This week's fashion news and must-have buys
Alice in Cyberland
Good news for armchair shoppers and Alice Temperley fans alike: this month the London-based designer is taking her Alice by Temperley label online. The site features an array of looks from the delectable autumn/winter collection, including this fetching stud-detail cape,£440. (alicebytemperley.com)
Karen Dacre
The Lady is a Vamp
Now that it's nearly autumn, ditch the canvas bags and Pimm's-stained satchels and indulge your inner vamp with this leopard-print shoulder bag by Prada (£1,450). Perfect for sashaying your way to world domination (well, you'd hope so for that price). Just add a splash of red lipstick and a pair of sky-high heels. (prada.com)
Melanie Wilkinson
New Suede Shoes
Rupert Sanderson has surpassed himself with an autumn shoe collection that's certain to have us emptying our bank accounts faster than we can say "shearling ankle boots". Be the proud owner of these rose suede slingbacks (£685) —
we love the luxurious cushion-style detailing. (rupertsanderson.com) MW
Skin Deep
DIY facials have just got a whole lot more interesting — and effective — thanks to a new wonder gadget from Bliss. The Porefector (geddit?), a hand-held device which creates sonic vibrations and micro jets to deep-clean clogged-up complexions, is a new bathroom shelf essential. (£125, blisslondon.co.uk) KD
