16 November 2014 www.womanthismonth.com FASHION | fashion forward Fashionista Status? Check! Autumn is here; a wardrobe revamp is what we need! Keep your eyes glued to the micro-trends to take your looks a step further this season. Kindergarten Revival The animated world is finding its place in the fashion world of grown-ups. Stamps of butterflies, owls, foxes and birds can be found in sweaters, dresses and accessories. Alberta Ferretti got its inspiration from the most commonly seen feathery friends of the season. On the Move Cowboy fringes, an epidemic in last season’s accessories and clothes, are alive this autumn and winter as well. Knee-high boots, long kimonos and must-have handbags with tassels are here to stay. Lanvin gave the casual appeal of this element a hint of sophistication in its range of handbags. All that Shines Extra volume and shimmering elements are designers’ new muse. Gems, beads and sequins are not exclusive for evening wear anymore; they’ve been applied to basic clothes and accessories. Simple white tops now sparkle with all sorts of ornaments. Dolce & Gabbana designs are all about luxury; their latest collection feature jewelled bugs and flowers on shoes and handbags.
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