| Turning over the pages of Vogue words like, ‘carpet, teddy bear, treated wool, toxic-coloured’ all pop out at me. And, well - well, I say ‘no’. After I’ve stocked up (and fallen in love with) ballet pumps and leggings I am informed that they are items to delete. Other things to make the cut list: fringe decorations, skinny jeans, neon colours, turban hats (as seen in Dolce & Gabbana), the bubble shape, and princess coats. Instead, we should welcome: oversized berets, wide-legged jeans, ankle boots, off-colours, ribbed tights, the parka, feather decorations, and the trapeze shape. Other items that will be taking a well deserved rest include smock dresses, skull motifs, platform heels, cobalt blue and dungarees.
Here’s what I love about winter: the chic grey makes a comeback. Only to you and I it may be known as grey but to Vogue it is, “lustrous anthracite” (whatever that means). Layers: dove, silvery hues, patent, or sequins (yes, I always though they belonged to fairy outfits too but apparently they can look good).
‘Cool nerds!’ say Vogue, and I feel my blood pressure waver slightly. I’ve showed this page to my dad after he finally declared his love for my glasses due to the fact, ‘guys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses’. So with a smile I welcome these into my wardrobe: boyish blazers, low-slung jodhpurs, crisp white shirts, a sweater dress with d-ring belt, varsity scarves, ribbed socks, and satchels. God, I love fashion.
What coats should you look for? ‘Urban’ - basically, in no nonsense terms, the parka; padded is an avoidable trend while the ‘deflated’ look will be more flattering, with a cinched waist. ‘Fit and flare’; a lovely girly coat as seen in the Bottega Veneta collection; wear a full skirt and fitted top for optimum effect. ‘Mannish,’ says Vogue UK, ‘oversized and straight-cut, this needs to look as if its been borrowed from the boyfriend.’ (See Paul Smith, Nicole Farhi and John Rocha collections.) Definitely not a personal favourite.
And, lastly, lets address hair (which, due to my recent haircut, I don’t have that much of): relaxed buns and quiffs, low-slung ponytails and sweeping fringes; pretty, feminine and chic.
NOT the Quote of the Week: “I’m sure if I had to live in the fashion world full time it would drive me demented, but as an occasional escape, it’s a sight more glamorous than Gordon Brown’s leadership launch. And yes, I really do care what happens to hemlines next year.” - Edward Heathcoat Amory, political commentator for the Daily Mail.
PS. Check out Doutzen Kroes in the l’oreal adverts. I would’ve preferred my dear Gemma Ward, but Doutzen is lovely. Does this mean she might, in the near future, bag herself ’supermodel’ status? |
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