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Spring Summer 2012

SUMMER STYLE: The White Stripes!

by Michael Mulligan on May 17, 2012

Nautical and Breton stripes are a classic way to keep your style clean and chic this summer. Don’t think full on sailor suit, instead opt for well tailored simple pieces in simple stripes. These summery stripes are also a great way to incorporate this seasons trends for sporty details and crisp whites.

This zipper swimsuit by Lisa Marie Fernandez is great – it has that cool, sports chic feel. Team with these retro-inspired sunglasses for a glamorous pool-side look. Simple striped tunic dresses (like this one by Aubin & Wills) are a great investment – They’ll keep you stylish for summers to come.

A simple white summer dress is great for teaming with stripes, especially if you prefer bold patterns in smaller doses. Go for a pretty striped cardigan on the cooler days, or cinch in your waist with a sporty striped belt.

Keep it casual with structured white trousers – Pinstripes are classic and flattering great for any age. Floppy hats are big this summer and can add elegance to both casual and dressed-up outfits.

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Cool Breton stripes have a tendency to look casual. If you want to take this look into the evening you don’t have to play by the rules. This Cavalli dress with sheer striped panels is perfect for grown up glamour. Think outside the box, strappy sandals and pleated accessories add will add complimentary finishing touches to a striped look.

Michael Mulligan is a student of Fashion Journalism in the UK. As Style Editor of GabrielleTeare.com, he’ll keep you up to date with all the latest fashion trends ans style ideas


Siren Song : Spring Summer 2012 Trends

by Hayley Bevan on January 10, 2012

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

 

 

 

Sarah Burton : A Style Celebration

by Gabrielle on November 30, 2011

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 to a well deserved winner!

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To Die For : Marchesa SS12

by Michael Mulligan on November 20, 2011

These three gowns by Marchesa are to die for. Clearly taking an inspiration from the Gilded Age, they are perfect for translating a slice of high society Edwardian glamour into modern day life. With sheer draping layers, floaty tiers of chiffon and intricate detailing, these dresses are bound to become red carpet favourites.

Some industry insiders aren’t happy with Marchesa, who seem to produce only exquisite evening dresses every season. I can see their point, the brand can be repetitive and predictable whilst other designers are new and innovative season after season. On the flip side though, aren’t there enough designers to push boundaries and mix it up? These gowns may be predictable, but you can’t deny their beauty.

There is clearly room for everyone, here in the fashion industry. Whether it be the otherworldly artistry of Alexander McQueen, the punk-rock values of Vivienne Westwood or indeed, the timeless elegance of Marchesa’s evening-wear.

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

The Chanel Show

by Gabrielle on October 10, 2011

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The Chanel show rocked. The ethereal models walked a sea scape of shells boulders and pebbles all in dazzling white to offset the clothes.

To match the background many of the clothes were white great for spring.

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Baby pink which I love and looks amazing on dark haired people,  so soft and flattering, lighting the face from underneath.

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This is a gorgeous wearable jacket, stunning with white jeans equally great with blue………

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This black and white Chanel Jacket will last and last timeless, chic eternal style.

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This is a great show stopper of a dress so obviously Chanel wonderful for a summer wedding or party.

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Prada Spring Summer 2012

I love styling with Italian fashion. This season Prada delights with lovely wearable outfits in soft pastel shades that I want to wear now…….

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This primrose yellow dress just is such a delight…….

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D&G Spring Summer 2012

 

As the Leading London Personal Stylist I have long loved D&G where else can you buy a great dress for c £300-500 wearable,covetable and sensational.

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This beautiful silk shorts bandeau top is set to be the most iconic image of this season absolutely gorgous fabric. D&G and Dolce and Gabbanna specialise in beautiful soft heavy silks.

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Etro Spring Summer 2012

Normally I am more of an Etro fan for men but this season they produced a stunning collection.

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This is a highly original elegant long dress with feathers I love it……..

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Versace Spring Summer 2012

Donna Versace excelled herself with exceptional pastel dresses like this one. I particlulary like the roman  print details and the colour pistachio green is amazing.

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This is a lovely primrose yellow dress that bright blondes can wear all summer. I would love to be able to wear yellow but as a brunette I just cant!

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 Antonio Marrass Spring Summer 2012

Antonio Marrass is a name that is new to me. However looking at this stunning turquoise and black dress not for long!

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Another dress that rocks Bravo Antonio!!

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Holly Fulton: Spring Summer 2012

by Gabrielle on September 22, 2011

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Holly Fulton Spring Summer 2012

Holly Fulton was easily my favourite show, I love her clothes and the jewellery as well. My pleasure was added to when I met her afterwards. Another Scot, Holly is just delightful. These were clothes inspired by the US poolside scene of the 60′s and 70′s, clothes to promenade in.

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Look at the fabulous print on this bikini and the amazing 60′s check beach bag. I would love one……….

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These Palazzo pants are great for summer strolling and the silk will keep you cool

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A beautiful silk dress and another great bag, the shoes were by Christian Louboutin.

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A superb yellow and blue bikini.

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Here is Holly Fulton outside Somerset House.

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Here is Hilary Alexander from the Daily Telegraph looking fab and wearing Holly Fulton.

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PPQ Front Row London Fashion Week

by Gabrielle on September 21, 2011

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With a front row full of celebrities PPQ rocked from the very start of the show. I was sitting in the front row with Lara Accisson from fashiontv and Matching Models.

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As the party continued PPQ showed printed denims with matching bra tops.

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Then came the so pretty pastels accompanied by Bebaroque embroidered hosiery and sky high heels from Michael Lewis.

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 This is a lovely check shorts suit again worn with the embellished tights.

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 In the front row was Ana Araujo who I managed to get first time this time!!

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Here is Erin O’Connor wearing a very unflattering dress she is so beautiful as well………

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Gabrielle Teare is the Leading London Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper .

Bora Aksu : London Fashion Week: Spring Summer 2012

September 21, 2011

Bora Aksu Spring Summer 2012 At Bora Aksu  the runway was strewn with rose petals and we were taken into a bygone era. There was an Edwardian theme running with long skirts, hoops, petticoats and soft pastel colours. Simple tunics were worn over loose fitting trousers very feminine. As the show progressed soft roses and [...]

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Jean Pierre Braganza: London Fashion Week SS2012

September 20, 2011

Jean-Pierre Braganza Spring Summer 2012 Jean-Pierre Braganza showed a geometric and art deco inspired collection with wonderful shoes from Dune.   Colours were neutral or bold such as this black and coral contrasting geometric dress.   I like this futuristic graphic print dress fun and easy to wear. This coral and beige number however leaves [...]

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