Fashion
Reinventing the style basics
The trend DENIM GETS A GLAM-OVER
New-look denim features embroidery, embellishment and even hand-painted designs. Glam up your jeans with heels and a nautical jacket. Swap sexy shoes for trainers or pumps for a casual daytime look.
The trend ESSENTIAL COLLARLESS COAT
Lightweight and figureflattering – what’s not to love? The dressy coat in a bright, like coral, works for day or night and is so versatile. Style it up smart for work, glam for a wedding, or even pair it with jeans for casual chic. JULIA WEARS Coat, £199.95, 8-22, lengths short, normal and long, Madeleine (madeleine.co.uk). Shirt, £167, 8-20, Airfield (airfield.at). Trousers, £89, 6-16, Hallhuber (hallhuber.com). Shoes, £145, 35-42, LK Bennett. Bag, £240, Coccinelle (coccinelle.com)
The trend MODERN FLORALS
Floral prints, from Oriental to traditional blooms, are a lovely way to introduce brighter dressing. This top with flowy tie detail is glamorous for evening with statement earrings and elegant navy, tapered, cigarette pants. Wide-leg trousers would also work well. NADJA WEARS Blouse, £45, 8-22, Autograph at Marks & Spencer. Trousers, £295, 8-16, Amanda Wakeley (amandawakeley.com). Heels, £225, 35-42, and bag, £225, both LK Bennett. Earrings, £305, Konplott (konplott.com)
The trend THE BIKER REWORKED
It’s a wardrobe staple but the newest take on the biker jacket is softer in cut, colour, and fabric – this one is blush buttersoft suede rather than traditional black leather.
The trend TIMELESS STYLE
NADJA WEARS Jacket, £375, 4-14, and shoes, £150, 3-8, both Reiss (reiss.com). Dress, £65, 8-24, Principles by Ben de Lisi at Debenhams. Earrings, £8, Accessorize. Silver and pearl charm bracelets, from £39, and ring, £32, all Annie Haak (anniehaakdesigns.co.uk) The mac gets an update when worn with cropped flares and this season’s backless loafers. Look for a great cut that flatters your figure and this lightweight cover-up will see you through rain and shine. JULIA WEARS Coat, £529, and trousers, £189, both 8-20, Luisa Cerano at Cliché Boutique (ilovecliche.co.uk). Top, £115, 8-18, Ilse Jacobsen (ilse-jacobsen.com). Loafers, £85, 35-42 (including half sizes), Lisa Kay (lisakayshoes.com)
The trend NEW GEOMETRICS
Don’t be afraid to mix bold geometric prints with stripes for a showstopping outfit. You could also add a chic cover-up – a fitted jacket in white or navy. Bright bold earrings and bags complete this fresh, pretty look. NADJA WEARS Top, £22, 8-22, Next. Skirt, £119.95, 8-22, Madeleine (madeleine.co.uk). Heels, £35, 3-8, Faith at Debenhams. Lime green bag, £260, Coccinelle (coccinelle.com). Red bag, £39.50, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer. Earrings, £65, J Crew (jcrew.com)
The trend SHOWSTOPPER SLEEVES
A focal point for the new season is the sleeve. Think volume and drama, with ruffles, frills and tie details. We paired this dramatic top with striped palazzo pants in Spring hues, but it would look equally as good with chic wide-leg, black trousers. NADJA WEARS Top, £39.50, 8-22, Autograph at Marks & Spencer. Trousers, £199, 6-18, Hobbs. Shoes, £98, 3-8, Jigsaw. Earrings, £49, Konplott (konplott.com). Rings, £45 for both, Karen Millen (jewellery4.com)
The trend RETHINK PINK
All shades of pink, from fuschia to candy, are having a fashion moment. Be bold and add more colour into the mix to stop it looking too sugary. JULIA WEARS Jumper, £98, XS-XL, and skirt, £85, 6P-22R, both Boden. Heels, £129, 3-8, Mint Velvet (mintvelvet.co.uk). Bag, £29, Kaleidoscope (kaleidoscope.co.uk). Blue bangle, £85, Dyrberg/kern (dyrbergkern.com). Gold bangle, £47, Bronzo Italia at QVC (qvcuk.com)
The trend TRY A STATEMENT SKIRT
From pleats to wraps to full skirts, maxis and asymmetric styles, there’s nothing boring about the new skirt shapes. Wear with a ruffle-fronted shirt for extra interest. NADJA WEARS Skirt, £129, 6-18, Mint Velvet (mintvelvet.co.uk). Shirt, £30, 6-22, Next. Shoes, £160, 3-8, Reiss (reiss.com). Bag, £395, Aspinal (aspinaloflondon.com). Earrings, £26.50, Konplott (konplott.com)
The trend SAY IT WITH SUEDE
Nothing says luxe like buttersoft suede, and this shirt dress is no exception. Navy is a classy colour choice – and more flattering for mature skin than black – and you can add pizzazz with a bright bag and heels. NADJA WEARS Shirt dress, £395, 4-14, Reiss (reiss.com). Heels, £35, 3-8, Faith at Debenhams. Bag, £240, Kurt Geiger (kurtgeiger.com). Earrings, £107, Konplott (konplott.com). Cuff, £9.99, Rococo (rococojewels.com)
The trend HELLO YELLOW
A key shade for Spring, yellow works really well with black or white. A printed blouse will break up bold blocks of colour. JULIA WEARS Coat, £325, shirt, £165, both 6-18, and bag, £175, all LK Bennett. Trousers, £375, P-L, Theory at Selfridges (selfridges. com). Shoes, £30, 3.5-9, Next
The trend SLIP INTO SPORTS LUXE
Sportswear-inspired designs have taken over the fashion world and that means elasticated waists, joggers and flats. Search out trainers with embellishment to add detail to the look. JULIA WEARS Jumper, £139, 3-8, and bag, £98, Jigsaw. Camisole, £39, S-L, Ted Baker (tedbaker.com). Trousers, £89, 6-18, Mint Velvet (mintvelvet.co.uk). Trainers, £175, 3-8, Kurt Geiger (kurtgeiger.com)