Focus Fashion Notes

Are you a 'hat person'...I am and I have so many I've lost count. As I spend a lot of time out walking and taking photos on the coast and in the countryside I've highlighted practical all-weather headwear suitable for rain, high winds and cold snaps. Recent summer trends included traditional Panama and ultra wide-brimmed straw hats and boaters. Big Japanese style Sun visors have been popular but Bucket hats seem to have taken over from traditional Baseball caps for Summer daze and festival season. Mad hatters continue to go 'over the top' on Spring and Summer race days and lets not forget the posh classic country style (think Cotswold, Exmoor, Dartmoor) felt Fedora seen around estates, dog walkers, on farming folk and at local Agricultural Shows. The Fedora is normally in earthy colours with a leather band, topped off with a feather. Lets not forget the flat cap which has become a massive fashion trend after being worn by Cillian Murphy's character Tommy Sh...

Another day cloaked in mist and rain but there is a bright light on the horizon. Red tights and red socks are trending for 2024.  Add a little colour pop to your outfit, looks particularly good with mannish boy tweed or herringbone tailoring paired with midi-skirts or if you prefer just a hint of red choose red socks and wear with trainers or brogues under suit trousers.  By the way the 40th Anniversary of London Fashion Week starts today The following note from the British Fashion Council " Discover the  provisional schedule  for London Fashion Week February 2024 as it celebrates the event's 40th anniversary, taking place from Friday 16th - Tuesday 20th February 2024. The schedule features both menswear and womenswear designers, with highlights including  BFC NEWGEN  recipients, iconic British luxury brand Burberry, as well as 16Arlington, Ahluwalia, David Koma, Dilara Findikoglu, dunhill, Emilia Wickstead, ERDEM, Eudon Choi, Fashion East, JW Anderson, KNW...

Nights are closing in and the days are getting shorter so here are five Super Autumn highlights which will see you over the winter. You can wear this really Super black lace dress with a pair of killer heels or give it an edge with a pair of on trend ankle boots . Chill out in skinny jeans and a casual checked shirt on weekends. An "over the top" cardi  will definately keep you warm and super cosy. Here you go then... 1) Superdry women's Super Lace dress - Price : £84.99 . A sleeveless, layered lace dress featuring a delicate round collar, full length back zip and a metal Superdry logo badge on the hem. This dress is lined from the bust down. 2) Superdry women's Winter Ankle boots. Price : £79.99 Distressed finish ankle boots with a fleece lining featuring an embedded Superdry logo and zip side fastening. 3) Superdry Superwolf cardigan. Price : £84.99 A knitted cardigan featuring a shawl collar, two front fleece lined pockets and a 'Superdry Mountaine...