Love Clothing: 12/30/12

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Oxblood for Winter..

Oxblood for 2012/13

Deep red, ruby red or burgundy, the name of the colour this season is Ox-blood. Whatever you want to call it, the colour echoes hints of cranberry and burgundy adding depth to your attire. Before getting drenched in red's daring sister, ease it into your wardrobe with skinny denim or vamp things up with pointed booties and a body con dress.

From super-casual to super-sleek, on pencil cut trousers and leather rucksacks, get inspired with a hit of the season’s most fashionable shade. Already popular in the celebrity circuit – see Chloë Moretz in McQ, Leighton Meester in Salvatore Ferragamo, Elizabeth Banks in Alexander McQueen and the delightful Emma Stone who’s been since in the shade on a few occasions – the colour is widely available.

A great way to get a bit of oxblood into your life is with a strong beauty look: think a deep lipstick shade or nail colour. Or why not take advice from the ladies below who think too much just isn’t enough? Chloë and Elizabeth matched their heels, whereas Leighton and Emma both worked the statement lip.

Don't let the name give you the creeps, this bold shade is striking a major chord this season. Let Ox-blood transform your wardrobe and become your new winter staple. This gorgeous hue plays best with solid colours, chambray, and gold tones. The pieces in oxblood this season are all about texture and simple clean lines – you’ll see a lot of lace and vamped up combo’s with leather accents, but it’s just as wearable in modern dresses, tube skirts, coated jeans and oversized jumpers.

Strongly featured on the catwalks of Acne, DKNY, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander Wang, Peter Som and Rodarte, there hasn’t been a fighting contender on the colour front this season – perhaps it’s because it’s just such a versatile colour that flatters anyone who wears it. Perhaps the most prestigious of opulent colours for autumn/winter 2012-13

The oxblood-to-burgundy colour at Love Clothing....

Quilted Jacket In Burgundy

Dip Hem Sequin Cross Top In Burgundy & Black

~~£13~~ £6.50

Pieces Funky Foxy Legging Burgundy

Pieces Barbel Turban Hat In Burgundy

Celebrities wearing the Oxblood colour....

Military March…

Military Looks for 2013

Get into the military trend this season for 2013, with an array of camp to basic green, it's a versatile look that can be worn with virtually everything. From ornate with studs to calf skimming wool and leather, adorned cargo jackets - arm your wardrobe with ulitarian-inspired pieces this season. Your tailored winter wool doesn't have to be boring black.

Opt for an army green pier with ornate, military -inspired details to make you ensemble pop. If you're new to the force, opt for a chic button-up, then move higher up the ranks by pairing your coat with black booties and a bold li for a pitch-perfect city look. Replace your leather biker with a super functional, weathered flak jacket a runway favourite and the official outerwear of MOD, a.k.a. models off duty. Get the sleeves rolled up and buttons undone - 2013's style soldiers stand at ease.On the monochrome military, tone down utilitarian pieces by pairing a cargo jacket with hue in the same colour family.

The ladylike result is effortlessly-chic and makes for an easy day-to-night ensemble. Tough canvases and military shapes are a glamorous force to be reckoned with when mixed with brocades and airy chiffon. Cinch a ballooning men's jacket with a thick belt and wear with micro leather shorts or look for the more dressed-up takes on uniform dressing. Some fashion trends cover the look with leather sleeves to be your armour, then advance the look into active duty with a statement red lip for a battle-ready combination.

Military fatigues sit sweetly with floor sweeping tiers, and pretty patchworks lighten the trend. Into anoraks, report for duty in an anorak jacket to combat frigid temperatures, a subtle style that's instantly street and sleek ready. Functional pockets and flattering details unite for this utility-look that triumphs for all body types.