Crochet Collar Blouse €13 Heart Spin Jumper €14, Houndstooth Coat €35, Coloured Skinny Jean €15 Slouch Tote €11, Limited Edition pumps €13

The Penneys AW 2012 collection brings with it an air of understated elegance and luxury giving the season a relaxed and contemporary look. Playing with classic styles and traditional fashion ‘must haves’, the mixing of fabrics and attention to finishing details makes this season truly chic and smart. Heavily influenced by the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s silhouettes are back against mixed materials and perfect styling.

Above : Mirror Print Blouse €15, Check Pencil Skirt €13, Geo Drop Earrings €1.50

Colour pops back into our wardrobes in the form of clashing prints and brights worn back to navy, black and neutrals. Think colour contrasts and geometric prints. Silhouettes are clean in fit with skirts being paired with bold quirky knits for a youthful twist. It’s time to step into prep with tailored jackets, chunky boyfriend knits, coloured skinny jeans and preppy stripes that offer a perfect oxford league feel. Fur trimmed duffle’s and farisle knits layered over check shirts make up this preppy look.