Volume, sharp shoulders, lace and leather… We’re spoilt for choice trend wise at the moment. But after much fashion analysis, we’ve narrowed down our three favourites. (For this week, at least). 

Crop tops
Yes, we’re with you. We’ve been umming and ahh-ing here for months now about whether or not la crop is eek or chic. But now the summer is coming to a close we’ve finally grasped the concept! There are two options. One, team them with a high-waisted bottom half (Rihanna does it expertly) which will expose the most flattering part of the tummy, leaving no room for love handles thank you very much. Or, layer your crop top with a lace body or long sleeve top to show off the silhouette a la Sienna Miller. Our top tip? Opt for a trapeze shape to create the illusion of a slimmer waist line.

Lace
Always a mega trend for the autumn/winter season, we’ve picked up on a more subtle way of styling lace up this time – by using trims to flash your lace. Stella McCartney used a simple slip dress with a lace hem for evening which will also work with your chunky knit for day. Phoebe Carlyle has done some great ones as seen on Net-a-Porter (or M&S do a great one for the budget conscience), and Balenciaga dressed lace up with a flash of a bra, which will work well paired with a racer back or low side vest.

Draped jackets
In last week’s Grazia we brought you the shape and drape dress, and now we are taking it one step further with jackets and gilets. Inspired by Rick Owens, these asymmetric cuts are bang on trend and look great flung over anything from a girlie tee to a rocking pair of jeans. Our faves are these pewter and khaki tones from Warehouse and All Saints.

Stacked with Stella McCartney dresses and Tod’s shoes, we’ve often been part admiring, part envious of Gwyneth Paltrow’s wardrobe. So we’re very pleased that our chance to buy into her style starts today as Gwyneth’s long-awaited collection, in collaboration with hot French brand Zoe Tee's, hits Matches in store and online today. But before you roll your eyes at yet another A-list fashion line, believe us, this one is worth paying attention to.

A collection of chic jersey pieces that suit women of all ages and body shapes, Gwyneth’s range is perfect to tap into the ‘shape’n’drape’ trend of the season - longer length tops look perfect over narrow jeans, and asymmetric dresses accentuate waists with flattering cuts. ‘Gwyneth is looking so hot at the moment, so her collaboration with Zoe Tee's couldn’t have come at a better time,’ Matches buying and fashion director Bridget Cosgrave said recently. ‘The collection - which is exclusive to Matches - epitomises those fail-safe, easy pieces in sporty/luxe fabrics that you can wear comfortably from day to evening.’ And Bridget’s personal styling tips? ‘Team with ballet pumps or sneakers during the day and for night add sky-scraper heels and some statement jewellery to complete the laid-back, London girl look.’ Just as Gwyneth does herself, then!