Dressing during these transitional months can be equally fun as it is frustrating. Is it going to be a beautifully sunny Autumnal day, or will it start chucking it down and drop ten degrees by the time it's 3pm" My default outfit has to be jeans, a great top and some comfy but stylish shoes - and these items tick all those boxes and more, needing only a trench coat or biker jacket for when it gets chilly. Sometimes it looks freezing cold but a jumper and pair of boots is just too much when you're getting on the tube (those things are like moving ovens, I tell you!) or walking at a pace; sweaty necks and uncomfortably toasty toes are never a good look.

THE RED TOP It's been named the colour of the season, thanks to the fiery shade dominating the AW17 fashion shows - with brands such as Givenchy, Preen, Chloe, Christopher Kane and MaxMara sending head-to-toe burgundy, wine and cerise looks down the runway. Although not the easiest of colours to wear, red certainly makes a statement and brings out your inner sasspot with very little effort. The key is to keep the lines simple, mix it with either other shades of red or universal textures such as denim, and don't be afraid to embrace a bold accessory. I picked up this oversized top from River Island on impulse because I liked the sleeves (another key trend for AW17) but it's actually become a firm fave, thanks to its ability to style up an outfit while being super comfy. The cut skims my hips and minimises the size ...