The Shopping List

See what some of my favourite retailers have on offer this season – whether you’re looking for investment pieces, wardrobe staples or something to work in an AW11 trend to your closet, read on, click… and shop.

Having recently launched a whole range of covetable accessories under the banner phrase Everything But The Dress, Kurt Geiger are ramping up the Must Have factor. My favourite is the Humbug clutch – I want one in every colour!

This year Dorothy Perkins have become one of my High Street favourites. From party dresses to this seasons stripey knits, essential brogues to a little leopard love, Dorothy Perkins is full of affordable fashion.

For luxury staples you can’t go wrong with Pure Collection. Apart from the fantastic quality cashmere of which I’m a huge fan, they have some great accessories including gorgeous bags and belts. A winter must-have? This cashmere superfine dress in Heather Charcoal.

AW11 is in full swing at Isabella Oliver 365 and I could do some serious damage to my bank balance as I’m lusting after the entire collection. Wrap up in the Satin Detail City Coat and toughen up a simple Jersey Dress with exposed zip detail.

I have found so many High Street statement pieces at French Connection this season – case in point, the Aztec Drape Maxi Dress for evening and by day the Swallow Swoop Tea Dress. Check out their bags, jewellery and knits for instant wardrobe updaters.

One of my favourite online luxury retailers is My-Wardrobe.com. Carrying a great selection of one of my favourite designers, Michael Kors, helps it rank high in my shopping stakes but their Daily Fashion Buzz section is also a must read for me. It is of course very dangerous for the wallet but I now consider that a hazard of the job!

Whether you’re after the latest Mulberry bag, those glitter booties by Miu Miu that everyone has been lusting after or a classic piece to wear forever, take a look at Net-A-Porter. Once you’ve had one black ribbon bedecked box delivered you can never go back!

For me nothing beats shopping at Selfridges in London although browsing the online store comes a stylish close second. With brands like Rachel Zoe, DVF and Theory all there for adding to basket, you’ll spend many a happy hour clicking through this chic cyber retail space.

If you’re a denim aficionado then you’ll probably have heard of Donna Ida and if you’re still searching for that perfect pair of jeans then you need to get acquainted fast. Donna Ida’s Denim Clinic is legendary and her online store is now better than ever – click and be converted by Donna The Denim Whisperer!

With a host of lust worthy labels such as MaxMara, Charlotte Olympia, Azzedine Alaia and Stella McCartney, Matches have a luxe edit of the most beautiful pieces, season after season. For AW11 Matches have everything a girl needs from beautiful underpinnings to luxurious winter coats.