Style tricks for winter

Snip and tuck

A haircut will always give you a boost, or just try a new ’do without the cut. A DIY colour at home is the quickest and most convenient way to a new, cheerful perspective. Copper browns and warm reds offer a warm seasonal glow.

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Model Chiara Ferragni shows how to go from summer blonde to warm warmth for the Redken Diamond Oil High Shine campaign. Shampoo and Conditioner, $22.95 each.

Throw it over

Cold leather lounges and floorboards are a cold winter enemy. Make your living spaces warm and cosy with textured throws, warm floor rugs and cushions made from luxurious fabrics.

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Temple & Webster Grand Circle Cushion, $49.95. MYER Vue Bear Faux Fur Throw, $90.96.

Flicker your knickers

Underwear is such a personal choice, but if you’ve fallen into the ‘nanna knickers for winter’ slum, brighten up your most intimate world. Cottons, or cotton gussets, is the friendliest fabric for this sensitive area, but go heal for leather on trimmings to make your feel sexy, vibrant and brighter.

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Modibodi Active Air Bikini – Moisture Wicking brief in Candy pink, $29.50. MYER Dita Von Teese ‘Madame X’ G-String, $34.95

Bottle it up

If the thought of crawling into a cold sheets makes your toes curl, warm things up with a cute, funky or textured hot water bottle warmer. You’ll totally look forward to hitting the sack!

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Target Haven Hot Water Bottle, Geometric, $9. Peter Alexander Mini Hot Water Bottle, $12.

Lip sync

Try a new lip colour. Moody purples and reds, warm nudes and punchy brights are the latest shades for the season. Go for a lip liner and gloss-only look for a muted effect or ramp up the intensity with a deep lipstick, blotted and reapplied.

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Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Lip Crayons, $16.95. M.A.C is Beauty Collection Lipstick, $36.

Think positive

So it’s a windy, wet weekend? Instead of wishing the sun were shining, take advantage of being indoors! Start that project you’ve that’s been on hold, write to an old friend, start a journal or simply create a cosy space and snuggle up on the sofa with your favourite hot drink, grateful for the simple comforts of home. Warm feelings will not be far away …

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Colour Your Coat Tales

Surrounded by a sea of grey and black coats? Try a bright colour – red, orange, blue or green. If your black or navy jacket is a must-do, add brighter accessories – red and grey work a treat, black and brights pop, and navy and white make a classic combo.

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The Iconic Elliatt Wonders Cocoon Coat, $118.97. David Jones Bianca Spender Cobalt Stripe Tweed Biker Jacket, $348.

Go Double Digit

A mani gives a mood boost for any season. DIY or get the pro’s involved to boost your skin hydration and brittle nails, then add a bright poppy colour for some serious finger pointing fun.