A-Z of Fashion Trends: B

Second in my series based on the Glamour magazine article 'Winter 2012 Fashion Trends Worth Noting' is B,.. for 'Baroque and Roll'.

'How do we achieve this look?' I hear you ask. Glamour tells us: "Too much is not enough!" That's the lavish top line from a flurry of fashion designers all calling us to wear metallic brocade with heavy lace, mouth watering diamante and regal prints (all at once). Layer luxe fabrics and load on the jewels, ladies.

My choice of dresses that fit this trend - the ASOS Dolly Dress (£75) with metallic baroque print, and the Topshop High Neck Jacquard Skater Dress (£120), made of 100% silk in opulent gold and red. 

The Oscar de la Renta ankle boots (£591), in black and gold brocade and trimmed in black suede, have to be the ultimate in baroque footwear. If however you wanted a slightly more subtle way to wear baroque on your lower half, these Mary Portas and Charnos tights (£7.50, down from £15) offer a more everyday option. 

The opulent golds and intricate designs that typify the baroque trend, the sense of showy luxury, can be easily translated to jewellery as can be seen in this gorgeous necklace from Pebble London (£245).