Hot on the Highstreet Week 77 - VERSACE for H & M

Versace for H&M is on its way and I can hardly contain my excitement for what is sure to be the hottest collaboration ever. Versace is one of those brands, you either love it or hate it.

While in Edinburgh a few weeks ago, I found an amazing Versace lime green two piece suit in an overcrowded vintage shop. The suit was tucked away unnoticed amongst hundreds of eccentric garments. Priced at only £22 for jacket and skirt, I couldn't quite believe my luck and thought there must have been some mistake with the pricing. Despite being several sizes too big I had to get it, I asked the shop assistant when paying, "Why is it so cheap? It's Versace!" She replied "because it’s Versace, we loathe Versace!" So there you have it... It now hangs in my room awaiting some essential tailoring.

Back to H&M and their electrifying, bright and fun collaboration: a rare chance to get yourselves a piece of Versace, especially exciting considering the recent restyle of retro patterned Versace silk shirts, and Absolutely Fabulous style puffer jackets. Donatella Versace aimed to bring all the vitality and life of the full price fashion house to the highstreet range, and looking at the previews I think she has definitely succeeded.

Prices range from £20 for gorgeous, very wearable silk scarfs to £100 plus for leather and silk dresses. My favourite garments are those that feature the inimitable Versace patterns, neon tropical and wacky animal prints. There are some great leather jackets available too: cropped, tailored and padded to flatter the figure with extra studding to give the biker chic look. The range is typical Versace - colour, pattern, tailoring, and most importantly an element of fashion fun.

Versace for H&M hits stores at 9am on 17^th November, I’m considering taking the day off work to ensure I get a piece of the action. View the collection here.

Hot on the Highstreet Week 49... PAMELA LOVE for TOPSHOP

Spring seems to welcome new collaborations, and this year is no exception... I’ve seen several exciting pairings in the pipeline, and one in particular that is whetting my appetite for accessories.

New York based designer Pamela Love is teaming up with Topshop to bring us an affordable range of her designs. Like much of her work, the jewellery will be big, bold and beautiful with a powerful tribal feel but also a feminine twist catering for the stylish Topshop girl. Love said recently that much of her inspiration for the collection comes from the adornment seen in Africa and India and the native American culture - a vibe that is clear in her pieces. Pamela Love founded her eponymous label in 2007, starting the business in the basement of her flat. She quickly built up a fan base, and has since collaborated with many inspiring designers.

I have always lusted after the Pamela Love claw bracelets known as the talon cuff, these gothic pieces are often seen on famous fashionista's wrists, and sell out as soon as stock is replenished. Unfortunately with a price tag of $1000 upwards, they are a little out of my reach, so I am hoping to get a little bit of Love to wear from Topshop instead.The designer herself has told Grazia that her favourite piece in this inaugural collection is the wonderfully boho dream catcher earrings, with big feathers and beads, they would bring a touch of fun to any summer outfit. They reflect her interest in magic and folk tradition. I love the historic feel to the Topshop range and am particularly keen on the big heart pendant necklace.

Be sure to get your hands on a piece before the celebs snatch them all up.

The collection will be hitting stores on May 19^th with prices starting at £50.

Hot on the Highstreet Week 26

Try to contain your excitement... LANVIN is hitting H&M this week. On Tuesday 23 November giddy girls will follow the crowds to H&M for their most exciting collaboration yet.

The collection has a cocktail hour theme and includes oversized floral prints on minidresses and one-shouldered hot pink puffed sleeve pieces, fabulously tempting shoes, smart jackets, and cute accessories too. With 48 pieces this range covers every possible party dress need! I adore the embellished hand-drawn t-shirts, of which there are three designs to collect.

Alber Elbaz, artistic director of Lanvin says about the collection: ‘The range is all about colours, shapes, flowers and happy clothes, inspired by Lanvin’s recent past. It is very much about melodrama ... and also full of humour... Lanvin and H&M share the same philosophy of bringing joy and beauty to people around the world.’

Prices range from £14.99 for intricate chandelier earrings, to £149 for some of the most extravagant dresses. I can’t wait!

View the collection here, and start your shopping list now. Doors open at 9am... I’ll race you there.