Louis Vuitton

Marni

Dolce & Gabbana

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For spring summer 09, there was a definite appearance of bedtime wear. Not the boudoir, baby doll variety but more that of a refined gentleman. Pyjama trousers were part of the day time wear. The loose fitting, satin trousers with retro style polka dots or stripes had a definite relaxed feel about them, whilst still being very elegant. I love this look as it is a comfortable and easy to wear style. However petites such as myself, need to watch out that the trouser legs are too wide as we will look completely out of proportion. The floor length rather than ankle skimming variety of pyjama trousers are also a much more flattering and leg lengthening option.

I would suggest wearing the pyjama trousers with sandals or heels, a fitted jacket and quite a bit of glitzy jewellery to prove that you are not ready for bed quite yet.

You can create your own version of this look by teaming some mens pyjama trousers with a smart blazer.

Circles and semi circles seem to be a bit of a theme at some of the spring summer 09 shows. The geometric shapes formed by lots of circles or semi circles embellishments and laser cut pieces attached to garments made for some interesting silhouettes. The roundness of the clothes is something of a development on last seasons rounded shoulders and tulip skirts, with shapes now even bigger, stronger and sharper than before.

At Dolce and Gabbana - full circles were used to make a very interesting and exaggerated sleeve shape that was complimented perfectly by the understated pencil skirt.

At Chloe - Small semi circles along the shoulder and arm line of this jacket made for a soft but dramatic shape.

At Christopher Kane - semi circles inspired by dinosaur scales gave the skirt a very interesting three dimensional shape.

At Marni - Lots of circles in strong colours or black were used to make a compelling decoration.

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If you want to add a bit of circular fashion to your wardrobe look out for spotted and geometric circle prints, embellishments in circle or semi circle shapes, big rounded shoulders and jewellery with circle and semi circle shapes.

For a subtle take on the springs circle trend, I love these Dower & Hall Forget Me Not Print Circle Earrings