Winter fashions a riot of colour

Retailers certainly did not bend to the current global economic crisis by taking a low- key approach to the season‘s looks. Instead the look is practical, attractive and very wearable. The day wear look is made up of key wardrobe items and takes centre stage with staple pieces and smart buys such as jackets, accessories and bags adding a dynamic yet modern touch.

Investment pieces that have transgressed seasonal fashion rules are leggings, trench coats, cropped jackets, flared skirts and boots. These fashion do‘s took you through the last winter and make a re-appearance this year as key luxury pieces.
Pinstripe and tartan prints make a statement as they team up with the season‘s most prominent colours. Grey might just be winter‘s new black - it‘s a fabulously diverse colour with many nuances, which teams up flawlessly with any one of the opulent colours showing up in our fashion forward retailers‘ windows - like electric blue, audacious orange, “ultra” violet or the unyielding neutrals.

Make sure you strike a good stylised balance when you combine colours, textures and prints. Work out what you‘re going for in your look, then add some of the latest trends into them like tartan print, chunky knits or add bold and bespoke accessories. This way you can invest in a look which guarantees returns.

Skinny jeans have developed into a fashion staple and can be accessorised and styled to suit anything tweed, tartan, military or glammed up grunge. Short skirts are still pretty prominent, the only change is that they are paired up with hot hosiery. Pumps are still a favourite, but look into investing in a good quality pair of statement shoes with an attractive heel or a well made leather boot which may very well last you a lifetime.

This season may just prove to be fun and explorational. Attempt a new look, play with trends, explore different looks - challenge yourself by pushing the “style smart” envelope to find your fashion femme fatale!

Source: The Herald

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