Fashion Tip: Metallic Trousers:
For those of you finding your jeans a little boring after winter; this season's dazzling metallic trend is really going to make you glow.
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Fashion Tip: Turquoise Jewellery:
This summer is all about the shades of the ocean; and the residents of celeb-ville are lapping up accessories in turquoise.
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Fashion Tip: Trendy Trilbies:
I'm loving the return of the trilby this summer - especially the woven, straw styles which are cooler in the summer heat.
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Fashion Tip: extra-wide-legged trousers:
This spring, keeping in line with the re-emergence of all that is 70s; extra-wide-legged trousers, or "palazzo" pants, have their moment in the sun.
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Spring/Summer MUST HAVES: The List:
Top Billing Fashion Editor Alexis Chaffe has compiled her list of the most trendy 'MUST HAVE' items for your spring/summer wardrobe
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Fashion Tip: Shoe-Wop-A-Doo-Wop:
Shoe trends this summer will leave shoe-addicts singing with delight! The brighter and bolder, the better; the new trend is to make a statement loud and clear.
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Fashion Tip: Dress Code:
This fashion tip is for all the guys out there that get clammy hands when they read 'Dress Code' instructions on an invitation...
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Fashion Tip: Designer Quotes:
For a touch of inspiration - a few of my favourite quotes from some of the greatest designers of all time...
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Fashion Tip: Steps to a better sweater:
Follow these tips to make your knitwear last longer than just a season...
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Fashion Tip: Jewellery In Winter:
Jewellery in winter is tricky ground; delicate creations are generally out and chunky pieces in
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Fashion Tip: Ankle Snappers:
Top Billing's Fashion Editor, Alexis Chaffe shares her weekly tip on what to wear. This week she shares her views on ankle-high denim
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Fashion Tip: Caped Avenger:
By now it's probably dawned on you: no, the fashion reports weren't joking when they said capes would be huge this winter!
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Fashion Tip: Tartan Trend:
Interestingly, after years under the radar - Tartan has featured as a sub-trend for winter this year.
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Fashion Tip: Masculine Chic:
Men's styling for women can be treacherous ground: how
masculine is too masculine?
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Fashion Tip: Skinny Cargos:
One of this season's biggest must haves are skinny cargo pants...yes, the 'skinny' trend has even affected utility wear!
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Fashion Tip: Gloves:
Every winter I declare my love for gloves, and this year is no different.
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Fashion Tip: Autumn Highlights:
Call it Ginger, or burnt orange - but all the shades of marmalade have arrived to lift our winter colour palette from drab to fab.
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Tongue Tied - Designer Label Pronunciation:
Here's an A-Z crash course in label pronunciation.
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Winter Wonder Land:
Support our local designers this season; check out the latest autumn/winter collections from Joburg fashion week - and invest in a couple key pieces
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How to wear the trend: *Faux fur gilets :
The furry gilet is this season's new waistcoat; adding a luxe textured layer to any outfit. In autumn wear over a long tank and leggings, or with skinny jeans.
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Buy now, thank me later...:
Snoods are the must have knit wear accessory for the season; knitted in a 'tube' shape
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Mad About Retro:
From runways to the red carpet; hour glass waistlines and flouncy skirts, prove feminine is the new sexy.
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Last Minute J&B Met Outfits:
You weren't planning on going, but now you're thinking you can't miss out! This is a wardrobe crisis...breath in breath out, don't panic
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The Finishing Touch:
There's nothing appealing about a noticeable bra strap ruining the allure of your shoulders in a delicately strapped cocktail dress.
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Sale Sense:
As the January sales begin, don't get caught up with buying too many strictly summer pieces which can't be adapted.
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In The Buff:
Anyone paying attention to the red carpet or celebville in general, will have noticed that the nude heeled pump has become a new wardrobe staple.
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The White Skinny's:
Granted you need to find a pair that fit well, and not cling in any unflattering places - their versatility makes them a must-have!
