Autumn/Winter 2010

Its the middle of summer, well british summer anyway so not exactly the carribean, but its summer, and if you take a look round your local shopping centres, parks, restaurants you'll see people wearing their on trend summer 2010 clothes: nude/ice cream colours, underwear as outerwear, tribal, white cotton, ruffles, chiffon and jumpsuits, you will be able to spot them all. However, in the shiny bubble that is the fashion world, everyone who is anyone in fashion is already preparing for Autumn/Winter 2010. So, to help you plan ahead here are some of the trends EVERYONE will be wearing next season, you wouldn't want to find that must-have fur coat is sold out, would you? Take action now!

1. The Cape- Seriously, if you buy one new item for next season make it a cape, they are warm, cosy and have that Royal feel about them. This £160 French Connection cape is wool and cashmere blend, the perfect cosy cover up for those chilly days- Consider it an investment!

2. The New Maxi Dress- Maxi Dresses aren't just for summer, next season they are chiffon worn with a tassled belt. Wear them with fur gilet's to keep warm. Look for floral, smudges or faded prints! This exclusive Topshop maxi dress, £195 ticks all the boxes.

3. Smart Trousers- trousers are back in fashion next season, make sure yours are leg-lengthening, wide leg and wear them with heels a skinny belt and a blouse (tucked in of course). Choose designer look wool trousers to emphasise the tailoring, these are so easy to wear and flatter any figure. These River Island trousers are on trend and affordable at just £29.99- perfect!

4. The Pencil Skirt- Pencil skirts are so flattering, they enhance curves and are so ladylike- men love them! They are one of next season't hottest trends. Make sure you wear them with heels and they have to fit like a glove! There is so much choice, this Dorothy Perkins pencil skirt is just £17- that is a bargain worth having!

5. The Winter Fur- Autumn/Winter 2010 is all about the winter coat, so a faux fur coat is the most glamorous, on trend purchase you could make. Whether yours is snow white, stripy fur or long shaggy fur, there is no doubt it will be an instant hit. Why stop at a fur coat? designers have shown fur mini skirts, boots, even trousers! This faux fur coat, £95, from Topshop comes in either grey or peach, why have one when you can have two?!