Winter Wardrobe

Get the look with the latest fashion reports from our resident Fashion Editor - Belinda Tartaglia.

Hello Fashion Followers!

It's sure cold outside so time to heat up the fashion forecast.

Cowgirl - yea-hah!

Bootleg denim, tan suede and natural earthy tones all dominate this style. While anything in leather including fringing from bags to belts, with an edgy rough side is the essential item to complete this look. Don't forget the all-important accessories from earrings to bangles that have an "American Indian" theme and incorporate sterling silver with aqua turquoise stones.

Suede Leather

Jackets, belts, bags and boots. Suede and leather are big for the Winter season ahead. Colours like tan, brown and black are the best buys.

Seventies Sexy

We've had the 1980's, now the return of all things sexy. This look is suburban girl-meets-roller girl. Candy stripes, hotpants, flairs, knee-length pencil skirts, disco glitz. Faded denim and printed 70's t-shirts. Cool man!

Mod Chick

This is a 1960's inspired look that is very feminine and fun. Combine knee length pencil skirts, with pointy flat shoes or team these shoes with a shorter-than-short mini skirt! Printed floral shirts and hound tooth chequered jackets. Mod Chick is very bold and bright with colours like yellow, brown, pink and blue.

Hippy Chick

Floral skirts, corduroy jeans and skirts with frilly detail. It's all a relaxed, free spirited look.

Touch of Goth

A rock n' roll attitude with a touch of Goth. Black is back. Black faux fur teamed with satin skinny pants and slick stiletto heels. Long coats with suede hotpants in very black and stiletto heeled long boots. This look is not for the faint hearted, it's very sexy and concentrates entirely on the colour black.

Jewellery

1920's -1930's inspired necklaces including black beaded chokers and rosary beads. Chokers with velvet ribbon and silver cameo medallions are elegant and can dress up any outfit.

Hair Now!

Hair and shoes are the two things that can totally make your outfit wicked! Those who love their hair with some flair, will be pleased to know that for hair the 70's is back!

For Long Locks: long layers and a blunt fringe is the way to go. It is creative and sexy.

Medium Length Hair: a messy bob, with plenty of layers and flicks.

Short Hair: long and short layers along the crown, with wispy layers around the hairline.

If you are growing out a tragic haircut opt for hair extensions. Never fear because now hair extensions are longer and better than ever!

Shoes

Boots, boots boots! Knee high length boots, "runched" leather boots and ankle boots are always popular in cooler seasons. Be daring and team with mini skirts. Black, brown or beige are this season's must-haves. Keep it classy and cosy this Autumn - when wearing your mini skirt consider two things, Legwear and boots. Legwear tights and stockings are available in fish net, opaque and patterns. With lace and a number of different designs, tights are the best-kept secret to keeping legs toasty during the colder seasons.

Brownie-Girl

Thinking of changing your hair colour? Blondes, this season brunettes rule. A brown shade with a hint of copper warmth is definitely the colour to be. If you're feeling daring, go brunette!

Fashion News

Rising Star

Tina Kalivas, a designer who hails from Adelaide will be creating 8 pieces for a scene in the upcoming James Bond film.

The 28-year-old designer who worked alongside Alexander McQueen is launching her ready to wear range named "The Midnight Sun". The ready to wear and made to order range includes designs made from leather, patchwork coordinates and silk chemise dresses.

The designer is inspired by nature, 70's rock and multiculturalism. The range itself has an old-world feel with a sci-fi edge. Definitely a rising star in the fashion world.

SNEAK PEEK for Spring/Summer 02-03

These looks are rumoured to be HOT for Spring and Summer:

Spring 2002- for those who love sophisticated hair, the bob is back, sleeker and shorter!
Spring 2002 - pretty in pink! Pink hits a new wave; anything from liquid eyeliner to nail polish will be in shades like fuchsia, hot pink and baby pink.

Summer 2002/2003- Golden Girl: - shades like bronze and gold will be on everyone's lips this season. Accessories, bags, shoes and sunglasses will be in rich metallic shades.

Well now it's Ciao from me, stay tuned next month for more fashion tips and hot looks!

- Belinda Tartaglia
(fashion@femail.com.au)