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 winter coats
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Ten of the best winter coats

ByA.F.

Still rocking a winter coat from two seasons ago? Or perhaps you just haven’t quite got round to shopping for a new coat. Well, we’ve got just the right ticket for you. We’ve hunted up and down the high street and checked in with the designers to find ten of our favourite winter coats. As well as being stylish and fabulous, we know these will do well to keep you warm. So if you’re stuck for ideas, why not start here? Elfenbein bonded wool coat from Victorinox Priced at £470. Available from House of Fraser Lorah long wool wrap coat from Ted Baker Priced at £299. Available from Ted Baker…

Ten of the best boots for stomping
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Ten of the best boots for stomping

ByA.F.

We’ve been getting a long season of rain lately and with a distinct chill in the air, autumn has definitely arrived. With it, soon wintry winds will be blowing. So now, we think, is the perfect time to treat yourself to a sturdy pair of boots that will take you through the colder months, no matter what the weather. With that in mind, we’ve picked ten of the best, or at least our favourite boots for stomping. They’re a mix of smart and casual – perfect for any scenario. Microsole leather ankle boots from Nicholas Kirkwood Priced at £369 Available from The Outnet Cybele flat buckle detal ankle boots from…

Ten of the best summer wedge heels
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Ten of the best summer wedge heels

ByA.F.

Wedges are such summer classics that there’s really no need for introductions. We love that there’s always new quirky designs and patterns each year, which you can use to update your wardrobe. But you can just as easily strut out in last years patterns and they won’t look out of place. Certainly, we think it’s a wardrobe staple – one that will work with jeans or dresses as they can easily be dressed up or down. They’re comfortable too, especially on grass. We’ve picked ten of our favourite summer heels so you’re after a new pair of wedges, why not start here? Sundials wedge heels from Stuart Weitzman Priced at…

Ten of the best culottes
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Ten of the best culottes

ByLife in Luxury

Have you wandered on to this post, wondering what the hell a culotte is? Well, let us explain. Once part of the upper-class gentleman’s wardrobe, the culotte now something of a fashion staple. For women. It’s most frequently seen as wide-legged shorts that fall at or below the knee but it can also be cut to resemble a skirt. It had its hey-day back in the 60s but now it’s seeing quite a revival. In fact, you’re looking for shorts anywhere right now, you’ll probably have spotted these. It’s no surprise really. They’re long enough to be suitable for work while being stylish enough to be dressed in a pair…

Ten of the best maxi dresses
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Ten of the best maxi dresses

ByA.F.

Let’s talk maxi dresses; specifically, maxi dresses for dressing up. We’ll be up front – we love maxi dresses for dressing up. We’ve seen casual versions up and down the high street for the last few years but we think their place at cocktail parties, posh dinners and nights out on the town have been seriously down-played. Why? Well we love that it’s effortlessly elegant and demure, without needing to look like a ballgown. It can be tight or lose fitting and there’s a whole lot of fabric for patterns to play with. What’s more, you’ll never fall foul of the “knee-length” rules or have to worry about being under…