These are the coolest men’s bags I’ve ever seen. The leather & craftsmanship is beautiful and the designs are truly masculine (they’re huge). Bracher Emden also offer a bespoke service: you can choose the colour of leather and embellishment.

These bags are big, and heavy! The construction feels very solid.

The Backyard Market is my new favourite market. Most of the designers run their own stalls so it feels very genuine - artists who are just doing what they love to do and hoping other people will like it. And you will - good food, good music and some good deals!

For The Love of Law look for necklaces and little heart shaped purses - great little Christmas presents.

These handmade fascinators are made by two sisters J & K. and start at only £8.00!

If you’re looking to have something customized check out KM-Toilet. They’ll customize t-shirts, running shoes, anything you like. You can chose a pattern or KM can create one for you.

Unkle Baxta does some great girly prints on t-shirts & vests and they make some really cool handmade cards.

This is Silvio, he designs men’s and womenswear for his label Twins Diverses.  His menswear is quite cool and his trousers have been one of his best sellers and for women, if you’re looking for a cute pair of high waisted shorts check out his stall.

One of the best parts of my job is that I have the privilege to work with some of the finest luxury goods in the world. This Harry Winston Signature Lace timepiece has 629 diamonds totalling 21.59 carats. I once heard that if you give someone a watch they are yours forever. I like that idea. I think watches are amazing - I know we take it for granted but an object that can measure time, it’s truly astounding. And then, time fused to diamonds - an allotropes of carbon,  the hardest natural material known - simple yet just so extraordinary.

I’m a contributing fashion editor at Luxure Magazine and this image is from a watch shoot that I styled for issue 3, which highlights this season’s jewellery and haute couture.

Luxure Magazine is a high-end fashion lifestyle publication that comes out in February and September. It’s a beautiful magazine: the front cover with its trademark wrap-round image was shot by guest contributor Robin Derrick. Even the paper is luxurious as it’s wood free! You can find Luxure in London at RD Franks.

Pearls have always been fashionable but they do come and go.  Just remember, these are not your grandmother’s pearls but oh wouldn’t you be so lucky if they were! Expect to see more pearls this season, and layered up. In times of turmoil we look for stability and pearls are just perfect for that. It’s about luxury but not indulgent luxury - refined luxury.

Love this classic chic look. You have to be young and fresh to make this look work!

Monsoon’s Phoebe Statement Necklace only £22.00.

Loving these layers of contrasting pearls, the Pearl Cluster Necklace is available at Jaegar £99.00.

Super chic- I think that layers of pearls like this is a much harder look to pull off. You have to have a sense of style and fun to work these long layers. Of course model agent Carley Meagor totally rocks this look!

Some things are not for everyone, but isn’t that what fashion is all about - personal style? Well, I love these Chanel shoes and yes if I had the chance I would wear them. They are sequine goatskin open-toed shoes with a light bulb as a heel that actually works!

Over-the-knee statement boots. You’ll have seen them at: Badgley Mischka, Akris, Fendi and  Halston. On the high street check out Office.  These boots are easier to wear than you think. Wear it with a longer skirt, skinny jeans, leggings or tights. Should you buy a pair? Will you see them around next season? You will but wear them well. A soft earthy colour will work great with Boho Chic and Black Suede will look great with Romantic Goth. Just be chic, elegant not cheap don’t think Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman….

Although not my favourite you’ll see lots of fringe at Gucci, Balmain, Anna Sui and this pair is from Christian Louboutin. On the high street check out Aldo’s. Fringe is all about personal style and it takes someone with true style to make this look work. It’s more than just your everyday Boho; take it to the next level and think hippy luxe.

The shoe boot has been around for a couple of seasons, but they are so versatile they have staying power. Will you see them next season? Why wait? I love this Fendi boot with the bronze trim, £385.00 at Browns. If the high street’s more your style River Island has a large selection. We know ankle boots look great with jeans but wear them with opaque tights and dresses for an autumn look.

I love luggage. All of my luggage is quite dull and I’m in desperate need of some new luggage. I have nondescript boring cases but now the zips are ripping and the wheels are wobbling. I’d love to have beautiful luggage - it just seems that beautiful clothes should travel in luxury. I saw this window display at the Burlington Arcade at Mackintosh Globe-Trotter…Sigh…

Tartan is in!

The beret has been around for ages and has generally been worn in the military since the mid-20th century. Although military is not a big trend this season I think the beret will be great for this Autumn/Winter 08! I love this Chanel beret; I tried it on and it’s so cute!

If it’s a bit out of your price range just look for a beret at Accessorize they have loads of styles starting at £8.00. Customize it with a couple of cool broaches, badges or even flowers. This is a good opportunity to check out your what’s in your mum’s or grandmother’s jewellery box!

I seem to always have a love hate relationship with my mobile. I can leave the house forgetting my keys, money and all sorts of other stuff but I need to have my mobile. I recently got a new HTC Touch Diamond mobile at Vodafone. It’s nice and light, very thin. It has a large touch screen and it’s windows based. I love the fact that I can mo-blog and that I can receive e-mail. I can’t imagine life before mobile phones.
I don’t particularity like upgrading my phone as it always takes a bit of adjustment and I do feel attached to my old phone.

I’m not sure if my new phone is faulty but the predictive text doesn’t work and I’m still trying to figure out the camera settings…You might have noticed that the white balance is not working properly and my images look a bit yellow or orange or blue… Not great for a blogger or fashion stylist…The mobile does have a button for the weather which I really like & google maps are quite useful at times.

I don’t tend to customize my phone and I can’t attach trinkets or charms to this mobile - it’s suppose to be a business phone so I guess the makers assume you won’t decorate it.

I find it very difficult to chose a new phone - I hope I’m not the only one!!

Accessories can change everything. I love gloves and wish I could wear them all the time - even in the summer. Nina Peter make beautiful unique gloves that are very wearable. I always want to get my moneys worth when I buy a pair of leather gloves. Nina Peter and Gregor Pirouzi have been making gloves since 2003. The glove is a pratical item even a nesessity and it’s a great starting point to create an outfit with. I know people often create an outfit starting from a dress or top - but try an accessory you never know what will inspire you!