Designer Fashion

Fabulous Florals Spring Summer 2012 Trend Alert

by Gabrielle on January 30, 2012

Florals have been a firm staple trend (so you’ve probably got plenty in your wardrobe) for the past few years and SS12 saw them receive yet another chic update. These aren’t the standard floral prints you’re used to seeing. This seasons florals have a real depth and artistry to them and the great thing is there is something to suit everyone. Opt for full on vintage romance like Valentino and Alberta Ferretti with dusty pinks, sheer panels and intricate embroidery.

Some florals take a thoroughly modern approach with pop-art perennials (like Christopher Kane and Rodarte) and bold graphic prints (like Alexander Wang, Matthew Williamson and Mary Katrantzou).

Tips for wearing SS12 Florals: – Try to choose the vintage inspired or graphic printed florals. – For one on-trend look try clashing florals with an aquatic print or stripes. – For another, try floral prints in soft pastel colours. Here’s a small edition of Florals currently available:

With London Fashion Week just around the corner – Will Autumn/Winter provide yet another incarnation of this mega-trend?

Floral Trend at ASOS

Michael Mulligan is a fashion student in the UK, he loves trend-spotting, fashion styling and journalism, when not working on his own creations! Michael Mulligan is Style Editor at GabrielleTeare.Com

Wedding Style- Designer Wedding Dresses

by Gabrielle on January 27, 2012

I have been busy buying beautiful designer wedding dresses for my Clients and myself. As a Personal Shopper I love this time of year looking for the most fabulous dresses I can find. Caroline Castigliano has this new in for Spring Summer 2012. What I saw over and over was brides wearing the wrong colour dress this really matters it will drain you on the day. Call me I will help you to find the perfect dress. In one shop all 4 brides were wearing the wrong colour. www.gabrielleteare.com

I have always loved David Fielden dresses so I recently bought two. One for me and one for my client. His dresses are always beautiful, always very stylish and he has a range with very many styles, something for everyone. He also does white. I am naturally a brunette so all the creams wash me out. I need white. Staff are super friendly as well.

Le-Spose-di-Gio has lovely very chic, modern styles. if you dont want to wear a dress this suit rocks stylish and sexy too. I love it. This shop has soft pinks and blues as well check out the Ebury Street store.

David Fielden, Sassi Holford and Phillipa Lepley are all within walking distance of each other so check out all three. Sassi Holford makes couture dresses that are relatively inexpensive and many are innovative designs. Staff are friendly, helpful and you can change things to get the dress you want.

Phillipa Lepley had quite uninteresting dresses nothing that the other shops did not have and they were much more expensive. The same dress being 2-4K more expensive. The web site also does not work all the pictures appear in minature.

Vera Wang are gorgeous dresses bt very pricey. I have been to Browns bridal three times not an experience ofr the faint hearted. You come in, they immediately ask your budget and as most brides have no idea at first this rapidly leads to them refusing to show any dresses. Staff are cold, snooty if you want a Vera Wang dress Harrods treat you like the star you are…………

Jane Taylor Millinery has lovely headpieces for both the bride and the guests. I also loved the black and silver art deco head piece lovely for a guest below.

Also the bride needs fabulous jewellery.

Nota Bene is a newly opened boutique jewellery site which has lovely delicate, elegant designs. Owner Nikki Blowers showed me all her collection I loved them.

Danielfootwear.co.uk also has lovely shoes available up to size 7.

For expert stylist help for the bride, the mother of the bride or wedding guests contact www.gabrielleteare.com

Siren Song : Spring Summer 2012 Trends

by Hayley Bevan on January 10, 2012

Givenchy SS2012

The theme of water appears to have been the canvas for the spring-summer 2012 parades. The mythical siren sang beguilingly to designers to lure them into creating homage to herself and the aquamarine and cerulean sea realm. The models came wrapped in clothes in the colors of the seabed, rebrodées and shimmering scales at Givenchy with its wetsuit-like feel to the collection.

