Fall in Love with AW12 Fashion

With autumn in the , it’s time to start embracing the styles for the new fashion season. AW12 is most definitely upon us, with the first of the collections already firmly in place on the high street (and some already in the sale)

If the thought of buying a new season wardrobe has you tied up in knots, if you’re not sure which trends to embrace, which will suit you, which have longevity or what the trends even are, then fear not! I'm here to help guide you through the AW12 maze. Follow my new season guide to keep your look stylish, on-trend and above all, fabulous!

Brocade: 

Combine baroque opulence with rich brocades, embellishment, beadwork and damask with sumptuous colours to achieve this on-trend look.

Balmain AW12

Marni AW12

Leather:

Fashion has turned to leather for AW12. Tough black leather and severe cuts were seen all over the runways, thanks in particular to Rooney Mara’s character in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

 

Gareth Pugh AW12

Givenchy AW12

 

Peplums and curves:

Designer’s celebrated the female shape for AW12, showcasing the waist and emphasising the hips, by adding peplums, pannier and padding.

Lanvin AW12

Stella McCartney

 

Great British Heritage:

Downton Abbey had an effect on the runway this season. To achieve this heritage look, think checks and plaids in rich, earthy tones and sweeping coats, which would look perfect on a windswept moor.

Burberry Prorsum AW12

 

Gothic Romance:

Silks, lace, tulle and other stunning fabrics were seen in dark yet oddly romantic colours– deep black, rich blues, lavish purples and beautiful maroons.

Gucci AW12

New Military:

Khaki, army coats, epaulettes, big pockets and gold hardware make this trend pop. Mix these elements plus shiny black boots and tailored detailing and you have the AW12 military look in the bag.

 

Maxmara AW12

 

Purple Haze:

If there’s one colour to be seen in this season, it’s purple. Glamorous and feminine, wear this colour as a block or as a print and choose to go either head to toe or simply opt for purple details.

 

Erdem AW12

 

Must Have...Gareth Pugh for MAC!

Wow…MAC really are an amazing brand. They have collaborated with some of the coolest, most fashion forward icons of our time…Lady Gaga..Miss Piggy, hello! Well, they have kind of out done themselves with this latest collaboration.

Fashion favourite Gareth Pugh, whose designs are goth/grunge/fabulous, is the latest fashion darling to create a collection for the must have make-up brand.

Now, this collection is not for the faint hearted. For those familiar with Gareth Pugh, you will know that he likes to create slightly out-there pieces, which may not be everybody’s cup of tea…but I sure love them…after that giant knitted scarf a few seasons ago, I was hooked. The make-up and hair in his shows always reflects this avant garde nature, and the MAC collection is no exception!

The range carries everything from dark purple lipstick, sharp, geometric eyelashes (amazing) and a black PVC make-up case. It’s dark, grunge and seriously glamorous, and MAC have described it as: “futuristic yet primal.” The rest of the collection consists of goth shades of eye shadows, silver nail varnish, and black eyeliner (natch).

I cannot wait to get my hands on the whole collection. What do you think? Will you be injecting some gothic glam style into your look? Enjoy x