http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/ Free advice from a fashion pro Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:49:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-13634 Jeune Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:27:17 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-13634 I have had my Burberry-a gift from my parents- for over twenty years and it has never failed me! Once a season I get it cleaned and weather coated and once I had to replace the leather buckle and buttons. I highly recommend it, even if your parents don't buy it for you! I have had my Burberry-a gift from my parents- for over twenty years and it has never failed me! Once a season I get it cleaned and weather coated and once I had to replace the leather buckle and buttons. I highly recommend it, even if your parents don’t buy it for you!

]]> http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-13610 youlookfab » Blog Archive » The indispensible trench Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:11:54 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-13610 [...] coats don’t need to have a strict, dressy and classic appearance like the traditional Burberry style. They can be playful and casual. The voluminous trend has given rise to the unbelted A-line and [...] […] coats don’t need to have a strict, dressy and classic appearance like the traditional Burberry style. They can be playful and casual. The voluminous trend has given rise to the unbelted A-line and […]

]]> http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-302 youlookfab » Blog Archive » Cropped trenches that tease Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:47:59 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-302 [...] The Spring trench coat is a different animal to the trusty Autumn trench you might already have hanging in your wardrobe. While the classic long-sleeved, double or single breasted beige creature is forever fashionable, you might want to have a  bit of fun with the new styles that are in store at the moment. This cheeky version of the original is cropped in length, shorter in sleeve and definitely not beige! Tailored and belted in keeping with the true spirit of a trench, this perky update is bound to kickstart any Spring wardrobe. [...] […] The Spring trench coat is a different animal to the trusty Autumn trench you might already have hanging in your wardrobe. While the classic long-sleeved, double or single breasted beige creature is forever fashionable, you might want to have a  bit of fun with the new styles that are in store at the moment. This cheeky version of the original is cropped in length, shorter in sleeve and definitely not beige! Tailored and belted in keeping with the true spirit of a trench, this perky update is bound to kickstart any Spring wardrobe. […]

]]> http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-301 youlookfab » Blog Archive » Sale Alert! Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:21:55 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-301 [...] The best bargain in town is an iridescent black/brown trench coat from Banana Republic. Marked down to $119, it’s perfect for every occasion – from desk to dinner, cocktail, work or smart casual dressing. It’s posh, polished, effortlessly chic and won’t date. [...] […] The best bargain in town is an iridescent black/brown trench coat from Banana Republic. Marked down to $119, it’s perfect for every occasion – from desk to dinner, cocktail, work or smart casual dressing. It’s posh, polished, effortlessly chic and won’t date. […]

]]> http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-300 youlookfab » Blog Archive » Coat length and dresses Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:41:28 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-300 [...] Flimsy party dresses won’t keep you warm on chilly nights. Long dresses might help, but a coat is the real solution. Dressy trenches and structured winter coats are ideal. You’ll achieve the longest and leanest looking line with coats that are the same length as your dress, or longer. The same holds true for coats worn on top of skirts. Coats that fall shorter than the hem of your skirt or dress are not quite as flattering. While we can’t always buy separate coats for separate outfits, you should be be mindful of this if you happen to be looking for a new coat and you wear lots of skirts and dresses in winter. [...] […] Flimsy party dresses won’t keep you warm on chilly nights. Long dresses might help, but a coat is the real solution. Dressy trenches and structured winter coats are ideal. You’ll achieve the longest and leanest looking line with coats that are the same length as your dress, or longer. The same holds true for coats worn on top of skirts. Coats that fall shorter than the hem of your skirt or dress are not quite as flattering. While we can’t always buy separate coats for separate outfits, you should be be mindful of this if you happen to be looking for a new coat and you wear lots of skirts and dresses in winter. […]

]]> http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-299 youlookfab » Blog Archive » High Style in Hong Kong Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:39:47 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/12/08/trusty-trenches/#comment-299 [...] youlookfab Free advice from a fashion pro « Trusty Trenches [...] […] youlookfab Free advice from a fashion pro « Trusty Trenches […]

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