It's that time of year again.

Although we're bang in the middle of summer (not that the current weather reflects this), fashion is as always, ten steps ahead. This week, some of the industry's most popular high-street stores held their autumn-winter previews and as a fashion-obsessed individual, this is always one of my favourite times of the year. It can be strange to get your head around chunky knits and heavy textures while prepping for summer holidays but once you get your head around this, you'll revel in the delights autumn winter has to offer. Topshop kicked off proceedings yesterday and it's no major surprise that their AW offering is full of covetable, fashion-forward statement looks. The Topshop Unique show is always a highlight of the London Fashion Week calendar, between the delectable items parading down the catwalk and the celebrity FROW, it's the fashion equivalent of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I've put together a quick edit of some of the stand-out pieces to watch out for next season: 1) Rose gold perspex heels with tie detail - NEED I say anymore?! 2) How to look polished at work (even if you don't feel it) 3) Ladylike chic 4) Jumpsuit of dreams - it's all about that belt detail 5 & 6) THOSE floral ankle boots and an embellished dress you'll want to wear again and again and again

New season #Topshop is just FAB #AW16 pic.twitter.com/JK5PVebwy1

— Cathy Donohue (@cathy_donohue) July 5, 2016

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