Followers of fashion have witnessed some pretty outrageous looks emerge this year but a couple of the largest stories making it towards the high-street are distressed jeans and thigh boots (not really together!).

These things usually are not for your faint-hearted, but if there is a confidence to give them a go here is a breakdown of both looks and the ways to make them do the job.

Distressed jeans

Love or loathe them, distressed jeans continue to be big news. After Balmain’s sellout spring/summer collection took the fashion world by storm the look definitely seems to be keeping us for about another season. Stars sporting this trend include Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham, Rachel Bilson, SJP, Ashley Olsen and Kate Bosworth. There are several ways to use them if you possess the confidence, out of your tender are a few tips from your Models Direct office:

Do:

o Maintain your fit skinny and low rise
o Pair your faded jeans having a vintage rock chick vest/t-shirt
o Add a leather biker jacket, military jacket, or polish the appearance which has a crisp cut blazer
o Dress up your look and make it dancefloor-appropriate with ankle boots, studded/embellished high heels or strappy platforms
o Bunch they up at the ankle or roll the hem to exhibit off your footwear
o Accessorise with studded or spiked jewellery

Don’t:

o Be worried of straps, skulls, ruffles and studs… the greater the higher!
o Pair with florals or fussy prints
o Pair with feminine blouses

Over-the-knee boots

Thigh boots have returned for the bold! After featuring heavily on the catwalk this year, thigh boots are hailed since the ultimate autumn/winter 2009 ‘must have’ for the brave fashionista.

These risque boots include a degree of implied eroticism attached so you have to put some thought into how you use them. Here are some ideas that may help:

o Steer clear of patent and select natural-looking materials like suede or genuine leather.
o Choose muted shades of grey, brown and even cream.
o You don’t have to wear this look with a stiletto heel – try some flats or choose wedges.
o Match your tights for your boots or tuck in skinny jeans or leggings that complement along with for any leggier ‘look’.
o Reduce your outfit.

To realize an identical look, wear the tallest boots you already own, with over-the-knee socks layered over dark tights.

If you are really brave they even make both looks together, as seen recently on Ciara and Kate Hudson.

As we head for winter some of us will probably be contemplating updating our wardrobe. However, there is no need to change everything – there is lots you can do with key things that never go out of style – and you might have perhaps already got them. Here are some tips on taking advantage of our favourite ‘fab four’ timeless classic items.

Little black dress

The LBD has earned its place as the most loved components of your average girl’s wardrobe.

Should you be investing in a brand new one spend up to you can pay for with a good cut and turn into far from obvious current trends for instance asymmetric designs, ruffles and bows if you need this item for everyone well over time. The best LBD ought to be simple, tailored and classic.

The best way to wear it

- Dress your LBD track of killer embellished heels plus a statement piece of jewellery.
- Go girly with cute low heeled courts and a pretty pashmina in a very matching colour.
- Make it feminine and classic having a 40s style jacket and boots.

White shirt

Flattering and dependable, the white shirt is often a girl’s closest friend if kept crisp and clean. However, white may add width for a silhouette therefore it is imperative that you go with a style that flatters your shape. Cover styles are kind to many figures, or try one of the current oversized shirts, which look fab and therefore are bang on trend! Make sure you wear a skin-coloured bra as apposed to a white one underneath.

How to use it

- Wear an oversized white shirt with black leggings and boots for any very current look.
- Classic styles look good with pencil skirts, that happen to be hot in 2010 and therefore are ideal for any office with mid heels.
- Casual and funky, put it on together with your ‘boyfriend jeans’ with an effortlessly laidback look.

Smart jeans

Don’t underrate a high quality set of two straight leg jeans. Smart denim can look great clothed or down to get a vast number of looks. The best couple of jeans won’t date, and when the fit is flattering they even make them for everyday casual looks, throughout to nights out and, increasingly, operate too.

How to wear them

- Pair having a white fitted t-shirt for smart/casual timeless style.
- Top your jeans with a pretty camisole and heels for a particular date.
- Team using a tailored jacket for work if it’s suitable for your work. Dark indigo denims will be smartest and stay with smart boots or low heels.

Mac or Trench

They even make this item for many of year and depending on how chilly it gets, sometimes all the way through winter. Macs are feminine, flattering and functional and though they may be a vintage item for your wardrobe, they’re also huge today following Burberry’s campaign featuring fashionista Emma Watson.

How you can put it on

You don’t need to opt for an ubiquitous neutral shade, there are several pretty coloured mac’s around at this time, so pick a shade that suits you from this season’s hottest hues; purples, blues, rose shades and olive greens or choose a more classic neutral or honey tone with a silk scarf to incorporate some contrast.

Macs are a wonderfully flattering cut for most figures, fitted, nipped on the waist using a fuller skirt. They are great with anything tailored or slim cut so that you needs to have lots of options!