1. In association with
Autumn
style that
will blow
you away
Snuggle up and read
through our guide to the
new season trends for him
and her, choose one of our
amazing evening black dresses
and finish it all off with some
glamorous make-up tips
from
brandalley.co.uk
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Just 4 you: Shop
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all the latest
co.uk
autumn looks
The leaves are falling and it’s time to give
your autumn/winter wardrobe a new lease
of life. Here’s how to get the latest trends at
affordable prices at BrandAlley.co.uk
Sixties Mannish
There might not be any Mad Men for a Androgyny sounds scary but it’s actually
while, but Christina Ricci’s retro air an extremely elegant look. Team
hostess look in Pan Am is sure to revive trousers with slouchy jumpers and
our appetites for this era. brogues for daywear, or skinny pants and
Look for A-line miniskirts, Peter Pan tuxedo jackets with heels for the evening.
collars, geometric patterns and Mary As seen at Paul Smith (pictured), Chanel
Jane shoes — beehive optional. As seen and Dolce & Gabbana.
at Prada, Céline and Bottega Veneta
(pictured). Polka dots
Dare to bare with spotty sheer fabrics, Get the look Get the look
Jewel colours and try head-to-toe for a totally Camel dress by Jaeger; Jewel Emerald dress by Fran Get the look Polka Get the look
Choose silky fabrics in amethyst purple, on-trend look. As seen at Marc Jacobs Sixties jacket by French and Jane; copper dress Mannish Jumper by Aquascutum;
dots Purple shirt by Motel;
emerald green, ruby red or sapphire blue. (pictured), Diane von Furstenberg and Connection; shoes by colours by Bastyan; purple dress coat by French black dress by
Metallic shades of gold and copper also Stella McCartney. Marc Jacobs; bag by by Jaeger; O.P.I. nail Connection; hat by Ted Warehouse; blouse by
work well. As seen at Gucci, Versace and All items shown are representative of French Connection; polish; blue dress by Baker; blazer and shirt, Jaeger; blue dress by
Roksanda Ilinic (pictured). BrandAlley stock, subject to availability jumper by Motel Warehouse both by Warehouse Motel
PHOTOGRAPHY, ZAC FRACKELTON; HAIR AND MAKE-UP, JEN FECHTER AT ERA; MODEL, CHARMAYNE AT LENI'S;
COAT, TROUSERS AND JUMPER, BY JAEGER; BOOTS, BY UNITED NUDE; RING, BY STEPHEN WEBSTER

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The one and only EBD The Modernist
dress by Belles of
London £75
This clever design allows
Invest in a one-off designer The Tutu dress you to wear the netting
many different ways. It
piece that will see you by Tobi Hannah has arm holes, so can be
kept in place (as shown
through any occasion £140 here), but also works as a
This tulle skirt with cape (big catwalk news)
The EBD – Evening Black Dress – is an extension
fully boned bodice will or a scarf. So versatile. The El Huracan
support, nip in and flare
of the ubiquitous LBD. Think classic style with
a glamorous twist: a dress you’ll always feel
in all the right places dress by Ella
for an utterly flattering
comfortable in, whether you are attending a dinner, silhouette. Think Dégas Sharp £230
a cocktail party, or even a red-carpet event. meets Natalie Portman’s The Julie dress The new season of
BrandAlley supports emerging designers, and has Black Swan.
teamed up with Fashion Capital and enlisted a panel by Z-Mode £240 Strictly Come Dancing
is upon us, so how
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There’s something for everyone here – from care for the environment drew inspiration from
romantic maxis to fashion forward structured frocks, as well as their wardrobes, the culture of the
to couture-style corsage dresses – so read on to find Z-Mode uses up-cycled Argentine Tango for this
the perfect one for you. Your bespoke dress will be textiles – fabric that hand-cut lace dress.
made to order, as a truly special one-off addition would otherwise have
to your wardrobe. Available now, exclusively been thrown away – to
at brandalley.co.uk, until September 30. create glamour with a
conscience.
The Maria
dress by Rebecca
Torres £50
Tapping into the fetish
trend seen on the A/W11
catwalks, the Maria
dress flashes some flesh
while remaining demure
enough to wear to a
dinner party.
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The Lucy dress
by Zoe Boomer
£160 The Midnight
The Cathy dress
This is the ultimate Luxe dress
See video day-to-night dress. Wear
by Vjera Vilicnik
interviews loose during the day by Eagle and
with the designers with flat sandals, then
£280 and a film of the add the belt (around the Thistle £210
judging day at waist or empire line: While we could see the
Designer Vjera Vilicnik BrandAlley.tv your choice) and some likes of Beyoncé and
uses her incredible heels for a red-carpet Lady Gaga in this dress,
technical skills, learnt at worthy outfit. we could see you in it
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MODERNIST DRESS - RICHARD NICOLL; MIDNIGHT LUXE - DOLCE & GABBANA; CLASH & REFINE - LANVIN; MARIA - VERSUS;
the Italian School of too. Statement shapes
Design and the prestigious and sequins are easy to
École Lesage in Paris, on wear when they come
the intricate hand-made The Geisha dress in black.
rose corsages that cascade
the Cathy dress. by Maninha £295 The Yokai dress
On the face of it, a by Clash and
timeless, couture-style
dress. But designer Refine £115
Maninha has added a Clever structuring
Geisha bow to the back creates interest (but
for a truly individual not that tricky volume)
look. The perfect around the hips and
cocktail gown. shoulders, while the
heavy, jersey fabric is
comfortable and easy
to wear.

