| -> | | | | you look slightly washed-out, or just plain boring! Instead |
| Granted, it might be hardly noticeable after the great | | | | try a dark, rich, luxurious colour which flatters your hair |
| washout summer, but it's true: winter is fast | | | | and skin - purple, maroon and chocolate are all good - |
| approaching. As any self-respecting fashionista knows, | | | | and accessorise with flashes of colour in brighter |
| the change of season can mean only one thing: a | | | | shades of the same hue. So a deep purple coat will |
| great excuse to go shopping! | | | | look great with a funky fuchsia scarf and gloves; bottle |
| Cold weather doesn't have to mean more clothes, just | | | | green or navy are best with the lovely bright turquoise |
| warmer ones. So you can choose whether to bulk up | | | | and peacock blue tones which were all over |
| with cosy knits and snug, thick fabrics, or go for clever | | | | Spring-Summer this year. A bright colour worn near |
| layering; team funky accessories and outerwear with | | | | your face will grab attention and warm your |
| your favourite key pieces from the spring and | | | | complexion, so consider a cute beret or cloche hat in a |
| summer. That way, you don't have to banish cute tea | | | | colour you might think outrageous for bigger pieces. |
| dresses and floral skirts to the back of your wardrobe | | | | Of course you'll need a fabulous new bag to go with |
| for another year; just mix it up by adding jeans or | | | | all this gorgeous outerwear. A black patent tote or |
| opaque tights and legwarmers, an oversized cardigan | | | | oversized shopper, with buckle or strap details, will |
| or batwing jumper, and those essential winter boots. | | | | keep you on-trend while making a subtle style |
| Perhaps the most important key item, and the biggest | | | | statement. It also gives you somewhere to stash |
| investment you'll make, for your winter wardrobe is a | | | | those hats, gloves, scarves and extra jumpers when |
| coat that goes with everything. Boiled wool swing | | | | you're indoors, so no excuses for leaving them on the |
| coats in deep colours are set to be big this year, while | | | | train! Other key pieces this season shape the overall |
| a nice fitted leather trench or double-breasted mac | | | | dynamic, which is very feminine but never frilly: cutesy |
| never goes out of style. The silhouette is nipped-in | | | | angora jumpers, puff sleeves and empire lines cosy up |
| waists and wide skirts, which is very flattering for all | | | | to corset belts, bold 'statement' necklaces, high-waisted |
| sizes. This look is actually quite retro, so have a | | | | pencil skirts and shoe boots for a chic, |
| rummage in vintage stores or even the back of your | | | | kitten-with-a-whip kind of vibe. |
| mum's wardrobe - you never know what you'll find! - | | | | Many of these winter must-haves will be versatile |
| and you might just bag a unique piece to make you | | | | from now right through spring - and, if this year's |
| the envy of hipsters everywhere. | | | | gloomy weather trend continues, into next summer too. |
| As for colours, remember winter fashion doesn't have | | | | So, don't wait for the first frost before splashing out on |
| to be funereal. While black, grey and charcoal are all | | | | something snuggly. |
| very well and grown-up, they can be harsh and make | | | | |