Trend File With Secret Closet: The Ultimate Winter Wishlist

Here we take a look at the trendiest wardrobe choices for this winter.

Nothing is more exciting than being presented with an opportunity or rather an excuse to completely renovate your wardrobe. Winter shopping is the best kind mainly because the sweet release from the relentless heat automatically puts one in a more agreeable mood.

It’s that time of the year when friends and family make their annual trips deeming the weather relatively tolerable and weddings are in full swing. As a result shopping is a natural consequence and this season offers some delicious new trends so email those lists to your dearest guests before it’s too late!

1. First and foremost your make-up products will need to be revamped to some more intense shades. Oxblood is the colour to keep this season; you can acquire rich shades in eye shadows, blush, lip colours, eye liners, mascaras and of course, nail colours. Pair it with opulent jewel tones or just on its own for a mysterious bold charm.

2. The deep burgundy tone applies to your clothes and accessories as well; you cannot have enough oxblood this winter; in fact, we would go as far as to say oxblood is the new black. Be it a pair of jeans or a sweater, the vampire shade suits any and all skin tones which is a tough quality to find in a hue. Take a cue from Blake Lively in glorious sequined Gucci dress.

3. We love everything about winter but it takes a toll on your skin so protect it with a rich moisturizer such as Clinique moisture surge intense skin fortifying hydrator. The formula is oil free, however you know your own skin best so use what works for you.

4. When it comes to bags it’s impossible to choose one so we have a few choices. There’s the chic unique range of Palestyle and Nawa clutches by Fashion Compassion in some lush, rich wintery colours and textures that are available locally and internationally through Labels eStore and stocked at Ensemble. We love the Celine Luggage Tote in Python, the texture alone gives us goose bumps. For a night on the town the McQueen oxblood studded box skull is deathly cold!

5. No winter list would be complete without Mango’s tempting winter blazers. The sleek fitted velvet and the frayed trim Boucle jackets plus the herringbone palazzos are our top picks; comfortable, smart and easy to wear.

6. Something velvet is another must have that sparks glamour and keeps you toasty warm and Misha Lakhani has just the thing. A midnight blue lapiz devore maxi dress from her FPW 2012 showcase that gave us shivers. The sculpted fabric is created in-house by an acid burning technique. Speaking of velvet, Miu Miu’s baroque smoking slippers are beautiful in gild and black, available on Net-a-Porter.

7. For your formals this season, baroque is a vital addition. The dramatic elaborate European ornamentation was the focal point of Dolce & Gabbana’s fall collection this year. The rich curving gold layered brocade embellishments against black is pure romance. Let this sophisticated swirling trend infuse your winter closet from shades to shoes, bags and pants to jackets and jewellery.

8. Accessorise with bib necklaces to elevate the drama. Remember winter is all about boldness and depth — and layered jewelry is right on the mark.

9. Don’t forget about the basics: Nishat linens are your answer to comfort and style this season. The fabric has an amazing fall, a super soft texture, and the store offers a huge range of colours and prints perfect for daily work wear.

10. Last but not least remember to grab some woven scarves from Accessorize and lovely in-house printed ‘Kaani’ shawls by Ensemble to complete your winter wardrobe.

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Published in The Express Tribune, November 10^th, 2012.

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