Yesterday was (of course) Stylist day, where I eagerly await my yellow t-shirt man who dispenses my free weekly pick me up of fashion trends, beauty products and inspirational features. One of the many things I was thrilled to see in this week’s edition was the Marks & Spencer AW12 collection.

I am sure that many of you will admit that Marks & Spencer might not be your go to store for a Friday night outfit, but it’s relied upon by many for smart, reliable and semi-fashionable clothing. However, by the looks of a few of its AW12 collection, M&S have dropped the ‘semi’ and finally jumped on the trend band wagon. The colours for this year and typically autumn inspired, the cuts are boyish, with touches of feminine chic. Overall, this is a collection for fashion conscious power women, and I can’t wait to see it in stores. Five outfits from the collection were featured in Stylist, so courtesy of M&S, here is the rest.

21st Century Remix Autograph Dress £49.50, Belt £25

21st Century Remix M&S Woman Coat £89 Limited Collection Jumper £29.50, Limited Collection Trouser £29.50, Scarf £22.50, Shoes £49.50

Arts & Crafts Limited Collection Jacket £49.50, Limited Collection Jumper £35, M&S Woman Trouser £19.50, Faux Fur Hood, £19.50, Bag £39.50, Footglove Boots £89

Limited Collection Coat £79, Twiggy for M&S Woman Dress £49.50, Necklace £17.50 Ring £7.50, Belt £15, Boots £59

Indigo Coat £79, Indigo Jumper £39.50, M&S Woman Top £27.50, M&S Woman Skirt £25, Belt £15

M&S Woman Coat £89, Hat £19.50, M&S Woman Jumper £35, Indigo Trouser £29.50, Belt £25, Footglove Shoes £39.50

Autograph Top £65, Autograph Trouser £59, Shoes £49.50

M&S Woman Top £35, M&S Woman trouser £35, Necklace £29.50, Belt £15, Bag £25, Rings £25, £12.50, £9.50, Shoes £35

Hat £19.50, Limited Collection Jumper £29.50, Limited Collection Trouser £19.50, Roll Neck £69, Boots £75, Bag £129, Belt £15

Autograph Dress £69, Leather Gloves £35, Boots £75

Autograph Coat £110, M&S Woman Top £35, M&S Woman Trouser £19.50