9 OF THE BEST COOL SWEATERS

Something I love almost as much as a breton tee, is a slogan-number. Sure,  I have plenty of cool t-shirts in my wardrobe [Wildfox and Zoe Karssen make the best], but they spend a lot of time hidden under a jacket. The solution? A statement sweater. The kind of piece I can just throw-on-and-go on a Saturday morning or pair with a midi skirt for dress down Fridays. For the holy grail of cool sweaters, check out Bella Freud, Markus Lupfer and Etre Cecile. Short of cash? No problem - Topshop, M + Co and independent designer Hannah Beth Fincham have you covered. Here's my edit of the best:

1. Orwell and Austin, Wolf and Badger. 2. Markus Lupfer, Net-a-porter.com. 3. Mermaid sweater, Hannah Beth Fincham. 4. EDIT Alphabet sweater, Liberty London. 5. Love sweater, M&Co. 6. Bella Freud, Net-a-porter.com. 7. See by Chloe, Net-a-porter.com. 8. Foil-flower motif, Topshop. 9. Future sweater, Etre Cecile. 

LFF EDITS: HEART PRINTS

Valentines day: whether you're a lover or a hater, I think it's a fun excuse to dress up in something feminine and romantic. A pop of pink, a flash of red or a cute heart print should set the mood. Saying that, I am not a fan of temporary trends, so the below edit has been selected with post St Valentine's day in mind - all are classic buys that will work all year round. Whatever you're doing, don't forget to treat yourself too!

1. Markus Lupfer tee, Farfetch.com, £94.60. 2. Nails in Lacquered, Topshop, £5. 3. Chinti and Parker heart print cashmere sweater, Net-a-porter.com, £350. 4. Dene red mini skirt, Reiss, £110. 5. Ariel pumps, John Lewis, £65. 6. Diamond and gold heart pendant, Astley Clarke, £650. 7. Iris and Ink stripe tee, The Outnet, £45. 

6 OF THE BEST: EMBELLISHED KNITS

I've spotted a little micro trend going on right now for embellished knits, studded with twinkling jewels to decorative effect.There's a lovely sweater/ t-shirt hybrid in Banana Republic right now that I will definitely be purchasing when my bank balance permits (I'm saving for a Macbook and on a strict no-shopping ban) but as the temperature in the UK is rapidly falling, a jeweled knit will make a wise investment for the coming months. I say investment because an embellished sweater is a versatile piece - dress it down with denim or leather in the day and add a dash of brocade for an opulent look after dusk. Which is your favourite?

1. Deep berry knitted jumper, Topshop, £46. 
2. Markus Lupfer floral jewelled knit, Matchesfashion.com, £347. 
3. J.Crew Crystal embellished cotton sweatshirt, Net-a-porter.com, £170. 
4. Black bug embellished sweater, New Look, £22.99. 
5. Grey knitted embellished jumper, Topshop, £46. 
6. Plum gem cable jumper, Dorothy Perkins, £35.

LFF TRENDS: CUTE CHIC

The trend for all-things cute looks set to continue to be big news for SS13, with high street brands and designer labels alike getting in on the act. In the designer world, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Lanvin and Markus Lupfer are undoubtedly the labels to go to for your cute fix, with Marc by Marc Jacobs' bunny iPhone covers proving a massive street-style hit.  The trend has filtered through into the fine jewellery market too; over at jewellery e-commerce site Astley Clarke, Katie Hillier's playful gold rabbit rings are best-sellers.

On the high-street, my favourite buy has to be ASOS' adorable bunny slippers, that have all the charm of Charlotte Olympia's kitty flats with out the £££ pricetag. That's not to forget Whistles super-cute collaboration with Markus Lupfer, with all lines now in sale- bonus!

1. Chinti & Parker big heart sweater, Matches, £350. 

2. Premium embellished cat eye sunglasses, ASOS, £20. 

3. Hello torque bracelet, ASOS, £6. 

4. Selena heart-print tee, Jaeger Boutique, £15. 

5. Markus Lupfer Fleur tote, Whistles, £50. 

6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Katie bunny iPhone cover, Net-a-porter.com, £40. 

7. Hillier small Bunny Love ring, Astley Clarke, £395. 

8. Little Miss ballet flats, ASOS, £25. 

LFF LOVES THE WHISTLES AND MARKUS LUPFER COLLECTION

I've been in the full-on festive spirit since previewing the Whistles and Markus Lupfer collaboration at the St Pancras Renaissance hotel last week. As a massive fan of Markus Lupfer's work, I was super-excited to see how his playful sense of glamour would translate into a collection for the coolest high street brand around. And girls I can tell you that this meeting of fashion minds has produced one of the cutest and covetable collections of nightwear and knitwear that I have seen in a long time!

 LFF's favourites:

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1. 100% Silk PJs, £125.

2. 'BRR' Intarsia cashmere bobble hat, £55.

3. Iphone holder, £40.

4. Knit scarf, £75.

5. Neon heart print make-up bag, £65.

Continue reading after the jump to see more pics from the event and find out which celebrity faces have got involved!

GHOULISH FASHION FOR HALLOWEEN & BEYOND!

Kitsch capes and witches brooms aside, Halloween-inspired fashion doesn't have to be just for the 31st October. Gothic glamour is a key trend this season, with crucifixes, creepy crawly prints and pumpkin hues popping up across the catwalks and high street. Here's my pick of the best pieces online that you will be happy to be seen dead in this Halloween:

 

 

 

1. Markus Lupfer cat sweater, Matches, £270.

2. Premium spike & cross necklace, ASOS, £60.

3. Quilted Spider silk tee, J W Anderson at Topshop, £59.99.

4. Quilted Spider print skirt, J W Anderson at Topshop, £69.99.

5. Pauric Sweeney blood orange overnight bag, Selfridges, £1,780.

6. Iridescent pointed courts, Topshop, £80.



SIX OF THE BEST: KNITS WITH WIT FOR AW12

The coolest way to beat the chill this autumn/winter is by donning a witty knit or sweater emblazoned with a topical motif. A knit with wit is a key style for the season (see Burberry's AW12 owl jumper) and if Ashish’s SS13 catwalk was anything to by, the trend will continue well into 2013 too.

Whether you opt for a cute motif or a fun slogan (Markus Lupfer's 'Totes Amaze' sweater is my absolute  favourite!), this trend is all about having fun with your fashion. I've just splashed out of the J W Anderson for Topshop ghost knit (number.6) which was also seen on Alexa Chung recently. And hey if a knit with wit is good enough for Chung, then it's good enough for us!

1. Knitted Garcon jumper, Topshop, £40.
2. Flocked deer-print sweater, Jaeger, £60.
3. Markus Lupfer Boom sweater, Farfetch.com, £295.
4. Markus Lupfer Totes Amaze sweater, Harvey Nichols, £295.
5. Sophie Hulme Dino pattern sweater, Farfetch.com, £465.
6. J W Anderson for Topshop Ghost jumper, Topshop, £69.99.