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From lilac to lavender, purple has emerged as the hottest colour for autumn/winter 2009. This season, every major designer has featured this key trend in their collection, with fashion editors calling it ‘the new black’.

We have a designer dress-of-your-choice up for rental for one lucky WhatSheWears.ie reader. All you have to do, if you win, is pay the postage of delivery from the UK to Ireland (€15). It would be perfect for that upcoming Christmas party and really impress your friends!

Although our winter coats and jackets tend to be an investment piece for the season, this year there are lots of styles out there that won’t break the bank. Luckily for you, the sky’s the limit with what’s on offer.

Where were Stacey’s dress and Olly’s shirt from and who designed Cheryl’s fan dress? I was loving the rock chick theme and looks last Saturday night for the fourth week of X factor Live Show. The top trends?

Skirts have undergone a transformation as of late. Dull a-line skirts are history – now it’s about outrageous prints and most importantly, oversized shapes. It’s time for the skirt to take the limelight!

Danni Minogue’s shiny bob with a fringe is a flattering style for heart-shaped or long faces. In fact, my local hairdresser, a Toni & Guy professional, tells me that “The Danni” is all the more popular now ..