GET THE LOOK - These Boots Are Made For Walking

If OTK (Over-The-Knee) boots didn’t float your boat, you’ll no doubt be relieved to see that the classic
knee-high boot walks firmly back into our lives for winter 2011-12.

Less of a mouthful and easier to wear than the OTK, the trick is to team knee-highs with clothes that recreate a retro ladylike silhouette, which means they’re must-have with a midi skirt, just perfect over jeans and terrific with tunics, oversized jumpers and long cardis. If you only buy two things this season, make it knee-high boots and a great coat - then wear them together for instant winter chic. Team with big scarves. Add sash pins, bold bangles and playful jewellery.

GET THE LOOK - Going Soft

The new soft line is THE silhouette for fashion in late 2011/2012.

Difficult to describe, but easy to spot, it centres around "deflated" shoulders, with billowing curved bell shape skirts and tulip-shaped dresses to exaggerate the female form. Jackets, coats and over-size sweaters also sport the rounded "cocoon" shape and feature decidedly over-sized sleeves. Add heels to complete the look - and big, bold rounded necklaces, bangles, rings and brooches.

GET THE LOOK - Take The Plunge

The new fashion for plunging necklines was major on the 2011/2012 runways. Jumpsuits, jackets and coats all showed countless centimetres of chest and breast. Even the classic Chanel jacket, notoriously boxy and classically square, was given a 21st century twist by wearing it over a jacket with a neckline that fastened at the navel! So how does a girl "take the plunge" so to speak? By wearing the big, bold OTT necklaces and Sets in our Swarovski crystal and Diamante sections. They're what a plunging neckline was made for!

GET THE LOOK - Top Hats

The top tip for Winter is a hat..The Autumn/Winter catwalks were awash with them. In fact, there was every style, shape and size from beanies and berets, cloches and caps, trilbies and trapper hats. Particularly noticeable were hats that echoed fashion’s mood for nostalgia. Uber-glamorous, wide-brimmed, 1970s style fedoras, chin-strapped pillbox caps inspired by the 1940s and lots of 1960s-style berets. For high drama after high noon, low-hanging black sheriff hats sat way below eye line and there was more than a liberal sprinkling of pure vamp as models sported ornate feathered fascinators and sequin-covered berets complete with demure eye veils. Arguably the easiest way to work the hat trend into an everyday wardrobe is to opt for a knitted beanie, which balances practicality with winter chic. And you can always make any hat your own, by adding a glittering diamante brooch.

GET THE LOOK - Great Coats For Winter

To keep warm for this Winter, designers’ Collections featured floor-grazing great coats that fell into two camps. On the runways, Armani, Hermes and Michael Kors showed a preference for lean, tailored styles creating city-smart drama. Whilst Maxmara, Gaultier and Chloe offered softer dressing-gown cuts, ponchos, capes and cardi-coats, designed to encourage layering. There was also a strong presence of blanket style coats in a patchwork of colours, some with fringed edges for an even more relaxed, Bohemian look. Wear with big, bold brooches, ropes of pearls or crystal and the season’s latest mega-size rings.

GET THE LOOK - Jump Start Your Wardrobe

The wide-legged jumpsuit, or one-piece is set to be a major fashion hit this season. Especially as the new versions are created in slinky silk or satin. Looks which provide a shimmering, laidback eveningwear option and retain ladylike, dress-to-kill glamour. An interesting alternative is a pair of palazzo pants with a halterneck top, or a slender bra top for perfect party wear. Jewellery needs to be big and bold and worn with sky-high heels or ankle boot/shoes.

GET THE LOOK - Spotted Chic

One of the most noticeable trends on the catwalks was the combination of print and pattern. It’s a great look if you get it right, but it can so easily go wrong. Spots are the easiest way to conquer this trend, while a mix featuring richly-coloured winter garden prints looks uber-feminine. If you’re feeling brave, the way to go is to wear decorative prints with clashing floral tights and fierce, block shoe boots. Jewellery needs to be big, bold and in a single colour for maximum impact.

