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New Season, Update your Look I love the new season and seeing what the shops have in store for us. Some new elements and some continuing themes as ever. I will repeat my mantra that we don’t need to go out and buy a lot of stuff each season to keep contemporary, sometimes a new accessory is enough (could be preloved) or putting items together in a new way can fit the bill. Often I want to play around with my style, there are always classic pieces that I know suit me but sometimes you want to branch out and see what else might work. At House of Colour we produce a Fashion Update which gives the lowdown on the key trends coming up all broken down into the perfect trends for your clothing personality (if you’ve had a style consultation you’ll know what that means), so you can pick out some key pieces that will add a new twist to your existing wardrobe. Here are some themes and looks to keep an eye out for this season, regardless of whether you know your clothing personality. • Cable knits – Adding texture to the look and warmth on chunkier knits. Also in knitwear look out for the knitted waistcoat, great for layering over shirts. • 90’s/2000 trends, graphic prints and strappy details are continuing into this season. Try adding one piece with a graphic style print – easier to manage on the top half and more limiting on the bottom half. • Tailoring and particularly the blazer is continuing this season, with options in relaxed fabrics, harking to the comfort theme but also in luxe looks with leather versions. Tonal dressing, using the same colour in separates is also a key trend this season and one that allows of cost per wear when separates are worn with other pieces. A great place for classics to indulge their love of tailoring. • Knee high boots – so warm, look out for the sleeker versions this season to top off your look. • Cut out, and cut away details with ruching are also featuring. Look for the detail on tops and dresses. • Faux fur – fancy working from home in a little faux fur? Surely a great way to feel uplifted and on point. No saving it for another occasion, wear it now. • Chains – oh yes they are here to stay and a favourite of mine; on shoes in oversized proportions to strappy details, a variety of colours and in angular or rounded detail. A fun way to accessorise this season.
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• Colour? Well, violet is making a welcome return this season as is olive green and gold, (metallics in accessories are a great way to uplift your look and still very much contemporary too). Off-white, tan, oatmeal and truffle brown are all very visible this season too and are great neutrals for those with warmer skintones. Fuchsia and magenta are also on trend and could be paired with red if you wanted to liven things up! Guidance on the best trends for you to embrace is always here when you need it. Article by Jennie Billings House of Colour House of Colour has a network of stylists to help you update your look – find your nearest at houseofcolour.co.uk/find-astylist
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