If you've yet to hit the sales...get down there sharpish!
Although titled "The January Sales" most of the best bargains have already been whipped up and are now with loving new owners. Before you go, set a budget with a maximum overspend. Its very hard to stick to a strict budget, so set an ideal budget and a naughty budget. Trust me, it works!
Think about what your wardrobe is hungry for and what is going to be on trend next season. There's no point buying something that will go out of fashion faster than you can say "a tenner".
So here are the thoughts that ran through my mind when sifting through the sale rails...
- The first, and most important thing to run gleefully towards...leather! Not faux leather, not leather look...good, decent, wear it forever leather. I can never afford a good pair of leather boots in autumn so the sales is the perfect time to stock up! But you have to be nifty! They sell out fast. If you're getting a leather jacket in the sale, think soft leather for S/S and go for a classic cut. Timeless.
- What are the hottest colours of next season? This year focus on nudes, pastels and soft neutrals. I will be using grey as black, mixing with creams, pinks and peaches.
- What are set to be the biggest trends this year? I'm not a religious follower of trends but I do like to mix them with my own personal style. Usually with one key item of clothing and lifting the look with accessories. Keep checking my Trend Tracker for updates on the new seasons hottest trends. Here are a few to look for when sale hunting...
- Nautical. Its back...as it always is. This time around its quintessentially British, involving teacups and teapots, clocks and buttons, anchors, pearls, bows and stripes.
- Silk. Trousers, jackets, tops, skirts, scarves.....choose soft tones. My advice though...mix texture, don't wear it all at once.
- The unstructured, loose fitting trouser. They've been around for a while now so there should be some available in the sales. Don't go too baggy though, you're not hiding in them. Ideally they should fit comfortably round your waist and be narrow at the bottom, maybe with a small turn-up.
- Lace...pretty lace. Inject it into your everyday wardrobe by wearing with denim and layering into your look. For evening, wear black lace over nude, oh so chic. Also, keep your eyes peeled for navy lace, it's set to be huge this summer.
- Now what am I going to wear under all this sexy lace? Basics...you can never have enough tanks, tees and camis. I always pick several staple colours, black, white, grey, cream and navy. Boring but essential. Gap are fantastic for basics.
I really could go on forever about what to look for. Underwear, accessories, shoes.... (KG have an AMAZING sale)! But I don't want to keep you from finding those bargains, so quick....get yourself to the sales before it's too late.
BB x
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