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2 September 2010: 09:00

The leopard look

Animal print is the statement print for Autumn/Winter. It is everywhere! Unleash your inner leopard and go wild with the print.

Coat £200, dress £45 and snood £25, all from Warehouse

The statement coat is a key piece and a faux fur leopard print number will certainly make a statement. There are great vintage styles around, whether you’re looking for a super-warm winter coat or a  snuggly shorter jacket. A leopard print fur coat or jacket is a one piece wonder which you can throw on for instant glamour.

Left to right: Leopard print faux fur jacket, French Connection £120; Vintage leopard print faux fur coat, Topshop £98

Take one bold print piece, like these skinnies, and contrast them with different textures and layers. Mix with lace and even florals now, then add on chunky knits as the weather gets chillier. Or take a floaty leopard print dress (check out Reiss and Warehouse) and team it with a leather Aviator jacket.

Left to right: Animal print day top, Star by Julien MacDonald for Debenhams £40; Print court shoes, Dorothy Perkins, £25; Leopard print skinnies, Topshop £45; Zip detail print pumps, Oasis £40; Animal print zip detail skirt, River Island £29.99 

Is leopard a bit fierce for you? Scared of the bold print? Just go for an accessory. You’ll find bags, shoes, belts, lingerie, hats, scarves, gloves and even bangles featuring the print. There’s no escaping it this season, so be brave and release your inner Bet Lynch.

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25 August 2010: 09:00

Caped crusaders

Wondering how to update your wardrobe for the new season? One of the must-have items this Autumn/Winter is the cape, in all its swirling glory.

Cashmere cape, COS £219

It was seen on many designer catwalks. Favourites of ours were Celine, Chloe and Halston. Versions are now arriving daily in high street stores.

You may think the cape is hard to wear, but believe us, it’s not. It is the ultimate statement piece. Just throw it on and get an instant fashion upgrade. It suits all sizes and shapes too. Be warned though – you may feel compelled to swirl around in it like some kind of highwayman or Sherlock Holmes!

Left to right: Candy stitch cape, Reiss £195; Black military cape, Topshop £95

The wool cape is the ideal winter cover-up, but we’re also big fans of this trench-style cape from H&M.


Mac-style cape, H&M £34.99

Look out for capes in a range of colours. There are easy-to-wear, elegant styles in camel and black. Styles embracing the season’s military trend in khaki or stone with metal buttons and detail. Or you could stand out from the crowd in bright reds and bold checks.

Left to right: Check cape, M&S £65; Khaki parka cape, Miss Selfridge at House of Fraser £42

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24 August 2010: 09:00

Long live summer

Here at Westfield HQ, we’re not ready for summer to be over. We’re desperate to keep that warm, sunny glow going for a while longer.

When you think of orange make-up, you may think of bad fake tan. Orange skintone is not one we covet. Being Tango’d is so last decade. But, despite what you may think, you really can wear orange make-up. In fact, orange lips look great with a tan. They also work really well on with fair skins – just experiment to find the shade that works for you.

The same can be said for orange eye shadow. Play around to find out what suits you – peach, coral or citrus. Not feeling that bold? Make a statement with some bright orange nail polish.

Left to right: Orange eyeshadow, MAC £11; Orange Nails, Topshop £5; L’Oreal Glamshine lipgloss in Sheer Peach, Superdrug £6.99; Citrus lipstick, Make Up Store £12.50.

Fresh, citrus fragrances can bring back those sunny, holiday memories too. One waft of scent and your mind is cast back to Mediterranean orange groves or even just that fruity cocktail you sipped on from your sunlounger. Orange fragrance is known for its uplifting properties too, so it’s ideal to combat post-holiday blues. Start your day with a citrus-scented shower gel or spray on a luscious perfume, and you’ll feel brighter instantly.

 

Left to right: Boss Orange Sunset EDT, The Perfume Shop £39.99 (75ml); Satsuma shower gel, The Body Shop £6 (250ml); Sunny shower, L’Occitane £12.50 (250ml); Orange Blossom solid perfume, Lush £5.50.

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3 August 2010: 09:00

Add a splash of colour

It’s holiday time – sun, sea, blue skies. Keep that vibe going by adding a splash of summer colour to your wardrobe palette. Think blues and greens from cobalt to turquoise and every hue in between.

Going on holiday?

Bold blues and greens look great in the sunshine and will complement a golden tan. Pick out some bright, colourful pieces to mix with your basic neutrals. We spotted this bright blue River Island bikini on Coleen Rooney recently. If it’s good enough for her holiday wardrobe, it’s good enough for ours too.

 

Left to right: Amaryllis kaftan, Accessorize £30; Blue bikini, River Island top £12.99 and bottoms £9.99; Havaiana slim flip flops, Schuh £19.99

Staying home?

If you’re holiday’s behind you or you’ve decided to stay put this year, create your own holiday vibe with splashes of colour. These pieces will lift your wardrobe and see you through to next season. Enjoy them now and to spice up your more neutral Autumn/Winter palette of camel and grey.

 

From left to right: Asymettric ruffle front dress, Oasis was £50 now £30; Two tone sunglasses, Topshop £15; Teal mid-heel brogue, Office £65; Blue Prism watch, Guess Accessories £130; NailsInc nail polish in Haymarket, Debenhams £10.50

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29 July 2010: 16:00

The Aviator Jacket

It may seem a little early to be thinking about dressing for winter, but sometimes you need to plan ahead. A key piece for Autumn/Winter 2010 is the Aviator jacket.

