AW12 CATWALK INSPIRATION: CHRISTOPHER KANE, MULBERRY, PRABAL GURUNG...

With this freakish weather we've been experiencing, I haven't been inspired to invest in a  substantial summer wardrobe this year. Instead I'd quite like to fast-forward to September and start buying my AW12 wardrobe instead. So for a bit inspiration I've picked some of my favourite looks from the AW12 catwalks; bring on luxurious brocade, metallics, embellishment and sumptious faux-fur!

L-R: Suno, Prabal Gurung and Christopher Kane.

From L-R: Lanvin, Erdem and Lanvin.

From L:R: Mulberry, Burberry and Mulberry.

METALLIC SKIRTS: KEY 2012 TREND

One item that I am really coveting at the moment is a metallic leather skirt. As seen on the Felder Felder, Prabal Gurung and Suno AW12 ready-to-wear catwalks, high-shine metallic skirts were big news at the fashion weeks in February, particulary when combined with some luxe leather.

From L-R: Felder Felder, Suno and Prabal Gurung AW12 RTW shows. Style.com.

To style this look, pair your metallic skirt with something low-key, a sporty sweater or a cosy knit will prevent you from looking like an extra from Doctor Who. Here's my pick of the three best styles online at the moment:

1. Metallic pleated skirt, Topshop, £90.00.

2. Felder Felder Jill embellished metallic leather a-line skirt, The Outnet, £245.

3. Topshop gold leather skirt, Ebay, £69.99.

SUNO DOES SEQUINS FOR AW12

If you're a lover of sequins (who isn't?), then Suno's aw12 collection will be right up your street. The design duo showed some glorious looks at New York fashion week adorned with irresistable multi-coloured sequinned flowers and polka dots.

If you're looking to recreate the Suno look on a budget, then look no further than the new and up and coming fashion brand Virgos Lounge. Already a favourite with Grazia magazine and a whole host of celebs, Virgos Lounge specialize in contemporary silhouettes and trends inspired by vintage styles. In their lookbook they style together the below Amber top and Poppy sequin skirt (as seen on TOWIE's most stylish female, Lydia Bright), which echoes the luxe sequin-on-sequin Suno look at a fraction of the price.

1. Amber top, £45.00.
2. Poppy skirt, £65.00.