which party shoes suit your style?

Any excuse to buy a new pair of shoes right? And the party season is just that! This year the party shoes offering has gone over-the-top sparkly, furry and embellished that it seems the statement shoe is well and truly back in style!

But which pair to choose from I hear you cry!

I have put together a rough guide to which party shoes suit your style so that at least you will have one detail sorted once the season is in full swing. Read on for my styling tips if you are a...

Glam it up girl!

You will be loving all the glitz and sparkle on shoes so it's safe to say investing in a pair of glitter heel's will set your style to shine. Look for a pointy toe in a block heel for evening or a flat shoe for daytime.

Sequin slipper loafers, £69, &other stories

Glitter healed shoes, £29.99, Zara

Laid-back luxe lady

Bling is not something that comes naturally to you, but that doesn't mean a little bit of shimmer can't be introduced to your party wardrobe. Velvet covered platforms for the evening or embroidered and brocade flats are good options for daytime.

Starry Suede boots, £125, &other stories

Floral print loafers, £29.99, Zara

Serious showstoppers!

Always looking for something new that is bang on trend or ahead of the curve, showstoppers are your game. The bigger the better and statement shoes are part and parcel of your evening uniform.

Simone Black high heel, £230, Kurt Geiger

Evie blue high heel court, £230, Kurt Geiger

Chic chick

Pointy flats with a sparkly touch or two could transform your office to evening looks in a quick step. Also look for leopard print, fur, satin or velvet fabrics this season. The shoes can make the statement so that the rest of your look can be pared back for maximum impact.

Sparkle slipper shoes, £62.65, Boden

Leather Pom Pom ballerinas, £29.99, Zara

your wardrobe hero update - 3 ways to wear

Embroidery is having a moment, a fashion moment. And I am embracing it! Well with one item in my wardrobe. I am currently obsessed with wearing my Zara striped embroidered shirt. Whilst some might think this shirt is a "little bit loud" (as my Mum said), if you buy this shirt or something else with embroidery on it, it will slot into your wardrobe seamlessly and keep you upto date style-wise for the new season.

The current embroidery trend on the high street stems from the recent need for us as consumers to customise the things we buy or have in our wardrobes. Increasingly many brands and high street retailers are offering customising services in their stores for you to label or make your item more original by branding your name or a slogan on it. Topshop Oxford circus set up a pop-up shop earlier in the year giving you a chance to monogram your clothes brought from the store. Many designer brands now offer a bespoke embroidery and monogramming service to ensure your slice of their brand can also be personalised. Anya Hindmarch  takes it one step further with a playful take on customisation, for the past couple of seasons you can buy embroidered patches to add to your bags. Just in time for Christmas, "Selfridges loves personalised gifts" is offering one of a kind gifts for all budgets.

But do we have Taylor Swift to thank for the embroidery trend that is upon us? Last year she asked designer Louise Gray to embroidered a Jack Wills hoody with her nickname "TayTay" on it and the photo attracted 1.7 million views on Instagram.

Instagram @taylorswift

We are now riding the crest of the wave so jump on it fashionista's as it's only going to get faster!!

3 ways to wear

Some embroidery style inspiration

For more inspiration follow my Embroidery board on pinterest

It seems like Zara has completely cornered the embroidery market so here is my top 5 pieces from there that you could add into your wardrobe -

1.  Embroidered Bee bucket bag - £29.99

2. Embroidered dress - £69.99

3. Embroidered denim shirt - £29.99

4. Jacket with metallic embroidery - £119.00

5. Floral embroidered jumper - £69.99

woolly wonders - your autumn jumper update

Now it's turning cold it's time to talk about knitwear. Taking some time to look at the knitwear you have in your wardrobe will enable you to make good choices in buying new pieces.

Knitwear is essential to keeping warm in the colder months, but investing in the right pieces will also aid you in getting dressed quickly and more effectively in the morning. Jumpers are a basic wardrobe staple but they don't have to be basic, they can also make a statement.

Here is my style round up of what woolly wonders you should be investing in to update your wardrobe this season -

1. Colour block

Hush Colour block jumper - £99.00 (also available in grey)

Boden crew neck cashmere jumper - £129.00

2. Stripes

Whistles Stevie stripe mohair jumper - £140.00

Topshop stripe Mohair jumper - £34.00

3. Pattern

Zara jacquard jumper - £29.99

Topshop animal mohair printed jumper - £46.00

4. Plain

Zara yellow knitted sweater - £29.99

Warehouse blouson sleeve mohair jumper - £55.00

5. Slogan

Hush LOVE jumper - £79.00

Bella Freud 1970 jumper - £280.00

6. Ruffles

Topshop ruffle yoke jumper - £42.00

Warehouse frill yoke jumper - £42.00

If you want more knitwear and Winter wardrobe inspiration then follow my pinterest style board - edits style inspiration october 2016

what you need now in your wardrobe

This week has certainly been chilly, but it's not yet Winter coat cold. So what do you wear in these in-between weeks that can keep you warm but also keep you looking stylish.

Jackets and coats are a huge weakness of mine, but I think are a necessity to have in your wardrobe for changing seasons. Jackets bring me great joy and having just counted them up in my wardrobe, all ... of them - which makes me sound like the Imelda Marcos of outerwear! But I honestly wear them all and some date back from over a decade ago.

From bombers, bikers, blazers and military jackets, I have got them all! But I love the versatility of a jacket, it can be worn over dresses, tops, jumpsuits or under heavier coats and scarves in the winter. They can pull a look together in seconds, and your jacket can be your statement piece that doesn't need to be thought over.

I love a jacket with some detailing on it like embroidery, brocade, sequins, something that really adds some style to your outfit. On the flipside a leather and a denim jacket will never go out of fashion and if you buy the right one for shape, length and colour then there will never be a need to buy a new one or update it.

Happily, this is the perfect moment for a good jacket – it’s cooled down to the point where you can keep it on all day, but we’ve got a few weeks yet before we have to we ensconce ourselves in parkas, fur coats and puffa jackets. I have been rotating my embroidered bomber, my khaki military jacket and my new leopard print biker from Mango for daily life, work and mum stuff.

If you fancy adding a jacket to your wardrobe, then see my pick of the best on the high street right now-

1. Topshop Velvet puffa jacket - £69

2. Zara Embroidered velvet jacket £89.99

3. Mango leopard print biker jacket £39.99

4. Mango DB military navy jacket £89.99

5. River Island blush drawstring jacket £35.00