With the January sales in full flow, it is often difficult to decide whether the blouse reduced to eight of your hard-earned pounds really is an investment buy, or just another top to stay label bound in your wardrobe. With this in mind, I thought I’d stray from my usual more formal articles, and throw together a little guide to what appears to be looking like big fashion news for 2012, to make sure your post-Christmas pennies are put to use properly.
Starting at the top is the hair. Now I know this isn’t something you can really go out and buy, but a bit of extra time preparing your tresses can turn an everyday style into one that is highly envied. Following on from the 1940s-esque makeup last season, updos on the Spring/ Summer catwalks got a double shot of glamour, with Jean Paul Gaultier opting for a statement style featuring a large barrel curl on each side of models’ heads, which included the likes of Karlie Kloss and Jourdan Dunn. Maybe not one to try out for work, but for those with a penchant for experimentation, it could be just the ticket to turn heads on a night out. Dior also followed suit with some tasteful retro classic hairdos, and even used headscarves in some looks.
Next - the face, beginning with the eyes. Metallic eye makeup is a clear favourite in the new trends selection, with every fashion house from DSquared2 to Armani sending their models out decked in silver and gold. Whether you choose pure glitter, pearlised eyeshadows, a light bronze shimmer or go all out with gold leaf as seen at Fendi on Natasha Poly, you’ll be flying high in the fashion stakes.
Moving onto the wardrobe; be prepared to be taken over by sealife! There was everything from sections of mock-sharkskin on tops at Givenchy, to beautiful ruffled dresses at Alexander McQueen that looked like anemones in bright corals and waves in pale greys and blues. Versace used prints depicting underwater scenes and shades reminiscent of the seaside, while Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel gave the theme his own slant, designing clutch bags shaped like conch shells that were adorned with beads and pearls. Unfortunately the majority of us cannot afford to spend a few thousand on a tailor-made couture gown, but the colours, shapes and materials used can all to be seen in the latest high street ranges around now. Think floaty translucent fabrics, ice cream colours and bold prints; or if you want to go for the more obvious, a shark’s tooth necklace or starfish clasp belt does the job just as well.
Footwear had elements of the underwater trend too, with Versace using gold seahorse embellishments on hot pink straps. Shoes as a whole this season are very dramatic and bold, with anything from super high heels to stud detailing being a staple design choice. Large gold plaques were seen on footman style slippers at Yves Saint Laurent; and at Miu Miu there were some crazy bright leather boots that made Irregular Choice creations look tame.
Whatever you choose to splurge on this January, there is a new trend to suit everyone. Whether you are a shrinking violet looking for something understated but on trend, or a fashionista ready to go all out, it is easy to put your own slant on any piece you buy. Happy shopping!
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