This is why, if you are a true fashionista, you will know how to stay on top of the latest trends.  The best way to do this is to is to follow both the infamous designers and also the of the moment designers.  There are also new designers to look out for and these are often the ones that make it big!

Another great way to check out the latest trends is to read all the style notes in the latest magazines.  They often cover new designers as well as the various fashion weeks taking place around the globe!

If you are lucky enough to attend to fashion shows, this is of course a great way to get all the fashion gossip before everyone else.

Fashion Week features all that is to come for the next season, meaning you will be ahead of every other fashionista and will know what to invest in for the new year!

As well as cut and style, colour is also extremely important and often changes as the seasons do.

This year appears to be warming towards the softer hues and pastel shades.  These colours in fact are said to promote an inner feeling of well being and contentment.

These colours include orange and a variety of shades in between, a lighter hue of yellow, pink and other softer and organic colours.

Other colours you may expect to see in the up and coming seasons include the likes of grey and neutral colours.  All of these are suitable for office attire and can be jazzed up with an injection of colour.  This injection of colour could be in the shape of a hot hued scarf, some eye-catching jewellery, a killer pair of shoes or a colourful lip hue.

Giving this day and ages’ climate, one would be led to believe that shopping was the last thing on our minds.  This however doesn’t mean we shouldn’t admire the over the top and loud creations of past and present.

High street stores are struggling and those that once spent half of their earning on clothing are now cutting down considerably.  Yet haute couture still lives on.  The likes of Giambattista Valli, Armani Prive, Chanel, Atelier VersaceMaison Martin, Jean Paul Gaultier, Valentino, Givenchy and Ellie Saab are just a few of the high profile designers that continue to provide to the upmost fashion lovers.

The only reason they are able to do this is because there is still a handful of woman out there that don’t bat an eyelid when it comes to spending tens of thousands on one single hand cut and meticulously sewn design!

It appears that haute couture is on the rise, despite the fact high street chains are losing out.

Haute couture is in fact recording significant gains across the fashion world, which of course means we will be able to continue to view these stylish garments in the foreseeable future.

Haute couture items manage to grab every single curve and push it upwards in a way that makes our codies look divine.  This is possibly why most desire to own just one piece from such a collection.

However if you don’t have thousands to part with, you will have to settle with quite simply envying the girls that are able to wear them.  They do however requires an inevitably special occasion and would never be suited to a night at your local cocktail bar!

Nothing says luxury louder than a sensuous shower gel; spoil yourself with a more luxurious one than normal.  Chanel’s covetable Coco Shower Gel is a great option for those who really wish to unwind in style.

Worried you have over done it this after New Year’s party celebrations?  Well worry not!  The beauty experts at Absolute Image are offering half price wrinkle smoothing treatment with every Dermal Filler treatment purchased this month.  Visit the absolute website for more info!

Facial masks are a great beauty tool for tired and grey skin, simply sit back and relax, wrap yourself in a fluffy robe and indulge with Darphin’s deliciously rich mask to both firm and smooth the skin on the face.

Such a beauty tool is the perfect pick me up and should be applied prior to a big event!  The Youthful Radiance Facial Mask can be purchased for a price of £42 from stockists nationwide.

Butter Me Up Organic Shea Body Butter is a superb mixture of Rose Hip Oil, Avocado Oil and Cocoa Butter.

The Shea Butter combined with the intense healing properties of the therapeutic Avocado Oil creates a rich and indulgent moisturiser, which offers a sweet and enticing smell.  The added patchouli really works to uplift those spirits.  The product is certainly one for those that wish to encourage a renewed, soft, toned and supple body.

Those that wish to give their skin a sudden surge of life can snap this little gem up for £9.99 from any health food store stocking body products nationwide.

All of the above products are great news for those that are feeling the after party lull and need a little boost prior to the next event on the cards!

This fierce edge is worked into the look with the addition of a few individual pieces.  Think sheer statement black maxi dresses teamed with spiky statement necklaces and killer edgy platforms.

The extras give this otherwise simple maxi a tough and fierce edge.

This look can also work for those on a budget.  Simply opt for a pricey party dress and match with high street accessories or otherwise a high street dress and designer accessories.  This will allow you to amp up that glam factor a notch but on the cheap!

Statement pieces that make great investments for this trend include the likes of suede boots embellished with a chunky heel and added fasteners, leather look maxis, sheer leotards with velvet bodices, sheer shawls with beaded collars, spiky embellished neck pieces, statement clutches in ruby red velvet, over sized adorned cuffs and fierce biker jackets.

All of the above pieces can be both purchased as high street items or alternatively designer pieces.  Check our Religion and All Saints; both designer stores have nailed this trend down to a t!

If you are a vampire fan then this is certainly the look for you!  It certainly gives vampire buffs an excuse to watch all those recent vampire TV shows and films again.

Wear with tousled locks to really give the look a vampire-esque style.  Look to Zac Posen for a little style inspiration.  His recent catwalk show was full of leather and sheer glam Victorian style pieces.  Models wore silver eyes and messy bed hair as a finishing touch to the new season trend.

It is the perfect look for a party and offers the likes of navy attire mixed in with black, finished with statement chandelier earrings.  The chic navy and black create an understated look, whilst the chandelier earrings give the look an instant hit of glam!  Other fabrics such as sequin enthused material and lace also work really well with this style!

All of the above embellishments are certainly one way to give an otherwise simple look an instant hit of glamour!

This is a great style for those on a budget, as you only really need to invest in one simple piece.  The look can be altered and revamped by simply adding some glam accessories.  These accessories are of course a lot less expensive than investing in several new items of clothing!  If you make your one investment piece a simple one, this will allow you to turn it into an array of different looks and styles!

