Ripped denim
You know that hole-infested, scuffed up pair of jeans you just can’t bear to throw away? They’re officially back in style! Trend-setting celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, Lindsay Lohan and Victoria Beckham have all been snapped wearing shredded, ripped up denims – and no, they weren’t on their way to the car wash... Wee!
Chain bags
Want the handbag of the moment? Look out for anything with a heavy ‘chain handle’. To add an instant touch of glam to your working wardrobe, think about investing in something like Nine West’s Deco Party Tote, R1 199,00. www.ninewest.co.za. However, if your look’s a little more rock chic or boho, opt for something a bit more colourful and quilted a la Chanel.
Rainbow coloured Raybans
Remember how big a trend Rayban’s black Wayfarers were? They were cool. We liked them. Kirsten Dunst rocked the shizz out of them and then we got over it. Now, however, they’re back with a vengeance – in an array of fun-coloured hues! (Sienna Miller’s big into the red, while Rachel Bilson’s a fan of the green pair.) Check them out at www.rayban.com.
Over the knee boots
Right now, boots that end just over the knee are big, big news. (Just be sure to opt for a pair that’s either flat or sports a more substantial heel, like a wedge. Over the knee stilettos just scream cheap as opposed to chic. The best way to wear them is teamed up with skinny leg jeans or tights in a colour that matches the boots – this way the line of your legs remains unbroken, creating the appearance of length.
Icy cold
Tartan or check
If you’ve yet to buy anything tartan or check, rather don’t. The look’s officially peaked and there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to rock that Happy Haggis-inspired mini next winter. Within three months we’re going to start warming up – and sooner than that the stores will be filling with new, spring stock! Now’s the time to save so you can snap it all up when it arrives...
Two-tone patent anything
Two-tone patent leather (think that ‘dip dying’ effect) was fun and exciting for about all of two minutes some time last year. Now, however, the look’s as relevant as an abacus. If you happen to see it around, be sure to remove yourself from the store. Clearly their buyer’s on crack and the rest of the items stocked shouldn’t be trusted...
Faux fur gilets
These were fun and could add a real 70’s flare to your wardrobe – last year. The epitome of ‘last season’s vibe’, the only reason we can think of as to why a few chain stores have brought ‘em out again is that it’s a last attempt to cut their losses and get rid of any that they couldn’t flog in ’08. Should you happen to spot one, simply flick your hair and ‘ignore, ignore, ignore’...
Gladiators over pantihose
Oh! My! God! We know you love your gladdies, but really people – it's frikken winter, put those sandals away! Like, right now!