Step 1:
The Basics
Knee High Boots
Knee high boots have been around for decades. The ‘60s was full of Go Go dancing boots, the ‘70s full of platform boots, the ‘90s swarmed by combat designs and the present day full of many different designs. You could say the contemporary boot can not be forced into any one category. It’s embraced by all walks of life, whether it’s laced, tan, slouched or buckled the knee high boot is essential.
Skinny Jeans
Skinny jeans are not just for grunge favouring teenagers anymore. Guy bands are not the only ones that need these; many other stereotypes involve the thigh hugging design. Worn religiously in winter skinny jeans are the way to go.
Block Colour Scarves
When you’re having a rough time there’s nothing like a purple scarf to brighten up your day. To compliment your outfit opt for a scarf that contrasts the other items. E.g. Black & yellow
Lace
Lace has always been seen as a girly item, a feminine piece craved by old grannies and blushing brides, but now-a-days the coveted piece has a wider audience with teenagers, corporate women and nightclub beauties all adding a bit of lace to their robes. This autumn lace is best worm with a pair of skinny jeans or a corporate skirt to add a bit of masculinity to the all-over princess design.
Bold Belts
With neutral colours such as black, white and brown working their way into our everyday dress code we need something to make our outfits POP. This is where the bold belt comes in whether you choose to wear a colourful belt or a thick belt with silver hardware.
White Shirt
Ever girl needs a white shirt. My cousin who’s six has one for the park, my grandmother at the fabulous age of sixty-three has one for church and I have one for shopping, one for the movies, one for nights out and one for days when corporate dress is essential. I’m not just talking the plain dull crisp white shirt every lawyer owns, I’m talking a buttoned blouse whether it’s ruffled, tunic-inspired or down right casual, it’s a piece that will last the test of time.
Stockings
When I say stockings I mean black opaques that you can wear with dresses or skirts during winter. This is an easy and inexpensive way to use your summer pieces season after season. I for one wear them with everything.
Shoe Boots
These Victorian inspired icons are perfect for winter, autumn and spring. Team them with stockings or skinny jeans to add a trendy arty edge to a once simple outfit.
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Step 2:
Five ways to wear a summer dress in Autumn
Autumn Brights: Compliment a colourful summer frock with colourful ballet flats and a white handbag. To move into winter with your dress throw on a long line cardigan and a pair of black stockings. When accessories are concerned keep it simple with one or two pieces.
Bohemian: To transfer your summer dress from beach front to bohemian chic add a pair of brown boots, a short sleeve cardigan and a matching scarf. To add something a little special try a bright flower brooch on the chest of your cardigan.
Corporate Neutrals: When wearing a bright dress to the office make sure to keep the other pieces soft and neutral. Grey, white and black are perfect for this, You could even try to tuck your dress into a pencil skirt as these skirts are the best to help morph a dress into a blouse.
Fashion Queen: To make a statement in your fresh new dress add crisp tailored pieces such as blazers, knee high boots, coloured totes and charm bracelets. On a cold day it's good to add a pair of black stockings to the mix.
Rock Chic: Use tough accessories to transform your dress into a rock star's ensemble. Pieces could include studded shoppers, ankle boots and a leather jacket. Jeans and a trilby will help enhance the "too cool for school" vibe.
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Step 3:
Try New Trends
Rock Chic
This trend is, how should I say it, probably the baby of Kate Moss and Joel Madden with Sienna Miller and Karl Lagerfeld as it's Godparents. This trend is so far from a "Kiss" album cover you might as well say it's cousin to romantic florals. Studded pieces are of course a signature but don't look beyond a quilted bag and pair of shoe boots to glam it up. Black and purple are the colours to go for with items such as leather jackets, coats, stockings and laced tops.
Modern Bohemian
The bohemian has been part of fashion culture for decades. This season it's taking a slightly different edge with fringed boots and plaited headbands being the newest improvements. Purple, turquoise and green play alongside the usual culprits white, brown and black to modernise an old trend. Try pieces with character such as an antique belt or a scarf you made yourself. Remember Bohemian is all about mixing and matching so don't be afraid to try the unexpected. Add to your look with blouses from forever new, dress from Dotti and pendants from Diva.
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Step 4:
How to save money this autumn
Without trying the impossible and not spending any money at all, you can help your savings account this autumn. Firstly, when it hits February don't buy any more summer items like shorts and sandals. They will just be a waste of space, as within a month you'll be glued to your jeans and boots. Instead focus on building your winter wardrobe. Look for cardigans, shoe boots, stockings, berets and jeans. Secondly, do not become a fashion victim! This is terrible for a girls wardrobe as within a month or two those once trendy pieces will hit your rubbish bin. Choose pieces that suit you. Make trends yours don't become the trend. If you like bohemian blouses wear them if you don't then don't buy them. You have got to love it, love it to buy it. Picture five different ways you can wear the piece before you buy it. If you can't it's not you. Thirdly, pack your lunch for school, work or university to save you from buying it. This also applies to beverages. I like to take my bottle of water everywhere so that I don't have to buy one. Finally, know what you have and what you don't. Perhaps write a shopping list before you go out to spend. Then if it's not on the list don't buy no matter what the sale.
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Step 5:
Brands to love this autumn
Dotti
Cable knit coats, Berets and Long sleeve pieces
Ice design
Pencil skirts, Cable knits and Skinny jeans
Cotton On
Long-line cardigans, Ballet flats and Basic singlets
Valleygirl
Knitted dresses, Shaped cardigans and tights
Sportsgirl
Sparkly tights, Over-sized jumpers and blouses
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Step 6:
Bag It
New season = new trends. New trends = new pieces. New pieces = new bags. The most popular bag at the moment is by far the shopper as it is versatile and always stylish. You can pick one up from strandbags or David Jones with any number of designs. The patent shopper may not be at it’s best at the moment but come Spring it will be the hottest item on the market. As for the leather shopper now is the time to purchase one in a coloured fabric. My favourite coloured fabrics are blue and purple. Another hot bag off the market is definitely the clutch purse, a bag suited for long lunches and parties. The messenger bag also makes an appearance in a smaller size. You can easily pick one of these up in a brown or a bohemian print.
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