Autumn in The Capitol

My Top 5 picks and favourite trends for AW ’18 in Canberra.

Those local to CBR know how brutally cold it gets here and that the way to survive is through layering.

Autumn is deceptive at the best of times. We find it below 10 degrees in the morning, then at least 22 degrees and sunny by midday!

So, below are my favourite layered looks for this season- seen across the globe at various fashion weeks.

1.

BLAZER + SLACKS

Keep it casual with the awful but somehow fabulous trend of chunky dad sneakers. Plaid over sized blazers are a must have and layer perfectly over a plain tee or light sweater.

The perfect outfit that’ll take you across all occasions throughout the day.

2.

DRESS + TIGHTS

What better way to keep wearing your favourite dresses, even as it cools down, than to pop on tights and a pair of boots!

This outfit can be so diverse and worn for all occasions. Patterned tights can add detail to a plainer dress and the height of your boots will add formality.

For those cooler mornings and evenings pair with a crop leather jacket or longer coat.

3.

SKIRT + COAT

For those warmer days, brave bare legs and flat boots pair with a statement mini skirt. Layer with a light jumper and structured over coat to achieve optimal comfort no matter the time of day.

Style with a hat or beret for a chic warm look. A silk neck tie or scarf can be a fun alternative to a necklace!

4.

PLAID + FUR

ALL THINGS FUR THIS SEASON!! Whether it’s cropped or floor length a fur is a must have this season! As we saw across fashion month, it’s all about bold colours when it comes to fur – stray from tradition and grab something a little extra!

I can’t get enough of pastel pink, brilliant red and crazy cheetah patterned furs. You’ll catch me wearing them with equally flamboyant pants too. Plaid is the new plain – find a cheque that suits you and wear them EVERYWHERE! They are such a diverse pant and again can be dressed up or down with shoe choice and accessories.

Use them as a statement piece or layer with a matching jacket.

5.

JACKETS + COATS

I LOVE this trend! It is so perfect for the bipolar weather we have here in Canberra. A lighter denim or Cotten jacket under an over coat.

This is what AW fashion is about – paring unlikely items together to create something unique, bold and warm!

The layering of jackets creates a new dimension to the look and can take the outfit from a just tee shirt to be worn inside to park side coffee with all layers intact.

Again plaid is a prominent feature for over coats or blazers. Jeans will give a casual everyday feel to the look while slacks or culottes will formalise it. Pair with chunky sneakers, mules or boots depending on the occasion and your mood!

Hands up who can’t wait for Autumn to officially roll in!?

Let me know you’re favourite looks this season in the comments below! Jump across to our Facebook for latest updates.

N x

PITTIUOMO: The fashion fair that stops the world

PITTI, A chronicle of the day to be seen. Fur lined, velvet Gucci slippers. Decadent tweed woolen coats. Lavish Louis Vuitton bags. Pitti Uomo Fashion Fair is the epitome of men’s fashion. Hundreds of stalls house the best of the best in men’s fashion, from cuff links and bow ties, to shoes, suits and bags, not to forget men’s fragrances. Pitti has it all, attracting crowds from across the world. The four day exclusive fair show cases the latest trends to buyers, bloggers, socialites, models and fashion students.

Photo Credit to: AKAstudio-collective

Upon arrival the grounds were buzzing with eager fashion experts, buyers and socialites, eloquent and poised and swarmed by press, candidly waiting to enter. “The crowds could be described as peacocks as apposed to crows”. Suzy Menkes, New York Times Fashion writer.

Photo credits to: Enrico Labriola

Once inside, sellers, brands and makers eagerly waited to promote there latest trends and styles. Today was the day to be seen. Men and women dressed in fines furs, cashmere, velvet, shoes shined and perched delicately upon a wall to be seen by everyone.

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Photo credits to: Enrico Labriola

Moving into the main pavilion there where hundreds of stalls to explore. This feature is one unique to the fair as apposed to a fashion show. It gives buyers the ability to interact, touch and hold items that would normally only be able to be viewed on a catwalk.

 

Photo credits to: Enrico Labriola

 

Not only did we spend the day looking at men’s fashion but people watching. We sat, mostly to give our feet a rest, to watch the interactions of the immensely stylish people that surrounded us. Immaculate men would stand candidly on the phone ,not actually taking a call, while being snapped by street style photographers. Women in the lavish fur coats, stood next to men in shiny brogues, pouting behind large glasses.

 

Photo credits to: Enrico Labriola 

What caught my eye was the simple transition between high end men’s wear, suits, coats, ties and hats to urban, modern street wear. Pitti encapsulated every aspect of men’s fashion and effortlessly brought both elements together in the one fair. Traditional style shoes were given a street style tweak, bridging the gap between very polar styles.What a spectacular and fashionable day we had.

Till next time, Ciao Pitti.

Love Tipsy x

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