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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

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.

The Tarton Trend

by Michael Mulligan on November 29, 2011

Autumn/Winter 2011 welcomed tartans from the likes of Burberry Prorsum, Tory Burch, Daks, Valentino and Etro (to name a few). The overall trend seemed to be for big squarish patterns in dark muted colours. Printed dresses, trouser-suits, wraps and capes all lent themselves to the trend, giving Autumn/Winter 2011 a swift injection of country-chic.

Where can you get the trend? I scoured the web for some chic tartan pieces available to buy now.

These dresses are fabulous examples of how to embrace the trend full on. The vintage Gucci wrap dress fits in nicely with this seasons 1940′s trend. Rag and Bone offers a simple, yet interesting and versatile tartan dress perfect for day-into-night. The third dress by Carven has a very sculptural feel with the draped shoulder and pleated skirt – A super-chic option for any occasion.

Jackets are another great way to incorporate this trend into your wardrobe. This bold red jacket by MCQ would look great worn casually over jeans or even dressed up in an LBD and heels. The second jacket by Marios at Topshop has a dropped waist and a certain shapelessness that is perfect for adding a touch of 20′s country-chic that will carry you over into Spring/Summer.

Finally, accessories. These pieces are fantastic for those who don’t want to take the trend head on. Introducing small touches of tartan to your look will be just as effective. I especially like the bolted tartan bangle by a young British designer called J.W Anderson, and the printed scarf by Vivienne Westwood (Tartan’s undisputed Queen).

It seems to be catching on too. Kylie Minogue was recently spotted sporting a pair of classic tartan trousers, teamed effortlessly with a black velvet blazer. Rihanna was bang-on-trend whilst performing on The X Factor last weekend, wearing a white collared mini-dress with a silver-chain choker.

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

Interview with Pearl Lowe

by Gabrielle on October 24, 2011

Pearl Lowe at home looking sensational explains her style to Gabrielle Teare.

1. What are you wearing today?
Pearl Lowe for Peacocks, autumn/ winter 2011

2. Who is your style icon?
Marilyn Monroe

3. I saw your style file on vogue.com you mix a lot of vintage with designer fashion it is a very stylish look. Who are your favourite designers?
Marc Jacobs, Chanel and Vivien Westwood . Those are the ones I tend to buy, if I am going to buy designer.

4. What trends will you be wearing for AW2011/
I suppose a bit like my house really, I will match different prints with Tartan.

5. What or who has most influenced your style?

For fashion and interior design – the 1930’s and early 40’s.
For fashion, the actresses of the 50’s and 60’s. Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor. I’ve always liked the more shapely women like Diana Dors. Audrey Hepburn I just liked her style because she is very classic and beautiful.

And these days I have been looking at some of the French actresses like Melanie Laurent, Eva Green they are so incredible. Like Eva Green, every time I see her I just think she is amazing!

Antonio Beradi and Roland Mouret : Love Love Love!!

by Gabrielle on October 2, 2011

“Antonio Beradi makes me glad to be a man. ROARRRRRRRRR” Said my fiance when he saw me, these are clothes to dress for men, to attract, to flirt and to feel sexy in.

This is such a great dress rocket red it clings, it shows your curves and I want it now. ……………..

I have many middle eastern clients looking for stylish long dresses with sleeves. This one rocks it is simple, classy and elegant. In July Knightsbridge becomes arabic at GabrielleTeare.Com we style in dresses like this.

Antonio Beradi Spring Summer 2012

This is another chic little outfit easy to wear, cool and incredibly elegant. At London Fashion Week I see lots of clothes that no-one will wear too bizarre and many are unflattering.

Roland Mouret Spring Summer 2012

I have more Roland Mouret dresses than any other designer. I love this chic outfit the red pencil skirt rocks. One of my favourite outfits is a red pencil skirt a little black jacket, chic, elegant and timeless.

This turquoise blue colour rocks and on someone tall this would look simply stunning. The colour lifts the face and draping is very flattering.

This is a very clever dress. beautifully cut, it drapes, it flatters and it hides any hint of a tummy to make you look a perfect 10 hourglass.

GabrielleTeare.Com the leading London Personal Shopper.

Dior VIII Grand Bal Watches

by Gabrielle on September 22, 2011

Dior VIII Grand Bal Broderie Watch

Wow look at these beautiful watches. The latest range of watches from Dior are all adorned with diamonds to suggest the swirling of a grand ball dress when dancing.

Dior VIII Grand Bal Dentelle

There are 5 watches in total each based on a haute couture dress by Christian Dior so there is pleated, embroderie, organza, lace and satin.

Dior VIII Grand Bal Plisse

I gave up wearing a watch when I started my own business. When I worked briefly in an office for an advertising agency I looked at it all day long. However for these I could start……….

Dior Grand Bal VIII Plumetis

I love this watch and the first one. Just gorgeous who knows maybe Santa will come early xxx

GabrielleTeare.Com is the Leading London Personal Shopper

Prabal Gurung New York Fashion Week SS2012

by Gabrielle on September 11, 2011

Prabal Gurung Spring Summer 2012

I have loved Prabal Gurung for several seasons now. I bought a stunning black and white silk dress for one of my clients at Gabrielle Teare Personal Stylist. She is married to one of the Arsenal football team. We both loved it.

This is an amazing stop the traffic dress.

I love this so feminine, floaty perfect for a summer evening.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Prabal Gurung

As the Leading London Personal Stylist I think Sarah Jessica Parker is often OTT style wise, however this dress from Prabal Gurung rocks.

Zoe Saldana Prabul Gurung

Zoe looks great in this and check out the shoes great!

Top 5 Designer Handbags of the season

by Gabrielle on August 30, 2011

Givenchy Handbag

Every season there is the perfect designer handbag. Here are some of my favourite from Autumn Winter 2011.

Chanel Boy Handbag in Red Patent leather

Celine Handbag

Celine handbags much loved by my very chic friend the model and Vogue photographer Candice Lake. Now she has another one to lust over….

This is a retro 1973 bag in raspberry from Gucci. Seems like everyone has had enough of huge IT bags. I hated them.

Maison Martin Margiela handbag

This is a bag I bought from a little shop in Rome about 5 years ago!! Mine is blue.

The White T shirt

June 29, 2011

The perfect white number by Stella McCartney. So we all have one or two, it will be undoubtedly tucked away in the dark recesses of our wardrobe, as usually the limelight is selectively bestowed on the current seasons must have, or on sacred Vintage treasures. The white T-shirt has always been in its simplicity, regarded [...]

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Royal Wedding- What to Wear

April 29, 2011

As the Leading London Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper I am frequently asked with help for what to wear to a wedding. Some of the nicest wedding clothes I have seen are at Alberta Ferritti. Colour blocking is one of the big trends for Spring Summer 2011 and Gucci here show how amazing it [...]