It always surprises me to see how many of us equate style with fashion. Many men and women have abandoned style simply because they have fallen out of love with fashion. They no longer understand it, feel overwhelmed by it and believe it’s become irrelevant to their lifestyle, body shape, size, age and budget. Fashion can
It’s hard not to feel dowdy and uninspired in your fur-collared padded coat these days. Although it’s dutifully keeping you warm, it just doesn’t feel right in the brighter days of spring, especially as our favourite shops are luring us with fresher, more colourful styles. We have officially tired of our winter wardrobe by March.
High-maintenance ladies will celebrate the return of the practical oversized clutch for Spring/Summer 2011. Pack in your keys, wallet, diary, makeup and phone – there’s no competition for space. Look for versatile neutral tones that will take you effortlessly from day to night. Two Tone Oversize Clutch, €33 www.warehouse.co.uk Straw Box Oversized Stone Bag, €58
Many of us are currently in the throes of setting New Year’s resolutions, especially where diet and exercise are concerned. Give your exercise régime the best possible chance this New Year by wearing clothing you feel good in. Don’t be defeated by the gym mirrors – put on comfortable, appropriate, well-fitting exercise gear in nice condition to give you an automatic kickstart.
The cape is back with a swing in 2010, leaving any associations with comic book crusaders in the distant past. The sleeveless outer garment became fashionable in medieval Europe and has since regained popularity intermittently. The style is effortless and elegant and suits most body shapes. It’s typically waist-length and minimal in detail, making it the ideal backdrop for
Love everything you wear Accept compliments on your style graciously Be open to someone else’s style, whether it’s for you or not Look beyond fashion, label and size to fit and suitability Enjoy getting rid of clothes that don’t fit and flatter you Don’t save your Sunday Best for occasions that never come Believe you
The standard combat-style 8 eyelet doc boot in black and oxblood has been continually available in the dusty corners of shoe stores since we feel out of love with them years ago. Docs were considered to be a fashion revolution when they came on the scene in the late eighties and early nineties. I’m proud
Developing a signature style that you’re comfortable with gives you confidence, helps express your individuality and allows you to be creative with your look. It doesn’t have to be expensive and can be based around a single item such as a piece of jewellery, a haircut, a colour, a particular pattern or era or a
The popularity of metallics certainly hasn’t dipped of late and bronze is more available than ever in the run up to the Christmas party season. The reddish-brown shade is generally more flattering than silver on pale Irish skin and can be more wearable and expensive-looking than gold. It’s a neutral, versatile colour that should work with
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