Amongst the sea of Black that is Melbourne's most stylish and fashion-savvy crowd, a sneaky impostor is beginning to emerge. Its name? Red. Yes colour does exist beyond the Pantone mug, and whether Tomato, Blood, Ruby or Scarlet is your hue of choice, it's time to break out of your comfort zone and make friends with said eye-grabbing colour.

Like this daring crowd audaciously splash it across jackets, cardigans, jumpers and- if you're ready- maybe even pants. But don't get too carried away. "Balance" is the key word your teacher would make you underline here. Think small concentrations or "highlighting", using colour selectively as an accent for quirky individualism.

Perfect for all you 'colour-phobes' out there, but if you still need easing in then opt for the accessory or make up route. Tease us with red hats, scarves, belts and shoes or paint your pout-perfect lips with make ups latest love affair: a matt red stain that will brighten your paler winter complexion and look pretty damn hot too.

By Tilly Pearman