Janelle Monae’s black and white look is truly one of a kind. She takes a masculine look and gives it a feminine edge. You can make this look all your own with expertly tailored blazers, blouses and trousers, and to soften up her graphic look add touches of gold and champagne tones.

By Karen Welcome

Why bother shopping for a new dress when you most likely have a perfectly good one already in your closet? This year make your fashion resolution less is more. Celebrate with a classic little black dress and accessorize with a lot of sparkle to ring in the new year!

Gone are the days when your average snowsuit will do, now kids want to look just as stylish as mommy and daddy! In the winter there’s no better way to show some personal style than outerwear. Mix and match quirky warm pieces to show off your little ones swagger!

In ‘The Woman In Red’ Stevie Wonder sings, “the woman in red, I’ll settle for nothing less than her instead…” and nothing more could be said about the impact of red. With the holidays here there are going to be many parties, dinners and other gatherings at your feet. A great stand-out colour like red will make the difference with you being the wall flower or the social butterfly. A red winter jacket with special touches is a must, also, make your red even hotter by adding touches of brown and beige or compliment with gold.

Have fun at this year’s holiday party with comfort and style. Layer warm shades and add festive ties and pocket squares for personal touches. Dressing for company parties can be a challenge but the right mix of professionalism with a dash of individuality will have ‘em wondering what you’ve got in store for next year’s shindig.

With her inimitable style, Grace Jones continues to be an inspiration. An icon in the fashion world, her minimal, strong-shouldered blazer worn with nothing underneath is a look replicated by many fashionistas. Spice up your look this holiday by pairing a structured blazer with a sequined dress and feel free to pile on bold accessories for an unforgettable look. You’ll be well on your way to becoming a trendsetter amongst your own set!

Copikat hasn’t forgotten about the men. With jewel-toned bow ties, fantastic brogues in electric hues, and classic yet unique jackets and blazers, this collection is definitely worth an investment. Lanvin’s male fans can also stock up on cardigans, quirky polka dot ties and hoodies. The debut of this collection is near, so save the date for November 20 gentlemen.

Camel tones are universally flattering and perfect for creating monochromatic looks. This season, camel was everywhere from the runways of Chloe to Burberry Prorsum. A camel coloured peacoat is a great investment that should serve you throughout the years as well as a smoking pair of camel-toned pumps. Compliment with tones of black or brown and accessorize with pearls to complete a look exclusively for the ladies who lunch.

This season runway fashion is a mix of different prints and accessories. This look called maximalism, is definitely not for the wall flowers. When mixing patterns be sure to match complimentary colours and textures. A great way to show off ethnic prints is by pairing them with bright accessories. The maximalist rule of thumb is to never be afraid of colour or layers. Pile them on to complete your look of decadence.