Autumn at Anthropologie

It's that time of year when the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler and it's a great time to forage around the shops and take in the beautiful autumn colours. Anthropologie is always a source of inspiration for me. As a textile designer, it's very inspiring and I love their use of pattern and colour. There were a lot of jewel tones on my recent visit as well as an interesting mix of fabrics.

This rayon top uses a loose floral style and is mixed with a dark geometric background that brings out the colours. It also has a gold woven dot running through it to add a bit of glitz to your outfit.

This top is a beautiful berry tone and has a 3D effect with pretty embroidered flowers.

A paisley is a classic design and can be coloured in an amazing array of colours that can radically change its look. This one uses quite a traditional palette, but has hints of hot pink.

This folk-inspired embroidery is on the sleeve of a rather simple black blouse. I love the isolation of a design to just one area of the garment - a nod to folk without being too folky!

I was drawn to this velvet chair that comes in amazing jewel tones. Quite a statement!

This stunning print was on a maxi dress. The black background really shows off the colours and design of this retro-inspired print.

These sequinned handbags were like little gems, with their soft pink and gold colourings.

Even the trainers were brightly coloured. I love the acid green, turquoise and grey colour combo and the addition of the grey and white speckled soles.

Farm Rio

I left New York almost a week ago, but I'm still reliving my fabulous trip there. Needless to say, while I was there I managed to fit in a spot of window shopping. I came across a fab shop called Farm Rio on my wanderings in SoHo and was initially taken by their use of colour and print. Farm Rio is a Brazilian clothing and lifestyle brand that began in 1997 in Rio. Founders, Katia and Marcello, decided to launch a brand that embodies the female spirit and the vibrant colours of Rio.

Every item of clothing had colour and pattern on it and even the trainers on sale were in bright colour combinations.

The shop has been beautifully thought out and takes you to a laid back beach vibe with its sandy floor that has stepping stones to lead you through the clothes. I loved the enormous tasseled changing rooms at the back of the store.

As well as selling scrumptious clothing and accessories, they also sell lifestyle items like plants and ceramics.

One of my favourite items was this pink banana dress - bonkers but fab at the same time!

I also loved this maxi dress that uses a red and white toucan print.

No Cheeky Leopard should be without a cheeky leopard cardigan!

Instead of leopards, I could happily do a jaguar dress instead.

This dress is rather aptly named Carnival Dress.