Island Life Magazine Ltd October/ November 2012 | Page 104
FASHION HEALTH & BEAUTY
with Dee Becker
The new autumn/winter season
HELLO
new season
what could be easier to wear than
is here and whatever the trend,
equestrian inspired pieces with a
whatever your style, the new season
modern twist? A classic fitted jacket
promises to have plenty to inspire
can be updated with a beautiful scarf,
you.
leather and/or tweed accessories and
With new collections arriving thick
form-fitted boots worn over narrow
and fast into stores both on and off
legged trousers or leggings. Combine
the Island, it’s time to treat yourself.
the luxurious colours of autumn
One of the great fashion design
berries with a touch of military-trend
icons said, ‘fashion fades but style
neutrals and you have a new autumn/
stays’ and I’m certainly a big advocate
winter look which is practical,
of personal style over fashion.
wearable and stylish too!
However, whilst you don’t need to be
Whether your style preference is
a fashion follower, you can give your
classic, natural, dramatic or romantic,
wardrobe an instant seasonal lift by
you are guaranteed to find something
adding a few carefully chosen pieces
fabulous this season. Whatever you
to your existing wardrobe classics.
do, choose a look that reflects your
Equally, one of the easiest and cost
personality and lifestyle; this may be
effective ways to achieve a stylish and
from one trend, or a combination of
‘up-to-date’ look is to buy some key
pieces chosen from across the trends
on-trend accessories.
for a look which will be yours and
After a captivating summer of sport,
Ness handbags and purse
A great selection from luxury
designer Ness with pretty stag
print and autumnal colours.
Available at Arreton Old Village
01983 539365.
Glass bead necklace
Fair Trade from India.
Available from Daisy Daisy
01983 840913.
yours alone!
Aztec pattern scarf
Fair Trade from India.
Available from Daisy Daisy
01983 840913
Manas Italy
Two tone suede
boot with side zip,
small zip insert at
top, fleece lined.
Available from
Bellisima 01983
717004.
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Chunky metal rings
Fair Trade from India. Available from
Daisy Daisy 01983 840913.