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7 TRENDS TO TRY THIS WINTER

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Magazines put out voluminous September issues for a reason, it is the ultimate month to either overhaul your wardrobe or simply inject it with an infusion of exciting new trends and pioneering new silhouettes. New trends are always so exciting since it’s a new opportunity to rediscover your personal style.

And as the leaves start to fall and a change in seasons start to come, feel the chill in the air as you sport the best that fall/winter fashion has to offer. Whether or not you’re ready, fall fashion will take over and it’s best to be prepared. Layering textures is what it’s going to be all about. While you may miss those dreamy summer nights, these trends will give you something to be excited for.

Velvet

Crushed velvet dominated the Fall 2016 runways, and for good reason. This lush and rich fabric makes for the perfect fall/winter piece to give your wardrobe a much-needed boost of texture. Velvet dresses were a big winner on the runway, and you can expect velvet dresses to take over street style too. A velvet dress over tights and a pair of leather boots is oh-so-chic. The texture of velvet elevates your other fall/winter essentials like your leather moto jacket, wool scarf, or patterned tights, velvet dresses and jackets should be at the top of your fall/winter shopping list. Consider velvet frocks for your next fancy evening event, a little black dress in velvet are a great alternative for your upcoming season’s events or parties.

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Back to School Backpacks

September is back-to-school for some. While you may not actually be going back to hitting the books, you can definitely channel back-to-school style with a chic backpack. Popularized by the trend-setting Jenner sisters, leather backpacks have successfully transitioned from practical carryall to high-fashion style staple. From Gucci to Chanel, the formerly humble backpack is enjoying must-have status. A sleek leather backpack will be your ultimate fall/winter companion.

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Turtleneck Layering

Oscar de la Renta first showed a feminine dark floral dress with a turtleneck layered underneath. Since then, turtleneck layering has been spotted all over. Aside from being a great styling tip to transition some of your spring/summer dresses into fall, turtleneck layering is also a clever way to prevent your standard turtleneck from looking too basic. Layering turtlenecks underneath dresses gives your look a certain edge and a particular je ne sais quoi. Add on a statement necklace for maximum impact.

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Capelets

For a fall/winter cover up with a retro feel and a lot of sartorial curb appeal, consider the capelet. Not quite as voluminous as a full-on cape, capelets are most definitely wearable and will prove to be flattering to most women since it doesn’t cut you off at the waist but actually serves to drive attention toward your face. Pair your capelet with a wide brim hat or with a statement lip. Capelets are also great to wear with short hemlines or knee-length skirts.

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Plaid Statement Outerwear

Plaid scarves and plaid shirts are so last year. This year, it’s all about making a huge statement with plaid outerwear. Don’t shy away from this print, plaid is actually universally chic and is a classic pattern. Match your proportions to the scale of the plaid print you choose, and you’ll be golden. Explore your inner preppy with this trend, wear your plaid overcoat with oversized sweaters and pleated skirts with oxfords and tights,

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Shearling Jackets

From Altuzarra to Kate Spade, shearling jackets were all the rage at Fashion Week. Different jacket silhouettes with prominent shearling lining, collars, and hemlines were spotted on the runway. You will definitely have your pick of a jacket shape that suits your body type and personal style. The one thing all these jacket styles have in common is a whole lot of shearling action, which does the double duty of keeping you warm while keeping you looking ahead of the fashion curve.

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Bandanas / Neck Scarves

Chokers are so hot this year and it’s pretty much ubiquitous. If you want to stand out from the crowd during the fall/winter season, opt out of the choker trend and adopt the rising neck scarf trend. Instead of donning a choker, a bandana or silk scarf tied around your neck ups your style points instantly by a thousand. It’s very Parisian girl chic and looks so fashion forward when added to your layering game.

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7 TRENDS TO TRY THIS SUMMER

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September is near a close and the shops are filling with many new trends and fashion to explore. Down here in the Southern Hemishpere, September means the start of warmer months and sunny days.

It’s time to explore the new summer trends and discover the ones that light your sartorial fire. While there are more trends on offer than this list, these are my favorites for the season.

Keep in mind that a successful wardrobe and ultimately your style comes not from slavishly following fashion but rather from you carefully choosing items that:

  • best reflect their personality,
  • flatter their shape
  • work for their lifestyle
  • are within their budget 

Trend items are fleeting, and to me, they do not warrant spending a lot on. It’s your classic, wear over and over again items where you are best to invest in the best quality you can afford; jeans, tailored pants, straight/tapered skirts, a pair of great  black pumps to name just a few.

