The 10 Fall Fashion Commandments

There’s a flare of excitement lingering in the air…. Autumn’s new pieces have arrived and they’re looking pretty fantastic. Chunky knits and jumbo cords with a 70’s state of mind, plus red is taking over as the colour du jour. Who’s in for the addiction?

We love a new season: It becomes the perfect time to try some fresh trends, right? For everyone who can’t wait to go shopping, here is you’re A/W17 fashion manifesto preview.

I Will Become a Hat Person

Photo: Dior's Runway SS17 Getty Images

Yes, we will give those Dior berets a whirl, and you will swap your plain fail-safe jeans for some Italian chic pattern cords styled to perfect for the ages. You’ll finally find the colour that’s so you and trade in your basic pea coat for a jazzy new model. Why? Because it’s a new fashion season and, if the shows can teach us anything new, it’s that switching things up every now and again is not only a positive thing, but it’s also quite easy to do. Your addictions are as follows….

Dior Backstage SS17 Getty Images

I Will Revisit the Slouch Boots of Seasons Past 

Saint Laurent Fashion Show 2017 Getty Images

They’re back, and bolder than ever. Saint Laurent even had the nerve to cover them in sparkly crystals for a full fashion throwback. If shinning like an electric diamond diva isn’t on your menu, don’t stress lovelies! You can pick up a pair of slouchy beautiful boots for fall in good old fashioned neutral colours. You can’t go wrong with black.

I Will Not Write Off Old Knitwear

Photo: Street Style Vogue Paris

In fashion, a lot of designers prefer to rework past styles and make them highly relevant once again.  This is the same case when it comes to giving cardies cachet again. Fall came ready-bobbled, which means it’s acceptable to revisit that soft one at the back of the wardrobe, right? Pick a cardigan you can easily just throw on and go no matter the occasion.

I Will Embrace Tonal

Photo: British Vogue Editorial 

Pick a hot colour and dress from top to toe in its various tones. Remember to offset with one contrasting item to avoid the whole crayon look. In this case, it is all about ravishing red so give it a go and be brave, sexy, and even more gorgeous!

 

Photo: Street Style Getty Images 

I Will Invest in A Suit

Photo: Ralph Lauren 

 Suiting is trending. Has there ever been a time to ditch your casual wear and start dressing like the boss you’ve always wanted to be? A power suit can defiantly be a game changer. With simple versatility to boost your wardrobe this season.

Photo: Express UK

I Will Reconsider Corduroy

Photo: London Fashion Week Street Style

Seventies disco vibes are hot right now. Just ask Chloe, Prada or any other label that brought this fabric back for A/W17 with a fire start to the season. If this fabric makes you nauseated, the best advice on how to introduce it without becoming sickened, is to work it out with a stylish jacket, or skirt. This way you don’t let the fabric wear you.

Photo: Paris Fashion Week Who What Wear UK

I Will Buy a Statement Coat 

Photo: Closet To Go Street Photography 

Your go-to coats are tres chic. But for A/W17, there are superior options-glossy macs, embellished bikers, even quilted ones that scream a classic look. Showcase your own personal style with an eye-catching coat that will have people envious for days.

 

Photo: Free People 

I Will Not Wear a Coat Properly

Photo: British Vogue Street View

 Shrug it nonchalantly off your shoulders while walking the hectic city streets. Go all out glam and wear just your coat like a dress to a cocktail or fashion event. Or wear it off the shoulder completely for your street style photo moment.

Photo: Fashion Event Getty Images 

I Will Accept Chain Mail as A Party Season Favourite

Photo: Isabel Marant SS17 

As everyone from the catwalk including Isabel Marant SS17 will attest, chain mail is edgier than sequins. If you wish for a badass look make your night outfit super fierce.

I Will Coordinate with My Wallpaper 

Photo: Alexander McQueen British Vogue

The brightest new-season prints are borrowed from interiors. Who knew that something old fashioned like wallpaper could inspire such a floral fashion plate, filled with desirable textures we can’t wait to sport this fall.

Photo: Erdem Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show

Which 10 Fall Fashion Commandments is your must-have this season?

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A Sun-Kissed Guide To Summer Style

Call it the La La Land effect, blame it on the curiosity of introducing a pop of colour when summer rolls around. Whatever the reason, the yellow dress is the sought after talking-point piece of 2017. As seen on Emma Stone in La La Land; Emma Watson in Beauty and The Beast, on the Chloe catwalk and on the red carpet at star studded events. Who knew we all need a ray of sunshine in our wardrobes to make our lives complete. When it comes to a date night ensemble, instead of picking up the little black dress. Try working in yellow for an added glamorous effect.

 

Photography: Getty Images

  Of course, it’s not a very safe-friendly look-yellow is, after all, the colour of the jersey at the front of The Tour de France, worn by the leader so it’s easy for the rest of the cyclists to spot them. It’s the colour of daffodils, highlighters, and is basically, a colour that is meant to be seen. How could you wear it, then, without looking like a security guard? The shade is key. Emma Stone’s tea dress is towards the ochre end of yellow. This worked at Chloe too, bringing bite to the frilly mini-dress.

 

Vera Wang at The Oscars. Photography: Getty Images

Way back in 2006, the saffron-coloured Vera Wang gown Michelle Williams wore to the Oscars worked perfectly with her colouring. Now, in 2017, the rest of us are realising that a yellow dress is a no-brainer for offering all the wow-factor with none of the hectic effort. For all things sunny and bright, get ready for a sizzling date night. Forget about the stress of not having anything to wear. By pairing a sunflower toned dress, you will impress your date he will call for a second, third, and even forth!

 

Photography: Josephine Rodermans for Elite Traveler

This colour is universally flattering on everyone. This tone is one of those colours that intimidates people to the core. It’s bright as can be and can feel challenging to pull off. Likely the last shade anyone with an attraction to neutrals would reach for, it’s also often overlooked by colour fanatics who instead reach for safer bolds like cobalt or red. The reality, however, is that yellow has the potential to look incredible on everyone-it happens to be a major trend for summer. Pulling it off is a matter of selecting the right shade for your complexion. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, this edit of yellow pieces ahead if filled with date night styles guaranteed to look amazing on you. Check out the new go-to dresses, oh hello, yellow!

Colour blocking-Adding other bolder hues, brings out your sexy side.
 Try cobalt blue for another level look. Photography: WhoWhatWearUK

Summer Vibes- For a more summer in the city feel, add some playful accessories to your flowing number.
Photography: Getty Images.

Fabric- A gold satin wrap maxi dress is flirty, feminine, that naturally flows. Add golden gladiator boots for new heights.
Photography: Pretty Little Thing 

Make it shorter- Take the bold yellow dress and make it shorter, add a playful bag. This short silky dress looks amazing with an added fun flower clutch. Play around with your accessories and get creative.
Photography: Vogue  

Much Longer- For added elegance, go for a much longer yellow dress. Don't forget to add a bold pair of earrings, or a beautiful red lip.
Photography: Getty Images

How do you wear this gorgeous date-night shade?

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