These days it's hard to escape the bursts of orange here and there. With the signature deep Hermès orange to the bright, happy labels of on the Veuve Clicquot bottles, it seems that perhaps this season, happiness just requires the right shade of orange. Maybe a simple accessory, a dress, a coat of paint or the perfect coat is all it takes to set you off in the right direction. Go ahead and get that Hermès box - and just say you're being festive.

Darker skies and cooler breezes have me longing for the warmth of deep blood-orange warm tones. Often found in the Halloween colour palette, once paired with cool, clean white is bright and refreshing. Like a lovely, citrus-y treat first thing in the morning. The perfect compliment for crisp white sheets - or a stark Autumn sky...

The coming chill has got me thinking about the perfect coat in the warmest shade to usher in the new season. My mind immediately goes back to a perennial favourite - Audrey Hepburn's beautifully tailored piece from Breakfast at Tiffany's. I love the cut and the small details of this coat - very elegant and ladylike but the punchy colour prevents it from being boring or too predictable.

Unfortunately I don't possess the Willy Wonka-esque powers to reach into the screen and steal my perfect coat - so here are some alternatives.

At Kate Spade

and J. Crew

Lately I've been quite drawn to mixes of warm orange and rosy pink - there's something just so fresh and playful about it. Absolutely perfect for summer!

Javier and I were enjoying a beautiful walk outside in the crisp autumn air when I saw it - floating above us like a lovely Hermès balloon - one lone autumn leaf - bright flame orange, so delicate and perfect in every way.

The perfect farewell to a magical autumn.

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