Sharp Shoulders
Be brave, embrace this season’s biggest trend! Statement shoulders ruled this years catwalks with some of the most successful collections exhibiting this look.
The pointy shoulders have undeniably stolen the show this year, some of the most impressive being from Balmain, Herve and Marc Jacobs. ‘Balmainia’ has already started to creep in across the high street with some essential capsule pieces for A/W 09.
Admittedly not the easiest trend of the season to wear, the sharp shoulder look can be adapted to suit most. Why not ease yourself into the trend with a pointy blazer, worn with ripped skinnies and a casual vest, this look could easily transform from day to night with just a change of shoes and a spritz of glitz. For the more fashion forward females dress to impress in a sharp-shouldered knock out frock, you’ll find these in vivid animal print patterns which are sure to make heads turn!
So don’t be afraid to dust off your shoulder pads ladies and look fashion savvy this autumn winter. nds.
Paris by Night
Ooh La La! Rouged lips, sexy stockings, and just a peep of lace lingerie the femme fatale glamourpuss is back on form for A/W 09.
Parisian glamour look embodies after dark glamour, experiment with ruffles, bows, lace, silks, and anything frilly! The power suit is an essential key item this season, keep skirts fitted and suits cinched in to create the ideal Parisian silhouette. A splash of velvet or silk will add a sensual touch and will look o-so-chic teamed with a bold statement necklace. For those more adventurous why not try a beret or some long leather gloves to add some instant impact. Finish the look off with perfectly manicured nails and a pristine complexion, perfect your Parisian prance and you will be an instant French fancy.
Lady Leather
Toughened up, get edgy, show them whose boss! The dominatrix is back this season with more than one way to wear leather. From shorts to thigh high boots there is something to suit everyone and with a range of colours to choose from there’s no excuse not to embrace your wild side!
Leather has taken a lady like turn with sophisticated shapes appearing at Yves san Lauren, Prada and Dries Van Noten shows. Cut in an almost silk like manner leather is now delicately cut into chic skirt suits and smock dresses. Often seen teamed with fur, leather has an easily malleable quality, ideal as a capsule wardrobe piece.
The leather jacket is essential this autumn, this time around it doesn’t have to be black!
Velvet Re-vamp
Add a bit of va va voom velvet to your wardrobe this autumn! Velvet has been transformed and has swiftly gone from frumpy to fashionable with the help of leading designers such as Christopher Kane, Prada and Ralph Lauren. This previously frowned upon fabric is now made to look contemporary and luxurious, a must have for A/W 09.
Teamed with leather and simple accessories velvet exudes opulence and effortless glamour. Perfect for a formal dinner or comfy for a casual meeting, velvet has the classic sophistication to make you look fabulous. This seasons popular velvets are in jewel-tones, perfectly accompanied by gold to add more glamour.
So delve into this treasure-trove of luxury and try new fabrics this season.
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