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A whole range of the most feminine pink hues have turned up across the fashion floor in time for Valentine’s Day. Pantone has voted honeysuckle 18-2120 as the color of the year – but I feel there is more than just one pink hue that will be popular. Pink always sells, but when you ensure a variety of pinks that will suit all ages, all tastes and all complexions – success will be assured.

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As you all know – Breton stripes – were the biggest fashion story of Spring/Summer 2010 – and for that very reason – designers have gone back to well and come up with a whole new range of updated ideas – that are sure to be another major success. I have often said – I have never met a stripe that didn’t sell – and I continue to believe that – as they are so easy to understand and work back into your wardrobe. Expect Breton stripes to SELL!

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First Resort deliveries bring us a beautiful range of serene ocean blues and greens. Perfect for a Holiday getaway – these blues look fabulous in either – items worn back with bright white – or in head toe bold color  statements. Saturated cobalt, ocean green, sky blue, pool blue, teal, indigo and turquoise turns up in beautiful dresses, skirts, jackets, tees and woven blouses.

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Soft and muted shadowy plaids add a more sophisticated graphic element to womenswear. In shades of gray – or alternatively – black and white – these plaids can be seen in both miniaturized and overscaled designs – perfect for outerwear, coats and jackets – or skirts, shorts and trousers. The addition of a blurred painted plaid adds major creativity.

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Real and faux qualities in furs, shearlings and leathers are turning up in an array of the season’s very best styles. When top tier designers like Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel use faux fur qualities in their Collection – he tells us all that it’s OK to go faux. Stores have jumped on this trend – which we expect to continue right into future seasons.

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