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BY r TALIA KAUR

Gone are the days c>f hund.liug up in layers of warm clothes to beat the dull of winter. Special new winrer fashion trends have made it possible to look chic and trendy, while keeping wm:m So here are 5 winter winners co beat up your look.

Knitted jumpers

Meet winter's most popular fashion piece. There's nothing more comfortable than a cozy knitted jumper and it's become an absolute musc- b11ve chis co ld season. The great thing about jumpers is char they come in so many differeut styles and colours - from light pastel, preppy ones to dack- patcerned drapey ones - so it's impossible not to find a perfect opcion for you. A soft cotton or wool jumper will look great with almost evetythi.ng, so don't be afraid to let your imaginacion nm wild this season and team them up with different textures, fabrics and parters. You could pair a pastel b.lue knitted jumper with some floral trousers for a feminine look. If you fee.I like going for something with a bit more edge, team a leather skirt with a bright knit and add a chi11 belt at the waist - it's right on trend, yet so comfortable.

Faux- fur coats

We've seen maoy winter trends come and go, bur a lmrurious fauxfor coat will always be a time less winter essential. It's super st-ylish, yet so wacm! And mainstream fashion scores are not only sel.liug many differe-m cuts, co loms and textures, bur they're also making chem affordab le so there's a coat to suit everyone. Bue, it can scill be a challenge finding the perfect one. Depe nding on your sense of style, it can be rcickr to pull off a full- length faux - for coat without looking overdone, especially with the bolder col ours. If you're less of a fash.i.onista, you cao ope for a safer option sud1 as the short vest and choose neutral or earthy tones However, i t's important to remember that no matter if you want to go all out or p lay it safe, when ic comes co rocking this trend, always keep the rest of your ensemble. as simple as poss ib lein rhe end, you wane the coat co make a statement.

Ankle boots

This trend, big last winter, is back this season and will be huge for many more winters to come. Ir's chic, comfortable and praccical during the frequenr winter rains. There are ankle boors in every style from platform heels for a night out, to flar.5 for a more daytime casual look. r eucral coloured wedg e boors are also a great safe opcion and are especially hoc right now as they add height without being as as brigh t bee!

b()ots. But if you're l ool....-ing to add an edge to your ourfrt, ope for a weste.i:n style learher boor. lf you wane co go one step furchei:, cry coloured suede or animal prims, bm remember to keep Lhe rest of the out.fir simple so the boots are in focus. Also, pay attention co detailing like lace- ups or buckles for a bit more style.

Try b r ightening chis cold season up and rerun a pair of tan leather boors with bright coloured jeans or leggings - it adds a fresh look and is a welcome break from black.

Coloured jeans

The perfect piece co turn these gloomy \\'liter days atound!

Just about e\7 ery store has jumped on board. If you're fee.ling a lictle unsure about whether you can pull off this trend, go for paste.I colours or rid1er, luxurious colours li.ke teal blue, burgnndy red or emerald green. To finish ir off: team it up witb neutral cones sud1 as a white shire and ran boors. This way you're still including some colour, but making su(e it's not too ovetpowering. lf you are daring and go for brighter coloms, be sure to ream up with earthy cones, and don't overdo the accessories A bright red pair of jeans reamed with a white and cream striped knitted jumper would look great. i\m)tber way co be a bit more playful is to pair it with a bold prior - polka docs, nautical stripes or even floral, geometrical, leopard or zebra prints.

Berets and beanies

This year's winter bas seen berets and beanie.5 in all different shapes, sizes and styles, and has become the ultimate topping to just about any winter ensemb le. Whether you ope for a super slouchy, boho style beanie or a chic French bere.c, the.re are so many colours and textures to suit every sryle.

If you're wearing a simple coat, a bright beanie can add a bit more derail and colour, bur if yo u've chosen a brig h t coloured jumper, a neutral beanie will add the /inishing touch. Try experin1encing with texcute.5 and prints as well. Team a solid co loured cotton knit with a faux- fur printed beret, or a cashmere cardigan with an oversized knitted beanie. This will also help co balance the thickness of the fabrics. Also, look for derail s such as bows and ball tops for a more feminine style Beanies or berets are also a really cheap acces sory that can cover up an y bad hair day while keeping you warm!