Winter Florals

If you thought florals and flowers were just for the spring and summer, then you were wrong. This winter flower power is in full force with winter florals being a huge trend on and off the catwalk. The floral look has adapted itself for the colder weather by combining brightly coloured flowers with black.

At Matthew Williamson, graphic primary coloured flowers covered fabrics and floral embellishments covered this black dress with stunning effect.


At Roberto Cavalli, deep purple, blues, green and red flowers were combined with black for a bright and refreshing look.
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If you would like to add a bit of colour to your winter wardrobe the winter florals trend is a great way to do so. Try accessorising a black outfit with brightly coloured handmade flower jewellery or corsages. This is also a great way to accessorise a little black dress. I love this red leather Hibiscus necklace.

Gothic Romance

One of the biggest trends for autumn winter 08/09 is the gothic or dark romance trend. There is absolutely no doubt that black is back this year, although I am not really sure it has ever gone away. The new soft gothic or dark romance trend is glamourous and polished. Almost everything is black but interest is added with different textures, layering, sheer and lace fabrics.


At Yves St Laurent- dark hair, dark lips and dark minimalistic clothes were the order of the day.

At Stella McCartney - a sheer black mini dress with a subtle pattern and long boots gave a dark but romantic look.

At Sophia Kokosolaki - Romantic layers of chiffon with swirly designs created a stunning evening dress.

At Luella - the look was almost witch like with short dresses adorned with ribbon and worn with black opaque tights.

At Givenchy - Religious symbol designs in sheer fabric gave a this mini dress a really romantic and gothic feel.

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Religious, celtic and other symbols are a great way to add a touch of this seasons gothic trend to a black outfit. Try teaming a long sheer black blouse with black skinny jeans and this Bali Girl necklace.

The Black Polo Neck Jumper

Top of my list of must have items for this winter is the black polo neck jumper. Not only is it lovely and warm in the cold weather, it is also extremely versatile. Black is a flattering colour that suits most people and also can help you lose a pound or two (in appearance). But the best thing about the black polo neck jumper is that it can be layered with other clothes or accessorised in lots of different ways for an interesting and trendy look.

Some of your favourite summer clothes can gain extra mileage by wearing with tights and a polo neck for the winter. Try wearing a floral summer dress with a polo neck jumper for your own take on this seasons winter florals. The Autumn Winter 08 catwalk shows were awash with black polo neck jumpers. At Prada, they were layered under lace. At Givenchy, they were teamed with black leather trousers, a tailored jacket and layers of chains and crucifixes. At Yves St Laurent they were worn with just about everything in a minimalist style.

A great reason for wearing a polo neck is that it is a great way to show off a gorgeous statement necklace as seen at Louis Vuitton. (picture from www.elleuk.com)

This Purple Amethyst, Swarovski Crystal and Silver Necklace and Bracelet will look amazing with a black or charcoal grey polo neck jumper.