Designer looks at high street prices

Fashion finds on a budget

 
If a trip along the high street is proving irresistible here we show you how to get designer looks at high street prices  - and the good news is, everything\'s under £100

Black Lace

Where Miuccia Prada leads, the rest of the fashion world shall follow...

 
Lace top, £22 and pencil skirt, £25
from New Look
www.newlook.co.uk

All in one

Is it a blouse and a skirt? No, it\'s a fabulous two-in-one dress.


Two-in-one dress, £40,
Wallis
www.wallis-fashion.com

Caped Crusader

Swing into autumn in a swishy cape. We tried to resist its charms but the super-cool silhouette has finally bowled us over 

 
Cape with gold buttons, £55, Red Herring, roll neck, £18, pencil skirt, £45 all from Debenhams
www.debenhams.com

Tartan Army

A staple from the House of Vivienne Westwood has finally infiltrated the mainstream, bringing the highland fling to a high street near you

 
Tartan maxi skirt with patent belt, £75
from Per Una at Marks & Spencer
www.marksandspencer.com

Black and white

 
Stick to simple classics - an elegant blouse and go-anywhere black pants look more expensive than they really are

 
Ruffle blouse, £25 and wool trousers, £30
both New Look
www.newlook.co.uk

Flowers of Romance

 
We love the idea of floral prints in winter. Just don\'t go too girly, team with slim black pants and patent heels for a harder, edgier look

 
Floral tie neck top, £28
from Dorothy Perkins
www.dorothyperkins.com

Grey matters

 
From charcoal to dove, shades of grey are hot news for autumn, and an easy-to-wear alternative to black. Give this grown-up palette a youthful injection with coloured opaques and cheeky accessories

 
Frill front dress, £45
from Miss Selfridge
www.missselfridge.co.uk 

Little Black Dress

 
Created by Coco Chanel way back in the 1920s, this timeless little number is never out of fashion.

Dress, £35
from Wallis
www.wallis-fashion.com

Mock up

 
Vogue may be championing ‘baby bags\' and whilst we\'re over the, er , over-sized bag phenomenon,  we prefer something that\'s big enough to carry all our accoutrements

 
Mock croc patent bag, £95
from J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams
www.debenhams.com

Shiny shoes

 
Forget over-the-knee boots and shoes with wings (yes, really!) we\'re recommending an elegant ankle boot instead. Choose an embellished style and wear with slightly cropped trousers or black opaques and a dress

 
Patent shoe-boot, £99
from Dune
www.dune.co.uk

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