It’s very refreshing to have something summery and romantic to punctuate the endless “very in” but very dull chocolate fashions that are currently being rammed down our throats. Rose prints are, surprisingly, also very “dans” this autumn (well links of london, I do get sick of constantly saying “in”). This is because influential designers such as Anna Molinari and Dolce e Gabbana (rumoured to have made the most sought-after dress of the season in, yes, rose print) showed lots of it in their current collections.  And you know how it is: where expensive designers lead, high streets stores follow. But, boring though it is to harp on about second-hand shops, they really are the places to look, because there you will find original and Links of London Charms, let’s be honest, far nicer examples of jolly nice rose prints. And with the money you save you can send your mum a bunch of the real things.

 Dear Annie fans: Annie is away for two weeks. She’ll be back.

 Left: Pale vanilla ribbed wool jumper pounds 125, Sportmax Links of London Necklaces, 32 Sloane Street, London SW1, inquiries tel: 0171 287 3434. Rose print ball gown, from a selection to buy or hire The Emporium, 330/2 Creek Road, London SE10, inquiries tel: 0181 305 1670. Green suede shoes, pounds 185, Karena Schuessler from Harrods, Knightsbridge, London SW1. Bracelet, Detail as before.

 Below: Pink satin rose print dress, from a selection, Anna Molinari Links of London Bracelets, 12 Old Bond Street, London W1. Inquiries: 0171 493 4872. Gold high-heels, pounds 20 (second hand), Cornucopia, 12 Upper Tachbrook St, London SW1. Rings from a selection at Detail, 48a Symons Street, London SW3 and all major high street jewellers.