A Christmas without a jumper is....

....like turkey without the trimmings - just plain wrong. So I cannot understand why it's taken me months to find the perfect specimen. I was looking for the archetypal Christmas jumper - you know the ones like your Gran used to knit with snowflakes on - but had no luck. Big thanks to ASOS for stepping up to the festive plate (ahem), with this gorgeous chunky cardie.

Set to have been a massive trend for this winter, I've found it near impossible to seek out a fitted n' knitted jumper, needed even more after the Narnia proportion of snow we've had. This cute cardie comes in two colours - Navy and After Dark - and is only £50.00. ASOS have teamed it with shorts and biker boots, mixing up the 'innocent' look of the cardie with an edgier, rockier bottom half.

The biggest plus point is that it goes with absolutely anything. Wear it with a maxi dress and boots on Christmas day, as a way of looking family-ready but primed for popping down the pub at the buzz of a text.

Get the Vila Pattern Knit Cardigan now at www.asos.com.

Harem Heaven

The harem pant has been my wardrobe staple for the last few months and I can foresee this staying that way throughout the rest of winter. You may take one look at them and think 'MC Hammer', dodgy '80s fashion and big hair, but they actually date back 2,000 years. They have survived revivals as ladies bloomers in the 1800s, and have spanned the world in one form or another over time. This latest hike in 'vintage style' harems are like marmite to the fashion world - you either love them or hate them. In my opinion, there are no other trousers like them and I champion them for their versatility, as well as their comfort factor.

Not only are they totally flattering - they hide a pair of hips as well as streamline the legs - but they can be worn for practically all occasions. I am fond of popping on a pair and teaming with a shirt and cardie over the top for work, or wearing them with a boyfriend blazer in the evening, for a smart and chic look to dance the night away.

I used to think that these little darlings made it look like you were wearing a baby's nappy, what with their generous room for the buttocks, but this is another beauty of them. Great way to hide the arse, and there's no, "Does my bum look big in these?" as you can't see your behind through the reams of material!

There are also a number of fabrics and colours on the high street to choose from. Bang on trend are these plaid pair by makeshiftapparel at www.etsy.com. Thick enough to pull off in snowy weather, they would look fab matched with knitwear and a chunky scarf. Get them on your Christmas wishlist today!!