by Gabrielle on February 28, 2009
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 display and to offset the credit crunch hem lines were high above the knee.
Providing a lesson in style are one button jackets, slim, fitted and gently flared at the waist, a look to flatter and softly drape that is more feminine than the big boyfriend jacket.
by Gabrielle on February 27, 2009
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 is stunning. Based on Mondrian geometrics this is a bright, creative range. The Harlem range features rounded sensual, glossy bags. Attention grabbing and fun, you will feel sexy and confident as you sashay along.
Now look at this for a chic laptop bag. We like!!
by Gabrielle on February 26, 2009
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 Stylist provided styling and the band was then featured on Fashion TV.
The fashion TV session will air in Mid March 09. In time for the launch of Brit Rock Styled Southern Attic’s debut stateside. This is a band to take note of apart from their stylish and creative look the music is great too!
by Gabrielle on February 26, 2009
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 London Fashion Week and reciprocating by designing 50 Barbie outfits to celebrate Barbie’s 50th Birthday the influential London designer said, “ I could not wait to design for Barbie she is such a perfect front row guest!”
by Giorgia Musci on February 25, 2009
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 forget her.
Trompe – l’oeil digital effect prints inspired by the perfume bottles: the choose already evokes the sinuosity of the woman body the dress is the print…the print is the dress.
The colors are bright and sharp, the graphics oversized and enlarged, but because the dresses themselves are simple in shape, nothing goes overboard.
And as Coco Chanel said that “A Woman that does not wear perfume has no future” , we think Mary will have a great one.
by Gabrielle on February 24, 2009
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 all turned up to support them. The collection launched in Dec 2007 ,named after Sienna’s birthday is a runaway success story.
by Gabrielle on February 12, 2009
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 woman will look, and then look away at the man of her dreams. The head is lowered and tilted away to hide often outright brazen staring.
The prolonged gaze.
In this second stage, the woman will seek to force eye contact it indicates sexual attraction although often still accompanied by looking away when too uncomfortable.
The total body look.
This is an up and down look mostly used by men, to leave the woman in no doubt what his intentions are. The recipient may feel slightly flustered but also flattered.
Grooming gestures
Women will start to play with wine glass, hair, small purse etc reflexly grooming themselves. Men likewise will change posture becoming more overt with feet pointing in direction of their chosen woman. Gestures become more flamboyant, if talking there will be matching body language with both flirtees leaning in to “hear” better what the other one has to say.
Men flirtation signals
Men will use the prolonged stare, combined with the up and down look. The man will close in and narrow the gap between them. To tell if someone likes you watch the feet!!!!Feet will always point to the person they are most interested in, be it the leader of the group or the woman he is flirting with.
Signs of disinterest for both sexes include crossing arms or legs, rolling eyes, looking away or over the shoulder and closing off the body to advances, i.e. turning slightly away or presenting the back view.
Becoming aware of all parts of our image is the difference between success and failure in love and work environments. To find out how to enhance your image and get the job/relationship you want consult an Image Consultant. 85% of the impression you make is non verbal and based on the way you look. Life is too short not to enhance your image.
People make decisions on us within 30 seconds of meeting us. There is no second chance to make a good first impression.
About The Author: Gabrielle Teare is the Leading London Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper based in the heart of Shopping in Chelsea, London. The agency is currently Alexa ranked No1 UK, No1 Europe and No 3 Globally for Personal Stylist. Gabrielle is also an International Fashion and Stylist Journalist and is featured in UK Press Feb 09 in MSN.Com, Match.Com, Tiscali.Co.Uk and Esquire Magazine and Internationally at London and New York fashion weeks. Visit http://www.gabrielleteare.com
by Giorgia Musci on February 7, 2009
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, suitable for both work and play giving a bold new dynamism.
No doubt: it attracts attention and radiate confidence and optimism.
It’s a great way to make tanned skin pop, and it contrasts beautiful with summer shades, including the stark whites favoured in warmer months.
LUELLA SS09
It has been seen in the SS09 collections color palette of several fashion designers: total look for SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, different shades mixed together for RICHARD NICOLL, romatic and bold for LUELLA, sheering layered with JOHN ROCHA and BYBLOS, architectural for C. KANE.
t brings a glow of bright light to everything, great in accessories choice too: in a couple of second you can brighten up you outfit with a scarf (DKNY ), breathtaking high heel shoes (3.1 PHILIP LIM/ JEAN PAUL GAULTIER), clutch( Bottega Veneta/ STELLA McCARTNEY/ MIU MIU) or tote bag ( PUCCI).
And dont forget to blush your cheek in the same shade of your look!!
