is perfect for those wanting to embrace the trend in a subtle way. Check out the latest Autumn/Winter show at Lingerieplease.

The winter is here and the winter woollies are coming out from wardrobes across the country. So if you’re feeling a bit blue at the thought of dull, dark clothes for those long cold months, I have the perfect cure – bright red! Bright red (or tomato red) is the colour this season and numerous little red dresses were showcased on the Autumn Winter 2008 catwalks.

Even Daisy and Lizzy have been spotted donning those LRDs. It’s a vibrant colour which is extremely flattering and will cheer up your winter wardrobe - and this amazing embellished dress from Philip Lim encompasses everything you want in a red dress this season. Team with tights and black killer heels for a sophisticated look which will be perfect for Christmas. Or for a more casual look add a cardigan a skinny jeans.

This 3.1 Phillip Lim Crystal embellished dress is £445 and available at Net-a-porter.

There seems to be a sale every other week at the moment… pre-season, mid-season, end-of-season… I’m not complaining though, sales are certainly kind to the pocket! This week it’s ASOS’s turn, they’ve just launched their mid-season sale and there are some definite bargains to be had.

Even better, most of the items in the sale will see you through the rest of the season, we’re not talking the dregs of the summer trends here, there’s some great on-trend pieces to snap up!

This Check Bow Shirt Dress is a definite must have, with two of this seasons key trends - bows and check print - in a lovely warm dress that’s perfect for winter. Wear it with leggings and boots for a casual feel, or dress it up with a waisted belt, black opaque tights and some patent shoes. And at £18, reduced from £32, it’s an absolute steal.

Head over to ASOS to snap up some more bargains before they all disappear.

I love this navy origami tank dress by Fendi. Effortlessly chic, this dress simply pulls on and the round neck and A-line shape creates a very relaxed and understated feel, whilst the ruffles create all the drama. I love the ruffle style three dimensional origami detailing and the overall shape of the dress.

Made from 100 % silk the movement to the dress is bound to be divine and how many stunning evening dresses could be so comfortable to wear?

Team with simple accessories such as an oversized cocktail ring, plain oblong clutch and sky scraper heals so as not to interfere with the impact of the dress. If you like what you see and can afford the £1030 price tag, you can get this Fendi Origami tank dress from Net-a-porter.