Autumn/Winter 2011 – A heads up on the trends

First of the the all enduring leather is HUGE this season. Leather is always there, hovering in the background but this Autumn we see it coming forward to claim some limelight with a range including Givency’s catwoman hats, Louis Vitton’s fetish tribute and Junya Watanabe’s motorbike collection. Diesel, Armani Exchange, Iro and many more are bringing leather to the forefront this season. 

Lighting up the Autumn/Winter catwalks was Gold!! Shimmering metallics, soft shades…it was all there.

Is it a boy? Is it a girl? The overlap Iin wardrobes has always been there, if a little slight. A borrowed jacket or oversized jumper.  Karl Lagerfield played on Coco Chanel’ style by including tweed jackets, and skinny jeans and heavy boots underneath skirt suits.

Add a Little Glam to your Everyday Look.

Tradition has it that we have our weekday wardrobe….generally sensible(ish) shoes, clothes and bags and we save all the fun for the weekend. But really girls, the weekend is only 2 days and such a minuscule amount of time to go glam. So I've decided to give you small changes you can make to your everyday ensembles that will add some glam to your look.

Take a simple shift dress and substitute your regular plain handbag for animal print adding a sexy touch to your outfit.

If you have a classic plain dress, glam up the outfit with more eye catching footwear. A simple change to your shoes can keep the classic look you are aiming for whilst adding a little flare!

Don’t be afraid to mix it up with a pretty blouse or top. Chiffon is huge this season and adds femininity and elegance. Go for pretty sleeves, bows, collars, and cute ruffles.

All in all little changes = big results and means you don’t have to save all your fun and excitement for the weekend making you a 27/7 Glamour Puss! 

Time to Brave the Beach

Its summer...a time for sun, sea and sand. A time to brave the beach and put your bikini clad body out there in public in all its wonderful glory. However this can be a very stressful time, when you want to look and feel your best. So its essential to find a swimsuit that makes you feel great.

Now depending on your body shape, there are various types of swimwear out there that can work for you.

The tankini is a two piece but not as revealing as the bikini. If you are conscious about your tummy or don’t want to reveal quite as much as you would in a bikini then a tankini is for you. A good tankini can pull you in a focus more attention on your chest and legs.

A bikini is the all popular two piece. However there are various types of bikini out there for different body shapes. For those with a triangle body shape go for bikinis that draw attention to the top half and straighten out the bottom half.  Halter necks are fab for bringing out top half curves.

Ladies with an hourglass figure are lucky in that they are generally able to pull off any bikini type.

For those with a rectangular body shape maximize on femininity as the rectangular shape can sometimes be a little boyish. Ruffles, tie ups, floral design all help to bring that feminine touch to your swimwear.

A then we have the one piece. 

Unfortunately the one piece has a reputation for being dowdy and drab but this really isn’t the case. There are a number of styles available now and the monokini has really become a hot trend.  The monokini does require a certain amount of confidence about your body as they are able to highlight any insecurities you may have but if you do choose to go with this look its definitely one to wow.