Winter Trends

Sitting in my office, looking out of the window - wow, winter has definitely arrived!

People ask me what they should be on the look out for this winter in terms of the trends and key pieces that they should be grabbing.

So here are some of my favourites:

CAPES

Capes are one of this season's biggest key pieces, camel capes in particular will be everywhere!
I've recently seen a gorgeous one in Zara Woman and in Asos's previous campaign modelled by the gorgeous Olivia Palmero-Stunning!

CAMEL

As previously mentioned above, camel is one of this season's hottest colours and is something that if you invest in now, you'll be able to utilise in your wardrobe for years to come as it's such a classic and beautiful feminine colour.

If you're worried about camel making you look pasty around the face as we start getting in to colder weather, then go for a pair of camel trousers rather than a top or jacket. However, if you fall in love with a camel jacket or coat but still worry that it's not flattering your skin tone, accessorise with a scarf or statement necklace to bring the colour back to your cheeks!

MINIMALISM

A huge trend on the a/w 10 catwalks was classic, simple, elegant lines and investment pieces that will remain your wardrobe heroes for years to come. Paris shows like Celine, Chloe and Stella McCartney showed feminine classic shapes in delicate hues that demonstrated how women are still being careful with their money whilst coming out of this recessions and looking to invest in the right pieces that will keep them looking stylish and modern for years to come.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Hiking style boots (I'm wearing mine today - there are perfect for the snow; your toes will freeze in wellies, well unless you have 10 pairs of socks on!), tweeds, riding boots, jodhpurs, padded jackets will be seen everywhere this season. Practical yet stylish this is a great trend for us school mums who need to get up and out in the morning; whilst staying warm and looking stylish at the school gates. Choose one or two key garments such as the boots and jodhpurs and then soften with something more feminine up top to avoid looking like you've just come from a horse riding lesson.

LEOPARD

One of my favourites but needs to be handled with care at the risk of looking very Bet Lynch from Coronation St!! Go for a skinny leopard belt or hairband and just team with all black or camel if you are at all concerned of looking too 'animal print'. Hobbs have a fantastic little leopard print belt that will update your wardrobe instantly.

If you want help from a Personal Stylist updating your wardrobe this season then get in touch with me on 07970 405 627.