I'm looking forward to Autumn

Blame it on the crappy weather but I am so over (OVAH!) this summer. The Autumn/Winter season approaches - and not too soon, in my opinion. From August the high street will be filled with the gentle ruffling of ladylike dresses in shimmery fabrics and bright colours, sequined and metallic everything and gorgeous patent accessories. Here's a preview of what I'll be trying to get hold of. Get your fix here first and start counting down the days!

Sequins/Embellishment
Make like a disco ball and glitter from every angle. Yes, you are so retro.

Clockwise from top: Dorothy Perkins Sequin beret, £12; Accessorize Galactica bag, £40;

Topshop gold sequin vest

Metallics

Metallics will be everywhere but the smart money's on mirror-shine silver as the must have metallic of the season.

Clockwise from top: ASOS Paris Silver Metallic Jacket, £40; Accessorize Lurex crochet cloche hat, £15; Debenhams Debut silver prom dress, £90; Wallis silver moc croc shoulder bag, £35

Brights

Brights are still going strong from next season get your Autumn/Winter warmers in as soon as you can and glow through those grey days.

Clockwise from top: Rocha. John Rocha limited edition dress,£55 from Debenhams;New Look shoes, £35; Billy Bag purple bag,£255

Dresses

Sod tunics. Get a dress to flatter your figure with a nipped-in waist, feminine frills or a sweet neckline

From left: Topshop Blue metallic bandeau dress, £35; Dorothy Perkins lurex dress with beaded neckline, £28; Oasis purple prom dress

Patent/PVC

Be slick in patent accessories, try a daring red PVC mac or a fabulous body con dress

Topshop Red patent mac, £80; Debenhams J Jeans by Jasper Conran patent round toes, £40; Oasis patent dress