Time & Velvet

The start of a new year inevitably brings with it an entire collection of fashion trends to try to get ahead of. But before we look ahead to 2018, it's time to look around the 2017 pieces you've yet to buy — and determine which ones are still worth investing in. With these, I am not talking about your typical wardrobe essentials, or pieces you must own in your wardrobe. I am talking about the pieces that ruled the year, the ones that dominated the runways, that was a big hit

I might be a bit too late on reporting this trend, since it’s been going on for a while, this Knotted Tops Trend is more flattering and easy to wear by all ages, sizes and styles. Not to mention it’s got a bit of retro to it, with a tinch of glam. From subtle twists to statement bows, the simple addition brings even the simplest piece up to date, making this the fashion girl trend that everyone can wear. Wondering how you can up your blouse and top game? This season it's al

​You may have realised that sequins have made a major comeback this season, and we obviously can’t wait to wear them! If you still think that sequins are only good for a night out, then you should know you’re not at all up to date with the new trend: it’s time to try something new, namely, daytime sequins! The trick is to use the high-low method of building your outfit, match your sequins to a basic, classic or generally very easy piece of clothing… And there you go, you wil

Remember when you were a kid and your mom used to dress you in matching outfits (“coordinates” they were called, co-ords are what the fashion world is calling matchy-matchy two pieces.) Most of the time they’d be covered in flowers or butterflies, and you probably swore that once you were old enough to dress yourself you would never like to be that again. Well, we’ve got news for you: Co-ords are back in a big way. A positive sight of wearing co-ords is they are extremely eas

There is something about cold shoulder that has hooked me on the trend. A cold shoulder dress or top is essentially flaunting bare shoulders. There is something elegant and stylish about the cold shoulder. It is summers and you need to add this could shoulder outfit in your wardrobe. A cold shoulder trend is not just for the summer but a great outfit even in slightly chilling evenings. The silhouette is seemingly everywhere, and it’s taking many different forms. Cold shoulde

Jumpsuits are, without a doubt, a statement style. The head-to-toe or an overall creates a striking look that moves beyond a simple dress or pants and top combo, and into more fashionable zone. So why then, do so many women still avoid this trend-worthy style? Well, it isn’t always the easiest piece of clothing to pull off. Because a lot of it depends on the silhouette, the cut, style or the jumpsuit, choose the wrong fit or add the wrong accessories and your jumpsuit can go