Orange Ruffles Dress, by Persaman, 1015AED, edressme.com

All next seasons big hits are focusing on relaxed elegance with a modern twist and fluid dresses are featured heavily in all of the collections. Orange and coral colours are a big hit, with the gorgeous detailing, we are seeing a move towards simplicity and modernity in the shape, this will flow and hug all the areas you want to enhance and be gorgeous with the seasons must have clutch – just make sure you wear with key ‘highlight’ accessory pieces. You can find similar pieces and shapes in the fall from Top Shop and New Look.

ACCESSORISING YOUR LOOK

YSL Peep Toe, 3564AED brownsfashion.com
These evening heels are so gorgeous, a key valuable addition to any wardrobe, weave design and precious Gold are strong accents for next season . From the iconic house of YSL, with a reflective design nod to their founder this piece is sure to be in all the wish books of fashion editors everywhere!

Silver Bowring 750AED, brownsfashion.com
I love unusual statement accessory pieces and this large cocktail ring is a perfect sculpture fit to really accent your overall ‘look’. Simplicity with a twist is a strong flavour with all of the AW08 accessory key trends that will take you well forward to Spring09.

LoLa Clutch, AED 575 per day from mapochette.com
Loving the sculpted elegance effect of this clutch which will really accentuate the other accessories when pulled together or even on its own. A piece that has a modern chic feel to it. Drop luxe gorgeous!


Alexander McQueen kimono-style degrade mini-dress
Dhs13,050, from Saks Fifth Avenue

As seen on the runway, this eastern-inspired dress is a statement party dress. The fluid fabric and the cinched-in waist – another prominent trend for the season – combine with the exaggerated, sculptural shoulders to form a dress that encapsulates several trends. I like the soft ombre technique too.

TREND WATCH
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Once again, for autumn, black is well and truly back. This time around, the
look is altogether more slick and refined. Top fashion powerhouses -
including Chanel and Balenciaga - are revisting the classic seasonal colour,
but for me, the label that's channeling this re-worked black to perfection,
is Yves Saint Laurent.

Fendi patent leather bowling bag
Dhs4,500, from www.net-a-porter.com
Patent leather sits perfectly with the ‘dark goddess’ feel surrounding many of this season’s collections. Chain handles are big news for bags this season and this sleek bowling bag also follows the tangent away from the gargantuan bags of previous seasons. It may be pricey, but a Fendi bag is forever!

I have picked the above fashion images – dresses, sandals and bracelets because there is a huge trend towards anything which falls into the luxurious bohemian category, I personally believe these items define that style/trend perfectly. Also, it's a look that works in spring/summer anywhere in the world from St Tropez to right here in Dubai and it's a look that can carry you through from day to night effortlessly!

Both dresses are from DVF's "Under the Volcano" collection - tropical print maxi length dresses, available from www.netaporter.com or Saks fifth Avenue.
 
The sandals are Christian Louboutin "Zou Zou" sandals in metallic gold with a feminine ruffle detail available at Harvey Nichols
 
"Lolita" bracelets from Kokeishi which should be worn as a single bracelet or layered! Price available on request from kokeishi@gmail.com