Snuggle up in cashmere, mix in neutrals with your stripes and pile on the layers this autumn

Editor’s pick

I was immediately entranced by the work of Plaxtol artist and printmaker Ruth Dent, who creates bold and expressive abstract prints and paintings inspired by music, literature and performance. Now she has transferred the resulting beautiful images into a covetable limited edition of fabulous silk scarves and my new pride and joy is this stunning piece called L’Hiver (Winter), £140, currently transforming the neckline of my dark winter coat and plain jumpers and cardigans.

The other seasons are of course covered and ladies like me who ‘know’ their colours will naturally gravitate to the shades that work for them, but they are all stunning and I am seriously contemplating hanging mine on the wall when not wearing it. Go to www.ruthdent.com to read more and buy one for your mum, sister or best friend this Christmas – they’ll love you for ever.

Watch out for more on Ruth in future editions.

Oversized Ellie sweater £110, Doreen shirt £79, Hetty skirt £89, Zana biker boot £199, all by Hobbs, 0845 313 3130, www.hobbs.co.uk

This cheery Dorothy stripe hand-knit cardigan, £495, can be found at Caroline Charles, Tunbridge Wells 01892 510060, www.carolinecharles.co.uk

If it’s good enough for Twiggy … this Twiggy for M&S Collection V-neck sweater, £39.50, would look great with jeans or a black pencil skirt and heels, www.marksandspencer.com

Top it all with a fabulously versatile wrap, M&S Collection, £39.50, www.marksandspencer.com

Cashmere V-neck sweater in soft grey, £175, Jaeger, www.jaeger.co.uk, 0845 051 0063

This soft cardigan, £80, by Betty Barclay in a multi-coloured design is just the right companion for warm autumn afternoons. Add a basic top and simple dark jeans for a great casual look. Shirt £25, jeans £105, bag £62.95, 020 7411 0322

Marks & Spencer is once again selling a range of Poppy jewellery in honour of Armistice Day, with all profits going directly to The Royal British Legion. The now iconic Buckley-esigned Poppy will be sold exclusively on the high street at Marks & Spencer alongside a selection of stunning Poppy inspired jewellery; including this pretty bracelet, £9.50

Pair this longline drift plait-neck jumper, £125 in softest baby Alpaca with stretch leather leggings £395 and a suede pocket bag £95 for a great day to evening look, by Celtic & Co, 0844 5578877, www.celticandco.com