S H O E S .  S H O E S .  S H O E S.

Detailing. It’s all in the detail this winter. From buckles to straps to laces to studs, as long as it’s interesting and unique.

Over the knee boots. Above the knee boots are most popular in heeled versions (rather than small or flat heels) with suede being the material of choice.

Lace-up Shoes and Boots. Laces and tie-up details are another continuing trend. From Victorian influences to sexed-up school mistress heels, laces are lingering for a little longer and offer quite a few options of styles and heel-heights.

Mary-Jane with a Twist. Mary-Janes are back with a twist! Double or even triple buckles are one common defining detail; bright colours, luxe fabrics or sharply pointed toes are other examples. This trend strikes a combination of school-girl sweet meets sexy vamp.

Reptile leathers. Alligator, crocodile, lizard, snake… reptilian skins. The feeling of reptile leather is that of something exotic and luxurious. Avoid gaudy snake prints and cheap imitations; whether real or faux, it’s all about the quality.

Fringing and Folk-Inspired. It’s the new foho: folk-inspired with an ethnic twist. Fringed boots are the defining feature of the trend, with other details like studs and tooled leather adding to the crafty, bohemian feel. Short fringed ankle-boots in leather or suede can look sexy with bare legs or tights.

Open-toed shoes with tights. It used to be a massive faux-pas, but these days it’s not just OK - it’s fashionable. Open-toes or peep-toes with stockings, socks or tights underneath works wonderfully with like colours, especially black on black - but daring contrasts can also look great. It also means your Spring/Summer shoe collection can be worn in the colder months.

Two-tone and multi-colour. There’s no excuse to be boring with your shoes when it comes to colour. At least, not anymore. Different elements of a shoe can be different colours, for example contrasting straps or heels. Don’t think that a multi-coloured shoe can only be worn with a plain coloured outfit; use them to add colour and style to pretty much anything. They can be anything from bold bright colours to classic shades of grey and black.

S T A P L E S .  S T A P L E S .

Staples never go out of style, are forever chic and go with almost everything. These pieces can be used as canvases so that other pieces can shine and most importantly, so that you can shine!

Denim

Your feel good jeans. Whatever the style, fit, brand or price.

Classic White Shirt

Throw ‘em on with jeans, a pencil skirt, under a dress, over a dress, with dress pants……..

The Little Black Dress

Need we say more?

Cozy Cardigan

Like the rest these items you will wear it all the time.

Trench Coat

It’s instant style, instant glam!

A Classic Watch

Time is of the essence.

Diamonds

Real or Fake it doesn’t matter. If they’re fake, just don’t bring them in the bathroom or they’ll fog up. Unless you buy crystal ones, which are forever sparkly.

Ballet Flats

Because we can’t always wear heels. Like, at the airport, outings with small kids and at the beach.

A Classic High-Heel Pump

While it may be a bit of a bore to buy, make sure you have a solid comfortable pair of black pumps. Also a pair of neutral shoes for a leggier look; gold, tan, nude.

A Great Bag

You will need 3 basics; a tote, a medium sized and a clutch.

H O W  T O ‘ S

How to Wear Headbands

Headbands are one of the most stylish accessories this season.

OK, we admit it, lately we’ve been kind of obsessed with headbands. From hippie headbands in NYC to chic Parisian ones , we’ve seen them on the heads of the most stylish girls. But how can you wear one with ease and not look like a six year old?

Just like jewellery, headbands are accessories. If you add earrings, a bracelet and a necklace you’ll look like a hot mess, so keep it simple and minimal.

Keep in mind the material. If it’s stretchy it will be more comfortable and won’t leave a dent in your hair. Molded plastic is known for giving headaches because it can be pretty tight. Experiment to find what works best for you.

Think about what shape your face is and use proportion in your favour. If you have prominent features and a full face, try a wide band with detailing; if your face is petite, stick to a thin no-fuss band so as not to overwhelm your features.