Emmy Rossum has a few new movies out at the moment and has been gadding between SXSW in Austen and New York to promote them. And if you were ever in any doubt that a spot of leopard print or a splash of red in an accessory or coat finishes off a winning black and white look, Emmy can prove it right here.

Not only has she reemphasised how critical a red coat will be this winter, but she has also mandated a selection of red handbags and a whole heap of black and white. It's an awesome little uniform combination of trend elements.

Especially when you are wearing leopard print of course. The immaculately fitted dress is by Vera Wang and that awesome jacket is by A.L.C. And don't forget to bring your red handbag along when you do wear your prints!

A solid, bold, red dress (Giorgio Armani here) is called for on some occasions. And a black and white dress (Andrew Gn here) is totes appropes on other occasions. But a clever mix and match of these three elements makes for a diverse and sassy wardrobe without looking like you are ONLY playing with three elements. Amazing. Clever girl.