Statement Shades: Matthew Williamson

We might be talking winter trends – but there no denying that sunglasses got top billing for Autumn/Winter 2013. Two rules: Make them bold and make sure they match your outfit. We loved rimmed feline versions at Erdem.

Statement Shades: Thomas Tait

Statement Shades: Moschino Cheap & Chic

Statement Shades: Erdem

Statement Shades: Richard Nicoll

Statement Shades: Holly Fulton

Statement Shades: Temperley

Statement Shades: Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Ankle Wrappers: David Koma

It might feel a little counterintuitive for the cooler months, but the focus on mid-length, shin skimming lengths in the fashion department means that the ankles have become a new point of fetish for footwear. There are plenty of options here: we loved the ladylike and subtle elegance of the delicate heels at Antonio Berardi, while the likes of Moschino Cheap & Chic and David Koma offered a more in-yer-face rock ’n’ roll take on the trend.

Ankle Wrappers: Jonathan Saunders

Ankle Wrappers: Christopher Kane

Ankle Wrappers: Tom Ford

Ankle Wrappers: Moschino Cheap & Chic

Ankle Wrappers: Erdem

Cinching Skinny Belts: Temperley

It’s time to revisit the middle ground. This has to be one of the most flattering and easy-to-work trends of the new season. All you need is a skinny and cinching belt and you’re good to go. Alice Temperley really captured the mood with her parade of well-to-do ladies who lunch, and we love the way that Christopher Bailey paired elegant metal belts with the new longer length skirt at Burberry.

Cinching Skinny Belts: Kinder Aggugini

Cinching Skinny Belts: Jonathan Saunders

Cinching Skinny Belts: Burberry

Mid-Calf Boots: Daks

Given the appetite for trousers and skirts that fall mid-shin, it’s perhaps no surprise that footwear is following suit. The ankle boots that have dominated recent seasons grew up, in the most literal sense, so that they hit mid-way between the knee and the ankle. Instead of tightly following the line of the calf, the fit is looser and gives the effect of heeled galoshes – albeit a chic and fashion-forward version.

Mid-Calf Boots: Kinder Aggugini

Mid-Calf Boots: Thomas Tait

Mid-Calf Boots: Osman

Mid-Calf Boots: Mary Katrantzou

Mid-Calf Boots: Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Hand Held: Paul Smith

Designers have clearly conspired to give our shoulders a break for Autumn/Winter because straps are O.V.E.R. Even bags that did have straps were hand held and neatly tucked under models’ arms. Clutches were big business, and the runway offered up plenty of slim-line envelope styles perfect for carrying around your tablet computer. For the most part, this trend eschewed attention-grabbing embellishment, and it was all about elegant daytime look. We especially loved the instances where designers expertly colour coordinated the bag to the outfit: so chic it hurts us a little. But if you prefer your arm candy with bit of glitz, take a look at Henry Holland’s raved-up versions and the gold alligator boxy bags at L’Wren Scott.

Hand Held: Daks

Hand Held: Burberry

Hand Held: House of Holland

Hand Held: Mulberry

Hand Held: Topshop Unique

Hand Held: L'Wren Scott

In The Red: Preen

Ever since we saw <em>The Red Shoes</em>, this particular hue has held special place in our hearts when it comes to footwear. Colour pop accessories are an easy way to beat the winter style blues, and we loved the proliferation of tomato red heels used as a cheery colour accent to lift the darkest and most brooding of Autumn/Winter 2013 outfits.

In The Red: Emilio de la Morena

In The Red: Topshop Unique

In The Red: Jonathan Saunders

In The Red: Paul Smith