Fashion Fever -

Get the look with the latest fashion reports from our resident fashion guru - Belinda Tartaglia.

Hello Fashion Followers!

It's the last month of winter madness so time to update your wardrobe and get ready to Spring clean!

Back to Africa
Be inspired as African prints from t-shirts to skirts are making a huge return. Safari inspired suits in khaki and camel are popular too. Get those travelling boots on because fashion is going to Africa!

Army Chick
1, 2, 3, 4 A-T-T-E-N-T-I-O-N!!!!!!!!!!
Army threads minus the camouflage prints are becoming frequent on the catwalks. Denim jeans with "cargo" pocket details and khaki utility belts are both fashionable and practical. No need for microscopic handbags here, pockets on the utility belts will be able to fit your every essential need.

Femme Fatale
Fashion gets sexy - Lace up tops in black, micro leather miniskirts and studded stiletto heels are sexy and dangerous! Look out for mesh detail on anything from slinky camisoles to shoes.

Leopard Print
An inspiration from the masters of mixing and matching, Dolce & Gabbana, the ever-seductive leopard skin print returns. This look is popular in Europe from faux fur coats to skimpy chiffon tops. Wearer beware, leopard print should be kept to one item at a time otherwise it may look tacky.

Biker Chic
Motorbike jackets with a modern edge have taken Europe by storm and are bound to make a big return in the fashion world. Think 60's retro. It's not just jackets alone; bags in embossed leather with fringing and aviator sunnies make a return too.

Shoe Fetish
Style queen and cartoon character "Pocahontas" has been an inspiration to fashion minx alike.

Look out for "Pocahontas" style boots that lace up in the front with suede leather fringing in crème, brown and black. Team them up with a denim mini skirt and a peasant top and you have a look that is fresh and cute for spring. Avoid being a fashion victim and ditch feather accessories.


FASHION DISASTER OF THE MONTH!

Got a fashion dilemma? Can't decide which outfit to wear with those trendy shoes you bought? Well never fear because I am here to attend to all your fashion blues!

Dear Belinda,

I have a friend who copies what I wear, and it's suddenly become an annoying point in our friendship because she does it all the time. How can I change my style so she can't copy me?

Signed Copied-Cat

Dear Copied-Cat,

This seems to be a common problem and has been solved before. Your friend obviously likes your taste in clothes and takes her fashion pointers from you!

Fashion is what you make of it so don't let it dictate your personal style. Create your own style by buying the things that would flatter your figure, your hair and eye colour.

Experiment with make up, and by all means buy some accessories that are a little offbeat and not necessarily "now".

Try wearing an entire outfit in your favourite colour from top to toe. It's an individual statement that only one person can wear.

Why not change your hairstyle? Add some vibrant highlights or get a fringe cut. I am sure she will get the hint, but in the event that she doesn't don't let it infuriate you. Take it as a compliment!

Well now it's Ciao from me, stay tuned next month for more fashion tips and hot looks and of course YOUR fashion disasters!


Belinda Tartaglia