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Rounding off 2015 in a sixties-inspired animal vs. geo, citrus vs. mustard mash-up courtesy of Santa and friends...




















Coat: Very, Blouse: Primark, Skirt: River Island at ASOS, Boots: Stradivarius, Lipstick: Velvet Touch Lipstick in 153 Flirty Orange by GOSH

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3 Ways to Wear... Flared Dungarees

If you're going to do dungarees with flair this season, then you really have to do them with flare. Stradivarius (one of Zara's "little sister brands") has pulled out all the stops with this pair, combining slinky '70s styling notes with a curve-friendly high-waisted fit. How are you wearing yours..?

Putting on the Glitz

Dungarees: Stradivarius, Top: H&M, Boots: River Island

Red Alert

Dungarees: As Above, Top: Dorothy Perkins, Jacket: Primark (Past Season), Boots: Truffle at shoebou, Bag: Boohoo (Past Season), Bag Charm: New Look

Layer Cake

Dungarees: As Above, Jumper: Zara, Boots: Primark

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Life in Lurex

Had enough of a break from the flared co-ord sets? Good, then let's crack on... I'd had my eye on this lovely lurex tunic/trouser combo since spotting it in the Daily at London Fashion Week during one of my Vita Coco Latte-fuelled between-shows phone-charging sessions in the Brewer Street press lounge, only to find the last remaining set on H&M's Oxford Circus shop floor already ravaged by thread pulls... A few weeks later, birthday spending money burning a hole in my pocket, I decided to throw caution to the wind and order it anyway. At the end of day one, I did have to spend a good 15 minutes carefully pushing and pulling all the newly loose threads around the hems into some semblance of order, in order to render myself presentable for a second day, but I'd still challenge you to find a better day-to-night ensemble on the high street right now...

Top and Trousers: Both H&M, Boots: River Island

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Snow Style...

I've actually spent much of the last 2 months complaining that it's been far too warm - temperatures should not be in double figures in the UK during "winter" months, it's just wrong. Before I ditch my 100 denier mustard tights and midnight blue velvet in favour of floral playsuits and cat-eye sunnies, I want to make the most of faux fur and full-length coats! My "prayers" were answered when snow finally hit my part of London last week (making me eat my words just a little bit, because it was so heavy even I didn't fancy shopping in it). Here are a few of this year's below-freezing outfits... I still have many more waiting in the wings, but apparently we're shooting back into double figures tomorrow, pah! Is it just me, or has the UK become permanently stuck on autumn? We barely need summer or winter clothes at all these days!

I do kinda wish I'd managed to get some pictures in the snow, but I didn't really fancy sliding around in the car park with my tripod! Maybe next time...

From Russia With Love

Coat, gloves and ear muffs: All Primark (Past Seasons), Bag: Accessorize (Past Season)

I believe this 2-year-old full-length military style coat was genuinely a lifetime investment purchase - it was the most expensive item Primark had ever sold at the time (£50 - I think this year's version was about £5 more!) but sooo beautifully cut - I think of it as a cross between Edwardian army officer and governess! The accessories lend it a Russian vibe - furry ear coverings are definitely one of the primary bonuses of sub-zero temperatures.

Dress: Warehouse (Past Season), Belt: Primark (Current), Boots*: Boohoo (Current)

*Part of my #PartyPose People's Choice Winner's Haul

Underneath, I was wearing another staple which has served me well through numerous winters past - this 4-year-old Warehouse sweater dress plus super thick tights is my go-to instant outfit in cold weather - so classic and easy to dress up or down with accessories, but with a bit of personality stemming from those amazing puffed sleeves. I chose the boots as part of my Boohoo win - after a couple of winters stuck in wellies for weeks (albeit wedge-heeled wellies), I was determined to find at least one pair of stylish snow-resistant boots this season! I'm happy to report that these fit the bill perfectly - really comfortable, with no seepage!

Jean Genie

Jeans: Miss Selfridge (Past Season), Jumper: Jane Norman (Past Season), Jacket: New Look (Past Season), Headband: River Island (Current), Belt: As Above, Boots: As Above

You may or may not have noticed that you don't often see me in jeans (if I wear them too often, I get attractive white seam-lines imprinted in my tan!), but jeans, jumper, over-the-knee boots and fur jacket comprise my other typical "really frickin' cold" ensemble. The velvet headband locks in a bit of warmth and adds some boho chic pizzazz without overwhelming the outfit as a hat might.

Disco Parka

This is about as casual as I ever get... The mummy of all the lifetime-of-service staples I seem to have featured in this post, this parka is 6 years old and still the most useful coat I own (- it has a hood! and loads and loads of pockets!) I can never do casual without a bit of a glam twist though - disco pants trumped jeans, patent wedge hi-tops trumped matte flats, and the tee just had to be rhinestone-encrusted!

Disco Pants: Boohoo (Current), T-Shirt and Trainers: Primark (Current)

Have you been styling out the snow wherever you are?

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