Defining Style

fashion trends for autumn/winter  2013 

key trends

• oversize knits and textures
• bold prints and brights 
• trenches  in neutrals and colours
• mixing colours and patterns
• printed jeans
• black & white, red, cobalt blue, yellow and lime
• green from emerald to pine 
• tan and earthy tones
• animal prints
• metallics knits
• velvet blazers
• graphic stripes and spots
• coloured and printed belts
• pony hair handbags
• faux fur vests
• suede or leather ankle boots
• felt hats
• clash colour jewellery with contrast handbags
• amazing necklaces   

key looks

Bold Definition - The look is clean with refined separates in monochromatic colours of red; black and white; and cobalt blue in block colour, stripes and checks.   Mix bright accessories in pop colours to make a statement.

Dramatic Femininity - There's an opulent look to femininity this autumn with winter florals.  With an emphasis on the waist there is a gothic feel with sunray pleats, chiffon sleeves and black lace inserts.  Patterns are fierce portrayed in dark glamour with structured pieces and strong peplums.  The patterned pant also stars in bold florals and graphics ready to strike the right note.   

Sleek Sci-Fi - Futuristic looks draw power pieces of pencil skirts and sculptured jackets with metallic embellishment in dark and clear shades.  Studded jewellery pieces, wide cuffs, metallic textures and leather create a cyber look.   

Animal Print - Big cat prints take on a new role in embellishments, top to toe, coats and vests.  Snake prints feature in saccharine pastels and neutral shades with a feminine twist.

Sweet Chic - Go totally elegant and feminine in an angora jumper, Chanel jacket, soft floral pants and a shirt scattered with tiny dots of gold or silver.  Add rose gold jewellery, bronze or pink suede shoes with soft quirky pastel combinations.  

mini trends  

Loveable Lace - Lace continues to play a leading role with a romantic mood in deeper hues and varying colour combinations.  Skirts star in port wine lace on black or try a midnight blue dress with highlights of raspberry.  Sheer lace inserts and panels add a sensual feel to black dresses and shirts, while ivory lace motifs add nostalgia to slim black pants. 

Snazzy Metallics - High gloss fabrics and metallic tones fuse together to create an ultra-polished look. Update staples with a pencil skirt in stunning hounds-tooth or a chic shift dress with metallic panelling.  Focus on the details of an outfit by injecting a touch of metallic through a cardigan or subtle toned jeans.

Luxurious Leather  - Statement leather pieces are wardrobe staples this season.  Try a new look with a butter soft texture in a nude hued coat in classic knee length, slim tan pants or a navy tailored jacket.  Capes and biker styles are really big this season along with quilting, drapes , perforations and croc -embossed textures.  Leather inserts and panels look divine and team beautifully with many textures like tweed, wool or sheers. 

Faux Leather  - Separates with faux-leather panels are great for those on a budget however note they can cling to skin and lose shape after a few wears so look for the best quality you can.

Sparkly Sequins - Go subtle with a beaded collar blouse or all out glam with a sequinned beaded shift or skirt.

Beautiful Brocade - This decorative vintage fabric is having a revival in everything from tea frocks to bomber jackets and tailored pants.  With its regal and elegant look brocade is updated this season with metallic threads running through it.  It looks great in tailored pieces due to its stiffness.

Japonisme - The land of the rising sun is featured with hints, references and allusions to its heritage.  Variations on the kimono style are cropped to cinch at the waist and flair over the hips.  These easily go over jeans or trousers with flats.  Simple dresses or separates in silks, adorned with cherry blossoms and Japanese wood-block-style prints look adorable along with lace-trimmed silk chiffon kimono jackets.   Chrysanthemums also are featured along with the gentle art of origami, in artfully folded fabrics.  A wide obi belt or stitched karate belt is used to cinch in the waist.  
    

fashion trends for spring/summer 2013 

key trends

• dressses as a wardrobe staple
• soft and floaty styles
• feminine shapes with nipped in waists
• longer hemlines from below the knee to floor length
• checks and stripes
• prints
• clash patterns
• short shorts in pretty patterns and fabrics
• clutch handbags
• coloured nail polish 
• gorgeous and exotic jewellery

key looks

colour
Sugar coated pastels like orchid pink, citrus lime, lemon sorbet, baby blue and cool mint. Bold block colours in red, emerald, cobalt, yellow and burnt orange. Neon brights in yellow, lime, pink and orange.

monochromatic colours
Pop your colours in sharp styles in stripes, checks and block colours. Clash your colours or stick with one bright colour and team it with neutrals.

florals and prints
Prints star this season in pants, jackets, skirts and dresses from vintage, geometric, tribal, girly, tropical and digital. Experiment with different patterns in an outfit and wear from top to toe.

summer whites
Sheers, cotton, lace and voile in feminine styles.

lady like
Get the look with 50's style with waisted dresses with sashes and self pattern materials.  Mix a hint of  a neutral lilke nude with accessories in pastel pink, blue, mint or lemon.

tribal
Try tribal in edgy ehtnic patterns and refereshing twists of animal prints in bold orange, aqua, lime, neutrals and black and white.  Add a colourful wooden necklace, enamel bracelet and trilby hat.

Mini trends

peplums
Make the most of a neat waist in this new favourite.  Make this look fashion forward with skinny pants or a pencil skirt.

lace
Tempting lace enhances feminine appeal in pretty colours and modern styles for summer enchantment.  Lace shifts look cool and fresh in lemon, pink, turqouise or white.

denim
Comes alive in brights of sunset orange, red, emerald green and cobalt blue.  Team with a striped blazer or tee.

To get the latest looks call  Robin on 0419 468 272  or robin@definingstyle.com.au