Jimmy Choo presents 'Porno Camo'

Courtesy of Jimmy Choo

Even knowing that the camouflage trend has made it to its third consecutive season I am surprise that fashion has welcomed it so keenly and consistently. It took me a while to warm up to it but once I dared to wear the first camo pieces I realised how versatile it is. It is also perfect for me because as a green lover – can you tell? – it helps create a very interesting colour palette in my outfits.
We have seen quite a few spins on it over the last couple of months and now Jimmy Choo has introduced their own twist for FW12. Quickly glancing at their camouflage print you wouldn't realise that they have actually subtly used pin-up silhouettes to create the print – hence the name. What I love about it is the fact that the shapes are not only classics from the brand but actual timeless pieces – the Sloane evening slipper, the Vigo iPad case, the Archer belt, the Hanover bag and the Belgravia sneaker.
My personal favourites are the belt and the high tops. The first because, like my YSL leopard belt, it adds an interesting touch to a polished tailored look and the latter because who wants a plain sneaker when you can wear something cool and interesting?

The range is available at Jimmy Choo's 14 Burlington Arcade store and online at JimmyChoo.com with prices starting from £265.

It's all in the details

As it happens every year, I've only started to actually think seriously of working on my winter wardrobe now that the weather has already started to get cold...  I am determined to stick to a main colour palette (inspiration post to come) and to choose carefully all the new pieces –it's going to be a season of investment pieces and classic ones that I can usually work with.
I have also thought a lot about details. I used to be an avid belt collector but at some point over the last few years I stopped and I am not too keen on my current collection. So goal number one in terms of accessories is to find nice belts that add a different and interesting touch to my looks. My favourites so far have been these Tucker Blair needlepoint ones. There are a lot of different models in different colours and I love all the different motifs. I really really love the duck and lobster ones. They would be such a great touch to a 30's inspired tweed look and also perfect for the summer.
I have also been considering braces, which I haven't worn since I was very young. I haven't bought any in years because I could never find the perfect ones –they're usually too cheap looking or too expensive. I recently found these Steve & Co. bicolour ones and I'm seriously considering buying them. I love the simple but slightly vintagy feel and the fact that each strip is a different colour really makes it interesting for me.

Click here to shop Tucker Blair belts and here for the Steve & Co. braces.