2016 TRENDS You shouldn’t be missing out on

If you don’t have a faux fur coat or jacket in your closet right now, then I don’t know what you’re waiting for. Not only are they warm (especially in this chilly weather), but they’re also very chic. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • In terms of hair, this is what you should be rocking right now. Ombre braids are basically normal braids but with a pop of colour at the ends. They come in cool colours such as green, purple, blue, red and grey.
  • Dad hats aren’t for dads only, and baseball hats aren’t for baseballs games only; they’re fashion statements. They also come in different colours for both gender... and for women especially when trying out a boyish look.

CHOCKERS

Chockers were a big trend in the late 80s and early 90s. They’re now back with a bang! They come in cute different patterns, colours and materials such as silk, Maasai beads and velvet. But if you’re not adventurous, a plain black one will do you good. They’re probably the biggest trend in terms of accessories right now. Don’t let them pass you by. 

OMBRE HAIR AND BRAIDS

In terms of hair, this is what you should be rocking right now. Ombre braids are basically normal braids but with a pop of colour at the ends. They come in cool colours such as green, purple, blue, red and grey. I know it sounds a bit crazy to think of having such colours on your hair but trust me; you cannot go wrong with ombre braids. The only tricky part is finding one to suit your skin colour. Once you do, you’ll be forever obsessed.

FAUX FUR

If you don’t have a faux fur coat or jacket in your closet right now, then I don’t know what you’re waiting for.

Not only are they warm (especially in this chilly weather), but they’re also very chic.

You get to keep warm and look glamorous at the same time. Win, win!

BASEBALL CAPS/DAD HATS

Our fathers and grandfathers have been wearing them for a long time and now the fashion industry has finally embraced dad hats/baseball caps and made them trendy while at it. Dad hats aren’t for dads only, and baseball hats aren’t for baseballs games only; they’re fashion statements. They also come in different colours for both gender... and for women especially when trying out a boyish look.

OFF-SHOULDER TOPS

Off-shoulder tops are probably the biggest fashion trend this summer, from floral to fun prints. I know it’s not exactly summer in Kenya, but for those days when the sun decides to grace us with its presence, reach out for your off-shoulder top and rock it. Be sure to wear it with a strapless bra and flaunt those shoulders!