Smart Lady

Remember, remember the 5th of November! Bonfire night is the perfect excuse for donning layers of chunky knits, fur and suede to create the very latest winter style statement with online fashion retailer Ellos. Get 20% off with code 4912, while stocks last.

Begin an outfit with a statement dress. This Ellos Three-Quarter Length Sleeves Dress, £39 features a cute Alpine pattern that wouldn’t look out of place après-Ski in France. Made from a wool and Alpaca knit mix, it’s super comfortable and can be paired with both leggings and skinny jeans.

Think winter warmers and you’ll envision leggings like these. Eye-catching pattern? Check. Chunky and warm cotton? Check. Elasticated and in a range of sizes? Check! Ellos Leggings, £17 are available in grey, brown or plum. We think a grey pair worn with our knit dress is a match made in heaven.

If you’ll be standing in a muddy field for most of Bonfire night, it’s best to avoid sky high platforms. We think these Ellos Chelsea style Ankle Boots, £79 are just the ticket in keeping warm and dry but bang on trend too. They feature elasticated sides and are made from real leather with a smooth fabric lining.

To keep the cold wind at bay, think over-sized, suede and fur. This Ellos Coat, £85 gives a nod to the popular androgyny trend this season, with dropped shoulders, a large suede effect shawl collar and tiny fur details on the trims. A sudden urge to drape over the shoulders and recite lines from The Godfather will be entirely normal.

Every great outfit needs accessories, so continuing the theme of practicality, keep the heat in with this Ellos Leopard Hat, £15. No animals were harmed in the creation of this hat, but we can’t promise you won’t get envious looks when you’re wearing it out and about. This hat has a silky satin lining and comes in a longer brown fur option too, depending on how daring you feel.

Last but not least, a winter wardrobe essential is a long, chunky Ellos Scarf, £17. It comes in Blue, Ecru or Grey, so we’ve opted for Blue to complement the pattern on the knit dress. Its knitted finish looks just like your Gran’s best handiwork, so wrap it haphazardly alongside other knitwear or contrast with other textures to be the most stylish sparkler waver in the west!

Dressing for the office can be a little difficult as you need to hit a happy medium! Even if you wish to be right on trend for work, you will still need to tone it down a little in order to keep in with the office rules!

Going to skirt in a sparkly body con dress and super high heels is probably not so advisable as you may receive attention for all the wrong reasons!

However this shouldn’t mean that you abolish all things stylish!  Smart attire can still be very trendy and if you desire to wear those super new heels then do so!  Just team them with either a smart black shift dress that finishes over the knee or alternatively a pair of tailored trousers and a crisp shirt and jacket.

Tights are a great work accessory and can really add an extra edge to an outfit!  Especially when the range available today are anything but plain!  Think a cute suit teamed with opaque tights with an on trend pattern running up the backs of the tights.  Team these with patent black heels.

The lady is certainly making a revival and such a come back into the fashion world is causing quite a stir!  The perfect way to follow suit is to create an ultra feminine look and the best way to do this?  Invest in a new girly dress of course!

Choose from three-quarter length sleeves or longer sleeves for the winter months.  Also opt for a statement and stand out print in order to keep the look both on trend and over the top in a good way!

If you are a little too scared to invest in a major print then opt for a block colour or something that houses a little intricate detailing!

Some of the favourites seen at this season’s shows include the likes of a 40′s-esque ombre print with cutesy detailing such as a tie at the neck.  Another must-look at number is a classic cream and black number with collar detailing.

With so many styles available there is no excuse not to play dress up!

Well we all seem to be getting a little excited about shopping online this season, and when there is a bargain to be had, this only fuels our excitement!

Shopping online offers an array of choice, clothes that you have seen in a particular store & then never seen again often appear online in several different sizes and colours!

Online stores often feature seasonal sales, instead of fighting other fashion savvy individuals to the rails and trying to find your size in the mass of muddled up items, surf online instead!

The many items stocked online can be sorted by colour, size and style!  The best bit of course is being able to peruse the items available from any where with an active internet connection!  This could be your bedroom, your office desk on your lunch break, or after work in your living room.  Once you have chosen your piece, it will be delivered to your door, this certainly saves on the hassle of heading out to a store and queuing up for the item!