Last week the Duchess turned 31 and the media revisited her most stylish looks. Like her Grandmother-in-law, she is not afraid of colour and knows how to wear it well. In the UK Vogue, February issue, Kate’s colours are reviewed and the statistics show us that she knows what works for her best.
The holiday festivities are over and without the social occasions and shiny lights to jolly you along, those New Year’s resolutions can look a little harsh in the cold light of January. To make sure you kick start that ‘new you’/new career/fitness regime (whatever your goal may be) into action, you need to begin by giving yourself a fabulous confidence boost.
The party season is upon us so you will be getting out the occasion wear and glamming up. Whilst you are busy choosing the right clothes and accessories, make sure you get the foundations right by choosing the best underwear for your shape and your outfit too.
Unless you have the time and money, or you work in the fashion industry, it is neither easy nor necessarily satisfying to keep up with the very latest trends. Fashion is about being up-to-the-minute current, or even ahead of the times.
The look for autumn/winter is more polished than summer’s fresh looks. Skin is flawless and make-up is perfectly applied. Eyes can be colourful, dramatic, smokey or metallic. Lips are making a statement with red being this season’s favourite shade.
Every woman should have pink in her wardrobe as it brings out her femininity and denotes empathy. There is still time to get involved in the ‘Pink’ campaigns for breast cancer awareness this month, so go pink and wear your best shade with confidence.
Like it or not, it is time to bring out the knitwear. The good news is that in fashion terms pretty much any knit goes, provided it suits you. Some of you will enjoy layering up whilst others will prefer a neater look. You need to think volume, length, colour, pattern and necklines when choosing yours. So, how will you wear yours this season?
One thing to like about winter is putting on a gorgeous pair of boots. Casual or smart, short or long, there is something almost reassuring about boots. Perhaps it is because they are both stylish and sturdy.
‘Old is the new Young’ The Times reported in their ‘grey best-dressed list 2012’ published last week. The list includes Vivienne Westwood (71), Bill Nighy (62), Helen Mirren (67) and Sir Stuart Rose (63), among many others.
It’s great to embrace our heritage and wear it on our sleeve, but let’s be honest, tweeds and checks are not the easiest patterns to pull off.
We’ve been discussing in the office today how early morning TV presenters manage to look great ‘at the crackers’ (to put it in our director’s vernacular!). The styles they choose are significant, but we think their success is mostly down to wearing good colours.
A coat can define your winter look so if it’s outerwear you are investing in this season, make it a statement piece. With the variety of colours, styles and fabrics available, you will find it easy to make your investment coat something a bit special this season.
This season is about a no-fuss look and bringing back some favourite pieces. So, number 1 on our list is the trouser suit. Tailored trouser suits are back on the fashion agenda, again. You only need to look at what Ms Prada wore at the latest Met Ball in NYC – evening brocade trousers with matching tunic.