This season oversize bows have replaced floral blooms [1] as the hair acccessory of choice for the cool set. From the catwalks at Sportmax where the models wore floppy, satin creations to structured preppy bows [2] at Marc by Marc Jacobs or satin ribbons at Luella [3]; the coolest locks are sporting this trend for autumn. Now YSL [4] have got in on the act with their new Christmas [5] beauty collection.

The French brand's holiday offering features a plethora of bow embellishments. I especially love the chic lip duo and the elegant makeup palette [6] (£43), which is certainly getting pride of place on my wish list! The lip duo [7] (£39) is inspired by the famous Bow bag created for YSL by Stefano Pilati.

An on-trend raspberry-red lipstick and a sparkling pink gloss come complete in a small gold-coloured charm in the shape of a bow. There's a tiny mirror and mini applicator brush too so it's ideal for adding a touch of glamour to your makeup bag. Alternatively splash out on a beloved friend or family member — it'd make a very luxurious stocking filler for someone special.