Roland Mouret

The New Maxi Coat Trend

by Hayley Bevan on October 19, 2011

Haider Ackerman

The Trend: The Maxi Coat

There is no escaping winter, here are the the best styles handpicked by stylists at Gabrielle Teare.

Remember the furore of last year’s Camel Coat? As always every season see the rise of a new star in the coat charts. From Celine’s long Chesterfield coat and Haider Ackermann’s theatrical floor grazing coat, it was clear at the shows that maxi coats were going to be big for AW11.

Here at Gabrielle Teare we wouldn’t be fabulous stylists if we didn’t give you some stylish advice on how to pull this trend, be aware that the most flattering shapes in this style are streamlined, and opt for a single breasted or dressing gown style. Pinstripe, grey flannel, and luxurious wool and cashmere, with clean minimal lines, are all set to make you stand out. Take a look at our stylist edits to ensure that you won’t be left out in the cold or from the style fronts this winter.

Margiela Coat

This wool-blend Merlot coloured coat from Maison Martin Margiela, has the fashion house’s characteristic twist. Wear with a draped blouse and straight leather trousers for a work to dinner look.

rodarte coat

The Rodarte girls did it again, for this season they infused their collection with a dramatic look, and this coat adds a touch of theatre to any outfit, channel the show styling and wear it with chiffon billowing skirts and flowing lines.

roland Mouret coat

Another favourite by Monsieur Mouret here at Gabrielle Teare, this is immaculate tailoring at its best, this hopsack-wool coat is best when worn open to show off a stunning shift dress or belted up to chinch in the waist with a pair of straight leg trousers and patent stacks.

Missoni Coat

This Missoni coat is absolutely stunning, the Chartreuse and White wool-blend checked pattern was one of the key looks for the Missoni A/W
show, however this statement pattern is screaming for subtle and minimal tailoring to be worn underneath.

Rick Owens Coat

An asymmetric wool-blend coat from the master of cool Rick Owens, figure flattering, grey melange, uber cool, this one wins them all, wear with a cashmere sweater and remember to team grey tailoring with rich rusty browns leathers, knee highs or shoe boots, and a matching clutch with this will look tres tres chic.

Chloe coat

An absolutely fabulous coat from Chloe, it is the perfect “effortless but oozing elegance” statement. The fabric flows beautifully and the gold clasp on the front is the ultimate waist cincher, wear with wide pant legs and fabulous platforms.

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.

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.

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Jewel Tones : What to wear : Autumn Winter 2011

by Hayley Bevan on August 14, 2011

Sapphire at Christopher Kane

With the end of a fashion season almost upon us, we can only start mourning the loss of all those summer brights and neon’s that made our grey British mornings a bit more bearable. However there may be a ray of light yet, for Autumn Winter designers were focusing on a lush jewel palette “colour has become the new black” said Roland Mouret.

Sapphire at Diane Von Fustenburg

The autumn winter collections are saturated with rich, powerful, and mesmerising jewel tones, which infuse us with happiness and liberate us. From Emeralds, to midnight Amethyst, Scarlet Ruby and Garnet, to opulent Topaz.

Chanel showing Emerald

Designers took inspiration from the jewellery box, bringing us an array of glamorous pieces, in sophisticated styles, and luxurious fabrics. At each fashion capital we took in floor length evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and statement outerwear, all rendered even more lustrous in the hues of precious stones.

Emilio Pucci Emerald

Caroline Herrera Ruby Velvet

Ralph Lauren Ruby Velvet

Thakoon Topaz silk satin

This Topaz Roland Mouret number made us fall in love as soon as it hit the runway, the artfully cut stretch parachute-silk dress is the perfect concoction of style and versatility that will flatter a bigger bust line and accentuate a smaller one. try it with the back in favour knee high boot, in a fabulous rust colour and matching clutch for day, and show stopping patent black accessories for evening.

Amethyst at Brioni

Versace Amethyst

Wearing these decadent shades will give you the feeling of owning some pure precious luxury. As stylists we suggest you embrace these shades now, and start wearing them from day to night as a glamorous alternative to black, so we have carefully edited our favourite pieces to help you work this sophisticated look.