Shoulder Duster Earrings

For the spring/summer season, shoulder duster earrings will be the ultimate statement jewelry. We’re not just talking about dainty chandelier earrings, the “it” accessory of the season literally reaches your shoulders to make a style splash like no other. Sculptural, boho chic, or tasseled, shoulder duster earrings will look perfect with your summer beach waves or when you put your hair up to battle the summer heat.

If you like this style but feel the length is a little over the top for you simply go part way by wearing long earrings in a length more befitting your style/age and circumstances.

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White Bags

White bags are going to be a hot trend for the spring/summer 2016. The starkness and minimalist appeal of a white bag is a new approach to accessorizing your looks this season. The modern vibes and aesthetic of a white bag, whether it’s a structured one or a bucket bag, totally elevates your casual looks plus the pop of bright white is sometimes unexpected, but always, always chic.

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Crochet Lace

White and coloured crochet lace will be a major trend this summer.  The woven, crochet lace is being used to create 1970s inspired looks. The lace will feature everywhere, from long, calf length skirts, dresses and even as contrasting pockets on denim garments. Ultra-sheer, ethereal lace will also be seen. One unique feature of this trend is the peep-a-boo of skin aspect via short or skin coloured lining.

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Get the Blues

Blue is the classic color for this spring/summer season and it’s going to be everywhere and in every garment, from solid colours to stripes and with embroidery for a Boho twist.  

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Metallica

Metallic sheens and finishes are always in style. This season, however, metallic finishes are a stronger trend than ever. For 2016, metallics have become more iridescent and have made their transition from being a purely evening trend to a daytime trend those fashion insiders, bloggers, and tastemakers have grown to love and to rock. Dress down your metallic pieces with slouchy lightweight knits or sneakers. You can even opt for metallic accents like mirrored sunnies and metallic oxfords to finish off your summer looks.

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Off-Shoulder Tops

Exposed shoulders are the trend du jour of spring/summer 2016. Say goodbye to bare midriffs courtesy of crop tops, and say hello to different yet all equally stylish incarnations of the off shoulder neckline. Shoulders are the new sexy. Boho, embroidered, ruffled, or tailored, off-shoulder tops and dresses can be worn all summer long. Sweep a bit of bronzer on your shoulders and pair with another hot trend, the shoulder duster earrings, and you’re set to take on the season in high style.

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Bell Sleeves

Rising from the popularity and resurgence of 70s fashion trends, bell sleeves is a bohemian and 70s inspired trend that propped up during music festivals and is now enjoying a legitimate trend revolution. Part hippie chic and part modern romantic, bell sleeves give your summer/spring look more texture and more visual interest. 

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WHO’S THAT FASHIONISTA?

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The world of fashion has so many famous personalities who have amazing style. From celebrities to fashion editors to bloggers, the current crop of style icons has been catapulted into the style spotlight largely because of social media. Instagram and street style blogs consistently provide us fashion fans with a fresh source of style inspiration and source of wardrobe envy every single day. It is so much fun to see how different people from across the world style different pieces, and it is so inspiring to see so many different interpret fashion trends of the moment—therein lies the appeal of street style.

Street style is now a category all on its own. Uniquely distinct from fashion editorials and other magazine content, street style provides a somehow more approachable and direct view into one’s personal sense of style. But who are these women? The following famous faces aren’t just top insiders within the fashion industry; these movers and shakers also continue to influence how the rest of the world gets dressed in the morning. Meet our top 10 famous faces in fashion.

Anna Dello Russo

The creative consultant and editor-at-large of Vogue Nippon, Anna Dello Russo has been making waves since she first stepped into the fashion scene. She’s a true visionary, and that’s certainly evident from her larger-than-life sense of style. Dello Russo takes trends and makes them more decadent, more dramatic and more desirable. It is her unique take on fashion that’s led to a sold out design collaboration with H&M in 2013. If you’re in a rut fashion wise, check out her ensembles and her artistic vision, I’m sure it’ll inspire you.

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Olivia Palermo

Olivia Palermo has successfully shed her reality TV beginnings and is now a full-fledged fashion darling. A front row fixture and a frequent muse to designers, Palermo has turned her amazing sense of style into a lifestyle empire. Her uncanny ability to take classic pieces and upgrade them with unexpected trendy pieces has landed her on front pages of fashion publications and earned her the admiration of young, burgeoning fashionistas worldwide. Palermo’s trademark is an American easygoing silhouette married with Italian elegance and Parisian élan.