Chanel SS2102

Also ribbons in the shape of waves adorning the nymphs here at Chanel we felt the definite undercurrent of a Botticelli sea Goddess with iridescent mother of pearl, and strings of pearls encircling waists.

Chanel SS2012

Even the catwalk was adorned with waves and sea pebbles to create a marine feel.

versace SS2012

Prints which echoed ancient pottery and the myth of Poseidon at Versace.

versace SS2012

At Versace, materials, light as sea foam floated in a harmonious aquatic carousel, and seemed to blend, as in nature with their lines and hues the with the horizon of the sea and sky.

Alexander McQueen SS2012

The underwater magic did not stop there at Mcqueen we saw the emergence of another sea goddess, the oceanic life of Gaia was as fresh sea spray on the outfits composed of corals and shells.

All in all the shows were a fabulous dive into the deep blue for the Stylists at Gabrielle Teare who can’t wait to be adding a splash bringing next season’s biggest trend into our clients wardrobes.

Stylist Hayley Bevan can be found at www.hbstyling.com. Visit Hayley at her studio in Chester to update your look. Hayley trained at London School of Fashion.

Christmas Party Rocks !

by Gabrielle on December 24, 2011

I love this! English Christmas style. Mary is carrying a baby with son’s face, look at the camels, the wise men, sister is an angel and the sheep rocks!! Amazing what you can see at Heathrow.

Happy Christmas to all my readers, this year thanks to you we reached 2.5m/month. GabrielleTeare.com is now recommended by Vogue. I am so pleased to celebrate such a fantastic year thank you so much xxxx

Stella McCartney Ready To Wear?

by Michael Mulligan on December 15, 2011

When I first saw Stella McCartney Spring Summer 2012 I was intrigued by it’s casual, laid back and original approach. Although I’m usually a fan of Stella’s collections, I didn’t immediately take to the muted geometric prints edged with swirling baroque lace and embroidery– I had doubts about how wearable the collection was and how it would translate onto women away from the Parisian runway.

Stella McCartney herself wore a piece of the collection to British fashion awards this week where she won the red carpet award. Stella looks typically understated but in her light printed jumpsuit, but I can’t help feeling the look is a little too casual. The word ‘pyjamas’ springs to mind.

Michael Mulligan is a fashion student in the UK, he loves trend-spotting, fashion styling and journalism, when not working on his own creations! Michael Mulligan is Style Editor at GabrielleTeare.Com

It’s Cocktail Hour : Office to Party Fashion

by Hayley Bevan on December 6, 2011

The Stylist picked pieces that will take you from office to cocktails.

At this time of year our main priorities as fabulous Stylists are to make sure that our clients have a Stylish array of outfits specifically selected to take them from office to cocktail hour. Here at Gabrielle Teare we have made our selections to ensure you dazzle the moment you walk in.

Sculpted with folded panels, this number by Bottega Veneta this dress will make a stylish addition to your work wear wardrobe, the black grosgrain knot belt will add an elegantly defined silhouette, to take this look from day to night, I would style it with these gorgeous Christian Louboutin burgundy patent-leather pumps with a fashion shot of glamorous sparkle with their crystal-dipped heels, fabulously classic with a twist.

To add a definite feel of decadence to this outfit I would style it with a decadent accessory like Dolce & Gabbana’s shearling and textured-leather tote, which as a Stylist I can guaranteek it’s the hottest way to make a statement this season.

This is one of my favourite dresses, Roksanda Ilincic always designs dresses that look absolutely stunning on, in a palette of off-white, navy and orange, this is a definite fashion lover’s choice. Styled with this gorgeous elegant and refined, Marc Jacobs navy leather tote, this softly structured style adds sophisticated look for work and after work drinks.

These classic python pumps by Alexandre Birman are the perfect anchor for this statement look.

With structured shoulders and a nipped in waist Antonio Berardi’s stretch-wool is perfect for creating a sexy hourglass silhouette, and it makes an effortless work-to-cocktails transition

Add a stunning pair of Pierre Hardy’s burgundy patent-leather which offset the gray dress with their rich hue, this is a truly elegant day-to night look.

