Be ahead of the trends for next season, (which judging by the current weather feels like it isn’t t00 far away now!), by shopping in sale this season…

From Lanvin's A/W 2011 collection

For an on-trend long sleeved shift dress in stunning black lace but without the designer price tag, check out the jones + jones Simone Dress in black…

The jones + jones Simone Dress in black

Reduced down from £60.00 to a very purse-friendly £20.00, you can find this elegant dress in our concessions in select Topshop stores and on our website here!

And why not accessorise with a sophisticated black belt at the waist too to give a modern and sleek edge to your outfit…

We love the Ellis Skinny T-Bar Belt in black from Reiss, which is currently in their sale…

The Ellis Belt from Reiss

Or for patterned leather like Lanvin, we adore Jaeger’s Enamel Buckle Belt in black, which is also in sale…

The Enamel Buckle Belt from Jaeger

Ready for A/W 2011 and without even feeling slightly guilty about our bank balance!