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Christopher Kane The Show Spring Summer 2010

by Gabrielle on September 20, 2010

Here is Anna Wintour sitting in front of me at Christopher Kane.

Just for fun here is her back view!! Anna Wintour rocks!!

The show was jam packed. Christopher Kane featured neon colours, leather, silk, lace,50’s style with arygle twinsets for good measure.

Look at how bright these dresses are. Backstage Christopher Kane said he had been inspired by Norman Hartnell to create a retro 50’s look.

Jasmin Le Bon still hot in the sun.

Great minds think alike!! There was tons of fur as the fashionistas  geared up for autumn winter 2010 trends. Here is me with a like minded stylist.

All Hail McQueen!!!

by Tracy Kawalik on September 20, 2010

This morning the fashion world paid tribute to the late great Lee Alexander McQueen. A year since McQueen’s passing and its still all too clear the effect that he has had on so many, as the glittering line of his A-list loved ones filed in to St.Paul’s Cathedral.

Above: Daphne Guinness & Sarah Jessica Parker

Long time friends Daphne Guinness, and Sarah Jessica Parker were in attendance among others close to McQueen’s heart such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, jewellery designer Shaun Leane and milinier Philip Treacy who contributed to the prayers.

Philip Treacy shared the loss of their great friend, and accomplished stylist Isabella Blow with McQueen, 3 years previous to his death. Isabella first discovered Lee Alexander McQueen, purchasing his first collection in its entirety.

Above: Anna Wintour & Hilary Alexander

Anna Wintour, famed Editor-in-Chief paid tribute this morning by sharing sentimental words with the congregation.

Speaking of his childhood not far from the cathedral she said “As a child he loved nothing more than sitting on the rooftop and watching birds fly by,” She went to say “He showed us everything was possible; dreams could become reality. But he has left us with an even more exceptional legacy, a talent that soared like the birds of his childhood above us all.”

Above:  Pam Hogg and Naomi Campbell

Bjork gave an outstanding performance of the ethereal Gloomy Sunday dressed as an angel while the congregation recited Amazing Grace, I Vow To Thee My Country and Jerusalem.

Friend Annabelle Nielson said: “He kept true to who he was and where he came from. Lee made the impossible possible. He was the greatest designer this country has ever produced.” said friend Annabelle Nielson

Written by Tracy Kawalik

Tracy is a London based fashion and event stylist, and international freelance fashion journalist.

CELEBRITY WATCH:THE BURBERRY PRORSUM SHOW HIT OR MISS?

by Gabrielle on September 23, 2009

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Leading Personal Stylist Gabrielle Teare  at Burberry Prorsum critiques Celebrity Style. Photographed by Darryl Vides Kennedy. Here is Emily Watson in Burberry, as their new face she stole the show and outclassed the fashionistas, simply stunning! HIT AND HOT!!

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Jaquetta Wheeler chose Velvet!! Must have been reading my blog!! Velvet in regal royal purple looked amazing and accentuated her aristocratic face. Lovely!! HIT HIT.

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Mary Kate Olsen dress needed a short chic jacket,  not this winter black coat, and the glasses are too heavy for her face, boots look wrong with the elegance of the dress and indeed the warm evening. MISS MISS.     

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Model Agyness Deyn in Burberry looked beautiful but just too like a 50’s housewife wearing a party frock. The pop socks look plain and awful, the brogue boots are too heavy for the dress. The jacket’s padded shoulders are Spring Summer defined but the colour clashes with the dress, as does the bag. Overall MISS MISS.    

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 Liv Tyler wore a boyfriend jacket and short skirt and looked wonderful. Close up her luminous skin and just got out of bed hair made her utterly beautiful. And this is an amazing photograph from Darryl- well done!! HIT

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Lee Na Young the Korean actress wore a 50’s style dress, but the  heavy winter too- warm wool coat made her look pear shaped and short. This look is not helped by sturdy boots which also shorten the leg. Leave this style to the naturally tall and leggy. MISS.

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Jasmine Guiness looked chic, glamorous  and tall in a Chinese Nehru collar jacket over matching coloured dress. The colours beautifully celebrated her dark glossy hair. The black clutch and oversized pearl ring added elegance and feminity. HIT!!

