If you do feel rebellious, begin on the conservative note then take it up to a crescendo. One notch at a time. Throw in sharp saucy shoes, steel broaches, pretty shades of pashminas and 'it' bags Stop the moment the visual space starts vibrating uncomfortably. Balancing the epicurean and the eclectic!

CUT

Texture and Temper. Twist and Tweak. Ruffle and Layer.
Virtuoso sowing skills have been visible across the globe. Nina Ricci ramps saw ruffles in front of the cocktail dresses as did Alex Perry's; Elbaz at Lanvin left a swishing impression as his models sashayed off the ramps. Dior haute paper cranes made a pretty picture, slightly reminiscent of what Manish Aurora did two seasons ago.

Spartan of the A-lines. Tweed and Twin suits. Crushed silk blouses demurely caress the form worn with knee grazing skirts that regale with boudoir tales. Even when it's ruffled and pumped up with volume there is a controlled seduction in most designer collections that fills it with feminine and piquant charm.

Pretty Prints, from Missoni to Etro, Pucci to Paul Smith, Abiti to Jaisingh, prints are visible all over the winter runways. Soft floral, bold abstracts, pop art and strong graphics, select one that works for your body type and sends out the social message you want.