Hot winter chic!

Whether your style is subtle or bold, these tips will add richness to your wardrobe and raise your fashion quotient a notch or two this winter

If you’re too intimidated to embrace colour in all its glory, choose bold accessories to brighten up your outfit. A scarlet red tote, a playful pink lipstick or a colourful chunky scarf will add a dash of colour to winter neutrals

Inject your wardrobe with an eclectic mix of techno prints which have come to the fore this winter season to update your look. Printed silk pants, shift dresses and blouses are also big for winter. Take a leaf from the girls at Sass and Bide – be brave and layer and clash printed pieces and ground your look with a pair of fierce heels or tough biker boots. Accessorise your look with an oversized Swarovski ring or tribal-inspired jewellery and exotic accessories for added drama.

Every wardrobe should have a statement dress and this winter you can’t go wrong with a Country Road or Cue dress in a contemporary digital print.

Amazing lace

Delicate lacework has an instant appeal, which is why the delicate fabric is reinvented season after season. Whether it is blush pink, cream or black, feminine lace is an understated classic. Everywhere you look this winter will be a little bit of lace, including at Collette Dinnigan and a younger take at Forever New. A long sleeve lace blouse looks elegant with tapered trousers and

The pea coat is also a flattering look for this season as the doublebreasted coat is cut precisely to flare out at the hips delivering instant grown-up glamour kitten heels. Want to stand out in the crowd? Take a look at the sexy but demure cobweb lace dresses at Kookai.

Work the coat

Nude is the new black. Embrace the delicious tones of butterscotch, caramel, oat or toffee this winter season. This season – a season of proper, grown up dressing – camel is everywhere and it looks best on a coat.

With a unique masculine edge, the perfectly cut overcoat in camel is a classic piece which is a winter wardrobe essential. Camel tones offset black nicely so a camel cape flung over a Zara leather t-shirt will add softness to your outfit. Or add a printed scarf in place of a necklace to peek out of your coat to create an outfit far from bland. Team your overcoat with flowing feminine layers like a chiffon dress or a silk slip for the evenings to create an element of the unexpected.

Can’t bear to emerge from the covers this winter? Then the winter cape is for you. Twirl on a fine wool cape buttoned at the neck that falls to the shoulders for sweeping elegance to add polish and poise to any look. Capes in rich tones such as navy or deep ruby red are perfect to winter and don’t be afraid to experiment with shape; wear with wide leg pants or your favourite skinny jeans and anchor the look with a chunky heel.

The pea coat is also a flattering look for this season as the double-breasted coat is cut precisely to flare out at the hips delivering instant grown-up glamour.

Winter is the time to invest in a reliable trench coat. A trench should always be clean and simple with a classic silhouette.

Black, navy, charcoal and chocolate brown are the traditional hues for winter coats and suit all women but don’t be afraid to experiment with silhouettes and colours which match your style and personality, whether it’s girlie or sexy or classic, or belted trench or a faux fur chubby. Stand out from the crowd and venture into animal prints, bright plaids and bold colours with luxe details for a winter look that will pop.

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