They are literally flying off the shelves already – scuse the pun! We love this Topshop version with the buckle details and soft, snuggly sheepskin lining. It almost makes us want the sun to stop shining so that we can wrap up in the gorgeous shearling. 

Topshop Aviator jacket

It’s in store now, but selling fast. Get yours from  Topshop for £295 and be ready for Autumn/Winter 2010.

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23 July 2010: 09:00

Utility fashion

Looking for some pieces that will see you through from summer to autumn? You can’t go wrong with a few neutral items that are hot right now and will be holding strong into the new season.

Utility fashion is ideal for summer and makes a change from cute ditsy florals, bold prints and statement maxi dresses. Choose khaki and typical safari tones and team them with simple white or neutral pieces for summer cool.

Cargo pants are the trousers of choice right now. Look out for super skinnies, peg leg and hareem styles. Style them up with some hot heels - platforms, wedges or wooden sole clogs.

Left to right: Utility skinnies, Warehouse £15 now £10; Khaki peg trousers, Dorothy Perkins £28; Khaki zip back hareem pants, Topshop £35.

A simple vest, tee or classic white shirt is the ideal partner.

Left to right: Compact cotton sleeveless Tee, Uniqlo £14.99; Ecru vest, Next £16; Military vest, H! by Henry Holland at Debenhams £16

The utility trend isn’t all about cargo pants though. You’ll find a range of safari-inspired pieces around too. Whilst utility trousers are all about being relaxed and slouched, dresses and skirts  are more structured and tailored.

Left to right: Safari shirtdress, Karen Millen £165; Military skirt, Next £28; Scout dress, Cos £65.

Finish off with chunky jewellery. Gold looks great with these neutral tones.

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21 July 2010: 10:00

Spend or save: leopard print

Animal print is everywhere for Autumn/Winter 2010. The fash pack are going wild for a touch of leopard print in particular.

Check out Topshop’s new season collection and you’ll see everything from super-skinnies to blazers to peep-toe platforms in the distinctive print.

It was this large leopard-print bag that caught our eye in Topshop. It is a real beauty – a quality leather bag with leopard print outer to make you stand out from the crowd. Utterly fabulous and it can be yours for £90.

We clocked a very similar number by Alexander Wang – the Millie leopard bag. This premium designer bag is on many a fashionista’s wishlist or already on their handbag arm. It’s a great statement piece, but it’s practical too as it’s big enough for a laptop. It also has the premium designer price tag of £795.Leopard print bags

Would you choose the Alexander Wang bag (left) at £795 or the Topshop version (right) for £90?

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9 July 2010: 09:00

Hot summer shorts

Shorts are one of this summer’s biggest trends. There’s a wide range of styles ranging from short, short little hotpants to high-waisters or knee length smart city shorts. So prepare your pins and show them off!

Our Personal Stylist, Anna Moore’s shorts style of choice for this season is the denim high waister. The best pair in her opinion are these Basque indigo jean shorts from Topshop, £28.

Looking for a more conventional cut-off denim short? Try these boyfriend shorts from Uniqlo (£14.99) or sexy Siluetas from Zara (£24).

This season’s trend for embellishment and detailing is not just for the upper body. Shorts don’t have to plain. Look out for fringing, texture and additional details like studs. Here are a couple of our favourite finds:

Left to right: white lace hotpants, £24.99 and tan suede fringed hotpants, £29.99 both River Island.

If you’re after something a little smarter, go for a longer length, tailored pair. Team with a shirt and heels for a super chic summer look. We love these pretty pink shorts from Warehouse, £40.

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2 July 2010: 09:00

Hot or not: summer boots

Think of summer footwear and you normally conjure up images of flip flops and sandals. Not so this year. The ankle boot has taken over as the summer trend of choice. It has become the surprise fashion hit of the season.

The ankle boot was seen on many a well-turned heel at Glastonbury too. Check out Sienna Miller’s totally festival-appropriate look. She ticks so many of the hot trend boxes – the cute denim shorts, the straw hat, the crochet waistcoat and of course, the lace up ankle boot.

It may not look particularly pretty, but the ankle boot is a sensible choice for the British summer. We’re never too far away from a rain cloud after all. Plus, it’s really comfy and ideal for walking. But fashion isn’t meant to be comfortable is it? When did stylish and practical go hand in hand?

After months of hiding feet away inside thick socks and winter boots, isn’t it good to give them a bit of an airing? Surely summer is the time to treat your feet to a pedicure and show them off in sexy sandals.

What do you think? Summer boots – hot or not?

Left to right: Max Cleat lace boot, Schuh £84.99; Loose lace choc leather boot, Office £90; Millie canvas boot, Topshop £30

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22 June 2010: 09:00

Dress down like Alexa Chung

Do you admire Alexa Chung’s style? We asked Westfield London’s Personal Stylist, Anna Moore for tips on how to dress like Alexa Chung.

Alexa Chung

Personal Stylist, Anna says, ” I believe style is achievable regardless of gender, age or body shape, it’s a state of mind!”

Anna believes in taking inspiration from on-trend celebs’ latest looks to create copycat outfits of your own.

Alexa Chung’s style
Anna says: “For a dress down look I think Alexa Chung really gets it right. She takes a trend and makes it her own and is very real.

I liked her Coachella Festival look and I think this could translate to a copycat outfit well – a playsuit, worn with an across the body bag and flat sandals.”

Alexa Chung style
Left to right: Sandblast playsuit, Republic £26.99; Cross-body bag, Topshop £30; Rope espadrille sandal, Schuh £34.99

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