This sapphire dress by Yves Saint Laurent is the top of our wish list; fluid satin and a double layered front make it the perfect dress for every figure. It can be worn tied at the front or back and will make the ultimate statement with black accessories and an eye catching necklace.

Gucci Emerald Silk

This emerald silk-voile asymmetric dress is from Gucci and is undoubtedly one of the key pieces from the collection. With a nod to 70′s glamour, we suggest accentuating the deep colour with metallic accessories; this dress is in need of very high heels to carry of the dramatic thigh split.

This Gianbattista Valli wool, silk and cashmere dress is a testament to his ability to design for women and make them look stunning, clever draping will bring the eye upwards, chinch with a belt to define the waist, Complement the rich hue with luxe gold jewellery and glossy accessories for a polished look.

Halston Heritage Amethyst

This beautiful Amethyst woven crepe by Halston Heritage hooded coat is infused with that must have vintage glamour that made the label a celebrity favourite, it’s a fabulous piece to define your waist with the detachable belt, and we know you will ooze Hollywood Hauteur by adding statement jewellery for your drinks to dinner statement staple.

And Last but not least here at Camp Teare, we know how much you love you Accessories, the Jewel tones are reigning on feet and and arm candy too this season, here are our favourites:-

Christian Louboutin Shoe Boot Sapphire

Vibrant sapphire suede and the signature ruby red sole, these boots by Christian Louboutin, with their dramatic asymmetric cut out, will upgrade any of your eveningwear looks.

Ralph Lauren Clutch

This Amethyst suede Clutch By Ralph Lauren is a perfect balance between a vintage feel and modern lines, the Art Dec o inspired clasp finishes off this covetable arm candy, it will add that touch of opulence to any cocktail outfit.

Alexander McQueen

This glorious Alexander McQueen ruby velvet studded belt will command attention this fall, add to a coat to accentuate the waist, or a sharp tailored suit with heels for a day at the office to and evening out ensemble.

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.

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES

by Gabrielle on April 16, 2009

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As the Leading London Personal Stylist I have clients from all over the world,my clientele is mainly upmarket women. Are these women size zero? Absolutely not.

The most common body shape is hourglass and whatever their size my hourglass clients complain that fashion does not suit them. They are right.

I am a UK size 8 – US size 6, I have not bought a pair of trousers for 6 years, many of my clients are the same. This is not a size thing but a shape thing. I have curves. Is fashion missing a trick? I refuse to wear hipster trousers. In fact, I refuse to wear anything that does not suit me.

If you have a waist, hipster trousers cut in at the wrong part of your body. However slim you are the result is a roll of flesh. Elegant? I think not.

Hipster skirts ride up and down as the hourglass has no defining flat area, so tops hang out and you are left with about 6 inches of spare material at the back, as the “too big” top will end up on the waist. This makes the skirt unflattering at best, and it looks like you are wearing someone else’s clothes, a much bigger someone. 2 sizes bigger in fact.

To overcome this fashion has designed lots of nifty tops that are either empire line, i.e. cut under the bosom or smock based, i.e. baggy. These were originally designed for preganat women. For the past two years my hourglass clients have all the same complaint. “I can’t wear trousers any more. Skirts no longer suit me, the tops don’t fit me and make me look pregnant.” Many like me refuse point blank to buy them and have very few clothes as a result. I am simply too style conscious to wear clothes that don’t suit or fit me.

I would like to reiterate that the majority of women have hourglass shapes.

So some style rules for the most desirable shape on the planet.

Wear fitted clothes.

Celebrate and exaggerate that great waist.

Refuse to buy hipster skirts and trousers look for high waisted styles.

Buy tops that are fitted and shaped to the waist.

Wear short fitted jackets.

Buy fitted shift dresses.

Choose pencil or slightly A line skirts.

Belt whenever you can.

Vivian Westwood, Roland Mouret, John Galliano, Dolce and Gabbana,

Karen Millen, Pinko, Tara Jamon,Thakoon, Victoria Beckham all make for the hourglass.

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