What to Wear: Fantasy Fashion Week

You'd have to be living under a rock (or, in Thailand with very limited internet access... ahem) to not know the international fashion shows are upon us, showing each fashion houses new season collection. When browsing through American fashion blog, Refinery 29, I spied the fashion editors 'fantasy fashion week' outfits, and for the first time, may have slightly regretted the time frame chosen for a holiday... I want to go to NYFW!

"I'm currently big into bold prints and this skirt-and-glitz combo is high-impact without being too over the top. I'm not usually a sparkles girl but hey, it's Fashion Week." Bottega Veneta Grosgrain-trimmed Silk-Blend Chiffon Blouse at Net-A-Porter , House of Lavane Vintage Diamante Necklace at House Of Lavande,Givenchy Patchwork Skirt at Kirna Zabet, Charlotte Olympia Masquerade Heels from Footcandy, Edie Parker Jean clutch at Rosear.

The Rachelle Trend Report: Fall 2012 | Winter in Bloom

With their hothouse hues and perfectly cultivated patterns, winter's florals - be they single stems or hand-picked bouquets - have a dazzling, hyper-real quality.

Less feminine than summer's pretty bunch, this season's prints were dark, edgy and luxe. "Flocked fabrics and lace overlays added an air of ornateness, putting a fresh spin on the idea of flowers in winter," explained Lucinda Chambers,Vogue fashion director. Think less prissy, more powerful.

What to Wear: Boyfriend Jeans

Its no secret that I'm not a huge denim wearer. I have two faithful pairs I rely on for those 'I don't know what to wear days'. But, the trans-seasonal factor of a good boyfriend jean cannot be dismissed, ladies. I've put my style-knowledge to the test and put together three 'casual' boyfriend jeans looks together with, of course, the glamorous Rachelle-reader edge.

A glamorous shaggy fur gilet (Michael Kors £820) is far more my style than a pair of jeans, but who says they cant work together? This Current/Elliot pair (£215) pass the ankle length (rule numero uno: show at least three inches of ankle to keep the look sexy) and are slim enough to wear with this baggy Acne tee (£70)  without looking drowned. I could never wear jeans without heels, especially boyfriend jeans, because simply - well, I'd feel like a boy. These burgundy Versus suede pumps (£345) teamed with the highly sought after new Mulberry tassel studded leather satchel (£995) add another dimension to the outfit.

What to Wear: Peplum Jackets

One of my favourite trends to emerge from the SS12 shows is without doubt, the peplum skirt. So feminine, the shape it gives the figure is sublime. Whilst we've all seen peplum skirts and dresses before, I feel the new trouser and jacket styles are incredibly fresh & current.

I've put together a few outfits combining both high-end with high-street, the main point of interest being the peplum jacket. Typically Rachelle style; I tend to pair peplum jackets or tops with slim trousers & fierce high heels to balance out the silhouette - too wide trousers would leave even the skinniest of size 6's looking like Roy Chubby Brown...

Tibi Striped Peplum Jacket Available at Net a Porter - £440. Black Topshop Leigh Skinny Jeans - £38. Zara Basic Sandal - £29.99. Mulberry Alexa Satchel in Black £750.

Acne Turner Raw Cotton Blend Peplum Jacket - £500. New Look Grey Skinny Jeans - £16. Kain White Cashmere & Cotton Blend Vest - £70. Givenchy Buckled Sandals - £660 - Available at Matches. Alexander Wang Iris Black Leather Bag - £695.

Preen Contrast Wool Twill Jacket - £1,170. Debenhams Neon Yellow Vest - £16. Stella McCartney Wool Twill Trousers with Ankle Zips - £395. Aldo Black Faux Leather Clutch Bag - £36. Bottega Veneta Black Suede & PVC Sandals - £445.

How would you wear a peplum jacket?

Rachel x