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February 2010

Alice Delall Issa Aw 2010

Issa was an amazing show. Alice Delall strutted down the runway the sound of flight deck music as we were told to fasten are seat belts and prepare for lift off!

Alice Delall Issa AW2010

This dress was heavy chain mail. The flight theme continued with the models having hair swept up over a  foam bun and glasses to create a 50’s look.

Personally this was my favourite. How dramatic is this? The wonderful red cape over black leather trousers. We were all flying by now!!

Issa London 4 Aw2010

As we went into Malcolm McClaren’s theme for British Airways the mood and the tempo changed. Fabulous for evening, effortlessly chic.

Issa London AW2010

As a stylist I like Issa, because the clothes are wearable. Here is a very elegant day dress in grey wool, lace and shoe boots simply superb to stun at lunch.

Issa AW2010

Backstage we watched the models hair backcombed and pulled over the foam support to create high rise towers.

Looking really beautiful with wonderful big eyes and smiling for everyone was Princess Beatrice. Issa was graced by her Royal presence.

Princess Beatrice Issa AW 2010

Alexandra Burke Issa London AW2010

Alexandra Burke showed how to dress for the front row. Lovely!

Peaches Geldof and Louise Rowe Issa Aw2010

Peaches Geldof wearing red strapless and TV presenter Louise Rowe.

Pippa Middleton James Middleton Issa London AW2010

Here is Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa and her brother James.

Alexandra Shulman Jodie Kidd Issa London Aw2010

Just shown is Alexandra Shulman Vogue UK  and Jodie Kidd seated.

Pixie Lotte Issa Aw2010

Singer Pixie Lotte

Issa AW2010

This lady was sitting in front of me looking amazing and showing how to stun at London Fashion Week.

Christopher Kane Autumn Winter 2010 Good Girl Gone Bad

by Gabrielle on February 23, 2010

Christopher Kane AW2010

Christopher Kane presented a starkly beautiful collection. Embroidered  silk dresses, PVC, Leather and Bondage shoes.

Christopher Kane AW2010

The collection according to Kane was a mix of juvenile delinquents and the WI, and was supposed to be Priscilla Presley before Elvis got his hands on her…….. Dark thoughts?

Christopher Kane AW2010

Here we have hand embroidery and lace on a leather shift.

Christopher Kane Aw2010

Priscilla maybe would have worn a little navy hand embroidered jumper with a black kilt, the sleeves are slashed- kimono style.

Christopher Kane AW2010

Here we have black lace “bad girl” mixed with leather kilt.

Here is the bag to have- front row style………………

Christopher Kane Gaby Hanne Aw2010

Make Up was severe, barely there, nude lips and smoky pinks and greys on eyelids.

Christopher Kane Hair Marco Testa

Hair is drawn back into a cowgirl lick as shown here by Maestro Marco Testa

Carine Roitfeld Christopher Kane Aw2010

Front row was Phillip Green, Naomi Campbell and Carine Roitfeld

Liz Jones Christopher Kane

Also Liz Jones wearing a sensational Bottega Veneta dress and Prada and looking fabulous!

Press Pack Christopher Kane Aw2010

To give you an idea of how big this show was here is half the press pack!

  • Front Row Christopher Kane Aw2010

Mmmm- What would you wear to a fashion show front row if you knew you were going to be photographed by the world’s press!!!!!!!!!!!

I am constantly amazed at the way fashion people dress, it is after all their job! This is why people see a stylist! GabrielleTeare.Com

Lara Stone Hakaan

At London Fashion Week I watched Hakaan delight and stun the fashion pack. Magical, sizzlingly sexy, dynamite clothes. Imagine having a body like Lara Stone!

Kate Moss

Kate Moss sitting in front of me!!

Lara Stone Hakaan

Lara is so so so sexy! I don’t get the size O thing. I am too curvy to go there, and I love food, wine, champagne .  All you size 6′ ers….look how wonderful curves are. Amazing!  David Walliams was sitting in front of me roaring his approval. Lucky man!

Hakaan Aw2010

These are textured leggings, clinging to every curve. Wonderful tailored coat.

AW 2010 Hakaan

Fur and Leather over leggings, stunning.

Hakaan AW2010

Hakaan 2010 AW Marco Testa

Backstage Luigi Murenu for Hair was wearing a fabulous Givenchy Jumper ane dazzling smile as his team created hair that was androgenous. Gelled on top and feminine with volume at the bottom. Here is superstar Marco Testa smiling as he creates pure magic. Girls if you want amazing hair this is where to get it! www.ba-reps.com/artists/marco-testa

Hakaan Aw2010

Lucia Pieroni in makeup created very simple creamy skin, again a little bit masculine, little bit feminine. Smoky eye shadow, nude lips. Lovely.

