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To help getting our wardrobes all stocked up for winter –I don't know about you but I haven't properly felt it until today in London– Saks Fifth Avenue is offering an flat international shipping rate of $9.99 until November 27th. All you have to do is click on any of the links below or go on Saks.com and enter code UKCANSHIP at checkout.

Because some of our favourite American designers are a little harder to find in in Europe, Giulia and I tried to pick a handful of our favourite dresses from the range on sale at Saks. This is a good chance to start preparing not just for the winter but, most importantly, for the holidays. I know it's cold but who said you can't wear a stunning short dress under your full length shearling coat and chunky scarf? Exactly!

Thakoon Rococo sleeveless dress, Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony pinafore dress, Thakoon silk drape dress, T by Alexander Wang racerback tank dress, Thakoon black waist dress, 3.1 Phillip Lim laser-cut dress, Jason Wu floral chiffon dress, Alice + Olivia embellished blouson dress, Alexander Wang leather-trim dress, Proenza Schouler printed silk dress.


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1. Furla python satchel, 2. Prada python and suede ankle-strap platform pumps, 3. Miu Miu suede chunky ankle boots, 4. Gucci python platform pumps,
5. Chloé crossbody bag, 6. Jimmy Choo suede and snake platform sandals, 7. Gucci small top handle bag

Giulia and I were talking the other day about how we had left accessories on the side lately, which is true. So I endeavoured her to find her favourite bags and shoes from the fall/winter 2011 collections from the Saks.com website. We decided to group them in three of the biggest accessory trends this season –70's, colour blocking and sparkle.

Going through the accessory section of the Saks' website is quite an experience. They have over two thousand shoes and over a thousand bags in stock! You can imagine how long it took us to go through both sections to pick our favourites. But it was sort of fun to see all the range that brands have for this season.
I wanted to start with the 70's because it's my personal favourite. I love the rich colour palette combined with the snakeskin and the suede. I love the colour block items to add a pop of colour during the winter when we all tend to wear so many dark colours. It just looks perfect to put a bright purple shoe with a black trouser! The spark is Giulia's favourite, she really likes her glitter! Miu Miu is obviously the master in that department and I must admit I am really into all these dark glitter that seems a perfectly glamourous choice for an evening look.

Pop of Colour

1. Rochas 'Borsa Rosa', 2. Elizabeth and James strappy leather sandals, 3. Boutique 9 wedge platform pumps, 4. Gucci Huston suede platform pumps,
5. Brian Atwood suede and metal platform pumps, 6. Fendi Silvana top handle bag, 7. Vionnet leather pochette, 8. Bottega Veneta messenger bag

Evening Sparkle

1. Miu Miu crisscross glitter ankle boots, 2. Proenza Schouler glitter pumps, 3. Miu Miu glitter pumps, 4. Anya Hindmarch glitter clutch,
5. Dior glitter and suede t-strap sandals, 6. Halston Heritage Sabrina mesh pouch

* This post is sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue