Brace Yourself

 Get ready to see straps, braces and buckles all over everything. As winter seems closer with each passing day, the styles are quickly changing. These bindings on winter 2010 clothes relate back to the fall military theme I predicted would influence future styles. But this is another look you don't want to overdue. You want to look bold but you don't want to go ballistic.
   Leather jackets, boots and belts are all a great way to vamp up your style. But where you wear the straps is crucial. Bridgette Raes tells StyleList, "If you are wearing a leather jacket with a bunch of straps on it, it probably isn't the smartest thing to wear a pair of black leather pants and wear your makeup super harsh. I prefer a more eclectic approach to the use of trends. For example, if a woman has this really cool leather jacket with straps, I'd suggest she water it down a bit and balance the hard edge with something a bit more feminine, like a great pencil skirt or tailored pair of pants."

All in all, this trend is easily to emulate for the average woman. Pick up a strappy jacket at Forever 21 or H&M if you're not willing to spend a lot of money, buy some booties at Aldo and wherever you see cargo pants, make sure they end up in your shopping cart! Great style will have jaws dropping and is proven to boost self esteem. Not to mention it's important if you want to look approachable. So be bold, buy some belts and make it work. But always remember to KIS- keep it stylish!

XOXO ZM