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Beauty News :Wedding Beauty

by Gabrielle on January 31, 2012

Beauty tips for your wedding day

Be beautiful by spritzing with Institut Esthederm Cellular Water Energising Spray. This will awaken the senses,revitalise skin for radiance. It will also usefully set your make-up to stop it slipping off as the day wears on.

If you are applying your own make-up Japonesque have a lovely range of make-up brushes at Boots.Com. This blusher brush has a lovely long handle making it very easy to apply without overcaking your face, available exclusively at John Lewis.

Exclusive to Harrods from January is an amazing new cream from Clinique. This is multitasking cream with antioxidants, UVA , UVB sunscreens to protect you from sunburn during the photos in the mid day sun. It contains optics to hide imperfections and make wrinkles and fine lines look visibly reduced. It also has shine control and will help balance your skin. This is a huge favourite already in Asia and now available here. My skin loved it and I will use on my wedding day this summer.

From Susan Posnick comes a double sided lip gloss the Colorforever with deep colour at one end and an added lip plumping agent at the other. This will provide colour that will last all day for you.

To ensure you get a good nights sleep the night before try this. I have been using this and it does work! There is a lovely lavender satin eye mask and a cream with lavender and rose essential oils that smell fantastic and lull you off to sleep……..

Indulge your senses on the day with Champneys Thai Spa range smells amazing and will make you feel like the star you are.

I wish you every joy on your wedding day………..

Gabrielle Teare is the Leading London Personal Stylist and helps many brides look beautiful on their wedding day.

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

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

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

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

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.

Santa Baby……………!!!

by Gabrielle on December 11, 2011

I was shopping in Milano Mens Fashion shop Boggi in Sloane Square yesterday with a client as the London Personal Shopper when I see The March of The Santa’s outside. Wild !! If you are looking for an amazing gift for Christmas a gift voucher with http://www.gabrielleteare.com is one that everybody loves . We will teach you how to look fabulous for Christmas and for ever……………..

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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ASOS Style Spectacular -Personal Stylist Picks Top Buys

November 6, 2011

Tweet As a Personal Shopper I often find stylish buys in unexpected places. Check out this dress from ASOS. This is a copy of Victoria Beckham with the stylish silver zip great for work, washable and a bargain!!!!!!! This is a sweet little party or sun dress buy in unusual colours like this cobalt blue [...]