BALIN Autumn/Winter 09/10

Sculpting Shoulders!

The star role this fashion season goes to shoulders, whether they be billowing and soft or big and dramatic. Balmain is at the forefront of the trend with celebrities including Victoria Beckham and Beyoncé spotted in its pieces. A Balmain shoulder-padded jacket costs upwards of £3,000 but the high street has been quick off the mark with versions coming in at less than £100. Jane Shepherdson, CEO of Whistles, thinks they "can be very flattering and make women look powerful for a change. This time around, shoulders are neater, sculpted to the body, rounded or with an exaggerated point, and a narrow sleeve, creating a sharp shoulder line." Thats all we needed to hear ladies!

 

  

 

KATE MOSS X Topshop Autumn/Winter 09'10

Kate Moss's collection for Topshop Autumn/Winter 2009, as just been released. This collection is fantastic, and my favorite Kate Moss collection so far. Topshop has chosen to go for a shabby chic look for their Autumn Winter 09/10 collection. They have paired  glamorous faux fur coats with tights that have runs in them. The collection ranges from £45 to £150 and includes slinky dresses, pencil skirts, strapless dresses, jumpsuits, chiffon kaftans. Some of the pieces also include studs - one of this seasons biggest trends.

Kate is quoted on the collection saying she decided too ‘move away from the playful designs of past collections’ in favour of ‘an eclectic collection of vintage glamour and smart, chic pieces for a more grown-up 

Autumn/Winter 09′. And this is just what she has achieved!

 

 

JEWELS

This year has seen some of the most beautiful jewelery on Couture runways... The oversize Costume jewels have given us a peek for whats in store for Autumn/Winter 09. See Topshop's new jewelery collection for the more 'affordable' option, these jewels are sure to make Any outfit POP!

 

 

  

 

 

Over-the-knee BOOTS

Undoubtedly the hottest and most daring trend for shoes in 2010 are the thigh high and over-the-knee boots!It seems that society's hang ups about women in knee-high boots have long since vanished, as has a penchant for overly conservative boots. And women's boots in 2010 will be anything but conservative!Boots this season seem to be coming under three different categories;   

Classic: for a classic or elegant take on the over-the-knee boot, your best bet is to go for a slim-fitting suede pair with a round or tapered toe. Look no further than Hermes or Isabel Marant for some perfect examples of styles that will stand the test of time.  

Rock: the right pair of tight black leather over-the-knee boots screams rock-chic; tough, but sexy. Check out Jean Paul Gautier for some key examples. 

Futurism/Cyberpunk: building upon the cyberpunk influences of recent years, some designers have thrown an element of dark futurism into the thigh-high boot mix. Particularly evident in the boots by Rodarte and Topshop Unique.

 

 

CHRISTOPHER KANE - Topshop

On Thursday the 17th of this week, Christopher Kane will release his wildly anticipated third collection for Topshop, and it hits the shops just in time for London Fashion Week! You can expect a range brimming with sexy body-con dresses, crocodile print T-shirts, bucket handbags, boots, eyelet adorned hoodies, jackets and skirts with lashings of studs, leather and lace in a colour palette of baby pink, lemon, cream, plum and black. The range will be released online on Friday 18th to coincide with LFW!

VELVET

Velvet has made a huge comeback this season in everything from super chic mini dresses from Christopher Kane and Marc Jacobs, to blazers at Luella, Dolce & Gabbana and Martin Margiela. Velvet will be big news during the party season, but be careful not to overkill the trend by wearing too much!