What Our Style Editor Is Buying This Month: September Edition

The boxy, top-handle styles in girl crush Emily Ratajkowski's debut bag collection, created in collaboration with The Kooples, nod to A/W's grown-up trend.

Bag, £348 from The Kooples

Amp up your accessories arsenal with these lightning bolt hoops.

Earrings, £65 from Missoma

Nail boy/girl dressing in this check dress from Maje. Our fashion ed is planning on wearing hers all season with an oversized blazer and chunky boots.

Dress, £260 from Maje

Prim pearls get a rebellious rethink this season, studding the heel of these tough-luxe ankle boots.

Boots, £34.99 from Ego

The latest collab from John Lewis's Modern Rarity line - a capsule of five outerwear options from London-based designer Eudon Choi - has dropped. This frill-hemmed coat is the piece we'll be investing in.

Dress, £120 from Modern Rarity at John Lewis, Coat, £360 from Modern Rarity x Eudon Choi at John Lewis, Shoes, £99 from Modern Rarity at John Lewis

Fluffy fabrics and tactile textiles are big news for next season. Jump on the trend now with this velvet bomber. Luxe but laid-back, try it with denim and high-top Converse.

Jacket, £70 from Weekday

Looking for the perfect straight-leg jeans? American brand Brock Collection is your answer. This mid-wash style has shot to the top of our style ed's wishlist.

Jeans, £375 from Brock Collection

Keep your eyes peeled for this New York brand. Offering design-driven clothes at affordable prices, this month's best buy (OK, we want everything, but if we had to choose one) is this paisley bandana bag, the easiest way to do print right now.

Jeans, £375 from Brock Collection

Online retailer Boden has answered our prayers and started stocking in John Lewis, so we can try before we buy. *Fashion ed sprints to fitting room with these kecks.

Trousers, £98 from John Lewis

Dropping in stores and online this week, River Island's premium line, RI Studio, is a 15-piece capsule collection including statement knits and this smart checked coat. Want, want, want!

Coat, £160 from RI Studio at River Island

We'll be wearing these tan flats with ankle-grazing kick flares for instant impact. After all, it's still summer somewhere...

Shoes, £45 from Next

You've definitely seen Cult Gaia's basket bags on every chic girl you stalk on Insta. Get a handle on the new season by swapping bamboo for this acrylic version. Kerpow!

Bag, £288 from Cult Gaia

It's written in the stars... We need one of J Crew's zodiac sign tees. This one is Sagittarius; check out the rest online.

T-shirt, £40 from J Crew

A black handbag is forever and, yes, you need another one. The Anouck top-handle from Claudie Pierlot is our shortcut to chic.

Bag, £260 from Claudie Pierlot

The satin midi slip is your new season catch-all dress. Go lo-fi and layer over a white polo, or amp up for date night with pointed pumps.

Dress, £445 from T by Alexander Wang

The Spanish brand is on a winning streak right now. We love their take on trad tailoring. Boss the work suit and team with sneakers and a colour-pop bag.

Blazer, £275 from Bimba Y Lola and Trousers £160 from Bimba Y Lola

Knitwear has never been an afterthought for me; it's a certified staple in my winter wardrobe. But with a closet full of sleek knits already, I can't wait to add this attention-grabbing sweater with its fluffy contrast cuffs.

Jumper, £49.99 from Zara

As a year-round dress addict, I'm something of an expert, and this velvet midi - complete with femme fatale plunging neckline - is pitch perfect.

Dress, £1,500 from Luisa Beccaria at Matches Fashion

The ultimate 'do it all' tote; you can fold it, zip it, carry it or sling it across your body. Chic beyond and so damn practical.

Bag, £1,895 from Loewe at Matches Fashion

In a bid to break out of being perma-heeled, I'm snapping up this pair of chunky-soled Chelsea boots.

Boots, £100 from Clarks

To satisfy the Celine addiction, of course.

Opticals, £260 from Celina Eyewear at Matches Fashion

I'm not a huge fan of dresses or print, so this is a double-whammy bubble buster. Gulp. I'll wear it with thick lug-soled boots.

Dress, £935 from Preen by Thornton Bregazzi at Matches Fashion

Sage-coloured denim? Yes please. Plus it looks brilliant with black - bonus.

Trousers, £55 from Arket

Drooling. Stat.

Boots, £1,100 from Louis Vuitton

Beautiful leather, clean lines and oversized - what's not to want?

Bag, £980 from Lemaire at Matches Fashion

I wear lots of shirts, but this season I'm upgrading (budget willing) to a high-neck blouse.

Blouse, £1,610 from Gucci at Matches Fashion

This mannish coat will become a wardrobe staple, and at this price, it's a steal!

Coat, £149.99 from [H&M Studio[(http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0542130001.html)

Love jeans, hate how they look on me. But hold on, these make me want to try!

Jeans, £250 from Frame Denim at Net-A-Porter

Cosy faux fur and cool contrast sleeves. The perfect way to jazz up my 'bubble breaker' denim.

Coat, £79.99 from Mango

I once jumped in a pool wearing one of AR's party-ready creations. I have no doubt this dress will bring me just as much fun.

Dress, £1,450 fro Alessandra Rich at Matches Fashion

I believe that you can never have too many shirts, right? This one has my name written all over it. Thanks, Stories.

Shirt, £49 from & Other Stories

The Olsen twins really know how to nail sleek accessories, and this burgundy, woven bucket bag is definitely on my lust-list for A/W '17.

Bag, £430 from Elizabeth and James