Wool hooded coat with faux-fur trim from Halifax Traders
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Ten of the best fur-trim coats and jackets

ByA.F.

There’s a few things that make winter less cold, harsh and unbearable. Hot drinks is one that will always offer comfort. The open hearth is another. But if you’re out and about, nothing beats a fur-trim. The fluffy and luxuriously soft fur, whether faux or real, give the semblance of being curled up in bed. On the right coat or jacket, it can also look decidedly stylish without being over the top. And even better? A few of these are currently on sale. Sounds good? Start here: Wool hooded coat with faux-fur trim from Halifax Traders   Priced at £150. Currently on sale. Available from House of Fraser Lucy gilet…

Ten of the best stripy dresses
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Ten of the best stripy dresses

ByA.F.

You know when they tell you never to wear anything with horizontal stripes? Well we’re like, whatever. Stripes can show off patterns and colours beautifully and it’s as classic as they come. After all, it’s not just the pattern of your outfit that shapes your form, it’s also the cut. That’s why stripes can be as flattering as any other pattern – when it’s used the right way. Don’t believe us? We’ve picked ten dresses which we think you’ll simply fall in love with. Tell if you’re not impressed but we say power to the stripe. Coloured stripe linen-blend drop-skirt dress from Paul Smith Priced at £785. Available from Paul…

Ten of the best two-tone dresses
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Ten of the best two-tone dresses

ByA.F.

If one colour is good then two must be better right? Well, that’s certainly the case if the two colours complement or contrast. In the world of fashion, complementing and contrasting colours are often used to accentuate a shape or highlight a pattern. Together, they can certainly achieve more than just one colour. And when it works, it really works. Here, we showcase ten of our favourite dresses in just two colours. Crepe and cotton blend dress from Roland Mouret Priced at £675. Available from The Outnet Contrast draped, panel cut-out jersey dress from Lucas Nascimento Priced at £995. Available from matchesfashion.com Sleeveless abstract shift dress from Adrianna Papell Priced…

Ten of the best yellow bags
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Ten of the best yellow bags

ByA.F.

Yellow is a hot trend for Spring Summer 2015 and it’s not the mellow pastel kind. Instead, designers have opted for the more daring shades. But if yellow isn’t quite the shade for you, to wear at least, you can always find solace in accessories. As well as liberal use of yellow in clothes, we’ve noticed plenty of yellow bags to choose from too. So here are ten of the best yellow bags, from totes to clutches and everything in between. Sophia micro grab bag from Therapy Priced at £39. Available from House of Fraser Yellow clutch with fringe from Georgina Skalidi Priced at £119. Available from Carnet de Mode…

Ten of the best spring pumps
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Ten of the best spring pumps

ByA.F.

As the first daffodils emerge, our minds turn to spring. We’re not quite sure it’s time to break out the suede yet, as rain is still afoot, but it’s definitely time to break in some new season shoes. But rather than falling into a spring theme, we wanted a small selection that will go with anything you might wear. So here are ten of the best spring pumps to… well, put a spring in your step. Denim bow tie ballerina from Salvatore Ferragamo Priced at £291.26. Available from Italist Lafayette black suede loafers from Zoe Lee Priced at £304. Available from Forzieri Calista Spanish mule slippers from Oscar de la…

Ten of the best floral dresses
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Ten of the best floral dresses

ByA.F.

Floral can be grown up, feminine and even… suitable for work. It can also work with the coldest of winters and hottest of summers. So following on from our picks for the ten tops and skirts with floral print, here’s our favourite floral dresses. Floral print midi dress from Chi Chi London Priced at £57.99. Available from House of Fraser Gardini Ottoman dress from French Connection Priced at £120. Available from Cruise Hermes dress from Max Mara Studio Priced at £305. Available from matchesfashion.com Raissa maxi dress from Monsoon Priced at £79. Available from Monsoon Lyda fitted jacquard dress from L. K. Bennett Priced at £265. Available from L. K….