TREND ALERT: NEON KNITWEAR

Thought neon was just a summer trend? Well think again; neon remains a key colour trend for winter and will continue to be a style highlight (sorry... very bad pun) well into SS13.  

It's also a great way to update last year's winter coat if you don't have the budget to buy a new season-style; simply pair your current cover up with a cute pom-pom hat and chunky knit scarf for an instant update. Alternatively you can commit fully to fluro with a cosy neon knit; a sure-fire mood-enhancer that will banish the winter blues. Here's my pick of the best highlighter-hued knits to add to your winter wardrobe:

1. Julie neon wool & angora jumper, Jaeger, £140.

2. Pom Pom beanie, Forever 21, £3.90.

3. Acne Lina Pineapple sweater, Farfetch.com, £185.55.

4. Striped fingerless mittens, Forever 21, £6.65.

5. Acne River angora ribbed scarf, Matches, £150.

6. Sandro Sensation knitted jumper, Net-a-porter, £175.

7. Hot pink chunky knit scarf, Jaeger, £65.

8. Neon blue Mango cable knit jumper, John Lewis, £34.99.

BLOW VS BANK THE BUDGET: LEATHER TOPS

Welcome to a new weekly feature on La Fashion Folie blogspot, where each week I will show you how to inject some catwalk style into your wardrobe with look-alike pieces from the high street. This week I'm featuring Acne's uber-trendy 'Moma' futuristic metallic finish leather top, that wowed the fashion pack at London Fashion Week back in February.

ACNE A/W 2011 CATWALK

However, at a cool £770, its safe to say Acne's Moma is out of most of our budgets. But never fear, e-commerce giant ASOS have created their own metallic finish leather top that has more than just a hint of the ACNE look about it, all for a more purse friendly £70.

Shop the look:

ASOS Premium Silver Metallic Leather Top £70

ACNE Moma Metallic Leather Patchwork Top £770