Marni’s black leather tote is the epitome of pared perfection. Carry it from day to night with this sleek dress and pumps for an elegant uptown look

Stylist Hayley Bevan can be found at www.hbstyling.com. Visit Hayley at her studio in Chester to update your look. Hayley trained at London School of Fashion.

Victoria Beckham A Style Evolution

by Michael Mulligan on December 2, 2011

Earlier this week Victoria Beckham, looked demure as she picked up the award for ‘Best Designer Brand’ at the 2011 British Fashion Awards. Anyone who has seen her collection knows she is entirely deserving, showcasing creative, edgy and elegant designs.

Previously we’ve known Victoria as being one fifth of the world’s most famous girl band, a failed solo-artist, and footballers wife. Having been in the spotlight for nearly twenty years, she has become a style icon herself – but she hasn’t always been as effortlessly chic.

Spice Girl: As a newly famous spice girl in the mid 90′s, Victoria quickly established her love for designer clothes, earning herself the title ‘Posh Spice’. These early fashion choices are tacky and showy – but she was young and stage-ready outfits rarely add up to chic – she can be just about forgiven for these.

SOLO Here the 1999′s torn red leather mini-dress is awful, looking like a cheap half finished Halloween costume. Her second ensemble shows some promise as she moves away from her tacky 90′s look. In 2000, she had her first venture into the fashion industry modelling for Maria Grachvogel at London Fashion Week. 2001′s on-stage ensemble is terrible, ugliness of the outfit aside – you can the the look just isn’t ‘her’.

Footballers wife: Appearing in 2002, wearing a simple white suit, Victoria ruins the look with tacky shoes and a disastrous busy necklace. 2003 is when things start to look up: this outfit is much better, soft sexy and less try-hard. She keeps up the good work in 2004 with a classic blazer and jeans combo and with 2005′s revealing but beautiful gown.

Style Icon: This is when Victoria ups her game. 2006 onwards saw VB step towards a much more sophisticated image. It seems that she has grown up and found her fashion feet, taking on a much more elegant, lady-like look. Bravo!

Ever since she’s been keeping it simple and chic in classic shapes and elegant cuts. 2008 saw her looking very Audrey Hepburn (which is always a good thing).

2010 and 11 confirm that Victoria’s style is here to stay. Cementing her place as a style icon, her wardrobe revolves around classic staple pieces, and stylish accessories. Victoria’s fashion evolution proves that style doesn’t always come naturally at first. However, with some time, and good advice anyone can find the look that is right for them.

Michael Mulligan is a fashion student in the UK, he loves trend-spotting, fashion styling and journalism, when not working on his own creations! Michael Mulligan is Style Editor at GabrielleTeare.Com

Middle Eastern Fashion : DAS : From the Front Row

by Gabrielle on December 1, 2011

As the Leading London Personal Shopper I have many Middle Eastern clients. It was a pleasure to see the Grecian inspired Das collection which is now stocked in Harrods. Here is Amber Le Bon looking stunning.

Here is Amber in another beautiful Das abaya dress in a beautiful peach colour.

From the front row this looked very elegant and stylish.

Also in the Front Row was the other Amber and Rosie from Made in Chelsea.

Worn by Celebrity Olivia Palermo how amazing is this black and white dress by Das.

Sarah Burton : A Style Celebration

November 30, 2011

Tweet I was thrilled when Sarah Burton won British Fashion Awards Designer of The Year. The collection from Alexander McQueen has become more feminine and stylish. I loved Pippa Middleton’s Dress at the wedding and more recently some of Kate Middleton’s most stylish looks have come from here. So here is a celebration of Sarah Burton and congratulations [...]

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Black Tie Party Top Tips

November 30, 2011

Tweet Christmas is coming, What to wear?? Black tie? Nothing to wear… We know the feeling So the stylists at gabrielleteare.com pick the best from three of this seasons trends to help you look fabulous in black-tie. JEWEL COLOURS The jewel trend is perfect for those who are missing the colour-block brights of summer. These [...]

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