The top trends for the autumn/winter season 2009

1. Money | news
STRUCTURE b60
YOUR LIFE Dress,
Dorothy Perkins.
b60
Wrap Dress,
Dorothy Perkins.
Dress b75,
Tights b10,
Bag b156,
Warehouse.
b95
Jacket, M&S.
Break out the shoulder pads, because power
b78.50 dressing is back with a vengeance. It’s all about
GREAT
VALUE!
Dress, structured, clean lines this season so make sure b21
From b3 River Island. Dress,
Bangles, your clothes match your attitude – confident! Penneys.
F&F at Tesco.
Dress, b70, Jacket,
b86, Gloves, b25,
Boots, b75, Wallis.
LEATHER UP!
Forget rigid, box shapes,
this season’s leather is soft,
b27
Chain collar,
feminine and super sexy.
Dorothy Perkins.
b46
Skirt, Wallis.
b180
Jacket, Wallis.
b11
Gloves,
Penneys.
b10
F&F Purses,
Tesco.
GREAT
VALUE!
Dress, b53,
Necklace, b23,
Clutch bag, b31, Wallis.

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Elaborate Embellishments
More is definitely more this season! Steer away from
simplicity; go for gold brocades, embroidery, big
brooches and chunky, chunky jewellery.
BLOKE'S CORNER
Wow ‘em like you’re on Wall
Street. Next’s new (and b45
Tunic,
very affordable) autumn/ Dorothy Perkins.
winter range is a fantastic
collection of well-tailored
suits, sharp shirts and ties for b52
all occasions. Necklace,
Wallis.
Shirt & tie set b24,
Jacket b81, Next.
b95
Dress,
fashion
Littlewoods.
b20
Ring,
Freedom at
Topshop.
NEWS ■ TIPS ■ ADVICE b20
Ring, Wallis.
BY LAURA BURY
Tip Off! dare
if you
Looking for that perfect dress? Then look no
re
further than COVET. The new boutique is a treasu
trove of beautiful, one-off pieces – from vintage gems
to high-end designer samples, including items from
All the
designers such as Roberto Cavalli and Valentino.
pieces in-store are for hire, so you can be red carpet
ready without racking up a bill on your credit card.
Covet, Powerscourt Centre,
South William Street, Dublin 2.
Clutch b70,
Boots b245,
Dune.
KNEE HIGH
b185
THIGH HIGH
b144 Office.
Topshop.
SHAKE YOUR BOOTIES
ANKLE
ght of an
There are some items that must be thou
investment and for autu mn/winter 09, boots are
opt for
PEEP TOE where to put your money. Whether you b190
ankle boots, shoe boo ts, flat boots or the very French Connection.
b141
sure you
b125 daring (but very in) thigh-highs make River Island.
b117.50
River Island.
Office.
make that purchase !
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