Coat Autumn
How To: Perfect Dark Cat's Eyes
Dark smokey cat's eyes have emerged as one of the major beauty trends for Autumn 2010. All over the catwalks of Milan and now Paris- not to mention heaps of celebrities – lined graphic winged eye makeup has become the must-have look. I caught up with celebrity makeup artist Karen Adler to find out how to get the look.
Trend Alert: Quilted Jacket
It's probably not quite cold enough to wear a heavy coat just yet, but it's certainly time to start thinking about buying one. A coat is an investment piece and something you can wear year upon year if it's a timeless style.
A padded jacket may not be the most flattering of coat shapes, but it's certainly the warmest.
Ten New Season Coats for Under £100
The Autumn set in this weekend as temperatures dropped and I pulled on my boots! This means it's definitely time to start coat shopping. There are so many styles available this season from classic trench shapes, to vintage style furs to classic double breasted versions, you're sure to be spoilt for choice.
Trend Alert: Military Coats
Military jackets have been making a comeback since last winter when Alexander McQueen and Balmain featured the style on the catwalk. The trend is back for Autumn and bigger than ever as pieces appear on the High Street channeling the look.
Coats is a key way to indulge in this style and make a statement.
2010 Autumn Milan Fashion Week: Fendi
All eyes have moved to Milan now as some of the biggest names in the industry take to the catwalk. Yesterday, was the turn of Fendi under the creative eye of Karl Lagerfeld. The collection had a classic elegance to it, with knee length skirts and layered up looks.
2010 Autumn Trend Alert: Leather Harness
London is famous for being fashion forward as a city and debuting trends before the other capitals have even considered it. This is especially true with young, upcoming designers, but also with bigger names which are now showing here. Over the past seven days I have begun to notice trends emerging which are sure to influence Autumn wardrobes.
2010 Autumn London Fashion Week: Paul Costelloe
The Autumn 2010 shows kicked off in London this morning with Paul Costelloe's collection. The Irish designer began with plenty of metallics in bronze shades and jacquard fabrics. There were high waists and big full knee length skirts as he played with dimension.
2010 Autumn New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs
After reportedly recruiting models from the street and turning attention away from celebrities in the front row, Marc Jacobs presented his Autumn collection in New York yesterday. The designer looked smart for the show in a suit which reflected the feeling of the whole line. Jacobs went for a more sophisticated look than we've seen in previous years with '50s influences.
Fab Ad: Emma Watson for Burberry Spring 2010
Emma Watson's first campaign for Burberry Prorsum for Autumn '09 was a huge hit (it was your favourite of 2009) so it's no surprise that Christopher Bailey snapped her up again. This time it's become a family affair as Emma introduces her brother, Alex, to the modeling game. The Spring 2010 adverts have just been unveiled and they were again shot by Mario Testino.
How Often Do You Dry Clean Your Coats?
A good coat is integral to your wardrobe as through the winter months it will probably be your most worn item. I have a few coats that I switch between, and all of them need to be dry cleaned.
I definitely like to have them all cleaned over the Summer so they're ready for the Autumn, but I will also clean them a couple more times through the Winter.
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