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Fall guys: the Shop
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latest looks
co.uk
for men
Take the new season in your stride with
slightly updated ways to wear checks,
knits, suits and sportswear — all available
at great prices from BrandAlley.co.uk
Checks There’s nothing cooler (or sexier) than a
man in a beautifully tailored whistle.
After a few seasons of popularity most of
For the most up-to-date look, go for a
us have a checked shirt in our wardrobes;
slim — but not skinny — leg. Add even
keep ahead of the pack by doing it on a
more of an edge with a waistcoat or
checked scarf, coat or even tartan
higher-waisted trousers. As seen at
trousers. As seen at Viktor & Rolf,
pretty much every menswear show.
Burberry (pictured) and Pringle.
Sport luxe
Pattern knits Feel free to wear your tracky bums,
Try Sixties-inspired geometric shapes, trainers and hoodies, so long as they Get the look
classic stripes, alpine patterns and geeky
tank tops. As seen at Versus (pictured),
are pristine — nothing that’s been to
the gym, please. A really cool, colourful Checks Get the look Pattern Hooded jumper by
French Connection; Suiting Get the look Sport Get the look
Vivienne Westwood and Prada. pair of trainers mark you out as a gent
who knows his stuff.
Red shirt by French
Connection; coat by
knitwear hexagon jumper by John
Smedley; red-and-blue
Tie by Aquascutum;
pinstripe jacket
luxe Polo top by Aquascutum;
bodywarmer by Jaeger;
Suiting As seen at Vivienne Westwood Feraud; tie and cufflinks jumper by Jaeger; by Jaeger; grey suit by hooded jumper and
Doesn’t sound like much of a trend? (pictured), Emporio Armani and both by Aquascutum; vertical striped jumper Aquascutum; shoe trainers, both by Puma;
The Mad Men effect is still in full swing. Calvin Klein. blue shirt by Jaeger by John Smedley by John White V-neck jumper by Jaeger

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How to achieve easy evening glamour PHOTOGRAPHY: ZAC FRACKELTON; HAIR AND MAKE-UP: JEN FECHTER AT ERA; MODEL: CHARMAYNE AT LENI'S; DRESS BY AQUASCUTUM; EARRINGS BY STEPHEN WEBSTER
The latest smoky eye
extends out in a
feline shadow. Wear
with big hair,
statement earrings
and an EBD
X Lord & Berry
mascara
No evening make-up
would be complete
without lashings of
black mascara
W Sexy Hair hairspray
If you want hair this
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it, backcomb it and
spray, spray, spray!
X Stephen
Webster
earrings
Work the
jewel
colours
trend with
actual
jewels!
W Murad mattifier
Prepare your skin
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applying any
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V Lord & Berry W Bellapierre
eyeshadow duo lipstick
Graduate the two Eyes this striking
complimenting shades need the subtlest of
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U Bellapierre nude shade with a
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If this much
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Audrey U Bellapierre blusher W Theo Fennell U Bellapierre compact
Hepburn for With summer a distant earrings foundation
that timeless memory, ditch the These delicate earring Keep a compact in your
cat-eye flick bronzer in favour of a look elegant with handbag for a perfect
instead rosy pink cheek cropped hair or an updo complexion all night long