If you haven’t invested in a stylish trench coat yet for winter, then you need to action that immediately.

Trenches are the only way to go to keep warm in winter, and they’re incredibly versatile - they look great for work and the weekend alike.

I just came across this Bless’ed Are The Meek studded trench at Ciao Meow and was suitably impressed - the studs definitely offer a twist on the classic trench.

It’s available online for $279.95.

By Caroline Warnes

I just discovered a new site called File on Style, which offers some decent discounts on Australian designer fashion.

The e-boutique has some older styles from brands such as Piper Lane, Hussy, Bless’ed are the Meek and Natasha Gan.

I’m desperately short of knitwear and warm clothes as we head into another winter, so I’m leaning towards this Sweet Sensations cardigan from Piper Lane.

It’s marked down to $84 and would be perfect for layering right through until spring.

By Caroline Warnes

Local shopping site Eight Thirteen is having a decent clearance sale, with savings of up to 70% on Australian designer labels such as Hussy, Natasha Gan and Bless’ed are the Meek.

But wait, there’s more: use the code SUMMERLOVE at the checkout and you’ll get an extra 30% off your purchase - even if it’s already on sale.

Some of these prices are very, very cheap and it mainly seems to be for the pieces from older collections, but if you don’t mind that, you should find a bargain.

I lingered for a while over the Bless’ed are the Meek bound corset top, which would only cost $24.50 (plus shipping) if you use the discount code. That’s very heavily reduced from its original $100 retail price.

Then I reminded myself that I don’t really need another short-sleeved top going into autumn so I managed to talk myself out of it.

By Caroline Warnes