The British Fashion Awards are classed as the Oscar’s of the UK fashion calendar, and the good news is there is only a matter of months’ until this year’s event takes place in December. The nominations for the prestigious event have just been revealed and with such a mass of talent on the list this year, we’re sure you can’t wait for the stylish to be revealed.

The singer turned designer Victoria Beckham has been nominated for Designer Brand of the Year. She faces competition from the likes of high fashion labels such as the iconic British brand Burberry, Pringle of Scotland and the famous arm candy label Mulberry. This is certainly proof that this particular designer is being taking seriously within the fashion industry.

Phoebe Philo is another designer that has this year received her very first nomination , and seems to be one of the fashion crowd’s most adored fashion designers this season. She’s has in fact been nominated for the much coveted Designer of the Year, she will be up against the likes of prestigious names such as Christopher Kane and Erdem.

New and up and coming names that have been put up for nomination include Mary Katrantzou, Meadham Kirchhoff and Michael Van Der Ham, each has been placed in the Emerging Talent section for ready-to-wear attire, while the likes of Jessica McCormack, Charlotte Olympia and Husam el Odeh have been nominated in the accessories section.

David Gandy and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are both up for the Model of the Year award for the first time and will be against on of this season’s favourite faces, Lara Stone.
The Accessories Designer of the Year award will be presented to either Nicholas Kirkwood, Emma Hill at Mulberry or Camilla Skovgaard.
Designers however are not the only individuals who have been nominated, Rankin, Nicola Formichetti and Nick Knight have all been nominated for the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator. There is an outstanding amount of talent featuring in this year’s nominations and we are sure it’s going to be a very difficult year to judge!

Army enthused pieces, khaki green colours and military-inspired pieces are proving highly popular once again, with the A-list embracing the look one hundred percent.
 The best news is you can re-style and re-work old favourites’ that are lurking at the back of your wardrobe.  Style older pieces  into edgy and transitional looks by taking a few style notes from A-list celebrities including the actress Drew Barrymore, Lily Donaldson, the model and presenter Alexa Chung, Chanel Iman, super model and style queen Kate Moss and the Art Director and model, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld .

Drew Barrymore showed off an on trend military jacket in this seasons khaki green colour, she teamed this with a pair of distressed jeans and uber high heels whilst promoting her new movie in London.

Lily Donaldson worked the off duty look and threw an oversized army shirt over a pair of tiny hotpants and a laid-back tee.  She finished the look with a statement hat and suede flats.

Alexa Chung went for a similar style and worked a faded pair of denim hotpants, heels teamed with ankle socks, a military style shirt and of course one of her much envied handbags.

Chanel Iman teamed an army jacket with one of this season’s hottest pieces, the maxi dress, whilst Kate Moss showcased the perfect festival fashion and went for a denim mini.

For an instant wardrobe refresh, smart-cut army jackets are this season’s must have fail safe wardrobe staple and one you should invest in now. Lightweight and weather-ready means they act as the perfect cover-up for the unpredictable weather we seem to be experiencing right now.  The military jacket will also add a toughened edge to an otherwise polished look.

If you have a few outdoor pursuits on the cards but still want to appear right on trend then look no further that the A/W catwalks for 2010. Think shearling aviator jackets, super high-heeled hiking boots, furry yeti boots, alpine ski sweats and heavy woollen capes. These were exactly the looks both fashion houses Chanel and D&G were sporting on their runways, making the country club seem like the hip thing to join this season! Other designers that have followed suit include Michael Kors; the designer has created a pair of on-trend skyscraper heeled hiking boots, complete with heavy-duty buckles and lace up fastenings. Phillip Lim worked the statement wool cape, which featured over the top pockets and zip detailing. Givenchy Ricardo Tisci worked the chalet look and had models sporting a variety of multi-coloured print knits; such pieces will look great teamed with a pair of winter-ribbed knee-highs from the uber trendy brand Sportsmax. Erdem also showcased his models in the statement cape but created the essential winter piece with a twist and added a variety of embellishments to each item in vivid blues, reds and yellows. Rag & Bone showed us how to really prepare for a snowstorm and showcased an array of heavy long sleeved ski jackets, complete with fur rimmed collars and printed mittens. These were thrown over retro style jumpers and woollen pants. Burberry worked the leather look but added a little fur to mix; you’ll certainly be the coolest girl on the slopes in any one of these numbers.

