High-waists are a trend that have been around for quite a while now so we thought we'd give it the once over on CQ and we even roped intern Alison in!
She tried out the New Look peplum skirt which will set you back a bargainous £18 and I'm wearing Nudie's black High Kai jeans, £68 from my-wardrobe. Watch to see our tips for wearing the high-waisted silhouette, and don't hesitate to comment if you've got more questions or some tips of your own.
Okay, so most of you weren't too keen on Madonna's feathered Louis Vuitton look last year (was it the colour? The feathers? Or the lady herself?) but we're sorry to tell you, you're probably going to find yourself coveting one next season. The texture and unlimited potential for pairing with other fun textures is just one of the best things about ostrich feathers and the totally glam image they give off isn't something to be laughed at either. This nude-coloured skirt by Topshop (£65) keeps the look fairly toned down (as opposed to the attention-seeking green of Madge's outfit) and its ability to be paired with anything from a white slouchy vest to leather to sequins means it will be an exciting addition to your wardrobe, we promise!
Zips are the trimming du jour at the moment, they lend a tough bling to any outfit which you just can't get anywhere else. Fans of the shiny metal teeth will love Sebastian Errazuriz' zip dress, I say dress but actually you can wear it as a top, a skirt and even convert it into an elaborate neckpiece.
It definitely makes me want to go to my local craftery (yes I just made that word up) and buy twenty metres of zips to make into some sort of accessory or item of clothing. For more wonderment visit Errazuriz' website.
Lily Allen is still turning over headlines this week. Between frolicking in the snow and causing Perez to be fearful of her imminent arrival in America (do you blame him?) the popstrel has caught our attention in this floral garland headband.
Taking a leaf, quite literally, straight out of a couture week notebook, Lily's choice of accessory may seem strange to some, but was actually all over Paris last week.
We're all looking forward to the new collections coming into the high street but it's not all about the big stores, some of the smaller labels have equally exciting things on offer and while they might be a little more expensive they're well worth the investment, and the warm glow you'll get from helping out an independent.
Each of these pieces is guaranteed to pep up and update your wardrobe, wear them now as part of a warm, layered ensemble and sling them on in summer for some effortless cool outfits. Jump through for product details.
Prom dresses were big news last summer, worn with a wide leather belts and studded heels for a punky PPQ/Luella inspired '80s outfit or dressed with a denim jacket and pumps it was a look that was hard to beat.
Forget if you can the driving snow and check out these three beauties, if you missed this trend first time round there's still plenty of time to get in on the look. Team the dresses with cable knit tights, sturdy biker boots and a chunky cardigan to wear now until the weather warms up. See after the jump to find out where to buy.
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