Personal Shopper

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

Manolo Blahniks Shoes To fall in love in

by Gabrielle on January 15, 2012

I Love Manolo Blahnik shoes. As a personal shopper I walk too far too often to wear 4.5″ heels. They are elegant, beautiful and very stylish and I can wear them without my feet hurting. Why wear othopedic boots if you dont need to?

Maybe it is because the shop is within walking distance so I window shop a lot. But judging by the queues outside this week I am not alone.

I am in love……….

These are so dramatic and stylish how to make a little black dress rock………

I was shopping in Harrods yesterday with a client and then looked for shoes for Niloufer and Ilke who are both getting married. I saw so many women staggering around in too high ugly shoes not a good look ladies.

I used to love Christian Louboutin shoes I discovered the shop in Paris many years ago before he became famous over here. But I now think his shoes are outrageously high and far too expensive many yesterday were £1000 pair. Mad. Now I love Manolos try some your feet will love you for it.

Fashion Hits of 2011

by Michael Mulligan on January 8, 2012

As 2012 begins, let’s have a look back at some of the most stylish ensembles of the past year. Some have been so on-trend, others have been ahead of trends and some have just stayed true to their own styles.

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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

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

Christmas Beauty Gifts

by Gabrielle on December 20, 2011

I love Molton Brown, it is a real treat. Gorgeous smelling, lovely colours and beautiful packaging. The shop on the Kings Road is bustling with people buying lovely Christmas Presents. Sure to be a winner is this great gift set.

I have been promising myself a trip to a Champneys Spa in the New Year but just as nice is a spa at home all your friends will love this very pretty luxurious set.

From Rhodes to Heaven is a range of natural products with ingredients such as Juniper berries, Anise extract, beeswax and wild sea fennell. There are gorgeous gift sets or try this lovely cleanser. A great present for your friends.

I like the idea of a collagen stimulating eye cream and am sure your friends will as well. This range is developed by leading cosmetic doctor Darren Mckeown and the products are all used by patients as his skin clinics.

This cream proveds mositure and advanced antioxidant protection to ensure skin is well protected from free radicals. I always use factor 15 or higher in facial creams so the factor 15 is a welcome addition. Creamy, it softens skin without greasiness for a beautiful face on Christmas morning.

Style In The City

by Gabrielle on December 16, 2011

Looking to book a girly weekend away, or just fancy a spot of retail therapy? Teaming up with the best in the business, Gabrielle Teare personal stylist and shopper, the Radisson hotel has joined forces with to offer you the ultimate fashion treat; an exclusive offer of up to 25% off a half-day personal shopping and styling experience, with Gabrielle, when you quote your hotel booking reference!

Book a stylish stopover at the Radisson Edwardian Berkshire, from just £215 , and you will entitled to this fabulous saving with leading London stylist and style consultant for hit, chick flick Confessions of a Shopaholic, Gabrielle Teare. Taking you to all the fashion haunts, hot spots and hidden gems in the fashion capital, Gabrielle will offer her expertise and insider knowledge, ensuring you’ll come away loving the ‘new you’. Based on your shape, colouring and style preference, Gabrielle will search the stores beforehand so you can hits the shops straight away!

The Radisson Edwardian Berkshire is located in the heart of London’s shopping district; just a short walk away from fashionable Oxford Street and Regent Street. This stylish stay can be booked for one, two or four people; so it’s ideal if you’re looking to book a weekend away with the girls and would love a helping hand in the fashion department.

For more information or to book an overnight please visit www.radissonedwardian.com/berkshire. To book a personal shopping experience with Gabrielle Teare call 07985 319300 and quote your unique booking reference number. http://www.gabrielleteare.com

Chosen by the Daily Telegraph as their pick of hotel packages. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatpicturegalleries/8813254/Christmas-in-London-our-pick-of-hotel-packages.html

Christmas Fashion and Beauty Gifts Wish List

by Gabrielle on December 14, 2011

The Marilyn Monroe Film Buff

Marilyn Monroe wore some of the most iconic dresses ever in movie history. Designed by William Travilla the white dress from The Seven Year Itch, and this pink strapless one from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes remain exquisite and infinately memorable. Dressing Marilyn is a great book full of wonderful pictures and gorgeous gowns.

The IPAD User

For boyfriends always on the phone, IPAD or Kindle comes a great new idea from fivepointgloves. These very warm gloves have specially designed fingertips that let you use the touchscreen devices without having to take them off.

The Ultimate Hair Styler InStyler

For all lucky friends with luxuriant tresses designed by American idol hair stylist this is a 3:1 must have hair tool that straightens, curls, polishes and volumises for perfect hair whatever your hair type. it has a rotating cylinder to protect your hair from excessive heat. Great for New Year and Christmas parties.

The Budding Beauty Editor

GlossyBox lets you be a beauty editor in your own home. Sample beauty products are sent to you each month so you can test and only buy those that you love. 5 luxury products from great brands such as Nars, Dermatologica, Stila, Illamasqua, Murad this is great for me as my skin is sensitive so I love to try before I buy so now we all can.

Dry Skin Hero Serum

From Institut Esthederm comes Eve serum, formulated with natural elements amino acids, peptides, mineral salts and hyaluronic acid found in the skin tissue Eve is a superb product. 86% of women found skin tighter and 81% reported improvement in quality and firmness of their skin. My skin felt immediately less dry I loved this.

Bluebeards Revenge

New for the man in your life is a range that delays regrowth, reduces irritation and moisturises as well. I love the blue and white skull and crossbones packaging as well and it smells divine.

Beauty Gifts

Looking for something wonderful to hang on the tree? Try Aromatherapy Associates lovely little star gold and red range I love Aromatherapy this bath oil smells fantastic and leaves skin sensual and softened. Lovely.

It’s Cocktail Hour : Office to Party Fashion

December 6, 2011

Tweet 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 [...]

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Victoria Beckham A Style Evolution

December 2, 2011

Tweet 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 [...]