Fashion is always changing and is therefore extremely unpredictable.  This is why it is often a little difficult to know what is hot and what most definitely is not!

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.

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Most women will only dream of owning a piece of haute couture clothing and such rarefied garments showcase infamous designer’s wildest imaginations!

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!

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Military glam is just one of the many trends that is proving to be big this year, it is great look for those that want to mix both a feminine and dressy edge with a fierce twist.

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.

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We have just received some extremely exciting news regarding the first registration notice for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.  The prestigious event will take place in February and Paris has announced its first high profile event and line-up!  This is certainly the result of a lot of fashion gossip and so it should!  Let the run walk walks begin!

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!

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Ever been in a situation where you just can’t refuse that darling pair of shoes, that oh-so cute dress or those to-die-for earrings?

Well we all have!  And there are occasions where we must allow ourselves to be treated…at least once in a while!

So jump into those sparkly peep toes, don the ball gown and wear those earrings with pride!  Girls love to dress up every now and then and whether you have been promoted at work, finished an endless essay or found a few more pennies in the purse, all of the above are great reasons to do a little shopping!

If however you still wish to treat yourself but don’t have too many pennies to spare, opt to shop high street rather than designer.

Stores such as Matalan have designer look-a-like creations for a fraction of the price.  Team with a few designer accessories you may already have in your wardrobe in order to create a look that screams catwalk creation!

Matalan is currently showing a polite nod to Prada with a block-pleated creation in the shape of a beatnik-style dress.  For a Prada style finish, wear with white patent knee high boots.  If you wish to create a subtler look, team with black opaques and court shoes.

Finish with a cute clutch and statement hair; the girl’s will think you have brought your outfit back from the runway yourself!

Many high street stores will house affordable designer look-a-likes!  Check out the latest catwalk shows for inspiration and then hit the high street and stock up on all of those must-have designer styles and look-a-likes!

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What has happened this season that has truly inspired us, made us stand up and take note or simply looked damn good?  Well the answer to the above question is in fact an assortment of things.

Well firstly the singer Amy Winehouse, who unfortunately passed away only a few weeks ago!  The nation was certainly hit hard by such an unexpected event and the fans that stood outside her house in London to show their respects was immense.  This is truly a sad ordeal and a tale of the little girl with the big voice.  her music however will continue to live on forever and her record sales in fact shot up after the news hit.

As well as her singing talent, Amy held some pretty impressive fashion sense.  Her eyeliner traits were one detail that have been cavorted by the likes of infamous designers and fashionista’s worldwide.

Her beehive was another thing that by no means went un-noticed and many model, stylish individuals, TV presenters and celebs copied the look.  None however could quite create the impact that Amy did.

Her eclectic dress sense, make-up style and hair were three of the things that made her who she was.  Her voice however was the thing that really made her an icon and to have lost such a talent is extremely sad indeed.

Try cavorting some of the style queens looks, backcomb the hair to the max, don the catlike eyes and go to the ballet pumps.  We don’t recommend you try and attempt the singing however, we’re not sure anyone could match up to Amy!

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The flagship style staple Coach are busy celebrating their 70th anniversary & in order to do so they have revealed a very special surprise for fans of the label!

This surprise comes in the shape of a super new and super stylish flagship store, which is fact now up and running on Bond Street!

We know it is more than likely going to be every fashionistas’ new home for the time being!

Things to look out for include the all new and super sophisticated collection of luxe at wear, which is in fct named after the brands exclusive address! 42 is certainly the label Yo look out for, our favourite is the vivid ted uber bright 41 Bong bag.

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If you are lucky enough to have a wage that allows you to invest in all the latest designer clobber then this article need not apply to you, however if like many of us, you just don’t have the income to allow you to buy a top designer piece every new season but still wish to be on trend, then you have come to the right place!

This season’s must have attire has gone back in time an era or two and is working an all new statement style that screams ‘look at me!’.  Think hot hues, luscious materials, cuban heels and wedges that tower!  This season is all about that seventies styles and if you are a true fashionista then you will be getting prepared to embrace such a trend with open arms.

Think flairs, knee-high velvet wedges, silk jumpsuits and an array of really rich shades such as emerald green.  Other colours to look to include mustard, hot orange shades and pretty deep blues and purples!

However just because such a piece is gracing all of the catwalks as we speak, this doesn’t mean we have to shell out a fortune in order to re-create the look ourselves!  In fact if you are lucky enough to have a stylish Mother or Grandmother, then don’t hesitate to raid their wardrobes, you never know what gems you made find in there.

Whether you choose strapless, halter-neck, v-neck or high-collared, the jump suit is a must for the new season.  team with statement bowler style hats, fedoras, gladiator style platforms and wide-eye make-up!  Look to the high street for a cheaper version of the catwalk pieces or alternatively team a few designer pieces with high street items for the perfect happy medium!  Get ready to reveal a statement style in no time.

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