Unicorns may seem like a rather obscure topic for a fashion post, yet these mythical creatures have been the subject of inspiration for an increasing amount of apparel fashion retailers. This season, unicorn prints are set to be one of the hottest trends of the summer.

The world of trends in fashion has become a minefield and shoe trends are now following where clothes lead. To help their customers get their heads around the trends that have filtered down from the Fashion Weeks, trade shows and runway shows, Moda in Pelle have launched their trend section which is a stylish blog to help customers scan through the trends and ponder how to style their new AW wardrobe.

Fashion trends are going through an urban and street style ho-mance where ladies trainers this season can be worn with almost any outfit (which would have been unheard of a few years back!) We have seen trainers teamed with midi dresses, skirts, shorts, jeans and so on and so forth. But the reason why? They go with everything!!

As the best summer we’ve had in many years draws to a close, our minds reluctantly turn to the great conundrum that is: what the heck do I wear next season? What can I resurrect from last year and what are the key pieces this year? Leather is the stand-out fabric this autumn, but not in the way you’d expect. Of course, leather jackets will always be a huge staple as the days become shorter, but this season, leather is showing up on t shirts, skirts, dresses and coats as accents, as well as the main attraction.

Summer still hasn’t quite faded but you know autumn is not far away when you’re manically submitting your requests for London Fashion Week, my arms ached from that marathon emailing session so the last thing I want is to be carrying heavy bags. In fact if I have one pet peeve (in truth I have many) it is the monstrous bags that have been cluttering up fashion for the past er ummm eleven years. Now thankfully designer handbags and bags in general have returned to their true place in our wardrobes, that of the supporting act. It is true as Zandra Rhodes says that if you have "nothing dress you need a something handbag", but the tyranny of the over designed bag has abated and we are now seeing bags which both elegant and have a wink and a smile about them like this cheeky little number that Cara carried to the Met Ball earlier this year.