Fashion By Patience: Make A Statement This Autumn

If there’s one colour to describe Autumn/Winter 2017, it’s red. From bright red coats and jumpers, to statement pieces like these fabulous black and red trousers – red is most definitely the colour to be seen in. As an added bonus, the stripe on these trousers has a beautiful slimming effect, which elongates your body, and gives you a classic but adventurous look.

Teamed with a simple black polo-style jumper with on-trend cut outs, which is a wardrobe staple that will carry you through until Spring, gorgeous black high-heeled boots that are currently on sale, a cute umbrella necklace, and a statement designer bag – this outfit can easily take you from day through to night.

Top Shop – Humbug Striped Trousers, £50 (www.topshop.com)

River Island – Black Rib Knit Cut Out High Neck Top, £26 (www.riverisland.com)

Louis Vuitton – Lock Me Backpack, £1,850 (www.uk.louisvuitton.com)

Kay.com – Diamond Umbrella Necklace, £2,355 (www.kay.com)

Kendall and Kylie – Lace Up Boot, £79 (www.asos.com)

Evening: Feeling Blue?

There are times when colour co-ordination just doesn’t work, and times when it does, and this is one combination that definitely works. I love the idea of turning heads and making a bold statement with this beautiful lace skater-style dress, which flatters most figures, teamed with a great pair of heels, and a fabulous bag.

Summer’s mini-bag trend looks like it’s here to stay, and snapping up this designer gem at over 50% off is a smart move. It’s a statement piece that will add the “wow” factor to loads of outfits.

Rosegal – Lace Cocktail Dress, £18 (www.rosegal.com)

Diane Von Furstenburg – Love Mini Bucket Bag, £68 (www.theoutnet.com)

Jessica Simpson – Linnee Heels, £72 (www.macys.com)

Bag It Up: Must Have Metallics

This Autumn/Winter, the metallic look is very on-trend, but most people are unlikely to be adventurous enough to step out in high-shine leggings, or a fully metallic top. If you want to give a subtle nod to the trend, and add a statement piece to any outfit, try a metallic bag instead.

The beautifully hand-crafted leather bucket bag from Nooki Design is constructed using a technique called macramé, and is on-trend rose gold. Even better, it’s on sale at 50% off!