★☆★☆// Fall 2008-Winter 2009: top trends! Saturday, November 22, 2008 [ 8:02 PM ] 0 problem

Hi! As winter’s approaching closer, it’s time to sum up all top fashion tips for the next season’s most stylish look!

A statement coat will be your key piece this season! There's a huge choice of styles from funky and quilted, to dramatic and floor sweeping, or short and nipped at the waist. This winter its official, ‘the waist' is back in. Re-discover yours by cinching in your jacket or dress with a belt - ‘40s inspired leather, ultra wide and patent or belted with a cardigan coat. Chunky zips and leather made a big comeback on the catwalks overseas so update your wardrobe with a leather biker jacket or body conscious dress.

Knitwear also makes a big statement and anything goes from chunky, textured, detailed or fine, delicate and luxurious. As a coat alternative, wrap yourself up in a long cable-knit cardigan belted at the waist with contrasting knitted tights, add ankle boots for a luxurious and warm look this winter.

Purple Power
Update your wardrobe with this seasons hottest highlight colour – purple. Everything in the purple family from mauve to violet, plum, wine and amethyst. Wear this most regal of colours with black and greys for a hot look that is right now and there's a shade of purple for every skin tone, if you're olive skinned with dark hair go for deeper violet tones. Pale skinned blonds and redheads opt for softer lavender hues.

Back to Black
This winter sees a return to black as the blinding colour of the summer fades. This winter wear it as separates with a mix of finishes matt, & shiny or embellished. You can wear it with a twist this winter by mixing separates in contrasting fabrics such as PVC, patent leather, satin or velvet for a radical new take on a great classic.

Accessories It’s nothing but a shoe thing! - This Winters’ shoe is high and sexy. Platforms or cone heels, Patent Leather and metallics are still strong. The Ankle boot makes a big comeback from a strong showing last year. The biggest trend for boots is the ankle boot and Knee high boots have been given the boot! Yes, the only boot to be seen in this season is the ankle boot. Go for platform soles and high heels.

Bag It! - The hot tip this winter is Patent Leather bags and accessories, anything from black, grey to purple shades. Oversized is still a huge trend with the accent on detail. Clutch styles also continue to be popular. �

Hats are back! – The hat is back and is very now. Styles are peaked, sailor style, beanie or knitted!