Sequin

Take a style note from the celebs – add a touch of sparkle to your winter wardrobe with sequins and embellishment! Whether you need to bring a vintage party frock right up to date or just need to update your weekend wear, sequins and embellishment are the fashionistas choice. Rachel Bilson, Alesha Dixon and Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen are all going crazy for the adorn-ation.

  • Topshop Premium Jewelled Sequin Jacket £75
  • Topshop Black Embellished Biker Jacket £150 (Editor’s choice)
  • Topshop Black Ultimate Jewelled Jacket £200

Faux Fur

The faux fur winter warm-up is back, bring yours right into 09 with the addition of a skinny belt. Juicy Couture exhibited gilets, Sienna Miller is a fan of the more outlandish styles and Kate Moss hasn’t been papped out of her Topshop fur collection since the cold weather influx.

  • Warehouse Enchanted Faux Fur Coat £80 at House of Fraser
  • Monsoon Elen Faux Fur Bomber Jacket £100
  • Kate Moss for Topshop Grey Shaggy Coat £120
  • H&M Fur Collar Coat £64.99

Military

Stella McCartney showcased this straight-laced style recently, Alexa Chung NY is going gaga for the look and Marc Jacobs can’t get enough of the regimented classic.

  • Fusion Military Coat £100, available at Monsoon
  • Warehouse Hooded Double Zip Parka £75
  • Oasis Modern Piped Trench Coat £90
  • Episode at House of Fraser Quilted Coat £160

Quaint

The classic mac, the understated duffle, checked, dogtooth, buttoned or zipped - the more out there and innovative the better. Quaint coats with a novel twist are most definitely in. Cheryl Cole was recently spotted in a pillar box red knee-length duffle, paired with wet-look jeggings. Think alternate patterns, shape, drape, cut and fastening. Think futuristic.

  • Topshop Hooded Button Detail Coat £70
  • Hobbs Rosslyn Blue Raincoat £119.00
  • All Saints Remade Mac £250
  • Topshop Belted Big Collar Coat £75
  • River Island Blue Duffle Coat £74.99
  • River Island Check Quilted Coat £49.99