Kate Moss for Topshop: Christmas Collection

The Kate Moss for Topshop Christmas collection is launching soon: Tuesday 28th October. I haven’t been that impressed with this collaboration so far, so i’m hoping the Autumn/Winter 08 offering will be more exciting. Kate has been on a promotional treadmill this week with press interviews. I liked some of her style tips so I wanted to share them with you! Here goes…

Never look like you’ve tried too hard - or rather don’t try too hard! Mismatching can add a much more personal touch to an outfit.

Be brave and try new hair styles! It can completely transform your look just for one night and inspire a new way of looking at your existing wardrobe.

Mix old with new - the options are endless and it’s good to make your own vision. Recently for a friend’s wedding I paired a beautiful Chanel maxi dress with an antique blue velvet cape and a pair of huge Turkish hoop earrings which gave the dress a totally unique feel.

Don’t take a vintage or second-hand piece on face value as it can be altered in so many ways. I’ve lopped the hem of many full length gowns and made necklines lower. It does help to have a genius dress maker, otherwise just do it yourself!

When going out for the evening, think about your arrival - the accidental pairing of a battered leather jacket and floor sweeping gown looks amazing and effortless, as does an embroidered jacket paired with your old jeans.

I wholeheartedly agree with point 5 - to me, nothing looks cooler right now than a fitted leather jacket thrown over a fancy dress. I love the contradiction. Just a couple of weeks ago I wrote about the edge it adds to an otherwise feminine outfit.

Here’s a sneak peak. The black mini dress with the contrasting white leopard design will surely be a sell-out. FROM 28th OCT…USA girls visit Kate Moss for Topshop | UK girls visit Kate Moss for Topshop