marc by marc jacobs: it's cute but I just can't afford it
I know these articles have turned into what could only be termed as occassional items, but here's one for you. marc by mac jacobs' red dress from his A/W collection is undoubtedly slamming but also - being designer and all - far too expensive.
Wallis: What, cheap? Moi?
Get the look for less by bagging yourself this dress/longline top from Wallis, £23, add this cute quilted bag from Topshop, £30 and a pair of black opaque tights. Dust off your black beret from last year (you must have one, everyone else does!) and your best black platform shoes... et voila A/W 07 sorted.
Top tip: Add a scarf (black and white polka dot/leopard print/zebra print will work best) for instant Parisian chic.