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Autumn's Instant Fashion Updates

25 September 2009

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How to update your wardrobe in a flash, without spending a fortune: invest in the celebrity It-sunglasses, find your perfect boyfriend blazer and master slouchy I've-not-tried-but-look-fabulous fashion with GLAMOUR.com's guide to new season style...

By Philippa Morgan.
How to update your wardrobe in a flash, without spending a fortune: invest in the celebrity It-sunglasses, find your perfect boyfriend blazer and master slouchy I’ve-not-tried-but-look-fabulous fashion with GLAMOUR.com’s guide to new season style…
On the front row at London Fashion Week, everyone was wearing super sassy boots - the higher the better. Wear with mini dresses or over skinny jeans.
Thigh-high Boots, £90 from <a href= http://www.office.co.uk target=_new> www.office.co.uk </a>.
Make like Dita Von Teese and work 50s-style accessories with pretty dresses for a glamorous look: these leather gloves will keep your look edgy and fresh.
Studded Gloves, £18 from <a href= http://www.topshop.com target=_new> www.topshop.com </a>.
This long-in-the-body T-shirt can be worn with leggings (try LNA’s zip-feature ones for instant cool) and heels or with your boyfriend jeans.
Skelton T-shirt, £65 from Sauce at <a href= http://www.bunnyhug.co.uk target=_new> www.bunnyhug.co.uk </a>.

Relaxed tailoring and cropped styles are very flattering and so now, wear this one with cigarette-shaped trousers to update your silhouette.
Layered and Cropped Jacket, £65 from <a href= http://www.warehouse.co.uk target=_new> www.warehouse.co.uk </a>.
This season it’s all about towering heels and ferocious ankle boots, so splash out on a confidence-boosting pair to wear with party dresses.
Platform Boots, £130 from <a href= http://www.topshop.com target=_new> www.topshop.com </a>.
Go GaGa and sport a daring leotard with jeans and heels for unpredictable disco apparel.
Deco-style Leotard, £169 from Lascivious at <a href= http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk target=_new> www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk </a>.
This is the style of sunglasses that all the celebrities are wearing, from Nicole Richie to Fearne Cotton - why not go all-out and sport red lipstick and a silk scarf for a Penelope Pit-stop look?
Half-frame Retro Sunglasses, £15 from <a href= http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk target=_new> www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk </a>.

Sleek military styles add a sharp edge to rock T-shirts and distressed denim - an instant wardrobe update!
Lolly Waistcoat, £79 from <a href= http://www.reiss.co.uk target=_new> www.reiss.co.uk </a>.
A fur gilet will instantly update your wardrobe and add a cosy layer for the new season ahead. So glam grunge!
Faux-fur Gilet, £49.99 at <a href= http://www.hm.com target=_new> www.hm.com </a>.
Add a retro twist to your winter wardrobe, with on-trend witty T-shirt slogans and comic pullovers. Simply add jeans and jewels.
Babs Jumper, £30 from Tee&Cake at <a href= http://www.topshop.com target=_new> www.topshop.com </a>.
Channel Louis Vuitton and Matthew Williamson with pretty little bows that add a girly edge to your night-time look - nip in your waist when wearing a cocktail dress or loose T-shirts.
Leather Bow Belt, £59 at <a href= http://www.jigsaw-online.com target=_new> www.jigsaw-online.com </a>.

Update your look in a flash with a sleek, fitted blazer and wear with love-worn T-shirts.
Boyfriend Blazer, £225 from Monrow at <a href= http://www.bunnyhug.co.uk target=_new> www.bunnyhug.co.uk </a>.
Make like Agyness Deyn, Kate Bosworth and Alexa Chung - sport tough-boy boots with girly dresses for a fashionable contradiction.
Leather Mannish Boots, £150 at <a href= http://www.kurtgeiger.com target=_new> www.kurtgeiger.com </a>.
It’s back to work! The duffle-style is this season’s It-coat: team with a bookish satchel and geek-chic glasses.
Duffle Coat, £55 from <a href= http://www.missselfridge.co.uk target=_new> www.missselfridge.co.uk </a>.
The hoodie is made sophisticated at Mike&Chris, team with skinnys and brogues for downtown chic.
Ruffle Hoodie Top, £160 from Mike&Chris at <a href= http://www.net-a-porter.com target=_new> www.net-a-porter.com </a>.

Sunglasses can transform an outfit, splash out on this statement pair for instant urban cool.
Aviator Sunglasses, £80 from Marc by Marc Jacobs at <a href= http://www.net-a-porter.com target=_new> www.net-a-porter.com </a>.
If you are going to buy one thing for the new season, invest in Luella’s über cool, British-style jacket that’ll work with dresses and blouses respectively.
Military Jacket, £475 from <a href= http://www.luella.com target=_new> www.luella.com </a>.
Add a pinch of Clockwork Orange-cool to your wardrobe and channel Fearne Cotton; simply tilt your top hat and wear with casual dresses, leggings and brogues for a girl-about-town look.
Top Hat, £150 from Killah at <a href= http://www.asos.com target=_new> www.asos.com </a>.
Dare to be different because this is the season to experiment with your style, keep on the lookout for personality-packed prints.
Pylon-print Shirt, £35 from <a href= http://www.topshop.com target=_new> www.topshop.com </a>.

Quilted bags are ultra sophisticated and add Park Avenue preppiness to jeans and T-shirt combos.
Felt Quilted Bag, £40 at <a href= http://www.frenchconnection.co.uk target=_new> www.frenchconnection.co.uk </a>.
Add a fierce and fabulous edge to any outfit with a chunky waist-belt - wear over knitwear, jersey layers or to cinch in your trench coat.
Multi-buckle Belt, £29.99 at <a href= http://www.hm.com target=_new> www.hm.com </a>.
Invest in molten metallics because this is a trend that’s set to stay. This blouse can be worn in numerous ways: tuck into a harem pants for the office and partner with brogues, or wear underneath a bold trophy jacket for cocktail hour.
Metallic Blouse, £90 at Day Birger Et Mikkelsen from <a href= http://www.my-wardrobe.com target=_new> www.my-wardrobe.com </a>.
Team this versatile dress with a structured trophy jacket to contrast relaxed tailoring.
Slouchy Embellished Dress, £178 at By Zoe from <a href= http://www.my-wardrobe.com target=_new> www.my-wardrobe.com </a>.

A touch of faux-fur will rev up your off-duty wardrobe and add a neo-hippy vibe to bold day dresses.
Faux-fur Hat, £30 at <a href= http://www.asos.com target=_new> www.asos.com </a>.
Chunky knitwear is best worn with super tight jeans and mannish ankle boots for an urbane look.
Cable-knit Jumper, £145 at <a href= http://www.allsaints.co.uk target=_new> www.allsaints.co.uk </a>.