GET THE LOOK - Jewel Tones

While there was plenty of black on the Autumn/Winter runways, the new looks centred around good old-fashioned Hollywood glam. On the catwalks and in the magazines, the striking new jewel tones dazzled in their desirability, just like real-life gems. For maximum impact, the Collections of Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Armani and many more, featured one colour from head to toe, in shades of Jade, Sapphire, Amethyst and rich Ruby red. These sumptuous tones are virtually guaranteed to make any woman feel rich and sophisticated - especially if they’re created in satin, which reigns supreme and positively out-shimmers every other fabric.

The new look encourages women of all shapes, sizes and ages to enjoy the power and attention that happens when they go ladylike, vamp it up - "dress to kill". Naturally, the new look requires ladylike heels and jewellery centres on the maximum dazzle factor created by adding Swarovski crystal necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings or any of our shimmering diamante ranges.

GET THE LOOK - Leather Trend

Leather was a mega trend on the catwalks for the Autumn/Winter season. But we’re not talking safe, little bomber Jackets and blazer shapes! No. The trend on the runways owes its heritage to the dark, cult film, The Night Porter. Which means the the look embraces everything from bondage bindings and lace-up corsetry for those who like to push boundaries, to suggestive sheer inserts, leather panels, mesh and black lace for those who prefer to take a naughty-but-nice approach to the trend.

Definitely not for the faint-hearted but great fun for Drama Queens. As for jewellery to add the finishing touches - subtlety is lost on this look. Bigger is most definitely better - big rings, big necklaces, big bracelets, big earrings, big brooches - not forgetting the mandatory nail ring!

GET THE LOOK - Monochrome Tone

It's been around for a while, but this smart occasion statement look still turns heads.

It's a classic duo that's absolutely timeless and for Autumn/Winter 2011 Monochrome has been given a 1960s spin. courtesy of cute Peter Pan collars, A-Line tunics and textured fabrics. Vary materials - silk with leather, satin with velvet to give the look a lift and a modern twist. . Monochrome is a bold look that is dramatic and attention-grabbing, so save it for occasions destined to be smart. Add bright red lipstick for mega-impact. and brooches, brooches, brooches! mart occasion.

GET THE LOOK - Cool Dudes Go Nude

This sophisticated neutral replaced bland beige on the catwalks two years ago and now commands its own Collection!

The fashion world continues with its love affair with nude. Sophisticated, feminine and chic, this trend may be the antithesis of colour blocks and acid brights, but as far as trends go, it certainly doesn't pale into insignificance. In fact, this neutral hue is great for adding a little sophistication to the colour blocking trend. Favourites on the runways were nude loose tailored trousers, chiffon pleat skirts and embroidered cotton dresses. It's also a good idea to layer and mix different fabrics and shades of nude. Jewellery lifts nude to new heights. Choose a dramatic contrast, such as black or turquoise, pearls or Swarovski crystal or diamante.

GET THE LOOK - Sixties Scene

As we leave this Summer's obsession with the Seventies behind, it's time to go back a decade to the so-called Swinging Sixties when style icons Mary Quant, Twiggy and Julie Christie set the trend.

The look is a balance between ladylike and mod. Lots of two-piece outfits with structure, lots of polo necks, mini-skirts with thick tights, knee-high boots or dainty heels. On the runways, several designers featured beehives that were tall and proud, others opted for the side-parting and sweep across the forehead and there were plenty of preppy Brady Bunch headbands, whilst made-up eyes that flicked dramatically at the sides created a new look. Jewellery to go with this look is geometric.

GET THE LOOK - Red Ahead

There are lots of shades of red, so opt for one that best suits your skin tone - and enjoy! After all, there's something wonderfully romantic and exciting about being a scarlet woman!

