Now that the sales racks have been emptied, it’s time to sweetly turn our attention to a brand new fashion season.  Let’s all go wild this year and buy clothes with a seasonal shelf life. To really follow fashion, to make this a year to remember by the clothes you wore and yes to support the clothing industry a little. They’re struggling.

Away with the endless skinny, that safe LBD (yes, I’m talking to myself) and the boyfriend shirt. This is what we’re going to buy. Got it?

 Boxy crop top

Those abs, you’ve probably still got them from last year when, shockingly, the crop top suddenly became a fashion item. The ladies and gentlemen designers have taken mercy on us, because the crop is wider and more bulky this time, which makes the body appear slimmer with less rolls. But keep training okay. I’m exhaling softly.

 Dress over trouser

And I’m not talking about a tunic over a skinny or dark legging. No, a real pair of trousers and a real dress worn to the knee, at the same time. See how very Céline it is.

A different globe in each lobe

First we had the same earrings in both ear. Then came the ban on two earrings and you could only wear one piece. Now we’re allowed to wear two again but a different one in each earlobe. Handy for those types who have lost one half of a set.

Choose colour

Turquoise with fuchsia, orange-red, cream or canary yellow. Anything goes, as long as you stay away from safe black and navy.

 Glitter bootie call

Since Hedi Slimane’s reign from LA, Saint Laurent has become hotter than hot. These glitter boots are an investment piece for the spring/summer. Not only for a Gemma Glitter party either, but perfect for under a denim shorts with a simple t-shirt. Especially under a denim shorts with a simple t-shirt.

 Gala meets trainer

The sneaker has become unmissable in our fashion files but as of now you can wear them out. And by that I mean out out. Oscar-worthy out. Gala dresses worn to the ankle with a pair of shiny Nikes underneath. Is that Josselin and Jet I see dancing on the tables?

 Nano nano heel

Problem, this heel does not make you look three kilos lighter like a full on 10-centimter heel would. On the other hand, you can easily run from the metro to the taxi in them so you won’t need that optical three kilo loss anymore.

 Denim de luxe

Jeans will always be around, and this year we see it back in a sophisticated form. Trousers from denim, skirts from denim (Saint Laurent again) and amazing dresses made from denim (I’m in love with the Gucci version).

If I see you in one of these trends, I’ll treat you okay?