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Very Crafty...:
Who would have thought crochet would knit itself back into fashion...well take note, this craft is back
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Busting Out:
Those 2% of the population whose bodies are perfect enough to wear cropped bustier tops, will have the confidence to flaunt this trendy little item.
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Shades of Grey:
Grey continues to be the shade of the season; but you can add a zest of summer by combining with more colourful pieces.
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Spring Cleaning:
It may be almost summer now - but it's never to late to spring clean your wardrobe! Here are some steps to follow towards a more spacious closet
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Clogs:
Clogs, you either love them or hate them; I myself still sit on the fence...waiting for "The Pair" which will change my mind either way.
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Dress to the max:
Maxi dresses are a wardrobe staple this season; if you want to be on-trend, opt for simple "fuss free", tee-back styles in monochrome stripes or a plain grey
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Turn it up:
Turn ups are always a tricky style tip - this season just a neat
slim turn up can be used to get your capri's to that ''just right''
length.
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Don't step on my blue suede shoes...:
Purple or blue suede loafers are a must have for guys this season - jazz up a plain black suit, or add some wow to your denims
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Digital Age:
Summer's hot new prints have gone digital - this is a daring trend, but worth pulling off for that high fashion look.
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Its all in the jeans:
Buying denims - is an important decision, as hopefully they should be in your closet for quite some time! My advice: don't buy too cheap...
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love your leather:
Leather shoes or boots are investment pieces that needs to be looked after.Back in our grand-parents day, looking after quality leather items was second nature
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Nautical sets sail again!:
More ''jet setter'' than sailor girl; this could be the ideal weekend trend, comfortable and easy to wear.
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Work it out:
Alexis gives us her tips for hitting the gym in style.
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The New Suit:
Top Billing's Fashion Editor Alexis Chaffe shares her weekly fashion tip with us. This week she talks about men's suits.
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Fashion Tip: Urban Utility:
Alexis Chaffe gives us her weekly fashion tip. This week she gives us her tips on Urban Utility
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Sales Ahoy!:
Top Billing's Alexis Chaffe gives us her weekly fashion tip. This week's not to be missed tip is all about winter sales
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Longer Length Jerseys:
Alexis Chaffe, Top Billing's Fashion Editor, gives us her weekly fashion tip. This week she gives us her view on long jerseys.
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Denim Harem Pants:
Alexis Chaffe our Top Billing Fashion Stylist gives us her weekly fashion tip. This week she gives us her view on denim harem pants.
Fashion Tip: Harem Pants
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Behind the lens:
Top Billing's fashion stylist, Alexis Chaffe, Gives us her weekly fashion tip. This week she gives us tips on how to wear over sized reading glasses.
Fashion Tip: Reading Glasses
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Pull up your socks:
Top Billing's fashion stylist, Alexis Chaffe, gives us her weekly fashion tip. This week's tip gives us guidelines on how to wear socks and heels
Fashion Tip: Socks and Heels
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The Skinny Tan Belt:
Top Billing's fashion stylist, Alexis Chaffe, gives us her weekly fashion tip. This week she tells us about the most versatile accessory to own this winter.
Fashion Tip: The Skinny Tan Belt
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Checked Shirts:
Top Billing fashion stylist, Alexis Cheffe, gives us her weekly fashion tip. This week she gives us tips on wearing checks.
Fashipn Tip: Checked Shirts
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Where to shop:
As a fashion editor, a lot of people ask me: where do you shop? My response: anywhere, anytime, any brand.
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Lace it up:
The easiest way to give your trainers/"takkies" or utility heels a make over; is to simply change the laces.
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Fashion Tip: The Jump suit:
The jump suit is my favourite vintage come back - and the updated short "play suit" is a key piece for the season.
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The little white dress:
This season the "LWD" replaces the little black dress; so shop around for a style that suits you. Like it's darker sister, this piece can be ultra versatile.
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Blooming fabulous:
Floral print is huge this season; especially the delicate
''liberty'' floral in pretty pastels.
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sock secret...:
My top secret tip is to wear hiking socks with uncomfortable boots - these socks for serious outdoors types, have additional thickness on the sole of the foot
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