Wow it really is winter isn't it? I can't seem to leave the house without at least five tops and two pairs of socks, not to mention countless layers on my legs! My current uniform (minus the layers for warmth) is a big jumper dress, leggings and
over the knee boots.

Eagle-eye readers will have noticed that the Sugar girls have had an autumn/winter make over. Across the whole network you will now see the girls wearing slightly darker colours for the cooler months.
Pop UK has gone for a purple autumn look with a gorgeous handbag and shoots and
Fab US has opted for tailored skinny trousers and sandals.

Preen is one of the most exciting British labels producing edgy yet wearable designs season on season. Their
Spring 2009 show exposed the bare bones of fashion whilst staying true to the sexy, body-con designs.
For Cruise 2009 Preen have designed a capsule collection of six dresses especially for
Net a Porter, featuring their designs in key colours including hot pink and cobalt blue.

This Autumn fashion is taking inspiration from the seasonal shades by drawing from a palette of orange, red and gold. It featured on the catwalk at Miu Miu, Donna Karan, Tibi and Bottega Veneta and definitely conjures up images of snuggling in front of a warm fire on a cool evening. When attempting this trend it's important to not simply consider colour but also texture (as seen on the right at Donna Karan).

If you're missing your Kate Moss fix as she continues to holiday (
reportedly in Ibiza) then you'll be excited to hear that her sixth collection for
Topshop has a release date! The Autumn/Winter line is due to arrive in store and online on Tuesday 9th September. Ms Moss put the finishing touches to the collection in mid-July.

Today we continue our look at the best pieces for the new season as we ask
Net-a-Porter to pick their top 5 items for achieving new season trends. The buying team of the online boutique have chosen items including a classic it-bag and an LBD exclusively for Fab Sugar UK. Keep reading to find out more...
Elle In Store The Week The new season has definitely arrived as the High Street begins to stock key autumn pieces. I picked my favourite six pieces in store this week for our friends over at Elle UK. Check out my choices here!

Today, we've asked another fashion industry insider to pick their top Autumn buys. This time we've asked
Elle UK's online Fashion, News and Star Style Editor
Laurelle Gilbert to pick her five must-have Autumn items. Working for one of the world's leading fashion magazines means that she knows a thing or two about fashion so here, exclusively for Fab UK are her top 5 items.

Celia Birtwell's long running collaboration with Topshop is one of the most successful High Street/designer collaborations out there. Using her iconic vintage prints, she creates beautiful pieces for the store which look like they should have a designer price tag. I personally am a huge fan of both Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell so am always excited to hear that another of her collections is hitting stores.

In the run up to Autumn we're asking the top beauty and fashion editors, bloggers, buyers, makeup and hair artists, stylists and industry experts to share with us their new season tips.
Today we caught up with
My-wardrobe.com buyer Joanne Watkinson to find out what she recommends for the colder months.
First up the all important it-bag.