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Pantone colour of the year: EMERALD GREEN

Pantone has revealed that the colour for 2013 is emerald green. I know many of us are dying to incorporate the emerald green in to our wardrobes. However, it’s always best to start small. Not all Colours or hues suit everyone. Sometimes we can like a colour but when we try it on we may just change our minds. Starting out small allows us to try the colour and reactions out. So, why not go out and buy some green nail polish. You can play around with the emerald green hues. The great thing about nail art is that it’s a small surface area of your body that you are trying the colour on. With Christmas around the corner, green nails will be very festive.

The problem to remember with finding emerald green nail polish is that there aren’t much green options to choose from in stores right now. Around spring we will see more emerald green nail polishes in stores in a larger variety.

Here are some great emerald nail polishes to choose from:

The new fragrance from Marni

Marni have decided to move into the fragrance business.

Just like every other major successful fashion house, Marni is now launching its first ever fragrance. If it’s anything like the line itself then we can expect it to be fun and quirky. The first fragrance is named after the house itself Marni.

In a recent interview Marni’s creative director Consuelo Castiglioni told WWD “It’s a perfume that is quite individual, that doesn’t evoke anything in particular”. It’s for a woman who dresses for herself, who doesn’t follow trends but is sophisticated and also maybe a little eccentric.”

Castiglioni choose a flacon that is distinct and sturdy and unique in shape. Marni has stayed away from a sleek, slender bottle as that has become the norm in the fragrance market. WWD also reported that the smell of the perfume to be “a blend of spicy and woody notes” with an “intense rose oil to inject voluptuousness”.

My verdict so far is that Marni has really thought of all the ways to set itself apart from all the other designer fragrances. From the flacon (in other words the bottle design) to the simple advert to accompany the fragrance launch. Marni has kept everything simple and uncomplicated and that has in turn made everything about it more appealing. I see this as a wise and a successful move for Marni.

Marni’s first fragrance will be launched February 2013.

High street jackets

One thing that the British high street has is many fashionable shops. You can shop on your local high street knowing you can buy everything you need. This season the high street is packed with amazing detailed jackets.

There has become a trend of high street fashion becoming red carpet fashion. This means that we can now wear what our favourite celebrities wear.

 Beyoncé in Topshop

Cheryl Cole in Asos

Amanda Seyfreid in H&M

With the strong power of the British high street we can now afford celebrity style without the huge price tag.

Shops such a Topshop, Zara, Mango, River Island and H&M have become a shopping destination for the rich and famous. These shops now design and cater for a celebrity market, which means we are also able to afford clothes that they wear.

This season look out for the amazing jackets in these shops. Go for leather, studs, colour, prints and floral. 

Make a statement

There is no other way to make a bold statement other that adding a statement necklace to your outfit. A necklace can add the final touch to complete your look. It’s the best way to jazz up your clothes.

Here are some statement necklaces that are chic and cheap. Remember this autumn to choose necklaces that are big, bold and chunky as it’s this seasons must have!!

Snuggle up

One great thing about the winter is that you can fill your wardrobe with cosy jumpers. This winter cuddle up in chunky fabrics and comfortable knits.  Bold colours and Christmas designs are huge this season.

How to do leather

This A/W embrace the trend of leather. Leather always seems to pop up every other season, whether it returns in a big way or small, it always returns.

The great thing about leather is that it always looks good if it’s worn correctly. There are some simple rules that you can follow to make sure you look chic in leather.

1.    Don’t over style- if you have decided to wear a leather skirt or trousers then pair it with a simple separate in a different texture.

2.    Two- tone- try to go for different tones in your leather such as patch work or details. This helps to break the look down.

3.    Double up- this season it’s okay to double up the amount of leather separates you wear. Try mixing colours up.

4.    Heavy metal- the perfect match for leather is metal. Add metal accessories to your outfit, however don’t overdo it.

Here are my tips on wearing leather. I hope these tips are handy when it comes to looking stylish in leather.