The maestro Giorgio Armani produced a stunning collection. Power dressing was back albeit on a softened way exquisite tailoring, wide belts, berets, and fiery red lipstick was derigeur. Colours shown are classic black and grey. Personal Stylist choice is the sparkly evening wear, wide patent leather belts, and great bags. Black opaques were again on [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Feb
27
2009
EMERGING AND FANTASTIC AT LONDON FASHION WEEK
London Fashion Week has seen the launch of some truly great designers. I was honoured to be present at the start of what is destined to be a meteoric success story. Eenamaria has a range of fabulous, funky, chic, collectable bags. I wanted most of them! Sarah Morgan is truly talented; the Chelsea Boi Collection [...]
Feb
26
2009
DRESS THE BAND COMPETITION AT LONDON FASHION WEEK FOR FASHION TV STYLED BY GABRIELLE TEARE
Kerry Bannigan of Nolcha.Com held a competition to recognise emerging designers at London fashion week by dressing rock band Southern Attic. Designer Lars Bottcher won and provided winning outfits from his Disarm collection. Debbie Peel won the accessory section for her bags and Tracey Meyer for her jewellery. Gabrielle Teare the Leading London Personal [...]
Feb
26
2009
Roksanda Ilincic AUTUMN WINTER 09
Roksanda Ilincic presented a wonderful, elegant, polished collection of flawless cocktail dresses in ice cream colours raspberry, coffee and burnt chocolate. Roksander says “I have concentrated mainly on cocktail dresses to conjure up the romantic and feminine feel of the past using bows and finishes to create a sharper modern twist. Sponsored by Barbie at [...]
Feb
25
2009
MARY KATRANTZOU AUTUMN WINTER 09
Greek-born designer Mary Katrantzou is one of the new name in the LFW show schedule but not in the fashion industry: since her collection A/W 2008 following the MA at Central Saint Martins, she has already got a lot of attention on her and after this first amazing show I’m sure it won’t impossible to [...]
Feb
24
2009
AUTUMN/WINTER 09 LONDON FASHION WEEK
Sienna and Savannah Miller made catwalk debut for their fashion line twenty8 twelve at London Fashion week to wild applause. The collection features skin tight sparkly party dresses, soft leather biker rock chic jackets, leggings, backless numbers and a gorgeous swinging highwayman coat. Savannah previously worked for Matthew Williamson, Alexander Macqueen and Betty Jackson who [...]
Feb
12
2009
THE EYES HAVE IT HOW TO FLIRT SUCCESSFULLY
The eyes have it. How you stand, your body language and most importantly your coded eye contact is the difference between success and another night in with the cat. Learn how to project the right image. The sideways glance. This is the first inkling of sexual interest, often combined with wrapping hair round ear. the [...]
Feb
07
2009
ORANGE SUNSHINE FOR SPRING SUMMER 09
Personal Stylist suggestion is that you brighten up your wardrobe with a bit of sunshine this summer by opting for orange shades to add vibrancy to your fashion look. Peachy blush tones graduates into a neon apricot and tangerine, coral: they are the most effective tones to add a splash of sartorial fun to your day, [...]
Feb
07
2009
NEW PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICE LILLE AND LONDON
Gabrielle and Leti launch a new joint venture, personal shopping in London or personal shopping in Lille. Visit Lille by Eurostar and shop with Leti in Galerie Lafayette and other superb shops. The beautiful old city center has great restaurants to enjoy lunch. Lille has many small boutiques selling fabulous individual fashion ideas, they are hard to find [...]
