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Choosing the perfect pair of shoes to go with your outfit is essential to keep you looking stylish and trendy over the autumn and winter months. There is a wide range of fabulous styles at the moment, in colours and prints which will guarantee you look good for all different occasions. Keep your look fresh and comfortable with some of these classic trends:
If you are choosing an everyday look for the office, black wedge shoes or boots will look great teamed up with a figure fixing a-line skirt or a pair of women’s trousers and blouse or top. Classic court shoes and ankle boots are also very stylish at the moment, and will help keep your look smart and sophisticated for work. Kitten heels are also a trendy look for this season and come in a wide range of styles, including the on trend animal print. The heel is small enough to ensure you are still comfortable, without compromising your look. Kitten heels will look great teamed up with a belted or stylish empire line dress for the office.
When out with the girls shopping or having lunch, a pair of black knee high boots are on trend at the moment, and are ideal with a pair of jeans or leggings and a long length top. During the cold weather, you want to be comfortable and well insulated, so a pair of stylish wedge fur boots or biker boots are an ideal choice for autumn/winter 2010. UGG boots are a more expensive choice, but will see you through the years, and will keep your feet well protected in all weathers. These types of boots will look stylish with a chunky knitted dress, and a belt to accentuate your waist.
If you are looking for shoes for a special night out or party, a pair of studded wedge boots will look fabulous with your classic little black dress or a stylish pair of leather trousers. Peep toe shoes are a great trend for autumn/winter 2010 and come in a wide range of styles to suit many different outfits. Colour trends to look out for this season are camel, deep purple and charcoal grey. Choose shoes with a bow or a bit of sparkle, to create a more expensive and glamorous look.
As we are quickly heading towards the Christmas period, the chances are you will be starting to look for that perfect outfit for all the parties and nights out you will be attending. A pair of multi strap diamanté heels will look great with a gorgeous sequin bandage or slash neck dress and a classic pair of peep toe platform shoes will elongate your legs and give your height an extra boost. A pair of on trend wedge shoes are ideal to team up with a floor length maxi dress or tunic dress.
Complete any look with the latest aviator jacket trend and a stylish clutch bag, to make sure you are trendy throughout the winter seasons, no matter what the occasion.
For many women it is a constant dilemma whether to wear the latest fashion or choose timeless classic styles. There are advantages and disadvantages to both and of course it is really a question of personal taste how you choose to dress. Whilst one person may consider classic styles a bit boring others may consider them incredibly stylish. But it is not just about what you wear but also how you wear it. Which clothes you choose to combine to make an outfit will determine how successful the outfit is and it does not necessarily matter how fashionable the clothes are. It is however quite difficult to ignore fashion all together. We are constantly bombarded with images and marketing about different brands and styles and for most people there is a certain part of us that wants to be considered up to date and with it.
Timeless Classic Styles
The beauty of timeless classic styles is that you probably know quite well by now which ones work for you. There is a very good reason why these styles never go out of fashion and that is because they tend to be flattering and look great. They also tend to be versatile so you can wear them for all sorts of different occasions.
Take for example the pencil and a line skirts both work great everyday skirts well for smart, work or casual, they go with most styles of tops an jackets and are comfortable and easy to wear. Both of these styles is particularly good for a particular body shape, the a line for those with larger hips and thighs and the pencil skirt for those with an hour glass shape.
A classic piece of clothing is also a good investment as it will last you for many seasons to come whilst a more high fashion piece may go out of fashion. The only downside to classic styles of clothing is that they can sometimes get a little bit boring. For those who really enjoy choosing clothes, wearing the same styles year after year can be uninspiring.
The Latest Fashions
Wearing the latest fashions is great way to keep your wardrobe looking young and fresh. When you keep up with latest fashions and trends, getting dressed in the morning can be really fun. You will never be short of inspiration on what to wear all you need to do is look at fashion magazines to find out what is in fashion.
The downside to wearing the latest fashions is that you might not always find it so easy to find the styles that suit you and flatter your body type. Being fashionable and looking good is about picking out the clothes that are right for you and avoiding those that are not. You will also need to update you wardrobe regularly to keep up with the latest look.
However, it is possible to combine the two and look great. How about investing in some key pieces like skirts, dresses, trousers and jackets in classic styles and keeping your look fresh and up to date with on trend tops and accessories.
