1. Huge Headbands: Don't ask me why, but somehow this works. Yes, it happens to be featured on incredibly stylish and fashion icon Ashley Olsen, who somehow seems to be able to rock just about anything and make it work.... but this look is currently one of my favourites and I definetely see it as a firm Autumn trend.2. Black Tights & Black Heels: Always a classic choice, never fails to disappoint. My recommendation would be pair a classic heel with fun, quirky tights like the ones below. Your best bet is to save on the tights by going to Topshop - they're generally the best for kitsch, off beat patterns and styles.
3. Black = Yes, Yes, Yes! There's a reason why, when it comes to clothes, Black is without a shadow of a doubt, my absolute favourite colour to wear. Not only is it the most flattering, but when considering a stylish ensemble whether for a night out or a work outfit, it's quite literally a blank canvas so when wearing your LBD to work or for a night out on the town, you can allow other parts of your outfit, accessories in particular, the chance to "pop" adding a demure elegance and sophistication to your outfit without looking over the top and cluttered, but instead looking delicately textured. What's not to love?
4. Glam up this season with sequins, more black and bowlers...
I absolutely love both Keira and Sienna's looks here... it's so quintessentially the right look for that difficult 'in between' season look where you really don't quite know what to wear or what exactly to put what item with what. Sienna does the edgy rock chick look to perfection, yet manages to be ever so slightly adrogynous but still keeping a definite feminine edge, whilst Keira manages to go for a plain white jumpsuit which she toughens up with a sequinned jacket and blunt, corkscrew curls.
5. One word... Fast.
No, not the act where you willfully abstain from food... shocking, since this is a fashion post, but I'm actually referring to the wonderful designer Mark Fast, who has blossomed and bloomed since his controversial show last year where his stance on not removing his curvy girls from walking his catwalk caused his stylist to immediately quit on the spot. Since then, he's been hailed as the poster boy for redefining fashion with curves, and recently, following the likes of Kate Moss and Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki, has now unveiled his new collection for Topshop. I really, really do love this dress... so here comes my new diet once again!
6. Dress up jeans, textured knits, and shorts for evening wear...
There's nothing better than wearing a textured knit as soon as Autumn and Winter hits, especially around the cold times leading up to Christmas and New Year... it just calls for a christmassy cup of starbucks goodness or drinking hot chocolate in front of a fire, or taking a long walk in the snow in long, thick boots that keep your feet nice and toasty... you get the picture. The thing I love about knits is that you can dress them up and dress them down as much as you like. The most important piece of advice when choosing knits is, I always make sure I go for the ones that are at least a size too big, although I usually go for a couple of sizes up, so it's not tight. Nobody likes a tight slouchy.
7. Know the value of a good jacket/blazer/coat...
Having a good blazer/coat/jacket when it comes to Autumn/Winter trends is priceless. Actually, it's an excellent idea to have a pretty awesome version of all three. Black blazers are timeless - and can go seamlessly from work to social really easily. You should aim to have one short, and one oversized, ever-so-slightly long on the arms so you can play around with the cuffs a little bit, leaving them exposed, so you can easily switch up your look if you want.
A really good leather jacket and some black kohl is a classic pairing, and always a really good go-to wardrobe staple, particularly if you're more rock chick than high school musical.The Burberry trench is a must have for those who can afford the price tag - it's the coat to have, the one which leaves all fashionistas worth their salt salivating over.
8. Colour "Snap, Crackle Pop!"
How amazingly cute is Audrey Hepburn's Orange Mac in "Breakfast at Tiffany's?" Since all of Miss Hepburn's outfits were individually designed and specially made for her by Hubert de Givenchy, it figures. I love the way the Mac is still classic, but also love the burnt orange colour, the texture of it, the look of it, and the way it manages to "pop" and brighten up everything around it.
9. Stack it up!
It's always good to have your Jewellery box filled with accessories around Autumn / Winter when you get the blues so you have something pretty to look at! Makes sense, doesn't it?
10. Make sure to invest in timeless staples...
Make sure to invest in a Chanel bag for Autumn and Winter. It's a timeless classic that will see you through many, many more decades without ever possibly being considered 'unfashionable'. My favourite is still the 2.55 large quilted.
4. Glam up this season with sequins, more black and bowlers...
I absolutely love both Keira and Sienna's looks here... it's so quintessentially the right look for that difficult 'in between' season look where you really don't quite know what to wear or what exactly to put what item with what. Sienna does the edgy rock chick look to perfection, yet manages to be ever so slightly adrogynous but still keeping a definite feminine edge, whilst Keira manages to go for a plain white jumpsuit which she toughens up with a sequinned jacket and blunt, corkscrew curls.
5. One word... Fast.
No, not the act where you willfully abstain from food... shocking, since this is a fashion post, but I'm actually referring to the wonderful designer Mark Fast, who has blossomed and bloomed since his controversial show last year where his stance on not removing his curvy girls from walking his catwalk caused his stylist to immediately quit on the spot. Since then, he's been hailed as the poster boy for redefining fashion with curves, and recently, following the likes of Kate Moss and Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki, has now unveiled his new collection for Topshop. I really, really do love this dress... so here comes my new diet once again!
6. Dress up jeans, textured knits, and shorts for evening wear...
There's nothing better than wearing a textured knit as soon as Autumn and Winter hits, especially around the cold times leading up to Christmas and New Year... it just calls for a christmassy cup of starbucks goodness or drinking hot chocolate in front of a fire, or taking a long walk in the snow in long, thick boots that keep your feet nice and toasty... you get the picture. The thing I love about knits is that you can dress them up and dress them down as much as you like. The most important piece of advice when choosing knits is, I always make sure I go for the ones that are at least a size too big, although I usually go for a couple of sizes up, so it's not tight. Nobody likes a tight slouchy.7. Know the value of a good jacket/blazer/coat...
Having a good blazer/coat/jacket when it comes to Autumn/Winter trends is priceless. Actually, it's an excellent idea to have a pretty awesome version of all three. Black blazers are timeless - and can go seamlessly from work to social really easily. You should aim to have one short, and one oversized, ever-so-slightly long on the arms so you can play around with the cuffs a little bit, leaving them exposed, so you can easily switch up your look if you want.A really good leather jacket and some black kohl is a classic pairing, and always a really good go-to wardrobe staple, particularly if you're more rock chick than high school musical.The Burberry trench is a must have for those who can afford the price tag - it's the coat to have, the one which leaves all fashionistas worth their salt salivating over.
8. Colour "Snap, Crackle Pop!"
How amazingly cute is Audrey Hepburn's Orange Mac in "Breakfast at Tiffany's?" Since all of Miss Hepburn's outfits were individually designed and specially made for her by Hubert de Givenchy, it figures. I love the way the Mac is still classic, but also love the burnt orange colour, the texture of it, the look of it, and the way it manages to "pop" and brighten up everything around it.9. Stack it up!
It's always good to have your Jewellery box filled with accessories around Autumn / Winter when you get the blues so you have something pretty to look at! Makes sense, doesn't it?10. Make sure to invest in timeless staples...
Make sure to invest in a Chanel bag for Autumn and Winter. It's a timeless classic that will see you through many, many more decades without ever possibly being considered 'unfashionable'. My favourite is still the 2.55 large quilted.
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