Beauty at its cleverest is all about detail. Anyone can take advantage of the fact that fashion and beauty trends tend to originate simultaneously by developing those little touches that perfectly complement your overall style.

There's a lot to be said for individuality, but the truly chic would never dream of wearing the same perfume with a Chloe slip dress as with a heavy-duty power suit, for example.

Some people are born co-ordinators, and match their lipstick with their top. Others have to learn to think holistically. Yet some beauty trends just cry out to be linked with particular items of clothing.

This autumn's nail colours are an example, with the dominant rusts, berries and pinks echoing the strong tailoring to be found in many a winter collection. These are serious, clear and direct colours, perfect for the black, grey and brown trouser suits ubiquitous this autumn.