Autumn / Winter 08: sneak preview
Our fashion team have been busy looking at some of the new fashion trends for Autumn / Winter, and you won't be disappointed!
Black with lace trim and layers features heavily alongside bursts of deep berry, purples and teals in everything from bags, blouses, shoes and dresses. Silhouettes range from sleek - with pencil skirts that define the hips and waists and look glam with ruffles and bows on blouses - to folksey and slightly boho, dropped waist dresses and blousons in paisley and russianesque prints!
Get punked up - Vivienne Westwood style - with checks, zips and leather! If you've seen the D&G press ads you will see it's also all about tartan from dresses and tops to bags and shoes. Watch this space for our full review and a chance to win some amazing outfits.
Checks and Tartan...
For the day try and stick with one key item. Try out the current crop of fitted jackets or buy a coat that makes a statement. Start with buying a check shirt that can be worn with jeans now! For the real fashionistas out there, go for the short kilts with a biker leather jacket.
Shown left: Red Herring tartan, from Debenhams.
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Checked Bag , £28 from Next
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Checked jacket, £35 from New Look
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Tartan Kilt, £35 from Next
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Ruffle check Shirt, £25 from New Look
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Red Tartan coat, £64.99 from River Island
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Tartan Jacket, £42 from Next
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Plaid Ruffle dress, £39.99 from River Island
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Cream/Black Check Coat, £90 from Wallis
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Go for colour...
Teal is a wonderful bluey-green that's featured in most of the fashion stores right now. Try out the chiffon blouses and knitwear to make a real statement as the Autumn season kicks in. And don't be afraid to mix and match with purples for a real impact!
Shown left: Teal Dress, £35 from New Look
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Plum Yeti coat, £150 from River Island
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Betty JacksonTeal Cardigan, £35 from Debenhams
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Aqua pleated blouse, £35 from Wallis
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Teal Bow Collar Coat, £75 from Dorothy Perkins
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Green Sequin Dress, £69 from M&S from October
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Purple frill halter neck top, £25 from Dorothy Perkins
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Plum Platforms £54.99, from River Island
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Navy Jersey ruffle Jacket £28, from Dorothy Perkins
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Satin one shoulder dress, £39.99 from RiverIsland
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| Purple frill blouse, from H&M |
Purple Large Leather Purse £19.99, from River Island
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Real leather and faux fur...
Leather is everywhere this autumn and works as the perfect finish for both casual and glamour looks. Team with jeans, skirts and dresses for ultimate flexibility. Fitted, zipped, cropped - there are styles for all shapes and sizes.
For the ultimate glamour, and that real edge, indulge in faux fur from shrugs, to jackets and coats. If that's too much, invest in the chunky knitwear trimmed with fur... faux of course!
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Leather Jacket, £120 from Dorothy Perkins
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Cropped leather Jacket, £100 from Dorothy Perkins
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Faux fur leopard Print Jacket, £55 from Evans
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Star Julian Macdonald Faux fur coat, £95 at Debenhams
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Short sleeved leather Jacket, £199 from M&S
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