H&M Go Online this Sept

Is there a chill in the air or is it just wishful thinking? I'm itching to get into my winter woolies so I can kit myself out in some of the fantastic styles coming out this autumn.

I was so excited to hear that H&M are finally opening an online shop in the UK on September 16th. I love the simple stylish clothes on offer and the great range of accessories, notably the handbags and scarves but not living in an H&M town poses some problems. I'm so pleased I'll soon be able to see something I like and buy it right away rather than having to wait until I can travel to Edinburgh or Glasgow by which time the thing I've just got to have is sold out or not available in that particular store.

H&M's a/w collection is shaping up to be a cosy bundle of chunky knits, stylish tailoring, flourishes of lace and leather detail and I can't wait to wrap myself up in it.

Online shopping has been a lifeline for me while I've been stuck in the wilds of Scotland and it's nice to see one of my favourite shops hopping aboard the online the bandwagon. Sign up for H&M's online newsletter and be one of the first to shop online on 9th September. See you there!

Sew Buttons

I'm always looking for ways to re-vamp my old clothes, especially when the money's tight. Recently I've started looking for replacement buttons for my old cardies, as autumn is on the horizon. You can pick up vintage buttons in charity or second hand shops or check out your local craft shop for vintage-looking or weird and wonderful buttons.

The buttons above are some I picked up in my local craft shop, Fun 2 Do. The 'Oklahoma' buttons give a letterman feel to my oversized grey cardie and the gold buttons put a vintage sping on my old Wallis cardie. You don't have to spend a fortune to update your wardrobe, just get yourself a sewing kit. My mum's been very kindly teaching me how to sew and I'm sure most people have relative or someone they know who can show them the basics. It's simple once you know how.

Next step I'll be trying my hand at embelishement, very tricky. Wish me luck!

Capital Brooches

Well, I'm back in the homeland after a wee break in my nations capital. As well as taking in the delights of the Edinburgh Festival, and it was delightful, I also had the opportunity to trawl the charity shops in search of rare gems. This task requires imagination and a fair amount of patience. I stuck it out through the heavy down-pours and my patience was rewarded this week when I discovered these brooches. I like to wear two or three at a time these days so the more I can collect the more choice I have. My favourite of the three has to be the 'horse and rider' brooch. I love the colours, the stretched shield shape and the fact that it looks like it should be worn on the tweed lapel of a stoic great aunt.

No matter how naff a charity shop looks on the outside there still might be that hidden gem on the inside. And of course, it's all for a good cause. So get out there and support your local charity shops.

Kurt Keiger, with your shoes you are really spoiling us

There's something for everyone in the Kurt Keiger's a/w collection; high heels, mid heels, wedges, flats, boots, cloggs, courts, pointed toes, round toes, square toes, cut-outs, bows, spots, leopard print, embelishment - basically, it's all there.

This pair (Minnie, Miss KG by Kurt Keiger) are my favourites at the moment. The tweed effect is smart while the big pink bow gives them a girlie twist. And at £75.00 they're a pretty good price too.

Kurt Geiger offers a fashion forward designer name for a fraction of the price and there are more new styles to come, can't wait!