This year, the strip clothing fashion is greatly promoted by the luxury brands like Jil Sander and Prada. You would have never imagined that the strip patterns, which have quite a cartoon feeling, could be put in the leading edge of fashion and looked extremely fashionable.

For the 2011 spring and summer clothing, the retro strips fashion is mostly influenced by the 70s clothing style, which makes the retro-looked strip upper clothing and the shorts the must-have clothing for the fashionistas’ wardrobe. Besides that, the classic navy strip and sporty patterns are believed to go wild in this year’s spring and summer clothing fashion.

Besides Jil Sander and Prada, Versace has vivified the color thin strips too. Fashionistas are smart enough to focus their attention on the Milan fashion week which could bring them edgy fashion sense. For this spring and summer, some designers from the top clothing brands like to combine the strip patterns and other design elements while others prefer to design those strip upper clothes. Therefore, the strip clothing fashion is sweeping across the fashion world. I assure you that the strip clothing fashion must be very hot this year.

It seems that one-piece strip dress is a better choice for many people as the collocation of strips has long been a difficult subject to the fashionistas. However, the Junya Watanabe 2011 spring and summer fashion show has offered a lots of collocations for you to refer to. So all you have to do is to pay some attention to what others are wearing and learn from it. I am sure that you will get the best fashion look out of yourselves. Enjoy it.

Forget about diamonds? Black boots are every girl’s best friend! Whether dressy or casual, flat or heeled, ankle length or tall, black boots can take an outfit and turn it from blasé to chic.

Black boots have long been a staple of women’s wardrobes. They can be matched to almost any colour outfit, from bright to earth tones and make a smashing fashion statement.

Here are some things you can pair with different types of black boots to dress up any look you’re aiming for:

Coloured cigarette pants.
Skinny jeans and cigarette pants look amazingly great tucked into a great pair of black boots. Try a bright coloured pair, something in a great red or hot pink, and make your ensemble really pop. They look great with stiletto, flat riding or chunky heeled boots. Make sure the pants or jeans are the correct length and tapered tightly around the ankle to avoid bunching over the top of the boots.

Brightly coloured or patterned knee high socks
One of the more cute, casual looks is to add a pair of hot socks that will peek out over the boots. For example, argyle socks look adorable when paired with black riding boots or even cowboy boots. It adds a unique flair and a brightly coloured pattern draws attention not only to your apparel, but will accentuate your boots. Fair Isle chunky wool patterned socks also work well with this look, and if you want to take it up a notch, you can put on a pair of over the knee socks with a skirt or casual dress. The long length between the socks and the boots make a great contrast to your getup.

Leggings
Every woman needs a great pair of leggings, which can be thrown on in seconds and are comfortable and cosy in the colder months. Add a hot pair of black stiletto boots and a funky patterned tunic top, and voila! A casual but sophisticated look is born. You can also go for combining leggings, in whatever colour or pattern you fancy, with classic tall black riding boots. Add an oversized sweater and you’ve got a fashionable look that translates to any occasion.

Leg Warmers
This last look is not for everybody. It’s a fashion risk of sorts, and only the truly daring can pull it off with no problem whatsoever. Pull on a pair of funky patterned or suitably coloured leg warmers over a pair of black, casual boots for a unique, trendy style that will definitely get you noticed. This combination is best with flat or low heeled boots, as it can look a bit bizarre with high heeled or stiletto boots. It is an adorable combination when done right, and conveys a great sense of style to others.

Whether you want to stand out or just feel great about your sense of style, a gorgeous pair of black boots can be accessorised with an array of apparel. Just find what feels comfortable for you and the look will translate naturally.