The weather is not quite ready for this summers' biggest colour trend, but I thought I would introduce it early to warm you to the idea; it's a daunting one! Last year saw prints and clashes and all things bright, so for this summer designers have stripped it back to the purest basic possible - white on white. For me white is a phobia colour. It is the easiest to get dirty, the hardest to wear and there is nothing worse than the off-white colour that comes with over washing. But it is time to be brave, embrace the trend and wear it as if it's second nature. This summer white must be worn with white, no excuses. This trend has been seen in the collections of Celine, Valentino, Marni, Chloe and Balenciaga, with the white colour block broken up by mixing textures of folding, frills and sheer fabric panels. I have chosen to focus on the more clean cut aesthetic but many designers featured the trend in very feminine, flamboyant way. The dress featured here is perfect because it's versatility means it can be translated through many trends for years to come; it is a timeless piece and an investment. There are sheer panels on the top and down the sides, adding depth to a very clean cut. The jacket has a very classic shape reminiscent of 1950's glamour, again making it a very timeless piece. I have kept the shoes nude and very slight so as not to detract from the white on white impact. Black shoes could be worn, but I feel nude lends itself better to the feminine feel of this trend. I have featured a white bag with neon detailing to add a bit of a feature to an otherwise block outfit, and to subtly hint at another summer 2013 high street trend. I decided to feature my own watch in this outfit post as I get many compliments on it; it has a vintage design that works well with such a classically themed composition, and it is a statement piece without overpowering. Cheaper examples can be seen in River Island.

The oriental trend for Spring 2013 has been seen in two forms: the subtle and the decorative. The first is achieved through distinctive shape and cut, but I have chosen to focus on the latter with the season's bright colour palette in mind. Seen on the catwalks of Etro, Stella McCartney, Carolina Herrera and Osman, the prints and applique are delicate florals of rich colours, encompassing the rich nature of the oriental trend. The key piece for this outfit is the trousers, which have a subtle shine and are rich in colour and pattern, epitomising the look. I have kept the top quite simple so as not to overpower and the colour has been kept subtle, yet the embroidery adds interest and texture that contrasts the finish of the trousers. A statement necklace with strong jewelled colours is a fun add-on and should be worn beneath the collar so as to only just be seen. A subtle gold chain could give a more professional look and translate this outfit to summer workwear. I have kept the shoes very neutral; many of my outfits feature these shoes or similar as I feel they are a wardrobe staple for the summer and tend to go with almost anything. I have brought the red highlight in with the bag to mimic areas of the top and break up the neutral tones.

Countryside style influences collections every Winter and this season is no different. However, 2012 shows a more glamorous side to tailoring and tweed, with fur and animal print featuring in most. Warm aubergine, burgundy tones run alongside lilac and emerald. Ralph Lauren kept the feel masculine and relaxed with shirts and ties peeping from underneath jumpers and jackets, whereas Tommy Hilfiger's designs were much more crisp and polished.  I picked up the blazer below from work; the lilac turn-ups give it the feminine quality needed with such a masculine material and fit. The warm brown tweed is complimented by the beige trousers which bear resemblance to jodhpurs, therefore relating to the country theme. The warmth of the shirt compliments that of the blazer and the lace again adds to the glamorous femininity hidden beneath layers of tradition. The snood brings in an element of print and texture, lifting the composition, and I just couldn't help myself with the shoes. I tried to find something else but once I'd seen them it was inevitable. They bring a sense of knowing wit - the rich stately home folk are often eccentrics, don't you know?

The trouser suit dominated Autumn/Winter 2012 catwalks, taking the prints from the summer collections to a more sophisticated level. Although we're in the middle of London fashion week at the moment, the high street will not yet be influenced by next years Spring/Summer collections. However, the top featured here gives just enough lace and drama to subtly hint at this weeks collection. I have chosen a trouser and shirt combination here but suggest the shirt is worn open to give a relaxed alternative to a blazer. The print hints at baroque but is slightly more up beat; the printed suits seen at Prada and Rag&Bone feature more jeweled colours and tapestry graphics, but I felt this Topshop example is quite refreshing in its take on the trend. I have kept to nude accessories to as not to offset the colours of the print, but both feature gold detailing for more of a classy look - there's something about this outfit that cultivates the Eastern princess image, therefore I feel the bag and shoes work for the composition. Nude brogues would also work as we approach the winter months.

An intelligent woman is both intimidating and admirable. The same could be said for an intelligent dresser. The quirky naivety and geek-esque dress sense of celebrities such as Alexa Chung, Zooey Deschanel and Carey Mulligan has shown that cute and confident is sometimes the best kind of sexy. The deep, rich colours are staples for the coming autumn season, and the mix of subtle patterns and textures keeps the palette fresh rather than grungy. The shirt is to be worn underneath the jumper; the pearls create a sharp contrast to the fluff of the jumper, and the white freshens the colour scheme. The trousers are tailored and masculine, with a subtle check that stands against the leopard print of the shoe laces, and the satchel style bag rounds off the 'intellectual creative' look.

Autumn 2012 catwalks saw the backlash to the summers bright florals and afrocentric prints, with nouveau gothic taking the forefront. Some argue this was the effect of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, others suggest it is fashion's subtle nod to the popularity of fetish novel 50 Shades of Grey. Featured at Proenza Schouler, Givenchy, Versace and Alexander Wang, last seasons chiffon and studding overkill has been replaced by tough layered leather and black on black embroidery. The top featured here encompasses both, and also has the popular peplum structuring, adding some femininity to an otherwise quite harsh look. For me this outfit began with the leather jacket, as it has the drape that was featured heavily on Autumn's catwalks, both in leather and with faux fur sections, which was another popular trend. The trousers soften the leather theme that runs through this outfit yet the distressed bleached bottoms still appeal to the gothic nature of the trend. I couldn't resist featuring these shoes as they're so appropriate to the 'catwoman' look it would be a shame not to. The rest of the outfit is toned down on studding which undoubtedly compliments these. The bag is simple and versatile, but of course, black.

Autumn/ Winter 2012 will see the oriental trend filtrate from catwalk to high street, with a burst of kimono cuts, belted waists and rich embroidery. Designers such as Dries Van Noten, Osman and Proenza Schouler embraced all over chinoiserie print in their collections whereas Zac Posen and Antonio Marras referenced the orient through subtle motifs and sleek cuts. The cape I have chosen for this outfit is one of my favourite pieces as the cut is undoubtedly oriental, and the more westernised chinoiserie print is not garish enough to be unwearable. I have featured a jersey maxi dress to emphasise that pieces like this can be worn all year round, not just in the summer. Teamed with brown chelsea boots the dress gives a casual, wearable base on which to build around with jackets and accessories. The thin belt is a must for the kimono trend as you don't want to be swamped by the rich material, and the bag and necklace are subtle yet round off the outfit. I don't usually talk about hair but I've featured a couple of images on the post of a style that fits this trend perfectly, references oriental Geishas, but still holding that scruffy, English girl feel.