Trend Inspo: Outerwear AW15

Oh it's that time of year again! Despite how many coats are in our collections already, we can never resist investing in a new one (or five) each Autumn and with so much to chose from, how can we not?! This year it is all about the textures with spring summer's suede jackets getting an update, thick aviators attracting attention and fur collars on just about everything!

We have each picked our favourite five from the high street - which is yours?

Amy

Topshop Suede Coat - Marks and Spencer Panelled Coat - H&M Faux Fur Coat

Topshop Harrington Jacket - Topshop Animal Faux Fur Coat

Can you tell it's all about the cosy-ness for me this autumn winter? With thick faux furs leading the way! I love the subtle polka dot print on the H&M number and the Topshop Animal Print is remarking similar to that Shrimps coat with a much nicer price tag! Panelling is also a great way to update your outerwear - why wear one texture when you can have atleast two like this M&S coat and Topshop Harrington Jacket!

 Naomi

  H&M Jacquard Weave Coat  -  New Look Black Patent Mac - New Look Suede Cape -  H&M Faux Fur Studio Coat - ASOS Peacock Faux Fur Coat

I love a statement coat as they brighten up those grey winter days! Faux fur in bright colours and prints catch my eye from H&M and ASOS. Aswell as patent shiny macs, tassel capes and jacquard weaves. I love mixing textures together for AW especially with big chunky knits and suede. After all it's the best time of year for lot's of lovely layering!

Pull Cord - Amy

Asos Cord Dress, Asos Roll Neck Top, Marks and Spencer Belt, Orla Kiely Box Bag, Topshop Velvet Boots 

Of all the autumnal textures I've invested in this season, Corduroy is by far my favourite! Adding greatly to my 70's inspired a/w wardrobe, this soft, warming fabric is the ultimate in comfort dressing for me and the perfect material for the chillier weather coming in

As well as this brown cord dress featured here and here, this western style popper dress has been making frequent appearances out recently. Shirt dresses are amazing for layering anyway being able to add underneath and over the top as you please and this one is no exception! To give the cord the centre stage for this outfit though, I layered a striped roll neck underneath for just a pop of interest and focused in on statement accessories. 

Have you cottoned on to the cord trend yet?

That 70's Show - Amy

Another 8 Check Coat, Marks ans Spencer Paisley Dress, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses c/o Red Hot Sunglasses, Very Clutch Bag, Topshop Magnum Boots

It's no secret that TSOP are loving the seventies this spring. We've both been adding suede skirts and pussybow blouses to our wardrobes but it's the seventies inspired dresses that are making the best statement.

I fell in love with this dress the second I saw it - shirt style, tick, pretty print, tick, rich colour palette, tick, perfect for SS15? tick tick tick. I try not to stray too far from my own personal style preferences when I take on the trends and this dress is the perfect balance. I love it so much I even wore it on my birthday last week and I am certain that it's going to become my go-to dress this year.

I wanted to continue the colour palette so wore my favourite Another 8 coat to play on the orange but pulled out the reds and blues with a lip and the clutch and then I picked retro sunnies and boots to give that extra nod to the decade.

Have you found any amazing seventies dresses on the high street? We are being spoilt for choice this season and it's only February!

Hippy Hippy Shake - Amy

Moroccan Cardigan c/o Urban Outfitters, Cami Top c/o Urban Outfitters, H&M Black Roll Neck Top, Topshop Houndstooth Trousers, Topshop Fedora, Marks and Spencer Scarf, Topshop Belt, Suede Boots c/o Pretty Little Thing

It's a little hard to think about summer trends when it's barely plus degrees outside but we love a style challenge from our favourite ladies at Asos Fashion Finder so we're delighted when they asked us to style up the Hippy trend for their SS15 Guide. I have to admit, this was a little more up Naomi's street than my own but I was excited to put my own twist on some of the trends key pieces.

I wanted to go for ethnic prints for my statement bits and this snuggly cardi and cami combo was perfect - how I long for the summer nights when I can just chuck this on with some denim shorts and docs for a festival feel but alas, this is England, so I decided to layer up and go for an outfit suitable for the family festivals we have planned this Spring. The roll neck, houndstooth and suede gave slight nods to the retro element of the hippy trend without anything to wild - the simplistic tailoreded feel gives the trend that modern edge for 2015. 

