2011 takes trends from the past

Capture the style of eras gone by with its glamour and romance. 

It’s all about the accessories so add a touch of 20’s luxe with faux fur scarves in tones of mink and chinchilla.  Wear wraps and boleros in fur and lace for evenings out in style.  Wear suede peep toes with all the glamour of the 40’s yet the 2011 twist and evening bags that scream of vintage. Capture the drama of the past with Russian style hats in winter white fur, leopard fur boot toppers and buttoned leather gloves.

Wear 50’s style lace dresses with delicate waistbands and simple lines, for a look that’s elegant and cool, quirky and sassy.  Sequins of the 70’s in cardigans and jackets worn with wide leg trousers and heeled ankle boots or just add sparkle in vintage style jewellery with that little black dress. 

Mix the style of all the eras for a look that’s very 2011.

Style tips by Minsky London, www.MinskyLondon.com , 45 Station Road, Winchmore Hill London N21 3NB 020 8360 4488

How to Rock the Mannish Look!

It’s all about the masculine feminine this autumn, team easy to wear two tone brogues with a fitted country jacket and ultimate boyfriend jumper for that weekend jaunt.

* The 'Pippa' bag was named after royal Kate's famous sister Pippa Middleton when she used it shortly after the wedding this summer. She now has one in every colour.
* Two-tone brogues

Finish the look with accessories which are simple and timeless classics, such as an oversize silk scarf and the structured ‘Pippa’ bag, an iconic staple of any woman’s wardrobe.

Give a nod to British heritage with the use of traditional fabrics such as tweed and checks in jackets and trousers. 

Mix the quirky with the classic by buying fine jumpers and cardigans with elbow patches in leather and suede. Team loose fit tailored wool trousers with chunky knits in warm earthy tones as dominated by the Autumn Winter catwalks.

Keep outerwear mannish with oversize parkas and fitted crombie coats.

Tailored suiting is easily wearable to give that strong yet feminine look for the evening as well as the day.  Mix with a lace shirt and step out in a pair of platform heels and simple leather clutch to capture that powerful feminine charm.

Style tips by Minsky London, www.MinskyLondon.com , 45 Station Road, Winchmore Hill London N21 3NB 020 8360 4488