Autumn's trends

Fall in love with the new key trend pieces to prime your wardrobe. Collections are simple and elegant and glamorous. According to the fashionistas around the world, where fall trend is in full swing — it is the colour grey, shiny ankle boots, bell sleeves and opaque leggings are making waves on the high streets.

Global mix

Inspiration for this season's trend comes from all corners of the globe — most notably from the street styles, where it is all about global mix. As per the British magazines and internet clothing retailers — the autumn collection has a lot of cross references from the Middle East, Far East and East Coast preppies. Yes, we agree the world is flat.

Here's how to kick off with the fail safe building blocks that will see you through this trend till winter.

Flashy colours: Temper a light to dark grey palette with bright eye-catching colours (electric blue, lacquer red, orange and canary yellow) to rich jewel tones (Fuchia, deep purple, emerald green, ruby red) in dresses, tops, T-shirts or try a vibrant colour shoes and bags. Add any bright color to charcoal black for a fresh autumn 2007 look.

The slimline shift dress: Effortless sophistication is the new smart in one-step dressing that focuses on simple cuts and shapes. Autumn's new silhouette is ultra lean and falls on or below-the knee.

Choose a shift dress and balance it with knee-high boots.

Tunics: Break all the rules and get creative with key versatile piece that can be worn as a blouse or a mini dress.

Big 0: Very cool urban look - take a big scarf, wrap it around your neck, pair it with slim-fit jacket, wide-leg trousers or skinny jeans, still in, patent flats or ankle boots.

Shoe Boot: Boots are crucial this autumn, so add a hit of structured glamour to an evening dress with patent and gold shoe boots.

Shorter boots with a heel look great with pants. Mid-calf boots can be worn with cropped pants or skirts. Knee-high boots go great with all types of skirts. Pair your boots with either bare legs or tights to complement the outfit.

Bomber Jackets: Fall is about layering, the jacket is essential, and no item screams rock chic cool more than the biker jacket. The aviator-and biker-inspired styles loaded with buckles, zippers and snaps come in denim, corduroy, tweed and leather.

Oversized Clutch Bag: Add a clutch bag to a simple clothing to stand out. Patent bag gives a polished look even with jeans and a white shirt.

Must have

Not mentioning pendant wouldn't complete this trend report. So go ahead and choose a bold pendant and a long gold chain to create your own statement.

Must have trendy pieces are now offered at low prices by celebrities and designers through masstige brand stores (a blend of mass and prestige name label).

The correspondent is an international AICI certified style consultant and fashion writer