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Leandra Medine

Leandra Medine is one the pioneering forces in the blog industry. Her blog, Man Repeller, is one of the top blogs in the industry and she even has a published book under her belt. Medine popularized the term “man repeller” referring to trends that men find off-putting. She got a lot of fashion fans to embrace clunky creepers, extremely oversized trousers, wacky prints, and unconventional bandana styling. For Medine, someone’s approval shouldn’t matter when you are genuinely in love with the piece you’re wearing or trend you’re sporting.

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Alexa Chung

Britain’s resident It Girl and style icon, Alexa Chung started out as host and has parlayed her mod meets British high street sense of style into a full fashion career. A Mulberry brand ambassador, Chung has made coquettish 60s inspired style her signature. Peter pan collars, high waist skirts, Mary janes, billowy blouses, Breton stripes, and menswear-inspired pieces are just some of the trademark Alexa Chung pieces.

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Ulyana Sergeenko

Russian socialite, designer, and street-style star Ulyana Sergeenko is impossible to miss during her regular Fashion Week appearances around the globe. A fan of extra voluminous skirts and turbans, Sergeenko’s outfits always has a concept and a definite global influence. She embraces eccentric and eclectic head wrap accessories, wearing long trains for the daytime, and brings on the fashion drama wherever she goes.

Ulyana is married to billionaire oligarch Danil Khachaturov, Sergeenko and became a key couture client of Valentino, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier , Chanel, and her favourite, John Galliano at Dior who introducing her to the fashion industry. She first gained renown as a show attendee, photographed by Tommy Ton alongside other members of the Russian fashion pack, or the ‘Czarinas’ as they came to be known.

In 2011 Ulyana started an eponymous fashion label that shows during the haute coutureshows in Paris. She is represented by elite fashion publicist Karla Otto and has a team of 65 in Russia, where the collection is designed and produced.

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Miroslava Duma

Petite girls look no further than Miroslava Duma for your style icon. This fashion Juggernaut and digital entrepreneur made a name for herself as the founder of Buro 24/7 and she’s proof that chic things come in petite packages. Appearing and writing for major publications is just a day in the life of Miroslava. She consistently slays front row and fashion party appearance and has achieved cult icon status in street style blogs. You will especially love how she makes every trend work for her frame and personal style. Keep a look out for her statement bags and her love for textured fabrics.

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Anna Wintour

Unless you live under a rock, you know who Anna Wintour is. The Queen Bee of the fashion industry and the the editor-in-chief of U.S. Vogue and has been credited with starting the careers of various designers, stylists, and models as well as shaping the trends and the fashion industry, as we know it. Never without her black sunglasses, Wintour favors feminine silhouettes. Often clad in a sheath or A-line dress silhouette with either a midi or knee-length hem, Wintour knows what works for her and sticks to it. One wouldn’t expect anything less from a fashion industry legend.

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Linda Tol

An online influencer, stylist, and trendsetter based in Amsterdam, Linda Tol is always looking forward. Her sense of style melds vintage influences and inspirations and marries it with current silhouettes from groundbreaking and up-and-coming designers. Her white-hot hair isn’t the only thing distinctive about her, Tol’s love for mixing textures is legendary. Leather plus leopard, ruffles plus denim, fur plus cotton—how can you not love Tol’s penchant for the unexpected?

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Giovanna Battaglia

A former model, it seems like an impeccable sense of style just comes naturally for Giovanna Battaglia. The editor of L’Uomo Vogue and contributing editor to W Magazine, Battaglia’s love affair with fashion is crystal clear. She always kills it whether in flats or heels, and she just possesses that very European flair for making any ensemble seem effortlessly thrown together yet polished at the same time.

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Taylor Tomasi-Hill

The style and accessories director for Marie Claire magazine, it is no wonder that Taylor Tomasi-Hill is a complete whiz at accessorizing. Making even the most unconventional outfit pairings and statement accessories work, Tomasi-Hill can make even biking shorts underneath denim cutoffs look cool. The way she layers trends together is the ultimate height of chic. Little details are the best part of Tomasi-Hill’s style, from that brooch on her lapel to a printed shirt tied casually underneath a sweater; she moves you to think outside the box.

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