High-street fashion has always played an important role in keeping next season’s looks fresh and innovative and making current runway styles within the reach of the average Dubai amateur shopper. And thus it has become a favourite among fashionistas from all strata of society, including us.

Unveiled last month, People! invites Zara’s loyal fans to play fashion blogger and submit The Sartorialist-style photos of themselves wearing the latest wares from the store, for a chance to win €300 to spend on their latest collection.

Is it just us or is this old fashion lady look championed by Anna Wintour finally catching on? The famous editor’s elegant, ever-composed look – reminiscent a chic librarian who reads more VOGUE than Voltaire – has become one of the most recognizable in the world in fashion.

Whenever somebody asks us to list our top picks to help solve a specific style situation, we make it a point to share it with our readers just in case they’re also going through the same thing. The other day, we received a fashion SOS from one of our readers asking for suggestions on smart casual dresses to wear to a Christmas party.