Maybe it's a side effect of sitting looking out at grey days this week but all I seem to do on Pinterest at the moment is post images of bright clashing colours. January is not yet done and I'm already yearning for ways to work some intense colour shots into my wardrobe. A remedy for a strain of sartorial SAD perhaps? I seem to be drawn like a moth to flame to pictures posted by personal style bloggers of clashing reds and pinks, zingy oranges, luscious greens and the brightest of blues.

When the words Michael, Kors and Campaign all appear in the same sentence I really am a happy bunny. Every season I look forward to seeing what the maestro comes up with and this back to nature, safari inspired imagery doesn't disappoint. Shot by Mario Testino and featuring Karmen Pedaru, it features a plethora of delicious animal prints, accessories, tribal jewellery and warm spicy colours.

Winter is the season of accessory add on's. Before I leave the house for the school run I add on hat, scarf and gloves at the very least. Throw in a change of weather and you can include umbrella, wellies and on rare occasions, snow boots. You can forget the handbag as there's no room for arm candy when you're chasing an energetic six year old down the street on her three wheeled, pink scooter. Then there's the matter of being a woman of many coats. I don't have that many though Mr OLS will possibly disagree with me on that. Previous purchases have been justified with the words "rain", "snow", "smart" and "casual" among others. You have to cover your bases.