Edits 5 essential winter pieces

Edits list of 5 pieces that you need for winter to update your wardrobe.

1: The Bag

The backpack has made a comeback this year. Not only are they stylish, but they’re great for back health too. We all know that we carry everything we need, what our kids need and what we don’t need, and this often leads to heavy bags. A backpack will distribute the weight evenly over the shoulders, as opposed to one arm or shoulder taking the load. So, really it’s a matter of health that you buy a rucksack this season. This Reiss Iris Shearling Rucksack is black and made of gorgeous soft leather. This stylish bag has a drawstring top, folds over and secures with a gold metal plaque and popper. It has a single shoulder strap to the top and detachable double straps to the back.

Reiss Iris Shearling Rucksack

See Fern Cotton rocking this trend with her Beara Beara rucksack.

2: The Fur Coat

Just as the name suggests this Furry Floss Jacket in Chocolate Raccoon by Unreal Fur is made from a soft modal blended fabric but has the same appearance and feel of real fur. Wear yours over your LBD for a sophisticated evening style or for a casual look with Jeans and biker boots. This will keep you warm all winter long.

Furry Floss Faux Fur Jacket. Available at The Dressing Room

3: The Boots

The biker boot is this season's choice for everyday wear. Studs and zip detailing make these boots even more desirable. Team with skinny jeans or add an edge to your look with tights and winter dresses.

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Sam Edelman Black Bevin Biker Boot available at Anna

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See how the celebrities are wearing them on the elleuk.com blog

4: The Skirt

This is the new must-have shape; this circle skirt in faux leather is the perfect wardrobe update. Leather Luxe is one of this season’s hottest trends. This midi length skirt will look great with any bright coloured tee, shell top or knitwear piece for daywear. Alternatively it can be dressed up for evening with a glam top, statement necklace and high heels. Wear this essential skirt shape season after season.

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Katia Longer Skater Skirt at Whistles

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See the catwalk inspiration for this season’s hottest piece of clothing on the Guardian fashion pages

5: The Scarf

Becksondergaard Supersize nova scarf available at Atterley Road

A BeckSondergaard scarf has become an essential part of anyone’s wardrobe and addition to any look. Dappled in oversized stars, this burgundy Supersized Nova scarf instantly injects a new season feel. Bang on trend with the colour combination of maroon and grey this can make any plain top look exciting. Wear in the daytime for a stylish injection of chic or wear for an evening with friends and I guarantee everyone will ask you where your scarf is from.

Edits view on J Crew's new London store

Nina heads to the capital for the eagerly awaited opening of the US retailer's first UK store...

J Crew's brand new London store opened last week on Regent Street

J Crew has become one of America’s biggest retail success stories. But for anyone who hasn’t heard of the store be sure that you will be hearing a lot more about it over the next few years. It’s a more style conscious, purse friendly version of Ralph Lauren. So why go and visit it I hear you cry? Well, purely for the gorgeous clothes and the vision of creative director Jenna Lyons.

Jenna has become a fashion icon since climbing the ladder from one of the J Crew design team to the top spot. She has taken the brand from preppy zero to preppy cool. She regularly tops best dressed lists and there are countless sites dedicated to her stylish personal wardrobe. Her style is all about breaking the rules, layering patterns and colours together such as a bright sequin skirt teamed with a white shirt or printed cocktail trousers with a stripe work shirt.  Known for her clashing prints, colours and quirky style, here she gives us her 10 fashion commandments

From candy-coloured cashmere basics with a twist of embellishment to tailored blazers, J Crew bridges the gap between high street and designer with ease. The price reflects this, J Crew is not cheap, and continues to be cheaper in the US than the UK. This necklace for example is around £150 - quite extravagant for customers expecting to save on the exchange rate benefits. But you have to admit it is fabulous and the store invites you in like it’s your new best friend, warm, friendly and enticing.

Other gems of the collection include this on-trend pink over-coat that is sure to keep you warm all winter.

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Embellishment was seen everywhere on clothing to footwear, and these pumps definitely got a big thumbs up from me.

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Mannequins showed you how to adopt the J Crew layering formula of shirt, necklace, jean jacket and trousers throughout the store.

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For me, the statement necklaces (£49.95) are an instant outfit maker, applying them directly over an understated tee (£24.95).  

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The Coat Edit

#1: "Sweetie Pink" This season's colour has got to be pink. Pick a shade like a sweetie, as no other coat can hold the same status as a pink one for Winter. Plus Wool Blend Flap Military Coat with Cashmere - £99.00 at M&S Click the images to view the items.
#2 "Most Coveted Coat"  - This colour block coat is on every fashionista's wish-list this season. Colorblock Car Coat - £99.95 at Gap
#3: "Leather Luxe" The biker jacket is the most versatile new-season buy, style it up or style it down. Leather Biker Jacket - £119.99 at MANGO
#4:  “Fur-tastic” For an instant injection of Glam, head for a fur jacket or gilet to channel that rock chick vibe. Unreal Fur Stripe Short Jacket - £165.00 at ASOS
#5: “School run parka” Practical just got stylish, update your parka this year by ditching the khaki and going for Navy with leather sleeves. You’ll be the talk of the playground! Snow Rhumba Hooded Parka Coat - £190.00 at French Connection
#6: "Easy Check Coat" The print of the season can be seen in plaids, micros tweeds and traditional tartans, check them out! Checked Coat with Pockets - £129.00 at Zara
#7: "Boyfriend Coat" The masculine tailored coat has gone supersized cocoon with drop shoulders and big lapels. Make your supersize statement this winter. Klein Coat - £298.00 at All Saints