The Detail - Pea is for pretty

The organised shopper, along with the dedicated 'fashionista' (ugghgh how I hate that word), starts buying her autumn/winter wardrobe in late July. And as you laugh, you might just start feeling a litte queasy when you realise that the coat/boots/ jeans you've been coveting have already sold out in your size. Your winter coat is probably the most important item you buy every year and it is particularly distressing not get the one you want. There are all shapes and sizes in all price ranges out there, but with its sort of retro hue and vintage shape, this simple pea coat by Fever won't go unnoticed. The cut is called 'Kensington' and it's €179 at Arnotts and Clerys, Dublin, Twice as Nice, Galway, Frill,

Kilcullen and Lisboa, Cork. www.feverdesign.com

The Steal - Bird watching

These cute dove and star shaped 'Little Bird' earrings from French Connection will put a smile on your face whenever you wear them. €11 and in stores now.

The Splurge - Biker babe

Everyone from Sienna Miller to Angelina Jolie has been spotted in a biker-chic leather dress this summer, which is why our money is on this softer-than-soft grey beauty by Gestuz selling out of BT2 in a snap. It's €260.

Insider...

* Annoushka ducas, founder and previous owner of Links of London, has launched her own jewellery line, which is in Brown Thomas now. Think giant cocktail rings, stackable diamonds and delicate drop-leaf motif earrings, all in 18-carat gold, using both precious and semi-precious stones. For more see www.annoushka-jewellery.com

* Watch out for a merry band of oasis 'street team' reps who are out and about this weekend handing out exclusive limited-edition loyalty cards. With every two pairs of jeans purchased with the cards a third pair will be given free. One hundred are available in Dundrum Town Centre and 100 in Stephen's Green.

* Rumour has it that roland mouret designed most of Victoria Beckham's new collection (left), which is in Brown Thomas now. Exquisitely cut and beautifully moulded to smooth out lumps and bumps, these dresses are amazing, but so are the price tags – €1,000+ for even the simplest of day dresses. So maybe just buy a Roland Mouret instead?