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Presenter Donna Air wore a bronze dress that looked as if it was made from a dish scourer!  The DULL DULL colour  did not suit her skin tone. The badly fitting skirt did not flatter as the A line was too wide, and  the boots killed the outfit. MISS MISS!!!! Come see Gabrielle Teare  Personal Stylist and learn the colours and shapes that suit you.

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This is a very interesting choice of dress for Lady Victoria Hervey,the silver does not suit her skin tone. However she has gold thread in it and a stunning gold necklace which add warmth and allow her to literally shine. HIT HIT!! Next time choose gold, less effort and a better effect. This is the second time in two days she has worn gold and silver together.

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The normally uber-chic Carine Roitfeld Editor of French Vogue has broken some major style rules here. Whilst being in fashion, the combination of deep V neckline and shoulder pads create a triangle effect and accentuate her rather pointed chin. MISS MISS! Needs a  Fashion Stylist!

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 Peter Mandleson, the Prince of Darkness trying to pretend that brown and beige go together and no one will notice this.  A large proportion of men are colour blind, but trust me women always notice.   Needs mens styling! MISS.

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Alexa Chung in Burberry Prorsum looked amazing!! HIT HIT. Dress and Mac work, the colours compliment each other and her skin tone. Fabulous.

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Anna Wintour is clearly having a gold moment since she has worn it every time I saw her this week!! However, it suits her skin tone and hair, the gold jewellery compliments and adds feminity. The sunglasses look wrong and slightly ridiculous, it was 7.30 in the evening and dark!! This is not Chic. 

 The only other person I have seen wearing sun glasses at night is Jack Nicholson and he looked equally ridiculous. However when he laughed and showed his  sexy vulpine teeth all the women just did not care. Funny that!!

MISS MISS MISS!  ANNA,  Purleese accessories should suit the occasion and that includes sunglasses.  

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I like Victoria Beckham she is an Aries like me and is warm, funny and often looks amazing. One of my favourite quotes, to Naomi Campbell when asked “Why do people call you posh? Victoria replied “Why do people call you beautiful? Love it!!

Victoria often looks fab and her clothes line is great as well. The first season the material was shoddy and I personally hated the zips running down to the hemline, made the dress so hard to put on. This season her collection looks great and is much better quality.

However, Victoria looks like an emaciated waif in this. Stick to body con and waisted tight numbers that suit the hourglass. MISS MISS

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Freda Pinto wowed the jaded and tired Fashion week crowd in Burberry Prorsum. Shoes were to die for. Fantastic! HIT HIT   

 Photographs © DarrylVidesKennedy  All Rights Reserved. 2009.

Styling and Editorial Gabrielle Teare the Leading London Personal Stylist.

VOGUE THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE

by Gabrielle on August 12, 2009

 

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Go inside the glossy pages of Vogue the fashion documentary, The September Issue struts into theaters this fall. The film documents one of the most powerful and legendary figures in the fashion industry, Vogue editor in chief (for twenty years), Anna Wintour. Both feared and respected, Wintour overseas designers, models, photographers and editors, and determines the fashions for each season. She has turned into a fashion icon and for the first time ever; she has allowed cameras into her mysterious life.

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Director and producer R.J. Cutler, takes us behind the scenes and inside the world of fashion as Wintour and her team of editors put together the most important and highly anticipated Vogue issue of the year, the September issue. In fact, the September 2007 issue was the single largest magazine issue ever published to weigh nearly five pounds and selling thirteen million copies.

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Over the nine-month period in which the film was shot, Cutler and the Vogue team takes viewers to Fashion Week, Europe, photos shoots, and inside closed-door staff meetings. It’s any fashionistas dream. We will also be able to gain insight into the two-decade conflict between Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington, the Creative Director and how they battle it out to stay on top of the ever-changing fashion industry.

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The September Issue will be released in New York City, the U.S.’s fashion capital on August 28 and everywhere else on September 11.This article was written by our newest author Alexandra Charboneau who is a Fashion  Merchandising Major.