That oversized pink coat

With fashion week having moved on to Europe, and thus to colder weather, the fashion show attendees are giving us some amazing inspirational looks for Autumn! There are two trends that have already become so big that they seem to already have achieved the status of being the defining looks for a/w 2013: tartan and the oversized pale pink coat. Such a girly item can be tricky to wear, so I was delighted to discover this editorial from Marie Claire UK, which shows exactly how to pull it off, as well as highlight some more subtle hues which create a similar statement. From topcoat.

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Matching your statement necklace with your skirt, I love it! From The Streetfashion5xpro.

Exotic Cuisine: Ipekyol

I would like to start by apologizing for the lack of posts - I have been enjoying the stress-free bliss of my last long summer vacation before starting a full-time job and having time- and responsibility restrictions on my holidays! I am currently in Turkey enjoying the food, sun, beautiful surroundings and wonderful people. This is definitely one of my favourite countries! In fact, I am so infatuated that I have extended my stay by another 2 months and will be living in Istanbul until December, so expect a lot more Turkish-influenced posts! A few days ago I was finally able to tear myself away from the beach to do some shopping and I was very impressed by the range of Turkish clothing brands. My favourite so far is Ipekyol. For a relatively small brand with no international reach, I have to say this is one seriously modern, up-to-date and fashionable store! The way it translates some very difficult to pull off trends into a fantastic range of easy, wearable looks is very impressive. And it is not just one look that they have been able to nail. Just take a look at my picks from their Autumn 2013 lookbook to see how they have got a whole collection of styles covered for the winter months. From sports luxe to ladylike chic and from sophisticated tailoring to fun prints, they really seem to have put in a tremendous amount of effort to make sure that the Ipekyol shopper goes through winter in style! Plus (and very importantly) - their sale is great! What more could you want?! Definitely keep this brand on your to-do list when you visit Turkey, and in the meantime you can find out more on their website.

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No matter what trends are going around, I feel like I will always love the appeal of a dressy skirt, striped top and a statement necklace! From The Streetfashion5xpro.

Monochrome Cool

Of course, you will all have noticed that this season, black and white is the way to look cool no matter what the temperature. Sounds simple, right? But this season's look is far from simple. Keep it too simple and you end up with a very plain outfit. Go too over the top and you end up looking like an extra from the Great Gatsby (not that that is a bad look at all!). In other words, to rock the look according to this season's style is tricky, but this editorial is a great inspiration for how to do it right and end up looking stylish and modern. The way to to black and white this summer is with clean lines and airy, textured layers. And then maybe rock a Great Gatsby look for a few special occasions! Images from Oracle Fox.

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What a way to look elegant without playing it safe! It can be difficult to get the mix right when you're trying to add funky accessories to a classic look, but everything here goes together perfectly. From Lee Oliveira.

Style Inspiration from New York in '69

I never thought I would be posting a style inspiration post drawing on a post from Buzzfeed! I have never been a big fan of the late 60's / 70's style, and I am the last person you will see jumping on the Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent brandwagon, but when I saw these pictures I was fascinated by how wearable the outfits still are! I mean, here we have crop tops, denim on denim and white shoes galore! More than anything though, I love how coordinated these outfits are. Despite my love of effortless dressing, I love that every detail of these looks appears to have been planned to a T. And with that laziness that I, and I'm sure many other people, are prone to in dressing nowadays (I can't be bothered to pick jewellery today/I'll just pair this with a simple top/No-one will notice if the comfy shoes don't go with the rest), I can't help but admire how these girls put such effort into creating the perfect outfit. Plus, how amazing would it be to walk around with belly art?! From BuzzFeed.

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This look has it all: it has elements of both the print mixing and print matching trends, has a midi skirt and a crop top. I am smitten! From Stockholm Streetstyle.

Modern Mod

How amazing would it be to walk around and take the subway wearing a silk ballgown skirt and a crop top?! Although the outfits aren't necessarily feasible if you aren't a model in a fashion editorial, I still found lots of inspiration in these pictures. The whole editorial is a great guide on how to bring that preppy funky mod vibe to a 2013 wardrobe! From Pepper + Chips.

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This is a very well documented look from Paris fashion week last March, however most shots I have seen of it have always focused on the back (the top has a cute little palm tree on the back), whereas what really fascinates me about the whole look is the silhouette, the sharp tailoring, and the great little details (like the ankle cuffs) that still give it a playful feel. From Vanessa Jackman.

Steven by Steve Madden

Most people probably know shoe brand Steve Madden. I have always seen it as a pretty generic affordable shoe brand, where you can generally find some nice things, but where I rarely find anything to get overly excited about. That all changed when I was walking around the Village the other day and decided to go check out one of the "Steven" by Steve Madden shops. I had seen them before, but had never bothered actually going inside one. I'm glad I gave it a chance this time! If there is one place you must go to get some high heels this season, it is Steven by Steve Madden! They have got the look of the season down to a T. From Alexander Wang-esque sandals to the mandatory pointed stiletto's, you name a Summer 2013 shoe trend, they've got it! The prices are really reasonable, too. The only bad thing I could find was that they don't have a good website, but I have still managed to hunt down a few good pairs for you!

From top to bottom: heeled sandals via Zappos, black and white pumps via Steve Madden, nude pumps via Steve Madden, nude and black pumps via HSN, black pump via Steve Madden, two-tone pumps via Piperlime.