The
cold weather is well and truly here. Instead of mourning the loss of bare legs
and sleeveless dresses, we’ve been busy scouring the shops for a new season
wardrobe. Let the rain fall and the wind howl, we’ve got the AW style game
covered. Read on to discover our favourite cold weather trends.
The Camel Coat
Every year there’s that one covetable
coat style which manages to become a showstopper. Past seasons have seen teddy
coats and faux fur collared outerwear pinch the top spot but this year it’s all
about looking cool in camel.
And for good reason too. Camel is an
all-time classic; it’s versatile, it’s smart and it suits pretty much everyone.
The neutral colour offers a number of versatile styling options. Pair your
camel coat with all black everything, skinnies and ballerina flats or a
fetching tartan scarf. The possibilities are endless.
As for choice of fit, we’re
traditionalists in the sense we prefer the fitted silhouette to boyfriend and
dressing gown styles. But it’s all a matter of personal preference.
The 60’s Mini Dress
Winter is all about layering and that’s
why we love the 60’s mini-dress trend. All the shops have fallen hook, line and
sinker for shift dresses meaning we get to pick from colour block, brocade,
paisley and embellished collar varieties which are all an absolute breeze to
style. Simply add a faux-fur coat and tights with boots for a classy, night
time look. Consider our Christmas party outfit in the bag.
The Formal Backpack
The formal backpack is this season’s
must-have. Even the most loyal handbag enthusiast will be converted when they
realise how great it feels to sling a backpack over the shoulder and go about
the day hands-free. Trust us. Plus, you can fit food shopping into one of these
babies without having to choose the corporate plastic bag option and look cool
at the same time. It’s a win-win situation.
70’s Boots
A/W ’13 was all about
grungy tractor heels. Thick cut, chunky boots with a nod to the 90’s reigned
supreme. Fast forward 12 months and 70’s style boots are leading the
directional footwear pack. Platform style, block heels and over-the-knee suede
fabric boots are all in high demand this season.
Style yours with
olive green riding pants or skinny jeans for a smart daytime look.
Cigarette Trousers
When bare legs won’t do, ankle grazers
are the next best thing. Enter the cigarette trouser: super elegant, figure
defining and easy to style, you’ll want to wear them everywhere. We’re in
favour of mixing bold cigarette prints with classic fit tees, cropped jumpers
and smart loafers. Whether for the office, the cocktail bar or the shops,
cigarette trousers are an easy to style, AW staple.
That just about wraps up our favourite
AW pieces. Have you checked out our new season handbag collection yet? Visit
the NICA website to
browse the full range.
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