It may be grey, the sky may be dribbling miserably but with Chloe and Philosophy flickering onto the '60s television set the scene is far from dull.

Not feeling brave enough to pop on a full canary yellow fur coat? Ponder it for a moment, when was the last time you wore a coat that demanded to be noticed this adamantly? This is no subtle and sensible minimalism. Sure your black button up coat is perfectly fine, but step into the decade of wild abandonment and psychedelia and embrace the brighter side of fashion this winter.

Taking it one step further and go for head to toe colour. Hair slick and parted, eyelashes on, this is a look to get you noticed. But the trick to nailing it is getting the fabrics right. Philosophy's sumptuous fur against the silk snakeskin of the Chloe blouse and suede skirt gives luxury and texture and avoids any Seasame Street Big Bird comparisons.

So be bold because it's time to look scorchio! Sorchio! Scorchio!

We've been raiding boyfriends wardrobes and slinking around Savile Row for too long. But we don't need you chaps anymore. We'll get our minimalist tailoring kicks from Stella McCartney, Carven and Christopher Kane thanks.

The starched and buttoned up Carven shirt tucked beneath the Stella McCartney coat brings power dressing up to date. There's no big shoulders here. Just a look that says you'd make Sir Alan nervy. Christopher Kane's smart black trousers give the illusion that the designer's heading in a prim and proper direction but a little glimpse at those pockets says otherwise with his wiggling gel filled detailing.

The key to pulling off this outfit is in the deail (or lack of it). There's no fuss and frills to contend with, just luxurious fabrics and clean cuts. Wear hair clean and pulled back and keep the accessories simple but whatever you do make sure you wear it with the attitude it deserves.

Prada's wild belted and buttoned fur prowls out of the dark woods where branches groan under the weight of snow and an eerie howl is carried in the cold wind.

Joining the wolves of the north, the belted AW11 coat stands against winters onslaught.

To wear this, as Miuccia intended harking back to female empowerment in the sixties, takes courage and a fearlessness. As too does surviving a bitter winter in London. Take your cue from the wild and wrap up in Prada.