The Trends A/W/10

Minimalism

Tips for Minimalism:

- Avoid heavy jewellery pieces, go for small yet simple designs.

- Add a thin belt around the waist to define the silhouette.

- Go for tailored piece's to tie two of the top trends together.(Minimalism and boyish tailoring)

Shearling

Tip's for Shearling:

-Shearling Aviator Jacket's add a statement to any outfit.

- For an eccentric twist choose a coat that has a beige/cream outer shell and a darker lining inside.

-Contract nubbly, shearling coats with a high texture such as chiffon, lace and silk.

Opulence

Tip's for Opulence:

- Pile on multiple piece's for maximum effect.

- go for bare faced make-up and provocative loose (undone) hair.

- Rich gold and bronzes are the workable colours of Opulence.

Gothic 

Tip's for Gothic:

- Bare skin and an obtrusive colour add an air of sexy.

- Deep purple or Crimson lips add effect to this dark and mysterious look.

- Add drama by picking piece's with artful slash's in the design.

Boyish Tailoring

Tip's for Boyish Tailoring:

- Turning in lapel's add's a relaxed vibe.

- Savile Row cut's make a triumphant return, so use them wisely.

- A patent clutch is a key accessory.

Grunge Knits

Tip's for Grunge Knit's:

- Team a chunky weave knit with a pair of faux-fur boots.

- Cable sweaters are an easy, comfortable item to wear whilst staying on trend.

- A youthful wrap will add texture to an outfit.

Plaid and Tweed's

Tip's for Plaid and Tweeds:

- A tweed beret makes an outfit workable T2T.

- Traditional fabrics are essential.

- A monochrome mini-skirt in plaid or tweed will be nicely offset by a crisp, white shirt.

Land-girl

Tip's for Land-girl:

- Think Wartime, rural idyll for inspiration.

- Mini trend: Military Coat.

- Buckle's, especially on boot's, will give a Land-girl effect.

Scarlet

Tip's for Scarlet:

- Go for smouldering, dark eye make-up to balance the bold, red items.

- Use it head to toe for ultimate impact.

- Contrast different materials such as lace and fur.

Black Leather

Tip's for Black Leather:

- Think feminine when choosing a piece in Black leather.

- Take the edge of with some texture such as a faux fur jacket.

- Printed leather can add an eccentric twist.

Long and Lean

Tip's for long and lean:

- The longer the item the better!

- A slouchy sweatshirt with a sumptuous silk skirt is highly chic.

- Team wedges with an evening maxi.

Psychedelic

Tip's for Psychedelic:

- Bold prints clashed together add a bohemian traveller effect.

- Try to focus one one colour scheme.

- Contrast different shapes.

Hot! Mini Trend.

Leopard Print

It tarnished the runway and made it's appearance in many celebrities wardrobes, this small mini trend is taking us by a storm. The interesting thing about it is that though seemingly popular, leopard print's were rare on A/W/10 runway's, but even so watch out for new take on this print!