| The first thing that hits you when you enter the | | | | ash blonde hair), silver will be much more flattering for |
| shops this season is the bright colours reminiscent of | | | | you. |
| the 80s. Some of the colour blocking and clashes can | | | | Checks |
| be quite alarming and you may wonder what you are | | | | Laid-back plaid is relaxed and can give a feel of life in |
| going to wear this autumn. If in doubt, then consider | | | | the country. Checks are ideal for the natural and |
| buying a gift voucher as a perfect Christmas | | | | classic style personalities as they give a pattern but |
| presents for women. | | | | are not outlandish. There are muted beiges which will |
| Don’t be too alarmed by the bright colours when | | | | suit the lights and softs (blonde to mid brown hair) |
| you hit the shops. Remember there are other trends | | | | and will work really well for the warms. Also present |
| around this season and other ways to wear brights | | | | on the high street are the black and white and subtle |
| other than top-to-toe! A colour consultant can help | | | | grey tones. These will work better for those with a |
| you decide which colours are the best for your | | | | cool skin tone. If the check is bold with strong |
| colouring. Let’s have a look at what trends are | | | | contrast it will work best on the deeps (dark hair and |
| around and how to wear them. | | | | eyes) and the clears (dark hair, light skin, bright eyes). |
| Lace | | | | Be careful when using checks that they suit your |
| Lace is available on the high street, mostly in black | | | | body shape. If your body is very curvy the check will |
| and light neutrals this season. Almost everyone can | | | | need to be cut on the bias to make it work. The |
| enjoy the look that lace gives to an outfit. If black is | | | | safest way to wear checks is in your accessories |
| too harsh for your natural colouring, wearing a | | | | such as bags, scarves and shoes. |
| garment that layers black lace over a lighter neutral | | | | Brights |
| can give a softer more wearable look. Beware of | | | | Brights are everywhere! They come in dresses, tops, |
| lace though if your look is very natural as you might | | | | coats, shoes, tights and bags. They are fun and |
| find it too fussy and will feel uncomfortable in it even | | | | exciting but only you can decide how far you want |
| for the evening. | | | | to take them! If you are dramatic or creative you |
| Metallics | | | | can really enjoy mixing shocking pinks with reds and |
| Metallics are popular this season for day and evening | | | | purples, royal blue with cerise and bright teals and |
| wear. You’ll find shimmery gold and silver fabrics | | | | aqua. Everywhere you go you will find inspiration for |
| and plenty of sparkly sequins. Most colouring types | | | | new and exciting combinations. If you are more |
| can wear gold or silver tones but if your dominant | | | | conservative in your look, maybe just add brights in |
| colouring is warm (red tones to the hair), gold tones | | | | small quantities either in bags and shoes, or in |
| will be more striking on you. If, on the other hand, | | | | jewellery and belts. A hint can be just enough to give |
| you have a dominant cool colouring (silver, grey or | | | | you a current look. |