Hakaan Aw2010

Hakaan AW2010

Cut away to reveal curves fabulous bodycon dress.

Lara Stone Hakaan AW 2010

Shoes Hakaan AW2010

Staggeringly high shoes………  Hakaan AW 2010. Hakaan is a man who adores women. He is lovely as well, I tried to talk to him, but  he is Turkish and I can only say “Thank You!”  Then I mimed wondeful collection and he kissed me!!

These wonderful photographs were created by Susanne Bregy. susannebregy@yahoo.de is a freelance photographer with focus on fashion and portraits. Swiss born Susanne is currently London based.

Amaka Showroom AW10 Showcase Launch Party: 19th Feb, 6-8pm

Date: Friday 19th February, 6-8pm
Location: Amaka, 75-77 Great Portland St, London, W1W 7LR
Goodie bags by: Aveda, Butterfly Twist Shoes and Vodka sponsored by Sputnik
Please RSVP at www.guestcode.com and enter 351

I went to this last fashion week was great my readers can go too with this guest code but is limited, first come basis. So apply now!!

Nolcha: Fashion Business Services continues to support the work of Amaka Showroom for the independent fashion market by selecting five British designers to show their latest AW10 collections alongside Amaka’s newest designers. The event will also serve as the launch of ‘Donate a Design’ to HEAL Africa as led by Emesha and Bel Esprit.
 
Amaka is a multi-label showroom, based in Central London – showcasing some of the best of British and International independent designers.  The 19th Feb Showcase event will see collection debuts from 5 designers.

Marc Jacobs NY Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2010

by Gabrielle on February 17, 2010

Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs wowed New York with a simple elegant collection. I am not so keen on socks with shoes to my eye looks naf!

marc jacobs Aw2010

This is immensely flattering, sparingly cut tailoring. Lovely, Spartan greys will warm winter skies.

Marc jacobs 3

This however is not flattering. As a Personal Stylist when you make tall, slim models look short and fat my clients won’t buy it and neither would I. A Line skirts mid calf lengths all serve to round out the body not a good look ever for anyone under 5`10”.

Marc Jacobs 4

New York like London has been freezing and so once again furs and velvets dominate the collections. Brrrrrrrrrrr. We need to be warm.

Marc Jacobs 5

To finish the show, long glittering evening gowns in silver, yellow and ecru Mmmmmmmmm…..

Victoria Beckham Stuns at NY Autumn Winter 2010

by Gabrielle on February 17, 2010

Victoria Beckham AW2010 1

This is a stunning collection and will sell out in days. Elegant, stylish, well cut and beautiful……..

Seeing clothes on the catwalk is one thing, seeing them on clients is another. Personal shopping with clients means you are confronted with poor fitting,  and odd sizing, sometimes clothes just don’t fit. Victoria Beckham’s first collection looked great, fitted well but the fabric was poor quality.

Victoria Beckham AW2010 2

The second collection was much better, more expensive fabrics, lovely peplum skirts and it was a sell out. Now look at this. Wow!!

Victoria Beckham AW2010 3

These are superbly cut, richly coloured and draped just pure magic………

Victoria Beckham AW2010 4

This is a superb dress that will suit short, tall, slim, or not so slim, wonderful, simple draping  and very flattering.

Victoria Beckham AW2010 5

Building on last seasons’ digital prints is this elegant Grecian inspired column dress. Well done Victoria you have learned, and silenced your critics. This is a great wearable, stylish, elegant collection that again will be a sell out. In short a stylists dream…………..  How amazing is she!!!

Beauty Buzz : New for 2010

by Gabrielle on February 16, 2010

Lumixyl Topical Brightening Creme

As a Personal Shopper I am always out in harsh weather conditions. This plays havoc with my skin, so I was keen to try Lumixyl, a new topical peptide that is clinically proven to be more effective at improving the skin’s appearance compared to alternative products. It is proven to dramatically diminish “Age Spots”, uneven skin tone and other Skin Discoloration Lumixyl Topical Brightening Crème allows users to achieve “picture perfect” skin.  It is available from dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aesthetic doctors and nurses and selected skin specialists and at retail, from Wigmore Medical.Com, Wigmore St, W1. This is an exclusive product, I am thrilled to report that my skin looks brighter already!

The results of studies conducted at Stanford University are impressive, showing a 40% improvement in melanin-related darkening,” explained Nowell Solish, MD, FRCP, Assistant Professor at The University of Toronto. “When used as directed, Lumixyl significantly helps the skin’s ability to reduce dark spots and gives users a brighter, more even skin tone while also limiting irritation, red blotches and even sensitivity to sunlight.”

