Trend Alert: Highland Fling

I love Tartan. There we go I said it. A few seasons ago I had a plaid pair of tights I wore to death with over the knee boots and a long black jumper; it saw me through winter pretty much, so I’m uber excited that plaid is back.

It’s not exactly plaid as you know it either, we’ve seen candy coloured plaid on the high street (I recently swiped Topshop’s purple woollen number) and camouflage plaid on the catwalk. This is all in addition to the gorgeous red and green hues currently flooding the stores.

Personally I think a skirt is the ultimate way to work this look. Versatile and a staple for the season, it’s a safer and cheaper way to invest. That beautiful plaid coat may be a stunner now, but will it stand the test of time? Knowing my misfortune at ‘must-have’ season items probably not.

That said here’s my round up of best tartan buys this week…

1. T-Shirt, £17.99, New Look Simple, cute and cost effective, this is the perfect piece in which to dip your toe into the tartan trend.

2. Skirt, £36, Topshop I bought this a few weeks ago on a whim when it was still baking hot and everyone thought I was barmy buying a WOOLEN skirt. Still, I've had the last laugh now.. Brr!

3. Dress, £28, F&F at Tesco A gorgeous tartan dress from Tesco you say? Well, yeah! This little beauty with its leather collar detailing is sure to be a sell out. Get in there quick!

4. Trousers, £50, Topshop I'll admit you have to be pretty brave to attempt top to toe tartan, but these gorgeous trousers on their own would serve your work and off duty wardrobe well this season.

The Apprentice: Liz vs. Stella

Liz vs. Stella: Who will win the battle? Copyright BBC
If you look back at day one of The Apprentice this year, it was clear Liz and Stella were ones to watch.

Back then they were pretty chummy with each other and both knew how to work a calculator. However, after last night’s offering, it’s pretty clear that Liz is no longer a fan of the blonde one.

They locked horns in the boardroom and carried it on into the house as well, with a great bitchy look and statement delivered by Liz, which makes me think there’s more to her than meets the eye.

Sure she’s sweet, bubbly and has a brain, but now we’ve glimpsed the darker side of the woman with impossibly great skin and hair, which can only mean fireworks in the weeks to come.

Oh and I am loving that white Mac with black trim she sports each week too- very chic and classy.

Stella on the other hand is starting to look a bit more desperate as the weeks go on. Boring suits, peroxide hair and no personality- she was a firm fave but now she’s slipping away, in favour of, believe it or not- Stuart ‘the brand’ Baggs.

Yes, he’s actually starting to grow on me, as is Joanna who is really showing a fun sense of style in the boardroom- tartan skirt and UGGS to face Lord Sugar? Yep, only the Northern lass would champion it.

As we get down to the final six now, I think it will be between Liz and Joanna in the final- with Stuart narrowly missing out. Let’s be honest Chris and Jamie haven’t a hope in hell, and unless Stella lightens up, she’s a goner too.

What did you think or last night’s show- Did Laura deserve to go? Let me know!