This season has seen an assortment of new labels; a variety of chic collaborations and an array of must have buys, all of which ensure you will stand out from the crowd.
First up is Notting Hill Design, the of the moment label have introduced an uber cool clutch to the fashion scene and one which every fashionista will want to get their hands on! The latest edition to the already impressive Notting Hill design collection is entitled the ‘LoLA’ clutch and has certainly already proven itself to be a big hit with the A-list. The LoLA clutch is the perfect evening bag and an asset to any outfit. The bag is available to purchase online and is priced at £1,170.
The Lipsy label have also resurfaced this season with the introduction of a few fabulous printed numbers, the strapless pieces allow you to show off your smouldering shoulders whilst the evenings are still warm enough to sit outside. The uber chic pattern allows you to keep accessories at bay as the dress has that ‘wow’ factor all on its own. This little number is either available to purchase at any department stores stocking the brand or alternatively online for a price of £55.
Jean Paul Gaultier have the perfect pair of summer sandals to team with such a dress, they have been designed for the label Melissa and have certainly been causing quite a stir in the fashion world. The Melissa elly shoes are the latest collaboration from the top designer and are available to purchase from the prestigious department store Selfridges for a price of £160.

When you think of the ladies of the 1970’s, you instantly think of a girl with a free spirit, but one that opts for the VIP treatment everywhere.
Invest in an array of luxury gold trinkets, such as gold plated necklaces, chain bracelets, stainless steel watches, medallions and chunky rings. Take a look at the Links of London collection for inspiration, the label have an assortment of delicate chains and charms, all of which are perfect for re-inventing the 1970’s look. Layer each piece for the ultimate statement look; team with a silk chiffon blouse and this season’s camel hue shoes.
Suede is another great fabric that fit’s perfectly into this trend and luxurious suede ensures a brown hue is anything but boring. The high fashion house Gucci offer an adorable shoulder bag complete with gold chain shoulder strap. Priced at £785 the gold-plated and suede enthused bag is ideal for evenings out and the perfect addition to any 1970’s esqu outfit.

However if you want something a little more over the top then invest in a supersize travel bag. The new season of ‘it’ bags may be larger than life but they are still understated. There are no showy labels and no in your face embellishments. Instead this new breed of bags offer structure and come in an assortment of signature shapes, leather and canvas seem to be the most popular this season. Gucci have introduced a deep plum travel holdall, which is perfect for weekends away and can be obtained for a total price of £1,520

There are several new faces that have hit the music scene this season, including the likes of Florrie, Cibelle and the hip new girl band, ‘The Like’.  All of them offer an eccentric yet very different style and one which many of us want to portray this summer.

First up is the new eccentric Cibelle, the loud and in your face fashionista offers a mixed up style, which is extremely true to her Brazilian roots.  Her sound offers soothing and floaty vocals, kooky percussion, and electronica.  This is all teamed with an acoustic guitar in order to create a sound that is most certainly unique.

Her look is similar to that of CSS’s style but has a few more paint splatters thrown into the mix and then of course there is the endless array of multi-coloured spandex and glittering high-shine sequins!

Even though this mash up may sound a little eccentric and daring to try, the insanely statement pieces seem to just work, however none of this young musicians looks are contrived.  If you wish to steal this young starlets style then be sure to get yourself down to an American Apparel store and invest in an all in one bodysuit!

Next up is Florrie; her look is almost the utmost opposite to that of Cibelles and offers a laid back casual yet sophisticated style.  The new singer on the scene works striped tees, denim hotpants and boyish beanie hatwear during the day, then swaps this casual cool look for a groomed and lady like glamour when it hits evening, both looks are equally as flattering on the singers svelte figure.

The singer has currently been mixing with the hippest of hip remixer’s in order to create a robotic yet charming pop sound that is right on for summer 2010.

Finally we have “The Like’, the of the moment band mix retro organs with Brit-pop guitars and in turn create endless melancholy lyrics, often about boys!

Their style works ultra on trend pieces with an added 60’s edge, if you wish to steal their style make sure you obtain a few on trend A-line dresses, team these with cutesy ballet flats and socks.

First it was the boyfriend shirts, then came dad’s Barbour jacket, quickly followed by granddad’s cardigan, it now seems Grandma’s wardrobe is on the cards!

Top designers such as Marc Jacobs, Marni, Prada, Daks and Louis Vuitton have this season all taken a little inspiration from Granny’s Wardrobe.  The prestigious designers have showcased a series mid-calf skirts, bobbled jumpers, matchy matchy accessories and heaven forbid, sensible shoes!

Granny Chic is officially in for Autumn and Winter 2010, whether you are a kooky and retro granny like the super-stylish New Yorker and octogenarian Iris Apfel or alternatively an uber chic and sophisticated grandma, such as Coco Chanel.

