​Autumn Trends 2018 continued! Believe it or not, the midi skirt is back and now it looks freshest with a jumper/sweater.  There are so many ways to wear it...

Proportion Rules!

To balance your body shape, try wearing it with a thinner knit on top such as a Merino wool or cashmere top and your fuller or pleated midi. This will balance out the volume on your lower half.

Wearing one colour or depth of colour from waist to toe will make your legs look like they go on forever. Knee high boots or a pair of heels dresses it up plus a little swish of the skirt is fun. ;)
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​image: Massimo Dutti

​Dress it up, dress it down! 

A thin Merino wool baggy sweater layered over a soft moving silk maxi can be dressed up or dressed down.

The trick is to keep both the top and bottom fabrics thin. Lightweight wools look chic and a soft silk will move and follow your body as you walk. 

Depending on the situation at work,  wearing trainers will give you that laid back casual style.  Wearing trainers to work isn’t what it used to be. In fact, depending on the way you wear them you can look professional and cool at the same time. No scuffs, tears or stains obviously so your trainer doesn’t look like a gym shoe but more of a fashion statement.

Plus your feet will thank you! ​

​Image: Grana

​Chunky Knits!

Another work option is a pencil skirt at the knee or midi length which looks instantly chic with a thin or a chunky jumper/sweater. It’s all about proportions.

You can throw a thin layer underneath and it will go from day to night in a flash. 

​Remember if you are wearing something tighter on the bottom, you can wear something chunkier on top.

Image: Massimo Dutti

Your trends, your way...

How do you use a new trend each season? Do it your way. If you aren't into wearing a suit, you could try a menswear pattern in a midi length for a new twist to your workwear look. ​ Knee length boots or ankle boots can take your look from dressy to casual. 

What to buy? 

​​I know you can’t wait to shop for the new season but before you flex those credit cards, STOP ✋ Shop your own wardrobe first of all. Did you buy a midi skirt (or dress) last year? Try it on with a few of your jumpers to see if the look works for you.
 
At a Colour Me Beautiful image consultation we are all about using your own wardrobe first and foremost, working with the things that you already own. We talk about how to build a stylish wardrobe. It’s an investment in yourself that keeps on giving, season after season.

You can start by learning your best colours in a Colour Analysis and body shapes in a Style Consultation. Our most popular makeover is called The Works! We can also edit your wardrobe to help you figure out what you should buy and then even take you shopping! 

​Want to try yourself? We speak your language!  Find your own personal Colour Me Beautiful consultant here...

​Are you ready for a new season? Over the next few weeks we are here to update your Autumn wardrobe with this season’s trends.

We love fashion and taking inspiration from the catwalk, but it is important to ensure that they fit with your style personality, colour category and body shape so that you look and feel fabulous.

​We’re kicking off with ANIMAL PRINT, which is everywhere this season. Here are the things you need to be mindful of if you’re looking to incorporate this trend into your wardrobe. 

​Image: J. Crew

​PATTERN SIZE 

There are many different sizes of animal print and if you choose the wrong one it can have a big impact on your overall look. 

The taller/grander you are, the larger the print you can wear - something small and delicate will be far too ‘busy’ on you.

​Conversely, if you’re petite, avoid the large, bolder prints as these will overwhelm you. It’s all about keeping prints relative to your size; so the bigger you are, the bigger the print you can wear.

​Image: Wallis

​COLOURWAYS
Traditional leopard print in shades of browns will look fantastic on WARMS and taupe or grey tones will flatter those who fall into the SOFT or LIGHT colour categories.

​DEEPS will be able to add black to their leopards and COOLS should try finding grey toned patterns. If you’re CLEAR we would suggest adding a colour pop (like a bright lip) or opting for bright and bolder pattern next to your face. 
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This season animal prints are coming in a plethora of colours so don’t feel you have to go for the usual suspects.

​Take your colour swatches to the shops and see what they have from your colour palette that you could try. Image: Boden

​ANIMAL STYLE

Everyone will want to wear their leopards differently. If you’re DRAMATIC or CREATIVE you may well want to go all-out with the animal print trend - try mixing an animal print dress with animal print boots for an all-over look that is being worn by many fashionistas and instagram style stars.
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ROMANTICS might want to wear a sheer fabric or soft cashmere cardigan in leopard. A little sparkle or embellishment can also give them a feminine twist or you try a pretty scalloped ballet flat in an animal print. 

image: Sam Edelman / Lane Crawford

CITY CHICS will only wish to do a small ‘pop’ of print and the choice is yours in this area - a belt, boot, bag or scarf are all great ways to give a simple look a lift. 
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CLASSICS will want this trend is a more subtle pattern or as a tiny accent while NATURALS will be looking for comfy styles (we’ve seen some great animal print trainers around!) and build from there.

Image: Zara

STYLE UPDATE

Unsure what your signature style or best colours are and want to get sorted for Autumn 2018? Get in touch with your Colour Me Beautiful in Asia consultant here.