TRENDS FOR WINTER 2018

This season’s ‘must-have’ item is the tulle ball gown, teamed with gumboots and a sequinned blazer...

Not all trends from the runway or streets of New York Fashion Week typically translate to everyday life.

I decided to sift through some of winter 2018 biggest trends that can be worn easily, in everyday life (by all means I totally encourage the bold fashion statements if that is your thing).

Velvet: My...oh...my, is this a strong favourite of mine. You name it, they have got it in velvet this season – blazer, pant, dress, shirt, bag, shoe, coat, hat.

If you like velvet, but not quite on the same level as I, then opt for a ballet flat, scarf or belt.

Candy Pink: I find a lot of women (once they move from being a little girl), don’t really wear a lot of pink, especially in the bold candy variety. Winter can get pretty gloomy and sometimes a splash of colour can make all the difference. There are some beautiful chunky knits in this pretty pink which always looks great and not quite as intense when worn with neutrals such as any shade of grey, navy, winter white or black.

Leopard Print: Does this ever really go out of style? The most popular way to wear this pattern for winter is in a coat, but if that is a bit too much leopard print for you then a ballet flat always adds instant style to a simple outfit. If ballet flats aren’t your thing, then maybe a scarf, clutch or skinny belt for your jeans. Plaid: Wear this classic winter pattern in the form of a blazer with a knit, a tailored pair of high-waisted pants, a shoulder bag with gold hardware or a pointed flat shoe. Nothing quite says winter like plaid, just think of more modern ways to wear it.

‘Baby’ Bags: Baby Bag does not mean the one you carry your nappy and wipes in. If anything, this tiny bag is totally impractical as it only just has room for your iphone, but it is oh so cute.