What's Hot, What's Not - Your Weekly Guide To Cool

1 - The X Factor

No, we don't mean that somethin' somethin' that certain celebs have, others are sadly lacking - we literally mean ITV's The X Factor. It's back on our screens again this Saturday and we absolutely can't wait - it's our guilty pleasure. You may call us sad now, but once the dark, cold nights start to draw in (approx. one month, we reckon) then we have no doubt you'll love nothing more than a cosy night in watching it. And what's not to love - Simon's wicked tongue. Louis' consistently unfunny jokes. Sharon's uncomfortable flirting with underage boys. Plus, Dannii Minogue joins the judges this year - and seeing as though Louis made some pretty cutting remarks about big sis Kylie, it's certain to be an interesting show.

2 - Leather Jackets

Now that we've started to turn our attention to next season's trends, we're getting distinctly excited about the new, smart mood that runs through all of A/W's looks. One piece that will be absolutely key to our wardrobe is a leather jacket, so we were over the moon when the Lindsay Scalloped Leather Jacket, a previous best seller, arrived back on the site. Buy now, or be disappointed.

3 - Daring to Look Ridiculous

She's 6 foot. He's 5'4". But that hasn't stopped love blossoming between model Sophie Dahl and jazz hobbit Jamie Cullum. The pair have been snapped on various occasions over the last few weeks looking sickeningly loved up - and oddly matched, considering the substantial height difference. How does kissing standing up work? Does she have to stoop?? We don't know, but the pairing has got us thinking - are we way too fussy when it comes to the other sex? Maybe if we gave that guy with the wonky nose / funny shaped hands / too small Adam's apple (delete or add as appropriate) a chance, it'd work out? C'mon ladies, it's time to let your guard down - if Sophie can, we can.

1 - Christmas in August

Now, we're no Scrooge. In fact we love Christmas. But...there are 134 days left until Christmas Day. One. Hundred. And. Thirty. Four. So why-oh-why is the Harrod's Christmas store open already!? The grand opening took place last week, complete with a Santa Claus and fake snow - as if Londoners aren't confused enough about what season they're in...

2 - Flip Flop Rage

Now that the sun is sporadically shining, those flip flops that had been hiding at the back of our wardrobe have finally seen the light of day. Hurrah! But our sun spirit is seriously dampened by pesky people stamping on the back of our flip-flops - not cool, mister.

3 - Lockdown on Facebook

It's an internet phenomenon, a website used the world over - and a brilliant way of whittling away the hours of a particularly dreary Monday afternoon. But alas! Alack! The powers that be are blocking our beloved Facebook. Those pesky so-and-sos in IT are seriously messing with our social networking - it's just not on...