One of Fall/Winter 2012/13's key trends was undoubtedly Army - I wouldn't consider going on full on camouflage print, but rather opt for something subtler, though with major impact.
Try jackets in navy, as compared to khaki and olive (kitsch but still beautiful), with some metal detailing (buttons!), paired with a thin silk neck scarf in a complementary colour. Keep it streamlined and tailored- nothing baggy. And as usual, unless you are 100% sure of the composition of your look - one piece at a time (make sure the overall look reflects the trend though!).
Proenza Schouler
Salvatore Ferregamo
Junya Watanabe
Victoria Beckham
Look at the dress length: that's right, just as last F/W season, the length of skirts and dresses is over the knee. But be warned: this length does not suit petite women.
What could be more perfect right now than the Trouser Suit. It's back from the '90s though undoubtedly more sophisticated. Try block colour, heavy detail such as brocade(on one of your major outfit blocks - the trousers or the jacket, not both), with a feminine shoe. Choose according to the time of day - something too heavy and detailed for day won't look right. This season, I would opt for tonal, neutral layering; white, cream, pale blue, slate...
On that note, as per Vogue, the two colour combinations of the season are slate and purple.
"Volume Control" Josh Olins, British Vogue August 2012
Beauty-wise, seems everyone is going crazy over BB cream. Blemish Balm - BB- apparently does everything your 10 minute moisturiser/primer/foundation routine in one go. The cream is supposed to be a moisturiser, primer, concealer, SPF and foundation all in one miracle, and lots of companies have started producing their own versions, from Armani to L'Oreal.
I tested the L'Oreal Nude Magique BB Cream (much cheaper than what Armani and co are selling at the moment).
The cream itself is whitish grey, with little grey 'bubbles' if you will, that then self-adjust to your skin when applied. It wasn't that bad - it did even out my skin tone a little - but that's about it. It won't do anything for acne, or pimples. Of course, it may have a different result on your skin.
Sweetie Ramlagun debuts her new collection, 77, at the Hennessy Park Hotel last week. Here are some of my absolute favourite pieces that you should definitely invest and buy!
This one above is my absolute favourite. This is glamour.
Have an awesome week and weekend (and holiday)
xo
Alex
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