Diane von Furstenberg

With the temperature hitting proper-cold, Winter levels we've got a sudden interest in all things warming: hot chocolate, homemade soups and cosy knits. But not any old acrylic blend. Nuh-uh! The most luxurious yarn of all is cashmere, and this week we're going to investigate why it's worth it's weight in Max Brenner chocolate drops. This luxurious yarn is essentially the underlayer of fleece collected from the wool of the Cashmere (or Kashmir) goat. It's strong, very warm and exceedingly soft to touch — making cashmere a brilliant insulator and velvety-smooth to wear. Can you hear those cash registers ringing? Ka-ching!

Once you wear cashmere, it's hard to go back. Whether you're a cashmere collector from way back, or are yet to invest in your first piece — let us walk you through the best brands to buy from. These labels know their knits, so you can rest assured that these classic crews will pay for themselves in the chilly months to come. Cost per wear, remember? Winter, come at us! 

If your mum is partial to designer label (or two) it can be tricky to find her perfect present that won't break the bank. Well, we've done the (finger) footwork and have found ten gorgeous Mother's Day gifts that will bring the big-brand wow-factor but still sneak in under the $200 mark. From beautiful ear bling to designer silk scarves to keep-forever trinkets, there's bound to be something to delight even the fussies of label lovers inside. . . 

Sore feet (and backs!) aside, fashion week left us with a tonne of new season inspiration. The big trends and hottest colours indicate that Spring/Summer 2013-'14 is going to be a very slick season, sartorially speaking, so I was keen to ask what pearlers from the runway made the most impact on our POPSUGAR editorial team. The actual threads may not be hitting stores until June/July, but that won't stop us from nabbing the new season looks now. Credit cards at the ready? OK, you're all set to shop the runway. 

It may be the last few weeks of warm weather, but there's nothing wrong with a little post-Summer shopping. We told you the other day that Diane von Furstenberg and Roxy are making us crave the sun and surf with their new swimwear collection — now you can shop it here! The line features a wide range of silhouettes and fun prints, starting with the pink clover prints and colourful graphic patterns. There are beach totes for all your warm-weather essentials, plus a few stylish rash guards for the hardcore surfer, too. Click on to see and shop the best pieces from the lookbook right now.

As the weather starts to take a turn for the worse (or better, depending on your seasonal preference), our minds are starting to think about all things warm and cozy. We've been inspired this past month by Fashion Weeks all over the world — whether it's miliary-inspired colour schemes at Prabal Gurung in New York or slick navy looks stemming from Lanvin in Paris, it's clear that covering up has never looked so good — and we're getting right amongst it. As for accessories? Marisa has found her perfect weekend bag and Jess is branching out with her colour scheme. Keep clicking to see the top ten items at the top of our new season shopping lists, and happy shopping!

Victoria Beckham struck a pose in one of her own designs at the International Woolmark Prize final event today at the ME London hotel. It was a special evening for Victoria, one of the judges for the award that recognises up-and-coming designers from around the world. She was joined on the judging panel by Diane von Furstenberg and Donatella Versace, and Australian designer Dion Lee was in the running, though they selected Christian Wijnants as the International Woolmark Prize winner.

Victoria has kept a hectic work schedule, bouncing from one fashion week to the next. She is fresh off a stay in the Big Apple where she debuted her Fall 2013 Victoria Beckham collection with the support of husband David Beckham and daughter Harper. She also showed her lower-priced line, Victoria Victoria Beckham, before heading back home to the UK.

Diane von Furstenberg had a full-on '70s moment for Fall '13 replete with flashing lights, Andrea True bumping through the speakers, and clothes that took you straight to the dazzling disco days. With a star-studded front row that included Katharine McPhee, Diane Sawyer, Vanessa Hudgens, and Olivia Palermo, the beloved designer's "glam rock" collection was more than evident through the array of bright jumpsuits, metallic separates, flowy silk blouses, and, of course, von Furstenberg's iconic wrap dresses made in a multitude of prints and colourways.

• Trends: Leather, metallic finishes, animal prints, statement fur collars.
• Colours: Hot pink, cobalt, red, aubergine, burnt sienna, black, gold.
• Bags: Oversized totes, bright clutches, fringe bags, colour-block satchels.
• Key prints: The black and white Escher bird prints emoted a stunning dimensional effect.
• Beauty look: Gorgeous long, wavy hair and bold fuchsia lips.