In the fickle world of fashion, the big buzz at this time of year is ‘transitional thinking’, which in other words means connecting one season to the next - without (hopefully!) breaking the bank. Yup, fashionistas the world over are being challenged, once again, to create wardrobes which are sustainable enough to face up to the cooler months ahead whilst still trying to hold on to (and extend!) the last days of summer. According to TV’s interior design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, “the challenges are pretty much the same as far as home style is concerned. However, by making sure you stay aware of late summer / autumn trends you can remain one step ahead of the /entire /neighbourhood thanks to our guide to all that’s good this season. Enjoy!”

The Buzz - Revitalise

“This trend is all about embracing the warming seasonal light and those gorgeous associated autumnal tones, so you can properly gear up in a cosy nest this winter. Opting for rich leather and nutty wood shades will help you capture the natural temperature of that warm golden brown feeling! Mix tones of camel, leather, rust, walnut and delicious pumpkin to satisfy the need for cosy cocooning. Blimey - it’s time to revitalise after all those hard days at the office! So dim the lights and spoil yourself with sensual flickering candles. Try Ambi Pur’s Winter Woodland scented candle, made with real perfume essence the fragrance is inspired by the timeless quality of natural wood – a great new scent from the expert in home fragrance. With undertones of ginger, leather and vetiver, Winter Woodland is a deeply vibrant fragrance that is sophisticated yet warm (£2.99 RRP, from all good supermarkets and independent retailers). Gorgeous!

“Always remember that your home’s aroma is a crucial aspect of home scheming; there’s no point going to all that effort if the stale smell of last night’s dinner is still lingering! Use home scents to bring the fresh fragrance of the garden into your home; doing this will revitalise the spirit and extend the feeling of summer even when it’s getting nippy outside. Wild White Rose is the new fragrance from Ambi Pur, made with natural extracts, and is a delicate and vibrant scent inspired by the indulgent fragrances of a country garden in full bloom; and it’s absolutely /awesome/. Imagine the best bouquet of sparkling white florals with the most delicious jasmine you’ve ever sniffed combined with lashings of lily of the valley, honeysuckle, coriander, green apple and sandalwood (£3.99 RRP, from all good supermarkets and independent retailers).

“Warmth, summer scents and luxury… in one aromatic package; the perfect revitalising cocktail!”

“*Top Tip* - NOW is the season to hit antique stores and markets to stock up on Art Deco. Wow! The dainty detail of all that understated decoration works well with the square lines of modern sideboards or display units - especially when you adopt a less is more approach and display everything in a ‘cool as you like’ gallery style.

“Classic English scents like roses mixed with exotic Far East orchids (inspiration found, for example, in Ambi Pur 3volution Heavenly Flowers, which is made with real perfume essence) will enhance the feelings of tranquillity. Ambi Pur 3volution is a revolutionary electrical plug-in that combines three alternating but complementary fragrances that are released in a continuous cycle, one after the other, every 45 minutes so you can always smell it (£7.99 RRP, from all good supermarkets and independent retailers).