If you are a lover of fashion then you have probably been waiting to see what the newest fashion trends are for autumn and winter 2017. The good news is that many of the trends that we have seen over the last few autumn and winter years have made a come back for another year. For example the chunky jumper and midi skirt is again set to be a big trend this year.

The other bit of news from the cat walk is that red is going to be the hot colour this season with many designers showing off their latest styles in red from head to top on the catwalks.

Tights have been dragged from the annoying, dull corner they have resided in over recent years to becoming the focus of an outfit. Many models have been seen strutting their stuff down the catwalk in a relatively plain coloured outfit but with tights that stand out – either due to patterns or colour.

If you want to keep up with all the latest trends then there are many blogs online that are updated on a daily basis with fashion news or why not pick yourself up a copy of one of the top magazines such as Marie Claire, InStyle or Elle.

If your wedding is coming up shortly then you may be tempted to buy your bridesmaid dresses online to save yourself hundreds on the prices you pay in the shops. You can get a bridal dress for as little as £50 online compared to the hundreds if not thousands you will fork out if you go in to a wedding shop.

When buying online it is vital that you read all of the small print along with as many reviews as you can. Only then will you be able to get a true idea of what the company is like and the quality of the dresses. Many of these dresses are shipped from places such as China, so you will need to allow for shipping time and find out what the returns policy is should the dress arrive damaged or not does not fit you.

If you are going to buy a second hand one from Ebay or Gumtree for example, then make sure that you go and see it in person first to check it fits but also to check that there is no damage or marks on it.

Many women wear footwear that is not comfortable because they think it looks good or because they want to appear taller than they are. Many shoe designers say that when they make shoes they try to make them comfortable but that is not at the forefront of their mind and that they aim to make stylish and fashionable shoes that people want to wear.

So are we doing any damage to our feet by wearing these types of shoes? Doctors and foot specialists say that by wearing ill fitting shoes time and time again, we are risking causing serious damage and long lasting damage to our feet. This could cause it problems when we are older which may not be able to be corrected easily.

Some people have been wearing high heel shoes for so long that they actually can find it uncomfortable to wear flat shoes. Ideally if you do want to wear high shoes or shoes that do not fit your feet well then try and limit the amount of time you wear them for. If you can take flat shoes with you too, you may be able to switch in to them when you are walking home or when you are sat at your desk.

There is often big debates about children’s fashions. Many adults think that children should not worry about fashions and should wear what they want to where as some parents like to ensure that their child is dressed to fit in with the latest trends.

Some fashions for adults may not be appropriate for children and each parent has to decide for themselves what they allow their child to wear.

If you find that your child is becoming a little obsessed with fashions and with labels then you may want to start to teach them about the value of money. Some parents offer their child one pair of trainers for example, but say if the child wants a more expensive pair then they need to save up their own money to put towards it. This will make the child really think if they want the item or not and if they want to spend their money that they may have been saving for a while on a pair of trainers.

Surely the most important thing is that your child feels comfortable and happy in what they wear rather than trying to make sure they are wearing the latest fashions?

Over time many of us get invited to a fancy dress party. Sometimes the theme of the party is quite vague and could allow for a whole range of outfits to be suitable, but often the party host will specify a particular decade or film etc. that they want people to dress up as.

If you are needing to find an outfit for a 70’s part for example, then before you fork out on an expensive fancy dress get up why not look at the other options available to you. Firstly look through your wardrobe and see if you have anything that would be suitable, or that you could adapt to fit the year. If you are still struggling then the charity shops are a great way to find that perfect outfit at a bargain price. You may have to spend a little bit of time hunting but you may be lucky enough to pick up an outfit that was designed and made in the 70’s – the genuine article!

If you do have to hit the high street shops then try and get something that you may wear again, often if you can split your outfit in to a top and skirt you may wear both of them again even if not together.