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.

The camo trend is steadily creeping up on the high street, and it is my guilty pleasure. Cast off the memories of the cargo pants you had when you were ten, this look is vintage instead of childhood nostalgia. Have a look at the Ragged Priest brand; I've been doing a lot of styling work to do with them recently and they're becoming a favourite. They re-work old vintage items with denim and studs to create garments that are distinctly eighties skinhead and instantly recognisable. I have picked out this cropped jumper from the collection sold in Topshop because of its subtlety and versatility, yet unique nature. The camo jacket defines this trend and is a key piece for the season; Topshop and H&M are also selling similar versions at the moment. The PU band on the shorts gives a strong line to an otherwise quite organic outfit, complimenting the wash of the denim. The satchel is actually from the men's section but was too good to pass by as it fits with the trend perfectly. The patent boots are an eighties must. I have featured River Island boots in this post, but for the real deal invest in a pair of Dr. Martens - another childhood classic reworked. The spiked necklace rounds the outfit off perfectly and compliments the army nature of the trend but gives a strong contrast to the organic colours and lines.

Androgony is a trend that features every season in one way or another. It's a woman's way of hinting at power, status and independence - "I can pull off a suit better than any man." I've got a friend that embodies this trend and does so faultlessly, but I cannot lie it helps too have a slender, quite petite frame. The blazer and trousers featured here are not of a set which makes the look a little less formal, with the casual wrap of the trousers complimenting the strong tailoring of the blazer. The nail and lip trend of the moment is ombre, so why not translate this to your outfit? This shirt is one of my favourites around is a refreshing take on the suit shirt combination. I prefer a bow tie to a normal tie for this look, but either could be used to round of the androgony trend. The frilly socks add a naive, feminine element that contrasts the strong lines of the other garments, and brogues after all are essential for this look. Androgony can be sexually endearing in a contrary way, just take a look at the images on the left.