Autumn Tweeks

Lace
Lace is huge this season, you'll be sick of hearing lace and tartan by October! Lace is so noticeable yet wearable that you only need a little bit in an outfit, so a pair of lace tights will see you through autumn on the cheap. I love this lace pencil skirt from Office too as hemlines have really come down. This season is quite ladylike at times but still sexy; sheer and lace fabrics show just enough skin. People often email me on my blog saying they have a strict, smart office dress code but there is no better time to indulge in pussy bow blouses and knee length skirts.

Prada FW08, style.com, Dorothy Perkins lace tights, Oasis lace pencil skirt.

Gloves
I plan on recycling my leather elbow length gloves from last year as they are great with a coat with cropped sleeves. Dior had bright little pairs which I'll hunt for in H&M, but I might sway to some woolly fingerless ones like at DKNY, as fumbling with keys and bus passes and change is much harder when wearing leather!

Marni and DKNY, style.com, Topshop satin bow gloves, Oasis leather gloves.

Costume jewellery

Jewellery with gem stones can often border on tacky, especially if the stones are baby pink. Mango has some great statement necklaces to wear over a coat or when your coat is open, especially if, like me, you can't afford Louis Vuitton!

Burberry Prorsum and Louis Vuitton, style.com, Mango necklaces.