A new season is upon us and the Summer is coming to an end - but don't be sad because it's the perfect excuse to go shopping for a whole new wardrobe!

Whether you are on the look-out for a complete style change- or just want a few key items to 'Autumn-up' your image and home - the Lisburn Road is the place to go.

Jacob Street (pictured left) is the new stylish concept boutique recently opened in Bedeck's Lisburn Road store in Belfast.

A labour of love by interior designer/stylist, Maureen Collins, Jacob Street offers an original and quirky alternative to the high street.

Inspired by Maureen's love of New York's West Village and the Marais district in Paris, the boutique features an array of hand-picked designer jewellery, home accessories, ornate furniture, and best of all- fabulous vintage clothing.

Maureen Collins, Jacob Street founder, said: "I decided to create Jacob Street as people were always asking me where to find one-off vintage pieces. When looking for a location in Belfast I immediately thought of Bedeck as I'm a huge fan of their eclectic store offering."

The huge popularity of ankle boots in Autumn 2010 means they are back bigger and better than ever for 2011. Head down to Carl Scarpa where you'll find trends such as fold down cuffs, lace up styling and shearling trims- which are still key for AW11. To bring them bang up to date, these styles should now be teamed with new emerging trends such as studded belts, chunky soles, eyelets and sock inserts.

The ankle focus continues with t-bar and ankle strap courts being top of our AW11 wish-list. These feminine shapes are perfect for day or night-time wear.  

Mary Jane straps are also on-trend and can either consist of 1 or multi-strap designs. Skinny stilettos are back with the emphasis now on a more pointed-toe-shape than the rounded-toe of last season.

Luxury fabrics are being used this season- including patent, suede and leather. Shop online at www.carlscarpa.com for the hottest trends and designs or visit their store on the Lisburn Road.

To fill your home with sweet music this Autumn - look no further than Bang & Oulfsen. The Beosound 8 (£895) is now available in store - a genre defining Apple sound dock which looks and sounds equally stunning with your iPad, iPhone or iPod connected. Perfect for a seasonal party - it comes in sophisticated black or cool white- with a range of interchangeable coloured speaker covers.

Also on-sale are Bang & Olufsen's award winning A8 Headphones (£100) crafted from anodised aluminium. These take the listening pleasure from your favourite Apple device or MP3 player to new levels. With a unique spectacle design that hugs snugly to your ear - these are custom made for exercising in the gym and are great outdoors.

Quality, period furniture and jewellery continue to be very much on trend this season- with an increasing number of celebrities becoming avid antique collectors.

The Antique Gallery on the Lisburn Road is constantly increasing its range of furniture and jewellery- with every piece hand-picked by the owner to represent current trends and provide long-term investment. Amongst this is an extensive range of 'Titanic' style Edwardian pendants which are surprisingly affordable and very much in vogue.

In furniture - the trend continues to place unique, statement pieces in simple, bright, and often modern settings. Applying this principle can really make your home stand out from the crowd with very little effort.

Optique pride themselves in offering the latest trends in eyewear and this Autumn is no exception with the arrival the new twist on the highly fashionable trend 'Geek Chic'! Whether you prefer the prim librarian, or the oversized retro look, 'nerdy' glasses can make a big statement.

Some of Optique's favourite retro style brands include Dior, William Morris, Marc Jacobs and Prada. Celebrities have jumped on the trend already - with Fearne Cotton and David Beckham both sporting geek chic retro styles.

MediCare has everything required to prepare your body for AW11 with the latest releases in cosmetics and fragrance. Two exciting new beauty products are launching this month- Lancôme's Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector tackles wrinkles, pores and unevenness - and Benefit's They're Real, Honest breakthrough mascara lengthens, volumises and curls lashes in one go.

The Visionnaire Skin Corrector launches September 1st and as it is expected to be in high demand- reserve yours in-store today to avoid disappointment. 100% of customers saw long-wearing results from the new Benefit mascara- so get ready to be blown away by fabulous lashes gals!

Finally - if you're thinking of sprucing up your home this Autumn- don't miss Beaufort Interiors' exclusive attic sale to find a hidden gem at a great price.

In anticipation of the up-and-coming interior make-over to its Lisburn Road store - Beaufort Interiors is holding a sale stuffed full of delights- all marked down and priced to sell.

Expect to find a full display of designer pieces from Fendi, Leolux, Arketipo, Poliform, Porada, Watts of Westminster, Flos and Porta Romana. Beaufort's renowned custom-designed, handmade curtains and soft furnishings will also be featured in this sale.

The sale will run from 10am, Saturday 8th October 2011, while stocks last so grab this opportunity to update your home with local quality craftsmanship and key pieces from prominent European designers. View the full catalogue of the sales items at www.beaufortinteriors.co.uk where you can browse at your leisure.

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