I have just been reading through my latest copy of Grazia when I came across the feature on the Observer Grazia alternative style awards 2008. for some reason this prompted a bit of a chuckle from me in one of those ‘who’d have though it’ moments. It is great to see an award that looks for something a bit different instead of the usual and obvious including the under the radar label that became the uniform of the year (American Apparel). In all the awards covered 40 aternative style moments of 2008 so plenty or reading and chuckling to keep me busy.

I have picked out just some of the highlights:

MbyM Wet Look Leggings

The most preposterous style notion that went main stream anyway - the latex/ leather/ wetlook legging - Topshop Boutiques leather version sold out in minutes, I found this one really funny. I haven’t tried out this trend yet but perhaps I will.

2008: the year of leg - This year everything from shorts to tights and legggings have been everywhere, I love it.

The trend that most reminded us of the sixth formers we fancied award - perhaps why this trend is so big, everyone loves a bit of nostalgia.

RIP - The IT bag - no doubt as  a result of the credit crunch and economic situation that we find ourselves in, the It bag has finally had its day.

The trend that made us want to dance like maniacs - Disco  for me fashion is all about having fun and that is exactly what this trend helps us do. Bring on the sequins.