Sister by Sibling Make The Best Hats & Scarves EVER

I LOVE THESE SOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! And in case anyone's wondering (like I did), yes those awesome pom poms are faux fur - and detachable too although who'd want to take them off? They're OUTSTANDING.  

The whole edgy Sister by Sibling fair isle-skull-mouse-leopard print patterned knit thing is *so* awesome in fact that a very naughty high street retailer has attempted to rip it off. Not cool at all. Get yourself geared up for AW12 with the originals now before they're gone (they're already on low stock).

Sister by Sibling Fair Isle Leopard Double Pom Pom Hat, £190 and Fair Isle Leopard Double Scarf, £175 both at www.asos.com. 

PS. Click here to check out their SS12 sale stuff too - LOVE the HATE t's and jumpers :)

Cheesey pics courtesy of www.asos.com

Kate Spade New York Launches Bold New Bedding Range

Kate Spade New York is on a mission to bring their company philosophy - 'Live Colourfully' - into every aspect of our lives. Clothing - check, Accessories and footwear - check, check, Stationery - check, china, glasses, crockery and general home wares - check, check, check. Now there's also the newly launched Kate Spade New York bed linens to add to their lifestyle range too. 

Bold prints and colours (like the Florence Broadhurst Japanese Floral monochrome motifs featured above) mingle with pretty embroidery in oh-so-NY fonts on pillows, quilts, shams - everything you could need to bring a bit of character and charm to your bedroom. As regular readers will know, I'm a big Kate fan so am hoping this crosses the pond soon. 

Check it out on www.katespade.com 

Penfield 'Gillman' Fair Isle Puffa Gilet

Loving the multi-coloured fair isle-bordering-on-aztec patterning of this Limited Edition Penfield 'Gillman' body warmer which makes a cosy, throw-on alternative to bulky coats and puffa jackets now the temperatures are starting to rise.  The detailed knitted panelling on the yoke and hand warmer pockets, as well as the lining, is a special collaboration between Penfield and Scottish family wool company, Jamieson's, using their exclusive Shetland Wool. Super snuggly!  Ltd. Ed. Penfield Gillman vest in navy, £250 from Flatspot.com

FASHION GEOMETRY - IT'S HIP TO BE SQUARE

Join the square set with some of the most eye-catching, kaleidoscopic designs around right now...

Converse x Marimekko All Star Hi's, £65 from Size?

Josh Goot for Asos silk shift dress, £80

Missoni Manila Square garden cushion, £135 available at Selfridges

Stella McCartney knitted geometric dress, £550 available from Selfridges

Don't let the fact that Cher Lloyd has been spotted in this recently put you off...

...this fantastic Lazy Oaf Aztec necklace, £30

Herve Leger geometric bandage dress, reduced to £732 in the Net-A-Porter sale

TopShop red printed leggings, £20

Check out Kate Moross's etail store for loads of great graphic T's (above, £15), sweatshirts...

...watches, like this one she designed for Firetrap (£100)  and prints etc. 

Etro silk blouse, £265 at Net-A-Porter

HAUTE 1990's STYLE FROM DIOR COUTURE

Somewhat understandably given recent goings on at the Paris fashion house, Bill Gaytten's Fall 2011 Haute Couture collection for Christian Dior was a bit of a mish mash of styles and colours pillaged from across the decades which, whilst not hanging together well as a collection for me, demonstrated some flashes of absolute brilliance.

 Who would have thought of elevating 1990's leisurewear patterns to the ultimate luxe level?  

Fresh, fitted and fun to relaxed glamour and dreamily flirty, the colour palette ran the spectrum from ice cream parlour pastels to earthy autumnal riches with hints of metallics. 

Apparently Mr. Gaytten has not actually been confirmed as John Galliano's permanent replacement - hopefully this is enough to get him through to the next round at least - I want to see MOREMOREMORE from him! 

These pictures show my perfect looks from the Dior Haute Couture catwalk... See the full collection on Style.com here.