Goodbye 2008 - Legs, Fashion Blogs, Individual Style and Costume Jewellery

As we say farewell to 2008 and welcome to 2009, here is a look back over the fashion and style of 2008.

The year of the leg- 2008 saw just about every type of leg wear to draw attention to the legs from tights in bright colours and patterns, to leather and wetlook leggings and thigh high boots.

Paisley Print Tights by Pamela Mann

The year of the fashion blog - 2008 was the year in which fashion blogging went crazy. So many new fashion blogs started in 2008 including the Munique Fashions blog. Fashion blogs are a great way to find out about the latest styles and trends and get some great fashion and style inspiration.

The year of individual style - 2008 was the year that individual style became uber fashionable. Ladies no longer want to follow the latest trend but wear their own unique style by picking and choosing from the latest trends, mixing designer and high street clothing with vintage and showing their personality by accessorising with individual accessories and handmade jewellery.

This handcrafted leather handbag is an original and unique design. A great way to accessorise a casual outfit such as jeans and a jumper.

The year of the costume jewellery - Costume jewellery is now a key element of many designer collections. In 2008 there has also been the emergence of many new jewellery designers. Jewellery is no longer something just chosen to compliment an outfit, new innovative pieces are a key style statement in their own right.




This Sunny meadows glass choker is a great way to show off your individual style. It is handcrafted in glass and silver which means that no two pieces are ever the same.

Find your own style

Style is not about fashion, as once famously said by Coco Chanel “fashion fades, style is eternal. Your style will not change form season to season. It is something that is unique to each person, it is something that says something about that person and who they are. When looking for your style you should think carefully about your personality, what you look and feel good in.

The real key to finding your own style is finding clothes and accessories that make you look and feel great. If you feel great you will exhibit a confidence that says you are ultimately stylish. A truly stylish person dresses for themselves, they know who they are and are happy with it.
In your quest to find your own style, you should search high and low to find clothes and accessories that really say something about who you are. Look for clothes that really suit your body shape and colouring then accessorise to suit your personality but remember not too play it too safe. Try lots of different options and combinations, have fun and see what you like best. If you have always played safe with your clothing and never allowed your real personality to show through then start small, perhaps some different jewellery that shows your love of the unusual or a fun handbag that shows your sense of humour.

When it comes to style, the rules are that there are no rules. You should wear what ever suits you and makes you feel great. There is no need to follow the latest trends however you can always pick and choose items from them that suit your style if you like. Style is not about how much money you spend on clothes. Some of the most stylish people you see around will not be wearing expensive designer clothes and some of those wearing expensive designer clothes do not look at all stylish. When trying to find your own style, always opt for clothes that fit beautifully as these are the clothes that will look beautiful and very stylish no matter what your style is.
Miuccia Prada was right when she said “What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is an instant language.” So find the style that really represents how you want the world to see you be it Yummy Mummy, business woman or artist bohemian.

Celebrate your own unique style with this Oval Leather Handbag.