Fashion

Colour is the order of the day. Revamp your wardrobe and experiment with bold blocks of shades from the red end of the spectrum - the brighter, the better.

French flair

If you're looking for a special fashion item for the man in your life this Christmas, you could well find yourself sighing a big "Ooh la la" as frustration takes hold. Buying for men is no easy task.

Santa online

For someone who spends a lot of time writing and talking about fashion, I actually don't like shopping for clothes. Small-destination shopping is OK but I avoid the big mall at all costs . . . sorry Westfield. It's the big car parks, not being able to get in and out quickly, the crowds, the lighting and all the distractions. I like to shop with specific purchases in mind and if I can tick off all the items on my list at one store, even better.