KEY LOOKS AUTUMN/WINTER 2009/2010

Do you want to know what you should be wearing this season? Then look no further, I’ve sourced out the colours to consider and 5 of the latest trends. From over the knee boots to capes and cloaks, this guide will prepare you for the colder months, and help to keep your wardrobe updated, and your looks on the cutting edge!

COLOURS

Black and brown remain popular, but spice it up with dark greens, maroons, oranges, reds and magenta giving you some flashes of colour. Electric blue, earthy greens and purple are other shades to be seen in!

THE TRENDS

OVER-THE-KNEE/ THIGH-HIGH BOOTS

A must have item this season, but those daring enough will find the tops of their boots creeping up even higher with thigh boots. From elegant suede’s to darkly futuristic wound-and-bound leathers, the options are many and varied.

CAPES/ CLOAKS

The cape in its various forms will make it to major trend status as many big names of the fashion design world create their own unique revivals. Choose from cropped mini capelets to long cloaks and full capes.

ONE-SHOULDERED DRESSES AND TOPS

Asymmetric shoulder-lines have made a huge return in 2009. Showing off one-shoulder in a dress can be subtly sexy and interesting on the eye, and the possibilities for how to wear it are numerous.

MILITARY FASHION

A close cousin of the bohemian luxe trend, the military jacket strikes back in 2009 as a winter wardrobe staple. Whether feminised, rocked up or sexy, it's a winner!

RIPPED JEANS AND TORN DENIM

Ripped and shredded jeans are back, but in 2009 it’s sexy and revealing - possibly more than ever!