Vintage clothing has become very popular recently. This is partly due to the timeless nature of many vintage items and qualities such as the detail and craftsmanship used in the production of vintage clothes. It is also due to trends for vintage styles made popular by celebrities like Dita Von Teese, Kate Moss and Julia Roberts.

Each era or decade has it's own styles or vintage pieces which are particularly coveted. Perhaps this is one of the key attractions of vintage clothing. The best of each decade or era is preserved as vintage clothing and the worst falls by the wayside. You could think of vintage clothing as a kind of natural selection of the fashion world wh... Read more »

One of the best ways to stay abreast of jewellery trends, and specifically earrings trends, and get a great preview of styles that are likely to be popular in a season or two is to keep an eye out for the jewellery worn by celebrities.

Celebrities can get hold of the very latest designs - in fact, it isn't uncommon for jewellery designers to give away their jewellery to celebrities just for the publicity that it brings to their brand. Because it's quite common for a piece of jewellery worn by a popular star to become the next hot fashion trend.

Keeping your eye open for what's hot and wh... Read more »

Feel inspired with an extra shot of confidence to give you a boost during a challenging business climate as the weather changes and autumn arrives. The new 2009 fall/winter wardrobe trends are all about a modern look - regardless of your age - but they also take stylish cues from classic retro fashion. Having worked in the fashion industry for many years, I can tell you that the coming trend places a much greater emphasis upon exploration and experimentation that is light on the wardrobe wallet but still strong in terms of giving your style and look a fabulous wake-up call.

As a senior level executive with Macy's, I learned to hone my interpretations of trendy items a... Read more »

Everyone knows that black and white are a classic combination. Black and white have combined to create some truly iconic fashion moments over the years, from Chanel's Timeless Classic Handbag to Audrey Hepburn in a timeless monochrome ballgown with black and white accessories.

But is the monochrome trend worn out? What black and white accessories trends can we expect to see on the catwalks, red carpets and streets? These 10 style pointers are your perfect guide!

1) Beaded necklaces with statement ribbons in black silk are set to be hot for the rest of 2009 and beyond. Just check out Vera Wang's knotted pearls with black silk ribbon.

2) White dre... Read more »