To inject some brighter colour into the outfit (as this is necessary!) I decided to pull the colours out of the cami and went for this amazing fedora and scarf to accessorise. 

Are you thinking about your festival wear already? Be sure to check out the Asos FF Trend Guide tomorrow to what's hot and what's not!

Trend Inspo: Sports and Stripes

Ready, Set, Go - It's sports day every day this season and 'go faster' stripes are the best way to nail this trend. Some of our favourite catwalks showcased this look back in September and we have been desperate to recreate our favourites! See our top high street picks for SS15's Sport Luxe:

Preen SS15

1. Sweater 2. Sandals 3. Jumper, 4. Shorts

We are loving the modern updates on the cricket jumper - v is definitely back. Add your stripes in cute little layers and finished off with a bright sandal

Topshop Unique SS15

1. Shirt 2. Sandals 3. Blazer. 4. Skirt 5. Bag

The first few looks on the TS Unique runway are spot on for this trend, this being the easiest to wear and adapt from season to season. Switch a tee for a shirt in this chillier weather.

Victoria Beckham SS15

1. Top 2. Sandals 3. Bag 4. Skirt

Bright primary colours may be one key way to wear the trend but monochrome outfits can look just as strong with thick, bold stripes. Zara is definitely leading the way with these pieces with this top/skirt coord being the tip of the iceberg.

Lacoste SS15

1. Jacket 2. Sandals 3. Belt 4. Dress

Get the trend with subtler stripes too by going for trims and sleeves as well as full on print. 

Purple Rain - Amy

Missguided Sleeveless Blazer, Marks and Spencer Dress, New Look White Shirt, Topshop Jamie Rip Knee Jeans, Boohoo Fedora, Adorned Duo Necklace, Topshop Unique 'Snaffle' Loafers

Photography by Elle Martin

Boho is back. If there is any decade that is heavily influencing the upcoming season it is the 70's and before you know it, itll be everywhere. There is definitely one of us who is more excited by this prospect but I love pulling the seasons influences and mixing them into my own style and wardrobe - that's what fashion's all about right?

It's funny when you spot something you wouldn't usually go for automatically but completely fall in love with it and that is exactly what happened with this dress! The colours and shape are just gorgeous and I am glad I took the risk. To let the dress stand out, I opted for monochrome layers for this look - most importantly a signature white collar/black rip knee jeans to keep it as 'me' as possible!

I finished off with these incredddibbblleeee loafers from Topshop which are probably the best sale find I have ever, ever had! They fit the tone of this look perfectly and the silver buckles add that bit of extra interest to the look

Have you spotted any 70's boho bits to start building your ss15 wardrobe around? We can guarantee that this trend is going to be huge.

Christmas Homeware - Amy

Is there anything better than re-inventing your home for Christmas? I love all the little additions that pop in December, and I don't even mind if they're not traditionally festive! Here are some of my favourites from this year, and if you want to see a few more, please see my Yahoo post here :)

Ikea Bed Linen
Just incase I didn't have enough stripes in my life, I now sleep in them two! I love this double sided duvet cover and I cannot wait to wake up in this on Christmas morning

Feltball Stocking
I have become OBSESSED with feltballs recently - they are such a cute alternative to the traditional decorations. As well as a little garland, and full on wreath of these beauties, I also love this 'grown-ups' stocking

Ikea LED Wreath
This minimalistic LED wreath is a fresh change from the usually busy Christmas decor

Ugg Slippers
I cannot believe I have Uggs on a wishlist but these look so damn comfy!!

Paperchase Wooden Christmas Tree
Get into the true Scandi spirit with a wooden tree this year, and what's better, no pine needles!

Paperchase Glitter Baubles
Another modern twist on a classic decoration - there's no such thing as too much glitter!

Cath Kidston Organiser
Oh I love a good list and with so much to do around Christmas time this little baby is a life saver!

Paperchase JOY Decoration
There's always room for typography, even at Christmas and they just so happen to match those sheets

Marks and Spencer Stag Tea Light Holder
I fell in love with this the moment I saw it! What an incredible centre piece :)