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Rule 1: Keep it simple.

The woman's allure was her dress.

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I can feel my fashion style and taste aging and I don't know how much of it to embrace. I've always been perceived as mature for my age which I've always felt, so my aging style taste wouldn't surprise those who know me and doesn't really surprise me; anyway my style taste is completely in love with this collection!

Runway inspiration: continued.

Karen Walker's collection was brilliant (floral for an A/W collection!) as was Mulberry.

I want the above jumper by Jil Sander.

I want it all.

Runway inspiration.

Jumpers and miniskirts is a look I can see becoming a trend; and I would like a pair of wool leggings to wear with a wool jumper and heels.

The pink blazer and 3/4 length leather trousers look is a look you either hate or love and I love it. I think knee-length boots can look great when worn well and when the boots are of a good quality; I see too many middle aged women in bad knee-length boots that I feel totally put off.

This post is to be continued...

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

I'm not at all immensely infatuated with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley but I do like how she can dress in different looks and still exude beauty and elegance, which I guess isn't surprising when you consider her occupation.

Power wiling looks.

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Donna Karen Fall 2011: Everything in this collection screams 'luxury'; from the delicate silks to the soft leather. I think any woman would feel elegant, luxurious and powerful wearing any of these looks to a formal event. Just like with flamboyant looks, these looks would also require someone with confidence to do absolute justice to them.

Trends

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The above collage is taken from The Times on Saturday . I can't say the bright colours and the amazing array of patterns fits in with my current style but I find the overall idea inspiring, plus I like a some of the items as single pieces.