If I had to name my favourite time of the year then it would have to be right here and now. There is something about the first week in September that draws a final line under summer and a renewed energy to carry me through until the end of the year, plus of course it marks the official beginning of the Autumn/winter season!
And what a season it is this A/W 2010. Finally clothes to suit real women with real curves!
Over the coming weeks I will be picking apart the different trends and filling you in on the must have items to suit all and so to start I am going to kick off with one of the biggest (and easiest) trends to wear: Lace.
Forget delicate old lady vintage lace, this time round it’s cobwebbed and heavy meaning far more modern and best of all; far more opaque resulting in interesting textures to your outfits rather than tacky peek-a-boo holes.
My absolute favourite lace item out there at the moment on the high street (and in my opinion a must-have for the wardrobe for those starting to build there a/w wardrobe whilst still mild weather), is this top from Reiss priced at £65.00. It comes in a variety of colours from midnight, charcoal, antique peach and white.
Best worn with a simple black or white basic vest depending on the colour you go for (far more chic than bra showing), and wear with jeans and blazer for a day to evening look. Or tuck into your black pencil skirt for a sassy work look.
What I particularly love about this top is the fact that it works on both large and small busts due to the fact that the neckline although high is cut wide enough across the collar bone to flatter any torso shape.
Remember to keep accessories to a minimum. Your outfit statement is all about the lace so don’t make it over fussy or you will risk looking rather cheap!
