Fall is making its presence felt in the air and even the sun is now a softer presence on the horizon. Fashion feels this change and a stirring of fashion trends is happening. The bright colors of summer that glowed under the summer sun and the darker hues the ruled the summer night life is giving way to lighter shades. And by lighter shades, we don’t mean sweet pastels. In fact, technically, you can think of it as an absence of color. But how can we call it an absence of color when the range of whites that is ruling the fashion runways goes from cream to ivory to bone white to winter white and even bleached white?

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Rachel Bilson, consistent trendsetter, is one of the first Hollywood celebs to jump into the little white dress bandwagon. She slips into a brilliant white dress with ruffles, and balances the dress’s ultra-femininity with studded beige ankle booties.

Most trendsetters know that white is a bit tricky to wear so they cut the blank canvass that it is with strategic statement pieces. In Rachel’s case, it was footwear. But it can also be: statement jewelry.

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Jennifer Lopez lives up to her diva reputation whenever she steps out into the red carpet. She usually ties her look together with carefully chosen accessories. Earrings are her typical statement jewelry pieces. Here, she accessorizes with dazzling dangling earrings encrusted with diamonds to go with her silvery white attire.

This simple yet body conscious white tube dress has an elongating gold detail running down its silhouette. This is an example of how gold can embellish a stark fashion attitude with a dose of posh.

If you’re convinced that white is the perfect shade as summer deepens into fall but don’t really know how to choose the perfect white dress for you, here are a few tips.

• Go for simple, streamlined silhouettes.
• Choose white party dresses that have understated details.
• If you’re on the slim side go for dresses with A-line skirts
• If you’re on the curvy side, an empire waist would be perfect for you.
• A white dress with different textures will give your look an interesting dimension.

So now that you’ve chosen the little white dress that suits your body type and personality. How do you accessorize to give your outfit that extra oomph?

• Go for footwear ranging from nude, cream to beige hues.
• The same color palette indicated for footwear is advisable for your choice of bag or clutch.
• Earrings can be huge and ornate since white will be the perfect blank canvas to showcase them. Though you may wear earrings that include other colors, gold will give your white attire more glam.
• For bracelets, delicate ones would be preferred unless you choose to keep your look simple by just wearing a stack of bangles in gold or a statement cuff, also in gold.
• Statement neckpieces are now in vogue so if you do choose to accent your little white dress with just one big statement necklace, you can go all out in white and gold but leave it at that. The LWPD (little white party dress) was never meant to be over-accessorized.

Western fashion clothing styles come and go throughout the years, and when they are done right you can look truly fabulous go-to quick Western style is a great pair of cowboy boots. These have been a hit for the past year, and it’s easy to find them anywhere with cuts ranging from ankle to mid-calf. Lucchese makes the best cowboy boots around – you simply can’t find better. These boots can be worn in so many different ways, you’ll bring them out of your closet for much more than a rodeo. Tuck your skinny or boot cut jeans into them to show them off, or cover them with a great pair of wide-leg flares. Pair them with a flirty skirt or distressed shorts for a more feminine look, too!

For that true Western fashion clothing look, every girl needs a cowboy hat. You can find them in just about every color, but I would recommend sticking with neutral colors. A true cowboy hat is hard, sturdy, and structured, but a fun floppy distressed one will always look great.

The trifecta for the perfect Western outfit is to put the cowboy boots and hat with denim. No Western outfit is complete without a spot of denim! Whether it’s a fabulous pair of jeans, a distressed denim vest, or an acid-wash denim jacket, every cowgirl needs the perfect touch of denim in a Western outfit! Even wear your cowboy boots with a cute denim dress!

And, of course, no outfit (Western or not) is complete without the perfect accessories. Native-American inspired jewelry, belts, and purses are the perfect touch for a Western outfit, or purses with cowhide prints and leather detail. Salvatore Ferragamo has a beautiful suede belt with leather stitch detailing that is great for any Western outfit, and Ralph Lauren has an embellished leather bag.

If you’re going on a cruise for the first time there are certain rules you need to follow in terms of the dress code. A number of ships that cater for families emphasise the need to wear conservative clothing, but there are some ships that cater for older citizens and it’s required that you wear smart clothing the majority of the time. One thing cruise ship organizers have realized is that it has become difficult to simply give out general cruiseship dress codes. They have realised that it’s better for each individual ship to set their own rules. But how exactly do you decide what is right for you in terms of cruise ship fashion? What constitutes formal wear and what is actually casual? Female Cruise Ship Wear If you’re female you should be packing an abundance of flowery, light dresses that would be comfortable to wear most of the time. If you feel that you may be breaking the dress code by wearing a dress that is slightly too revealing, what you should do is get a jumper or top and wear it over your dress. Most girls these days are used to dressing in a more provocative fashion and it’s no surprise most of these young girls would probably objectify against coming on these trips as they’d have to change their style a lot. This is why you do not see that many teenage girls going on cruise ship holidays without their families. Male Cruise Ship Fashion Most men wear shorts on these type of holidays. Shorts offer enough breeze and comfort to be worn most days. The most common combination with the shorts would be a tshirt or normal polo. In terms of the summer trends for footwear, sandals are the go-to choice. On the days where it’s not as hot you could be daring enough to wear chinos.

If the cruise you stay on has a swimming pool on deck, make sure your young ones are well and truly protected. Splash About have a great range of swimwear and protective clothing to keep your baby’s skin safe while you’re on holiday.