Yves St Laurent famously said "Fashions fade, Style is eternal".
Personal Style workshops teach you about Style rather than Fashion, which is why it's such good value - knowing what suits you is information that never dates.
However it pays to be aware of the current trends so we don't look hopelessly out of date.
As a guide, aim for 70-80% basics and 30-20% Fashion (current shape or colour) items in your wardrobe.
Layering different pieces continues to be popular, and it's wonderfully practical (especially as the temperature fluctuates).
As I look around, there are lots of neutrals: black (of course!), grey, and white for the Cool woman. Navy is finally making a come-back - a great alternative and so much kinder than black.
In a refreshing change - Warm ladies, you DON'T miss out: also appearing are khaki, camel, tan, soft nudes and creams.
Coral tints and shades are still around (Warm) as are various Purples and Blues (usually Cool) also Reds and Greens (which can be Warm or Cool).
I spotted lots of suits; jackets and skirts or trousers. Also tailored jackets worn with dresses. The Military look keeps popping up, as does the Preppy (posh school-girl) one. There's an old-fashioned but modernised Victorian feel to many items; plus lots of Leather and Lace, both separately and together (often Black).
The 50's continue to influence with flared skirts and fitted bodices, while the 70's retro vibe means capes are "in".
Plaid is making an appearance - Natural-Casuals will enjoy this. Meanwhile there's still plenty of pretty draping and frills to please the Feminine-Romantics.
Over-size knits abound; be careful with this look (easy for you to look big and shapeless too). It's made to work by showing lots of shapely, long legs (oh dear, I missed out on LONG legs) team with shorts / leggings / skinny trousers.
Footwear appears to be surprisingly sensible with laces everywhere. Boots - knee-high, ankle, and shoe-boots; brogue styles; and lots of wedges and Cuban (stacked) heels.
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