The modern take on grandma attire is certainly hitting the running hard for both this and next season; just make sure you steer well clear from the purple rinses however!

The catwalk was awash with four predominant styles, these included the Glam Granny look, the Posh Granny, the Mad Granny and then of course the Super Granny.

The Glam Granny works full skirts and nipped in waists, these were teamed with uber sleek gloves, petite stilettos and feminine handbags.  The look was finished with a stylish diamond embellished broach and was seen on the catwalks of Louis Vuitton.

Posh Granny takes inspiration from riding, walks in the countryside and sports cable knits, tweed like pieces and a pair of brogues.  Look to Daks for ideas on how to wear this trend.

Mad Granny can also be described as the most outrageous of all the Granny-esque looks.  Think Lady Gaga mixed with Iris Apfel and don’t forget the kooky glasses.

Super Granny is the ultimate in grannyness and works an almost Miss Marple like style, with mid-calf length swinging skirts, buttoned up cardies and knee high knitted socks.

This season’s fashionista’s must-have list has gone live, so what is in store for us this summer?

First up are the super fresh skin renewing Jojoba Beads Exfoliant from the cosmetic brand Odacite.  In fact they are so fresh they even have a sell-by date.  Make sure you get your skin in top shape and invest in a jar, prices start from £30 and they can be purchased either in store or online.

Fashion is so far ahead we are already stocking up on autumn’s essentials, this autumn is all about knockout peepers in sultry brown and beige hues, take a trip down to your local beauty counter and invest in the new Kaleidoscope Eye Kit from the make-up brand Le Metier de Beaute.

Now you have your face perfected its time to look to this season’s fashions, have a go at being your own fashion designer and get creating some sole sensation shoes.  The fashion brand upperstreet allow you to get creative and design a pair of one-of-a-kind shoes, at least this way you are guaranteed footwear that no one else will have!

Accessorise your look with a colourful bead necklace from the brand White Stuff; these eco jewels are made from recycled magazines.  Finally finish the look by putting a ring on it, take a look at the faceted silver from the jewellrey brand Folli Follie.

Lourdes, the rebellious daughter of the iconic pop star Madonna has finally been released!  The stylish teen is currently working on an uber rock fashion line as well as sharing her opinions on her blog.

Next up is actually ‘heaven forbid’ turning off the Blackberry whilst away…you can’t call it a relaxing holiday if every other minute you hear that famous ‘ping’ as a new email, facebook notification, text or call comes through.  Switching off also means switching the handset off…don’t worry all the gossip, mail and news will still be waiting for you on your return.

Special edition magazines and overly chic coffee table books are proving to be a big hit this season and the must-have accessory for any fashionistas’ living room.  One such favourite seems to be Visionaire’s tribute to McQueen and V’s scratch-off cover.

The new way to propose this year is definitely with a Tiffany Cameo ring, it might not be a rock but the intricate design and diamond embossed edge are certain to have any girl go weak at the knees.

Now you know what is on the style agenda for 2010 it’s only fair to let you know what out for this season!  Stressed pets are one of them, with salons offering the likes of dog reiki and cat-upuncture, do you not think we are going a bit far?

Boring dance moves are a no no…especially when you can steal a few new ones from Miike Snow’s new music video; take a look at the sound track The Rabbit.

Eton Mess seems a tad lazy and certainly not the sophisticated way to dine, opt for an ice-cream sandwich instead.

From beautifully crafted yet oddly surreal ribcage necklaces to pyramid knuckle dusters, the new jewellery line from Lillian Crowe is on every fashionistas must-have list. These pieces can easily be mistaken for vintage and offer just that little more than a standard ring or neck piece, for example the ribcage piece also has a matching spine necklace that fits inside of it.

All of the exquisite pieces in the collection are assembled in New York City from reclaimed materials that have been resourced from various jewellery production factories; however the cast items use new metals in order to insure the highest level quality casting.

There are three existing collections in the current range, which include a range of intricate designs such as the 3 finger pyramid ring, five styles of heart necklace, a sphere locket, a peephole locket, 2 styles of ribcage necklace, a silhouette necklace, a cube necklace, a triangle style piece, a large pyramid necklace, 2 sets of spearhead ring styles and a spine necklace. The three collections are entitled ‘The Silk Road’, ‘Anatomica’ and ‘100% Reclaimed’ and are all available to purchase online.

When ordering an item as a gift, as a special touch the piece will be wrapped for you and all gifts come with a 2″ x 2″ card that is able to house a short personalized message inside.

If you happen to be in New York City in the near future, make sure you check out her unique line at the Brooklyn Flea Market.