Fashion might dictate that the demise of denim is nigh, but the buying public always proves them wrong, which is why jeans like these ones by Marc O'Polo will never be an unpopular buy. Jeans, 89.90 by Campus by Marc O'Polo at McElhinneys, Ballybofey, Co Donegal, tel: 074 913 1217. For other stockists see www. campus72. com

2.Baby, it's cold outside

When it comes to these freezingfingertips days, the teeniest amongst us more than anyone else need to be kept toasty. The new tiny tot cashmere range in store at M&S is a result. Also available in pink or blue, it is great baby gift material too.

Cashmere hoodie, 30, M&S.

3.Post-grunge grunge

Remember the '90s, when wearing a short sleeved tee-shirt over a longsleeved one was all the rage? If you liked it then, you'll be delighted to know that it's in again now, but, before you ask, that doesn't give you the liberty to wear your South Park tee-shirt all year round. Tee- shirt, 40, 'Propaganda' at BT2

4.For rainy days and Mondays

What did we ever do before H&M came to Ireland? Chunky, warm and a little bit above the usual style radar for men's jumpers, this slate-grey sweater might not be an exciting autumn buy but it certainly is practical. Jumper, 29.90, H&M

5.Punk it up

Whether it's See by Chloe or Marc by Marc Jacobs, we are all suckers for the baby sister diffusion ranges of our favourite designers, and Alexander McQueen is no exception.

The McQ range in Harvey Nichols this season is full of covetable items such as super-skinny jeans, bomber jackets and this skull and crossbones scarf. Get in quick. Scarf, 245, McQ at Harvey Nichols