sinuous SENSUALITY Heighten the drama with bold accessories Picture this – you are a shadow emerging out of the smoke in a dimly-lit alley. Like a Hitchcock movie, this look is all about suspense and drama with the more obvious black shades (strictly of clothing here) in focus. There are sheer fabrics, nets, cloaks and thigh-high boots. Billowy silhouettes only add to the plot. Eyes are dark and lips are stained. Baroque influences are rampant with a Gothic twist. Don't restrict yourself as playing safe is not an option. Go all out with accessories like lace gloves, thick belts and headbands. The idea is to look sexy without looking scary.

GOLD pallor Bling-a-holics hit rehab while gold tones down for the new season... Just the right amount of gold Controlling those urges to go big on gold is never easy. After all, it is wired in our DNA to love all things bright and bold. However, designers insist you do otherwise, this season. Pale accents of our favourite tone are finding their way onto almost every runway collection, this Autumn/Winter. Softer and warmer renditions of the shade in feminine fabrics is the way to go. Lace in sheer pale gold adds the right amount of plush chic to any outfit; team with pastels for a day look and juxtapose against wine and burgundy for the evening. Either way, stifle those ornate cravings in keeping with the season’s looks.

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