I’m pretty sure wherever you are in the country this morning, it’s pretty miserable outside. But there’s bright news on the sartorial front. Penney’s latest spring collections for 2012 will be trickling into stores over the next couple of weeks. And we’re in for a treat – a riot of bold, bright, vibrant blocks of colour, oversized florals

Sassy going-out dress, tick; dancing shoes, tick; glitzy clutch, tick! Undoubtedly by now you have your party looks sorted for the onslaught of festive frolicking that’s about to begin (if it hasn’t already) with all manner of sequin and sparkle at the ready. That’s all well and good but

We couldn’t make our mind up on which piece we loved the most

I’m a big fan of Penneys, they are hard to beat for a quick fashion fix. When I heard their new and exclusive Limited Edition collection is due to arrive in-store mid this month naturally I was quite excited. This seasons Limited Edition collection is for a girl with a hint of scandal and sweetness in her eye when she meets

Q. I am trying to avoid always defaulting to jeans this winter and have been looking for some alternatives like chino’s, cargo pants or even cords that can be dressed up or go casual. However I am finding it hard to find some that give nice shape, look great and ones that are full length

With boys dressing like girls and girls dressing like boys, there’s no stopping one of this season’s chicest looks – androgyny – definitely one of my faves for AW11/12. The seeds of this trend were sown a couple of seasons back with the popularity of the boyfriend blazer, followed by oversized jumpers and then brogues

Q. Hi, I’m throwing a party for my son’s first birthday and have family traveling up from the country to attend. I haven’t seen many of them since he was born I want to make a bit of effort for the occasion. Naturally there’s going to be

Q. My boyfriend of seven weeks just asked me to accompany him to his friend’s wedding. It’s next week! I’ve not met many of his friends yet and he is best man so I’m going to be sitting with a group of people I don’t know. I’m quite nervous and I’ve no idea

The U Highstreet Style Awards in association with Diet Coke took place at Dublin’s Mansion House on Friday (October 14th) and Penney’s walked away with the accolade of Overall Best Highstreet Store of 2011. Pictured above are models Talia, Sarah Morrissey

Woohoo, it’s Thursday (the new Friday dont-ya-know!). If you’re planning on treating yourself after work make sure to make a beeline for this fringed oriental kimono in Penneys for just €19. If you’ve got a budget to blow then check out this sweet black

On yesterday’s Four Live style challenge, graphic designer Declan from

On Tuesday a brand new fashion strand on RTE’s Fourlive kicked off as I challenged

With girls dressing like boys, and boys like girls, there’s no stopping androgyny this season. This afternoon on Four Live I’ll be creating a look that channels the androgynous trend with top picks from the highstreet. Also two viewers, both fashion fanatics, will be in studio and going head-to-head against the clock in our style challenge

Q. I’m not 100% sure if a cape is for me (or if I can pull one off) but I’d like to give one a go anyway. I’m willing to spend up to €50 but no more. Have you spotted anything decent? Laura, 36, Dublin