One style that is extremely easy to create one that opts for a plain and simple yet silk black jumpsuit, a pair of statement patterned tights and uber high heels.  Finish the look by adding a few jewels!  Your hair can also add another twist to the look; simply wear it up to one event and down to another!

A few statement pieces that tick this trends checklist include the likes of tasselled boots with studs, a pair of statement chandelier style earrings, a jewelled bib, a cocktail style ring, cutesy winter cape jacket, a pretty bra that can be worn slightly peeping over a top, a fur bomber coat and a fitted leather blazer in a distressed style.

The Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition is set to open at Les Arts, which appears inside the Louvre on March 6th and run right through until late September 26th.  Paris Fashion Week will finally close its doors on the 7th, which is in fact the same day as the Louis Vuitton show!  This means we should all prepare for a grand bash in honor of this on the 5th.  It is certain that a great exhibit is most probably to be expected.

Fortunately the talks between Jacobs and Dior appear to have ceased, meaning Marc Jacobs will still be the centre of attention of Vuitton while the museum celebrates his work for the French house.

If you class yourself as an in tune fashionista, make sure you get involved!  This is the perfect place to pick up a few tips for that Christmas wish list, however you could easily get carried away and go over board!

With so many adorable pieces marching down the runway, it is hard to choose just one item!  After all us girls can’t have to many of anything in our wardrobes!  Let’s just hope you have been a good girl this year and there are lots of nice presents waiting for you under that tree on Christmas morning!

The tragic film star and all round style legend offered an iconic blonde do, an infamous beauty spot and of course those fab red lips!

All of her outfit options are very much still style classics and appear on the catwalk every now and then.  These timeless classics never quite seem to go out of fashion and allow us to work that sexy lady like look.

Think pencil skirts and tight sweaters for a daytime look and barely there showgirl dresses for an evening on the tiles.  These outfits will certainly turn a few heads, especially as they work to enhance those womanly curves.

Pencil skirts are in fact a major look this season and can be worn both to work and on an evening out.  They work well with patent flats and super high suede heels.  Try teaming a black pencil skirt with a cutesy creme skirt, an off white trench and super high red heels.  The heels will add a splash of colour and a certain edge to an otherwise low-key office outfit!

Finish the look with volumised hair, statement red lips, and a super smart patent leather bag in a similar colour to that of the trench and voila, you could give Miss Monroe a run for her money!

Skirts with button detailing down the front and also in a length that is a little longer than the usual are very much in this season! You can find some great ladies fashion styles online at kaleidoscope.co.uk.

There are an assortment of styles and shapes available and each will suit a different individual.  Some of our favourites come in bright green, mustard yellow and of course a classic brown.

The best bit about such a bag is the classic look, which in turn means it won’t date.  This makes it a worthwhile investment and one that really screams individual style.  It also means that it will go with absolutely everything in your wardrobe.  This is because it stands alone as one piece and has no patterns or loud logos, which sometimes can only be teams with plain and simple attire!

If you don’t one of these super little numbers already, why not put them one on your winter wishlist!

An investment buy would be to purchase the mottled finish look as such a style would disguise any scuffs and scratches.  It is also more durable than regular leather and looks super smart as a workbag as well as an everyday bag.

Other styles to look into include the likes of patent leather looks.  These should combine both black and brown leather.

Bucket shapes were also very popular on the catwalk this season and bright colours were showcased centre stage.  Whether you intend to go on a little shopping trip, a session at the gym or alternatively on a weekend away, the bucket bag is a must.  It will house all your worldly belonging in stylish bag!

This season such a statement comes in the shape of a sparkly Mulberry shoulder bag, which is the perfect investment to any Christmas party outfit!

It is both small enough to accompany you on an evening out yet big enough to fit all your much-needed belongings in!  Well at least big enough to fit your lipstick, keys and credit card in!

This cutesy little bag will set you back £150 but is definitely an investment as it will compliment every outfit in your wardrobe!  What more could a girl want indeed?

The bag comes complete with a small chain handle; this however can be tucked into the bag in order to make it into a clutch ensemble.  It also houses the infamous Mulberry logo.

If you don’t quite have the funds for something this extravagant, why not make it known to those that will be checking out your Christmas wish list!!

We imagine you will have to be on your best behaviour however if you wish for something as extravagant as this to be under the tree!  It is however an investment!

Wear with cutesy dresses and gold accessories, high shorts and plain black tees or skinny trousers and embellished tops!  If you want to make it more of a statement, then keep the outfit simple and let the bag do all the talking!!

The “Love Story” range is brand new to Ellos, a fall collection that utilises the best of 70’s style, modern trends, and the practical needs of autumn and winter weather. This fall we’re loving warm, neutral tones such as brown, tan and bronze, keeping things simple with straight silhouettes and fluid lines. Occasional jarring details such as distinct pleating and smart bows finish off the sophisticated style.

The key items of both 70’s style and the “Love Story” range that embodies it include straight skirts, fitted shirts and simple accessories. One of the major trends dominating fashion at the moment is male inspired clothing adapted and designed for women – hence suit trousers, smart shorts and faux ties. Whether it’s a white shirt with a black bow round the collar, or a pencil skirt in a deep shade of brown, the “Love Story” clothes will make sure that you look sophisticated, smart and sexy this winter.

The wide collection of accessories at womens clothing by ellos, such as belts and scarves, are well worth checking out as well. No outfit is complete without a few good accessories! You can pair a belt with a casual tunic dress, or loosely tie a light scarf around your neck for a bohemian feel. There are also several hand and shoulder bags for practical use throughout the winter season, which will look great with any of the “Love Story” items.