BRING IT ON FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2008/2009

Never has fashion ever been so inclusive and so accessible as it has for the last few seasons. Gone are the days when each season there was only one must-have item for our wardrobes, which would invariably end up being identical to our sisters, friends & neighbours! Not only that, but what if you just didn't have the legs for a mini or the forehead for a fringe? If you wanted to be in vogue, you just had to grin and wear it!

Now friends, in fashion terms, the world is our oyster and there has been a new fashion each season to suit every personality and style. So it doesn't matter whether you're a Kate Moss, Dita Von Teese, Beyonce or Ugly Betty, you can trust that there's something out there for you!

Winter '08/9 holds some fabulous new looks and also a few old favourites so read on to find out all about what you should be wearing this season!

BLOCK COLOUR

Good News! Block colour is here to stay this winter so you don't have to bin all those bold brights you bought this summer. If you want to break up the colour a little though, the perfect accessory would be The Belt Boutique's, wide asymmetric mock croc anchor belt or brown button belt from the Ladies casual section! Continuing with the theme in block colour is this season's must-have opaque tights. Black opaques were a major hit in the early 90s, especially for those of us with less than perfect pins! So as skinny jeans start to take a back seat, hemlines are rising, just like our moods will when we don a pair of these bright creations!

FORTIES

The 40s look is in but this time round it's for the foxy chick! Cute peter-pan collars, round toe heels and tight-fitting pencil skirts just scream sex siren waiting to be unleashed beneath the mild-mannered secretary look!

BLACK

What a result! The LBD (Little Black Dress) is back in vogue and black is actually this season's…new black!! Excellent for those of us who couldn't bear to part with our trusted companion which always came up trumps for that unexpected occasion. Rescue yours from the back of the wardrobe or even better, invest in a fabulous new one sporting this season's embellishment trend. To compliment your LBD, why not try a sequined sash or diamante chain belt courtesy of The Belt Boutique's ladies occasionwear.

EMBELLISHMENT

I love it! Bling is here to stay for yet another season and this time we're getting to splash out on new dresses and not just accessories. Try out a heavily decorated grecian-style collar a lavishly embroidered cuff or a modest sequinned hemline. Or why not just accentuate your outfit with a studded belt or jewel bedecked clutch?

PATENT

How thrilled am I that patent is back in a big way this season and available in an abundance of colours! Maybe it's the fond memories of school…patent loafers and black opaque tights which meant you could raise your hemline without raising your father's disapproving eyebrow! Or maybe it was never knowing quite whether to believe the boys when they said they could see the reflection of your knickers in your shoes! Whatever! I'm still going to be smiling all the way out of the shop with my cute patent Mary-Janes! But if you're not bold enough for bright patent shoes, then stick to classic chic in the form of a simple black patent handbag or a wide belt.

PRETTY GIRL

Explore the thespian in you by exploiting this season's pretty-girl glamour look and you'll look like you came right off the set of an Agatha Christie drama! Except this time it'll be more Miss Minogue than Miss Marple! Cinch your waist with a wide belt over a frilly blouse and add a pair of peeptoe platforms to finish off the look! Try out The Belt Boutique's bespoke Susie Maroon collection for a vintage patterned soft leather belt, just perfect for this look.

MILITARY

The military look keeps reinventing itself every season and this season the emphasis is more on naval. You can go for statement outerwear with striking double-breasted brass buttons, however I love the bib-fronted tops, tight-fitting waist-coasts and waist-cinching belts which instantly update your wardrobe with this look but is a much cheaper alternative. Swing the double wraparound belt from The Belt Boutique's Susie Maroon collection round your hips to instantly give this look a bit of edge. But if you can afford to spoil yourself, you must invest in a pair of long boots with gorgeous button detailing up the side which is the perfect addition to your wardrobe if you're keen on sporting the military trend this winter.

STUDS

Studs are big news this season and a good way to add a bit of edge to the soft rock chic look. Copy Kylie's look with Burberry studded sandals, wear them big on your patent handbags or finish off your look by sporting them around your waist. The Belt Boutique has some perfect products for this look. Try our Jaeger-esque studded square buckle belt or our black criss-cross studded belt, or just punk up your jeans with the double row studded belt! If you want it for round your waist, you'll find it here!