Cleanance k Cream Gel

I have long been a fan of Avene having Sensitive Oily skin, I still have breakouts so I tried this with personal interest.

Cleanance K is one of the widely-acclaimed products of the Cleanance range from Eau Thermale Avène. The range has been specifically designed for oily and blemish-prone skin. Cleanance K has now been enhanced to act against spots and blemishes more effectively, whilst still being gentle enough for sensitive skin. Now available from Boots and Avene.Com.

NEW Cleanance K exfoliates without irritating or drying out the skin leaving even the most sensitive skin feeling clean and rejuvenated. The reworked paraben-free cream-gel texture is easy to apply and very pleasant to use.

Barry M lipgloss

www.barrym.com is a fab website for all kinds of make-up and cosmetics. Try the Barry M lipgloss, also available at Boots and Superdrug, it  is great and reasonably priced too!

Shadowline Frontcover

If you are wondering how to achieve the temporary tatoo look seen at the catwalks at Chanel, Gaultier and Rodarte. Frontcover Cosmetics, home of cult product Rainbow Eyes Reborn, lets you access spring’s hottest new looks for a fraction of the price.   Frontcover Cosmetics’ Shadowline, a specially designed pen liner, will allow you to create fabulous precise, delicate, painterly effects using any sort of eyeshadow, any colour, and costs only £6.95. Here is how to do it:………..

Just swirl the Shadowline wand on to eyeshadow and draw your design.  It couldn’t be simpler!  The Shadowline method means your tattoo can be any colour and design you like. Whether you want the glamour of glitter or a delicate henna effect, you are the artist.  Just dip the wand back into the pot to clean it. Fun and fabulous as well! Front cover is available from Boots and www.frontcovercosmetics.com.

Frontcover Reborn

They also do an amazing box of goodies full of every shade of eyeshadow  how much fun can we have with this!! be your own make-up artist!!

Proactiv Solution

Proactiv® Solution was developed with world-renowned skincare experts Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields.  Using their combined knowledge and experience, they created an advanced, effective blemish-prevention system for people to use at home.

Proactiv® Solution is an anti-blemish management system that helps fight breakouts in three simple steps.  Used together, Proactiv® products cleanse and refine your skin, help clear up existing blemishes and help prevent future breakouts.  There’s no cure for blemishes, but you can help prevent them.  Get on the path to clear skin with 3 simple steps, twice a day.  It really is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Cleanse, Tone and Mositurise. www.proactiv.co.uk

Mens Style : What To Wear Now : Spring Summer 2010

by Gabrielle on February 14, 2010

Tom Ford Spring Summer 2010

Style for men begins with a well cut suit. Who has seen Quantum of Solace? All designed by Tom Ford who is now designing his own label.

Daniel Craig Quantum of Solace

Daniel Craig Tuxedo Quantum of Solace

For great linen and wool suits and superb tuxedos

Tom Ford Spring Summer 2010.

Etro Spring Summer 2010

For great summer casual shirts- (they come without the flowers) try Etro

this one turquoise looks great with blue denim of grey black/black jeans.

Acne Blue Black Jacket SS2010

Acne do a great blue black jacket right now that will go with chinos, jeans, balck trousers, navy. Simple, casual, well cut…….

D&G Cashmere

D&G have lovely light cashmere and silk jumpers. The secret is in the fit, dont buy big, do buy sexy….. There is also a dark red silk crew looks great.

J Lindeberg Jeans

For ultimate black and charcoal grey jeans J Lindeberg

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Not only is Christopher Bailey doing fantastic womens wear with Emma Watson check out the uber-stylish mens wear

London Fashion Week : Best Male Designer Competition Ask Jeeves.Com

February 13, 2010

Tweet Britain’s Got Talent star Amanda Holden and  Personal Stylist Gabrielle Teare are  to judge fashion competition as the iconic butler Jeeves asks for even more wardrobe options. Internet search engine Ask Jeeves and Nolcha: Fashion Business Services are searching for aspiring designers to create even more wardrobe options for iconic butler, Jeeves. Jeeves is [...]

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BRAVO ALEXANDER MCQUEEN :RIP 11022010

February 12, 2010

Tweet Alexander McQueen died yesterday aged 40. Bizarre, creative, original, often beautiful clothes he was a genius. Here we celebrate him- Bravo Alexander. Dress Spring Summer 2010 and the McQueen Skull Clutch When Alexander was designing for Givenchy 1997

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