Jess Cartner-Morley’s October style essentials: foolproof nails, fun socks and one seriously good bag

Autumn’s here, but forget the fluff – our fashion guru’s all about elevated basics and everyday polish

• The 50 best coats for autumn and winter

Before you spend all your cash on seasonal hot beverages, obscure varieties of organic squash and questionable Halloween choices, allow me to suggest a few alternatives.

The trousers that are getting me through autumn. The new bag shape that fashion is obsessed with. Great gloves! Excellent socks! Anyway, some food for thought while you crunch through autumn leaves and make soup. Happy pumpkin spice latte season, kids!