Yes!  Oversized bags are in and it’s about time after suffering for years trying to cram everything into teeny weenie handbags that have dominated bag fashion.  Like a lot of other women I like to carry a lot of potentially useful items wherever I go; tissues, lipstick, purse, brolli. These are essentials as far as […]

Wide, chunky belts have been hot since the summer 2006.  They started out as highly decorative accessories that were worn very low on the hips.  This autumn and winter we are seeing more plain looking wide belts that are worn very high up, often just under the bust.  I thought this looked a bit strange […]

The ethnic inspired jewellery from the summer season 2006 introduced the concept of chunky jewellery; chunky chains and ropes, and chunky charms and beads.  The chunky trend has infiltrated through the winter fashions and we are seeing a range of chunky, mainly gold, accessories. But what do you think of them? Are they decorative or […]

In fashion, the concept of volume is becoming prominent with stores displaying an increasing number of wide sleeved jackets and shirts, swing jackets, trapeze coats, full/puff-ball skirts, and big collars and hats.  These modern shapes will take some getting used to and many may be put off by the idea of appearing shapeless.  The way […]

Volume is one of the most recent styles to have been launched this season. It’s gradually becoming more accepted, but it has taken a while to get there; probably because it is one of the most dramatic and daring looks to have been introduced to the fashion scene in recent times.  Nevertheless, fashion experts are […]

Grey has dominated our stores this season, and is likely to stay until the spring.  What’s great about grey is the smart style it conveys, so it’s been a great season to expand many of our ‘working wardrobes’.  But is grey only good for the office? It’s hard to associate grey fashions with anything else, […]

I’m a huge fan of tartan and was expecting to see some tasty tartan designs around by now.  A couple of months ago the fashion magazines promised tartan to be the pattern of the autumn/ winter season, but I can’t find it!  I’m not sure if I missed the trend or if it even happened?!  […]

Fashion’s move towards layering items is a great excuse to increase your wardrobe and enables you to create varied looks by mixing and matching several pieces together.  Layering doesn’t have to mean piles of bulky pieces. The key item in effective layering is a loose, drapy cardigan.  It may sound dreary, but combine it with […]

The mannish style has been a favourite this autumn and is set to continue through the winter months.  Sophisticated slouchy grey trousers are a fantastic alternative to the skinny jeans that many women hate.  But how do we pull off the mannish look without looking like a guy?  The key is to opt for just […]

Already in some stores now, but set to make a huge comeback in spring 07, are the infamous print designs influenced from the 60’s. Flower power is back!  Get ready for brightly coloured over-sized floral and abstract patterns on flowing empire line dresses and skirts.  These combinations of styles and patterns will portray a cool […]