M A K E  U P

Max minimalist. Barely there looks flooded the runways. Telltale signs of recession perhaps? Hardly. Wear this look with radiant skin, luxe shimmer and gloss.

Vamp infused. Eyes, lips, nails. Go for sophisticated blackened shades of blue, purple, silver.

Smokey eyes. Beyond last winter’s predilection for basic black, we’re now into navy, pewter and cocoa.

Classic liner. Don your easy to wear cat eyes layered with glitter for a nightclub effect. Rawr.

Red rules. For daytime wear, simply dab on lip colour and do away with lip pencil. Just bitten is the look to go for.

A C C E S S O R I E S

Top it off. When wearing dark colours on top, brighten up your face by putting your hair up and wearing bold earrings.

Bulk up. Thick scarves are a must-have for heading from cool to cold weather. Loosely wrapped, draped, or neatly tied and stuffed into a collar of a coat is an easy way to blend practicality and style for the upcoming cold weather.

Cutting edge. Give your outfit some edge by wearing chain necklaces. Wear it with your sweater dresses, plain tops, blouses, etc. Get creative and layer it up!

Minis to boot. Thigh-high boots shift the mini into fall. We mention this trend once again because it’s just so big and hot this season!

Get a convertible. No, not the car, the bag! As in the handles/straps and how the bag sits when you wear it. Add some effortless casual elegance for when you’re on the go and too busy to switch bags from day to night.

S T Y L E

Rhythm & blues. Yesterday’s blues are old news. Layer them with black accents to really make them sing. Be bold! Improvise and accessorize in blue.

His becomes hers. Clothes make the man, yet history is filled with famous females who have blurred the lines between what’s his and hers.

40’s silhouette. Honour evening wear’s conventional side with a draped LBD (little black dress) grounded by oversized extras.

Minis to tops. Wear your mini dresses as a long top/tunic by pairing them with leggings or jeans. Belt it to enhance your figure. Wear a chunky cardi over top to add some warmth.

Layers, layers, layers. The secret to layering is to layer thinner pieces underneath. Add bulk as you layer to avoid looking too frumpy. Keep your bottom slim with skinnies or leggings.

Military fashion. A close cousin of the bohemian luxe trend, the military jacket strikes back as a winter wardrobe staple. Whether feminized, rocked up or worn with sexy androgyny, it’s a winner.

H O W  T O ‘ S

Hosiery trend. No more impractical bare legs in the winter.

Patterned. Lively geometrics freshen up skirts and dresses. Choose those with a dark base and subdued patterns for a more classic take on the trend. Chunky patters/booties look best with thicker stockings.

Black sheer. Sexy dark sheers are back for day. Wear 24/7 with minis and fierce heels. Keep it modern with a slick bootie.

Embellished. Want to dish up a heavy dose of attitude? Go for bejeweled or textured tights with flecks of tiny stones. Avoid looking over-the-top by sticking to clean sculpted clothing and sleek heels.