Those leaves are starting to fall of the trees which signals that Autumn is on its way. It is time to pack away the summer dresses, sandals and shorts and dust off those jumpers, trousers, jackets and heavier weight clothes. Autumn is a time for cosying up and indulging yourself with rich and deep coloured clothes that make you feel warm and comfortable. This autumn and winter there are lots of really desirable clothes to update your wardrobe with. There is a strong focus on classic investment pieces, glamour and lady like styles. There is also a feeling of reminiscence with plenty of retro styles from the forties, fifties, sixties and seventies. Here are five key pieces to wear with style this autumn and winter.
The Trench Coat
A good neutral coloured trench coat works for so many different outfits from smart work wear to casual outfits and even jeans. It is the perfect way to keep dry in style. The trench coat has always been classed as a classic piece of clothing. This year classic clothing is really on trend. This  black and white contrast detail trench coat is a great investment that will not only be very useful this year but for many seasons to come.
The Shawl Collar Coat
This large collar purple check coat is a really eye catching colour. It is one of the cosiest looking coats around with a blanket like appearance, perfect for wrapping yourself in on a crisp autumn day. The loose fitting nature of this coat means that it fits over just about anything and even allows plenty of room for extra jumpers.
The Cape or Poncho
This long line black and brown poncho with buttonsis a really on trend choice for the autumn and winter. It has a definite seventies vibe going on that will be huge this year. It is also perfect for snuggling up under and features both this years neutral colours and a faux fur trim collar for a little extra luxury and warmth. Wear it with skinny trousers or a pencil skirt for maximum impact.
Chunky Knit Cardigan
A chunky knit cardigan is another very stylish way to keep warm this winter. Look for one with a great shape and texture to add interest to your outfit. You should balance out the volume of chunky knits with slim fit trousers. This grey chunky knit cardigan with 3/4 length sleeves has a great shape with a flared hem and bell shaped sleeves.
Black High Neck Top
A black high neck top is ideal for layering. It is so versatile, it can work with many different outfits including skirts and trousers. It also looks great worn under a shift dress, waistcoat or gilet. The wonderful puffed sleeves and pleated shoulder make it really ladylike the perfect way to add some warmth to those versatile summer outfits to allow you to wear them right into the autumn.
What ever you decide to wear this autumn, make sure you keep yourself warm and stylish with plenty of layers.
Team this long sleeve front frill green blouse with collar with a pencil skirt for your own take on Mad Men’s secretary style.
You might no realise it but TV and film have a huge influence on our lives right down to the clothes that we wear. Each season, not only are there countless collections inspired by TV programmes or films but many period films and programmes also have a more general affect on the overall trends and ladies fashion for he season. Many of us spend a fair few hours watching televisions but even those who don’t watch it all can’t fail to be affected by these trends in some ways. The stars of these shows have also been made into overnight style icons, this is of course no accident, some major costume co ordination is going on behind the scenes.  Here are some of the biggest influences on ladies fashion at the moment.
Sex and the City
With the cult following of the TV show and recent release of the second film, sex and the city is one of the first programmes that springs to mind when thinking about ladies fashion and TV. Many don’t even care about the storyline, they just watch for the amazing clothes. The film and TV episodes revolve around four ladies, each with their own unique style and to die for wardrobe of designer clothes. The programme has even been credited with making Manolo Blahnik a household name in the US. The costume designer and stylist for the programme is Patricia Field, known for her clever mixing of vintage and designer clothing. Â
Mad Men
This is also a huge influence on current trends including the secretary chic look shown at both Prada and Louis Vuitton autumn collections. The full flared skirts that are likely to be every where this autumn are probably a result of this programme. Again each of the characters has their own distinct style. Stylist and costume designer Janie Bryant has given Betty Draper a style a little like Grace Kelly with cashmere jumpers, pearls and vintage scarves. The programme is filled with vintage clothes and lots of historical references.
Ugly Betty
This American TV show is all about Geek chic which is also a huge trend at the moment. The main character Betty Suarez is a style icon because of her clashing style. This is a look that has been favored by both Marc Jacobs and Prada. The stylist for the show are Eduardo Castro/ Patricia Field. In the last series the trendily ugly character has a style make over. It remains to be seen if her new look will prove so popular.
Glee
Glee is fairly new TV show which is attracting a huge following. Whilst on first viewing you might be a little confused as to what influence this show could possibly have on fashion. But there is definitely a more of a geek chic vibe going on. In contrast to other TV programmes, the costume designer, Lou Eyrich uses mainly affordable high street clothes.
Which TV programmes do you love for their fashion and style?