Trend: Beanies are back

Not only are they practical in this freezing weather - beanies are now on trend!

There's lots to choose from on the high street at the moment so it's easy to find one that will compliment your coat.  Try cute with a pom pom or cool with a slouched back.  Here's a selection:

Studded, Asos £9.50
Stripe, Asos £8
Blue Love, Topshop £12
Grey slouch, River Island £8
Green neon lightning, Topshop £14
Neon green, Asos £7

Bag yourself a beanie!
AoT x

Trend: The New Neons

Neons - scary and a bit 90's? Not any more! Meet the New Neons...

Forget glow stick green, prison uniform orange and saftey vest yellow, the new neons have the punch of bright but with a little bit of pretty added in.

Oranges are more coral, green is softer and putrid pink is more of a pastel - you get the idea.  The neons have been made a bit more feminine.

The 'New Neons' on display in Forever 21

Say hello to spring with a punch of neon!
AoT x

Trend: Stud Accessories

Tell me about it...stud! (Couldn't resist)

Studs were big for AW and they are carrying on into Spring.  Add a belt, bag or collar to your outfits to instantly make it current and a little bit rock chick...

Spike stud bracelet, River Island £8

Cream leather studded collar, River Island £18

Stud scarf, Asos £18

Heart stud belt, Warehouse £14

Black studded tassel belt, River Island £15

Ballet pumps, H&M £14.99

Stud collar chain brooch, Asos £8

Gold stud leather purse, Topshop £22

Studded bag with chain strap, H&M £24.99

Studded drawstring bag, Faith@Debenhams £45

Studded tote bag, Faith@Debenhams £49

Easy to wear with a casual or dressy outfit - instant trend and a bit of attitude - simple studs!
AoT x

Trend: Monochrome

This spring is monochrome crazy!  The sales are finally starting to clear and the Spring fashion is in...and black and white is key.

This trend is easy to wear and easy to update outfits you already have, perfect for a bruised bank account after Christmas!  The most stand out pattern is stripes, but also experiment with colour blocking, aztec inspired prints, geometric patterns, even polka dot. 

Here's a few ideas to update your wardrobe...

Stripe crop top, River Island £20
Stripe T, H&M £7.99
Block top, River Island £22
Stripe sleeveless shirt, H&M £14.99
Printed shirt, H&M £29.99
Stripe shirt, River Island £30

Zig-zag body con dress, River Island £25
Polka dot dress, H&M £12.99
Stripe skirt, Topshop £32
Cross pattern trousers, H&M £14.99
Printed Trousers, H&M £14.99

Be wary - Stripes are not always your friend! A horizontal stripe can be very unflattering, try before you buy. 

Good to be back!
AoT x

Coming soon....

Alice on trend will be back soon.  Apologies for the break!
AoT x

Trend: Collar Jewellery

Collars are big!

Shirts and blouses are in so naturally collars are having their moment.

Try something a little different with a Collar necklace.  Wear with a Colour Tshirt for a cool day look or put with a strapless dress for a different evening look.

Here's a few for inspiration:

Gold pointed collar, Topshop £16.50
Gold, diamanté and pearl collar, River Island £28
Pearl collar, Topshop £12.50
Black beaded collar, New Look £13

AoT is going through some updates at the moment so apologies for the lack of posts.  We'll be up and running again soon with new Autumn 2012 trends, new 'How to wear' features and buys that will cover you from Summer (If you call this a Summer?) to Autumn.  
Thanks for all the support - we are nearly at 1000 views!

AoT x

Trend: The Co-Ordinating Bralet

This look is based on combining the print and bralet trends.  It involves wearing a matching bralet to your short/trouser/skirt, in a 50's twin set sort of way.  It also shows a bit of stomach!

More high fashion than everyday but a great look if you've got the guts...or gut ...literally!

Here's some of the best high street looks:

Red Hawaii print, Asos Bralet £25/Shorts £25
Floral print, Kelly Brook @ New Look Bralet £25/Shorts £23
Pastel gingham print, Asos Bralet £25/Trousers £30

Mono bird print, Topshop Bralet £26/Skirt £34
Tropical print, River Island Bralet £28/Trousers £40
Motel pastel print, Topshop Bralet £25/Pencil skirt £34
Lilac stripe, Topshop Bralet £25/Shorts £32

Do you have the gut(s)?
AoT x

Trend: GB Frenzy!

With the Queens Diamond Jubilee fast approaching and the Olympics looming over the Summer, the shops have gone GB mad!

Cute patriotic teapots, commemorative shortbread tins and reams of bunting, the high street is buzzing with a patriotic theme.  Unfortunately these cute items also come hand in hand with an overkill of full-on flag print fashion! Even the Geri Halliwell Union Jack dress has been reborn - you can see her modelling the dress and her range at Next here: http://www.next.co.uk/g3778s3#833497g37 (This time with sequins - cringe!)

A union jack T can still look cute with denim hotpants and wedges - no denying that.  But heres some ideas for something a bit different:

House of Holland tights, Asos £15
Shopper bag, Accessorize £22
Cath Kidson necklace, Asos £16
Wooden bunting, Debenhams £15

Flag, Accessorize £3.50
Chunky ring, Accessorize £6
Nail tattoos, Superdrug £2
Cath Kidson illustrated bag, Asos £28

Brooch set, Debenhams £6
Crown T-shirt, Debenhams £20
Clutch with buttons, Next £28
Big Ben necklace, Accessorize £6

Eat scones, drink Pimms and be merry!
Enjoy the long Weekend!
AoT x

How to wear: Summer Prints!

As we've seen in the shops, magazines and here on AoT - Prints are massive this Summer!

But what prints do you go for and what style? Here's 3 outfits for some ideas.  Go holiday casual with the tropical print, summer glam with scarf print or feminine chic with miami print!

Outfit inspiration: (All high street of course!)

Get some Summer prints in your wardrobe!
AoT x

Trend: On trend on Holiday!

Just because you're lazing by the pool doesn't mean you dont want to be on trend!

With so many prints in fashion this Summer, it's easy to get swimwear that's on trend.  With tropical prints being big, it's likely you've got something already - but here's a few ideas if you want to try something new...



Mad Men Swimsuit, Dorothy Perkins £28
Metallic bikini, Topshop £28
Fun motif bikini, Topshop £26
Floral print bikini, Flooze by Frost French at Debenhams Top £18 Bottoms £14

Miami swimsuit, River Island £30
Aztec print bikni, River Island Top £22 Bottoms £14
Pastels bikini, River Island Top £12 Bottoms £10
Scarf print bikini, River Island Top £18 Bottoms £16

Happy Swimming!
AoT x