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We’ve had lots of fun scouring the AW catwalks and trend projections this month, and this next season is bursting with gorgeous ideas that are really fun to create. As always, we take a look at our favourite trends and give you some hints on how to create these looks the vintage clothing way…

Clash Prints
One of our favourites, this trend is set to run and run, opening a whole new chapter for the way we dress. Love that polka dot vintage top but want to wear your leopard print leggings? Got a gorgeous snakeskin vintage dress but fancy slipping on your new rose print heels? Well with Print Clash, there are no rules! The brighter and bolder the better, mixing florals, spots, animal prints, stripes and more! What combination will you come up with?

Forties Glam
One trend we’re relishing this winter is the glorious forties. This super luxe look is all about drape, cut and showing off those curves. Classic 1940s vintage dresses are fitted at the top, often with buttons, and with gorgeous flattering mid length skirts, and bias cut evening gowns are even more glamorous. Also think accessories, feathers or flowers in the hair, fur capes and stoles, headscarves and gorgeous vintage shoes. Make every day a tea dance day this season!

Jewel Tones
This adds a gorgeous twist to the usual Christmas party frock, as well as adding some welcomed glamout to daytime dressing. Think jewel-toned colours like amber, emerald, ruby red, amethyst, sapphire and teal. For the office, team jewel tone vintage silk blouses with neat black pencil skirts. For date night go for jeans and a cute vintage jacket with some gorgeous jewel bright shoes. And of course you simply have to seek out a sexy jewel tone vintage dress for the Christmas party – whether it’s a 70s chiffon maxi, a 60s micro mini, 80s clingy cocktail or a 50s wiggle dress.

Guilded Goth
It’s dramatic. It’s black. It means business. This new sexy gothic look is bound to hang around for some time. Think heavy lace and brocade in black, with gold or shimmer edging and detail. Large shoulders, corset tops, skinny trousers and ghostly silhouettes. This look is more temptress vampire than bride of Dracula so be careful not to overdo it! Dig out some of your old black pieces and mix up with some vintage lace and frills – experimentation is key!

Sixties Mod
Grab your scooter, this stunning Twiggy-esque look is all about the simple lines of the mod styles. Forget flower power, delve into 60s vintage on trend by picking plain or block colours, with the iconic a-line shape and features like dagger collars and chunky buttons. Keep dresses super short or knee length and wear with boots or tights. Invest in a 60s vintage coat or vintage cape for full on chic. A pixie crop or beehive finishes the look perfectly!

Polka Dots
The cutesy spots have returned with a bang and whether you’re rockabilly or glam rock, there’s always room for some polka dots in your wardrobe! A vintage tea dress is the perfect basis for an outfit but keep your eyes peeled for vintage spotty separates like silk scarves, clutch bags, stretch belts, polka dot stockings and of course spotted lace panels on gorgeous vintage frocks.

So there we have our lowdown on the fashion months ahead with a vintage clothing twist! And don’t forget you can shop by trend at My Vintage all year round!

Just as the clothing trends are diverse this year, so are the shoe trends. In 2011, designers have given us various styles of different textures to match our mood and personality. As to the popular colors, dark blue, chocolate, metallic, beige and burgundy are in. As always, we stick to darker hues and earth colors for fall and winter. Let’s save those bright hues for summer and spring.

1.Suede. Suede consistently makes it to the list of shoe trends this time of year. Suede matches the mood of the season and is perfect for that casual, chic look.

2. Reptile Skin. This season we see a lot of models walking down the catwalk wearing shoes made from crocodile or snake leather. of course. This trend can be a bit tricky to follow since you’ll have to carefully match your reptile skin footwear with an outfit that won’t make you look cheap. You could go really bold by choosing bright hues, or opt for a more natural look with neutral toned reptile skin shoes.

3. Satin. Satin shoes are gorgeous as they always carry that sense of of timeless elegance. They’re great for formal occasions. Wear them with a long dress or pencil skirt and prepare yourself to receive lots of compliments.

4. Socks in Shoes. Yes, it’s now fashionable to wear socks in stilettos, oxford shoes and pumps. This look is for the fashionistas and those who are not afraid of getting a bit of attention. This look is quite popular in Japan with young women following this trend for quite a while now. This look is cute, fun and sassy.

5. Spike heels. There’s nothing sexier than spike heels. This shoe is perfect for an exciting night out with friends or a romantic date.

6. Leather. In autumn or winter, leather boots are a must-have. This season however, designers have showcased leather in a myriad of styles as seen in leather pumps, stilettos and platforms.

7. Lace-up Booties. Show more oomph by wearing lace-up booties. They’re hip, young and fun. These booties are great not only for fall and winter. but in spring as well.

8. Chunky heels. If you’re not a fan of stilettos, perhaps you can try on a pair of trendy chunky heels. Wearing these heels isn’t going to be as tiring as wearing thin heels. They’re in vogue and very, very comfortable.These heels are also perfect if you’re going for that vintage look.

Fashion designing is not all fun and glamor, but a little bit of technology can make it so much easier. A good fashion design software (computer aided) can help every type of designer — even amateurs — execute professional-looking designs. Thinking of using one? Here’s a starter kit.

What exactly can a fashion design software can do for you?

Although a computer program will not necessarily make you the next Chloe Dao or the next Santino Rice, it can help you expand your fashion creativity and help you design faster, so you can get more work done.

The best fashion design software allows you to play around with a range of colors, fabrics, and cuts, without necessarily having to buy the entire material. This allows you to save a lot of time and money, and allow you the freedom to experiment with different combinations without spending too much.

What should you look for in fashion design software?

Good clothing design software allows you to create 2d or 3d renders of your design for editing or experimenting. It also allows you to print, upload, and share the designs via email. Some software allow you to replicate real 3-D fabrics on the screen so that you can visualize them as close to reality as possible–and see your design in different colors and cuts. This type of software usually has a database of different fabrics, textures, and prints. Most of them also have update options that let you add new fabrics and patterns to your database.