Opal Stewart

Designers, emerging and established, gave us a lot to swoon over this season with their play on prints, colors, textures and textiles. The time of boring old single color jackets is out and it’s time to add a little fun and play with cool colors and prints. From high-heeled over the knee boots to flat combat boots, there’s no shortage of ways to style your maxi, midi or mini dresses during the winter months. Similar to the printed fur trend, designers played with colors and an assortment of prints on leather, wool and nylon fabrics.

Even before she was fully submerged in a world of fashion, Victoria Beckham wasn’t afraid to try new things And even though she didn’t always get it right like with this head-to-toe matching leather She was never afraid to experiment with her fashion and learn by wearing different pieces – such as this gorgeous printed dress And even in her early days, Victoria Beckham set trends that everyone tried to replicate – such as this early 2000 Here are some of the style lessons that we can all learn from VB: Lesson #1: Stray out of the expected by trying loud colors Lesson #2: Treat your bag like a statement piece that it deserves to be Lesson #6: Learn how to spice up your look by adding pencil skirts Lesson #7: When all else fails, just channel your inner goth and wear all black

But deeper tones like navy blue, deep reds, tan, ivory or deep greens are a great start and they work well with ANY skin tone. In order to spice up the look, you can always experiment by mixing different textures like cotton and denim, or silk and wool to add depth and definition to the ensemble. One rule of thumb though, when it comes to whites, it looks better when you use the same shades of white and don’t clash ivory with beige, it just doesn’t work. So when you’re having one of those days where you feel completely uninspired about what to wear, pick a single color and try these tips to create that monochromatic look.

Coat season has arrived and if you’re trying to stay warm and cozy during these cold months but still want to look stylish and chic, there is an array of coat styles to choose from this season. Whether your style is more classic or more boho chic, you’ll find a coat trend that fits you. One way to freshen up this classic is trying it in a new color like mustard yellow or a vibrant royal blue. You can also opt for a coat with accents of faux fur around the collar, sleeves or pockets if you want to be a bit more subtle.