Okay, so I know it's only the end of July, but the fash pack have already started appearing in next seasons hottest shades, so I thought it was about time that we took a look at what's in store for autumn/winter 2011. And, if you think that the onset of autumn means a return to black, then think again!

This autumn/winter, the only way to do colour is to be bold and beautiful with head-to-toe lustrous jewel tones of gold, , cobalt, emerald, and purple with just a dash of cream and white to offset.

The A/W’11 Catwalks were flooded with examples of similar jewel tones: 

(L-R) Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Olivia Palermo, Alexandra Burke

And if you’ve had just about enough of all the colour splashes, why not opt for creamy white hues instead. Clean and crisp, you are guaranteed to look tres chic in this seasons winter whites!

Clean and crisp whites are the perfect way to transition into A/W 2011

So to make sure you dazzle this autumn, opt for jewel tones - the upshot of our very British summer this year– you can even start investing now!

Until next week, wishing you all a fab weekend

G x