It’s all systems go for red in the next season. Go all out, mix it in with other primary colours or just add a dash of colour in the shape of jewellery, shoes or accessories.. Team with crisp, white separates for Summer, then add Autumn shades and black for the lead up to Christmas.

GET THE LOOK - Chokers - Wind Your Neck In

Utterly regal and wonderfully dramatic, a choker just can't help but attract mega attention.

It's been quite a time since our necks felt the familiar pressure of a choker, but according to the fashion forecasts and runways, they're set to become THE must-have addition to outfits for the Autumn/Winter season. Not just for evening wear, either. Predictions are that with the Glamorous 40s making a major comeback, before long we'll all be wearing strands of pearls, crystal collections and dazzling diamante with everything from forties dresses and fur coats to plunging white shirts and twinsets - at any hour of the day!

GET THE LOOK - Tartan Army

The glamour and attitude of the early Eighties returned to add its own special look to the runways. The plan is to become part of the clan!

The last time Tartan was this big, The Bay City Rollers were strutting their stuff. This time it's a far more sophisticated trend as tartan, hound's tooth and Prince of Wales checks outdo denim as the new key fabric to be seen in. Designers were divided in their approaches, Burberry went for a Retro Sixties look topped with flat caps, whilst others adopted the glamour and attitude of the early 80s. And if you're not keen on head-to-toe Tartan or checks, just opt for an over-size Tartan or check scarf. As for jewellery, keep it mean, moody and black, heavy metal or pearl and lift coats and jackets with oversize brooches.

GET THE LOOK - Girls Will Be Boys

The boys are back in town and they're looking uber-sexxy! Masculine tailoring is big time.

Time for a big phat gender shake-up! This season, the coolest girls will be borrowing from the wardrobes of their boyfriend, brothers and best male friends as the fashion world goes berserk for the masculine aesthetic. The runways were totally testerone-influenced and feminine curves were dramatially toned down as pinstripe, dark suits, white shirts and trousers provided a fresh take on tailoring. Silk ties, cummerbunds and overcoats packed a decidedly manly punch, but were offset by decidedly feminine twists in the form of plunging silk shirts, sparkly trousers and heels and flourishes of ornate sequins and gilded embroidery. Jewellery needs to be minimal and should be mainly restricted to big, bold OTT brooches and rings - with the occasional diamante tie.

GET THE LOOK - Acid Brights

It's a question of "all things bright and beautiful" for this eye-popping, jaw-dropping trend.

Whether you're at a barbecue in Balham or enjoying the beach scene in Ibiza, ACID brights create the eye-catching, jaw-dropping statement pieces this Summer. Bold colours in riotous hues are the order of the day, with tangerine dreams in mini, midi or maxi length particularly popular. For those with a tan, cutaways and shorter lengths are the most daring way to work the fluorescent palette for instant impact. Minimal makeup only is required and jewellery needs to be big, bold and grown up.

GET THE LOOK - 1940's Glamour

When it comes to real 100% female glamour, there's only one decade that stands out - the 1940s. Think ice-cool, sophisticated Hollywood heroines. Think pencil-slim skirts, exquisite tailoring, frothy lace blouses, fitted jackets, sexy high heels, or laced boots! Think 100% classy and sassy!

For Autumn/Winter 2011 top designers from Gucci and Donna Karan, to Jean Paul Gaultier and Miu Miu showcased inspired Collections of unashamed Forties glamour with key fashion points - the pencil skirt and tops with block shoulders.  Yes, hemlines have dipped to a strict and unbelievably feminine knee-length that is both demure, yet sexy.  "It's all about the empowerment of women" says Donna Karan, commenting on her Collection in Vogue, "Their words of wisdom and their ability to be strong, without giving up their femininity".  As it was in the 40s, Jewellery is very must-have, with pearls, Swarovski crystal and lashings of diamante setting the scene, alongside furs, gloves and shrugs. The new Mrs Hince, better known as Kate Moss, demonstrates the look to perfection in August's issue of Vogue.