AW12 COLOUR TREND: PURPLE REIGNS

If you only introduce one new colour into your AW12 wardrobe, then make it a shot of  purple in a regal hue of grape, amethyst or claret. As seen on the catwalks of Christopher Kane and Gucci, purple is the colour of AW12. The key to getting this trend right is go for bold hues that contrast against the soft, washed out lilacs and heathers from the SS12 pastel trend. Here's my pick of the best purple pieces that will pack a punch in your new-season wardrobe:

1. Leopard jacquard trousers, Oasis, £45.

2. Miu Miu leather shoulder bag, Net-a-porter.com, £550.

3. See by Chloe purple tiered top, The Outnet, £144.

4. Closet v-neck purple scuba dress, Dorothy Perkins, £40.

5. Lollidrop mini bag, Kurt Geiger, £80.

6. Marc Jacobs oversized round sunglasses, The Outnet, £92.50.

7. Flower & jewel drop earrings, ASOS, £15.

8. Iman purple platform sandals, Stylistpick, £35.

9. Prabal Gurung printed pencil skirt, Browns, £335.

SIX OF THE BEST STATEMENT EARRINGS FOR SS12

When it comes to earrings for SS12, the bigger, brighter and brasher the better! The statement earring is a huge trend for the season; as seen at Dolce and Gabbana where the design duo sent pasta-bow shaped earrings down the catwalk, and Prada where oversized resin rose and crystal pieces complemented the 1950s-style collection. Once the preserve of Pat Butcher and your kookily-dressed high school art teacher, the statement earring is now well and truly on-trend, so to get you started here's six of my favourite pairs.

1. Miu Miu plexiglass lightning bolt earrings, net-a-porter.com, £90.

2. Tom Binns small dot dash Swarovski crystal earrings, net-a-porter.com, £155.

3. Circle triangle drop earrings, Topshop, £8.50.

4. Rose and faceted tear drop earrings, ASOS, £10.00.

5. Marni at H&M earrings, Ebay.

6. Bijoux Heart opal and Swarovski crystal earrings, theoutnet.com, £155.