Conquering the Sales: Net a Porter

Shopping for things I can't afford to buy from Net a Porter (but the sales are on, so its rude not to!). My philosophy in the sales is total and utter recklessness! Be bold, and treat yourself to fun pieces that you wouldn't normally buy to cheer up the inevitable post Christmas comedown, i.e. something ridiculously impractical. If you don't find anything then go for the fail safe, fall back option: a short, tight, super-vamp cocktail dress to wear to your New Years Eve parties!! Here's a glimpse at my wishlist so far:

Sequin and wool cardigan with pocket detail, Marc Jacobs
From £2145, To £1502 (30%)

Alaia Python Platform Sandals
From £1700, To £850 (50%)

Leather ankle boots, Alexander Wang
From £630, To £315 (50%)

Embellished Cocktail Dress, Miu Miu
From £3035, To £1517.50 (50%)

Daytime Dressing: Prep School

The preppy look was one of my most unexpected trends this autumn. At the same time however, it is a very simple trend that anyone can carry off.

Style references: Clueless, Empire Records, Miu Miu, Ivy League colleges

Styling tips: be a back-to-school rebel with ankle socks in bright pops of colour worn with wedge heeled ankle boots; add classic touches like leather gloves or a prim handbag; accessorise with fierce cuffs or bangles piled high, Gap Year style; wear shirts under pullovers and roll up the sleeves and undo the buttons on your cuffs and collars.

Best of the high street: Cos, Zara, Tabio, H and M

Lovely Legs

I love the tights in the new Miu Miu ad campaign, especially the white and the light pink pairs which look more 60's. What's the betting Blair Waldorf will be wearing tights like these when the next series of Gossip Girl comes out in September?! The advertisement also features the new kitten heel height which is in vogue this winter. All the better for running around town in.