Spring Summer 2011

Holiday Fashion and Beauty 2011 :Top 10 Essentials to pack

by Gabrielle on July 25, 2011

I love this bikini so so sexy from Agent Provocateur sensibly in bra sizes so may fit for a change. I am a D cup so if bottoms fit have to tie knots in the top.

From Lisa Maree comes a crochet swimsuit that will look great on tanned skin……..

Aloe Vera is well reknowned for its after sun superb moisturising and healing effects so be sure to pack Eternal Skincare Aole Super hydrating moisturiser in your bag.

Matthew Williamson has a fab long multicoloured sarong to wear to Club 55

From Harley Street Skin pack StemCellution it speeds up call renewal, increases collagen production and forms a natural barrier to repel harmful UV rays so it can act with your sunscreen. Be smart and invest in your skin.

From Thakoon comes a head turning maxi cover-up that will look cool with heels or black espadrilles.

New from French firm Vichy is the product of 10 years research LiftActiv. This is a clinically tested and proven cream that works on the fibroblasts to actively stimulate the production of collagen in the skin. The result is a winning new way to target wrinkles by targeting the aging process directly, this lead to a reduction in all 5 types of wrinkles tested. Use it at night to heal your skin from the sun’s rays.

Herve Leger create gorgeous sexy dresses from red carpet to holidays. This is a sweet mini dress great for parties and clubbing.

New from Clinique this summer are these fab chubby stick moisturising lip balm pencils come in a great range of colours. Mine was immediately ravaged by my friend’s daughter Saisha who declared they were the coolest thing ever! Stick in your handbag rather than a melting lipstick and go dance the night away.

Gorgeous Guiseppe Zanotti sandals to go out dancing or to dinner in will complete any outfit.

Summer Dresses

by Michael Mulligan on July 6, 2011

DRESSES PERFECT FOR SUMMER – DAY AND NIGHT

Summer is finally upon us – and it really is the time to shine. With warmer brighter days and longer evenings, I recommend spending your money wisely – A beautiful dress that can be worn through the day into night is a useful wardrobe staple.

It should be beautiful, functional and comfortable. I recommend a shorter or mid length dress as they are simpler and easier to accessorise than gowns or maxi dresses. Try and find a dress that incorporates one or more of the seasons trends to make it extra versatile.

This season the trends to look out for are: brights, nudes, florals, asymmetric, and pretty lady-like silhouettes. Black and white are always good options too. I’ve put together some examples of versatile day to night dresses perfect for summer. Net-a-porter is one of my favourite places to find beautiful and high quality on-trend pieces that will last you a long time.

To make a really smart decision make sure that you will wear the dress you’re buying – Look at it, think about it, try it on, imagine where you would wear it. Don’t be afraid to spend a little extra on a dress like this, as it will last you a long time and is perfect for so many occasions.

Michael Mulligan.

Michael Mulligan is a fashion student in the UK. Michaal loves trend-spotting, fashion styling and journalism, when he is not working on his own creations!

The White T shirt

by Hayley Bevan on June 29, 2011

The perfect white number by Stella McCartney.

So we all have one or two, it will be undoubtedly tucked away in the dark recesses of our wardrobe, as usually the limelight is selectively bestowed on the current seasons must have, or on sacred Vintage treasures. The white T-shirt has always been in its simplicity, regarded as one of the purest definitions of style, that is, if you know how and what to wear it with. In the past two seasons designers seduced us with that covetable Lux trend, this season a more modest garment emerged on the S/S runways, so much so that I have actually never seen so many Stylists, post-shows make their way to Harvey Nicholls to grab themselves the perfect white number by Stella McCartney.

On the other hand, I hear your thoughts, is it almost too basic? And you are right of course, it is hard to edit the look for fear under styling and looking rather boring, or to appear to be wearing the usual white t-shirt and trouser combo.

So here is how to inject a shot of uber-style in this white staple, we have pulled the hottest looks for you from this seasons collections.

Balmain

Rock it, as Balmain does tucked into leather shorts or a skirt it will make a stylish addition to your off-duty wardrobe, add sandals for a cool weekend look.

Chloe

Minimalist and pure, as Chloe shows us how to play the trend with figure hugging clean lines perfectly tailored for a feminine finish, edit this look with lux accessories and bright-red lipstick.

Dior

This is a take on marine chic. Team it with printed shorts and add a statement satchel and cocktail ring to stay cool in the heat.

Jil Sander

This is the biggest trend of the summer, Colour block skirts, they are everywhere. To make the white stand out choose a flashy coloured skirt long or short.

Max Mara

If opting for a total white look as seen at Max Mara, add a pop of colour with your belt, shoes, and sunglasses.

Hayley Bevan is a Stylist based in Chester. Visit HBStyling.com for an up to the minute take on your look. Hayley who is a Graduate From London Schoolof Fashion will transform your look.

Pippa Middleton Dress

by Gabrielle on June 17, 2011

As the Leading London Personal Shopper I am always on the lookout for amazing fashion for my clients. I loved Pippa Middletons’s Dress. My view is that it was the most stylish outfit at the Royal Wedding eclipsing Kate’s seen before Grace Kelly dress by miles. Kate had an opportunity to set the world on fire instead she chose a safe dull copy. Take a look at Alexander McQueens last collection and you will see so many stunning wedding dresses by Sarah Burton.

I am always in the shops on the lookout for great new styles for my clients. Check out this dress on ASOS it has a cowl neck front deeply flattering and a gold zip running from top to bottom. This is a stunning dress based on the lines of Pippa’s superb style it is simply gorgeous and at £45 looks like it costs £400+. Ignore the beige this has to be black black black!! Infinitely nicer from the front than this photo shows. I love this great for work or parties.

Summer Fashion :What to Wear Now

by Gabrielle on June 10, 2011

Alice and Olivia

There are so many gorgeous clothes in the shops right now it is hard to choose my favourites.

As The Leading London Personal Shopper I have so many different clients with
differing shapes. Here I am going to share some style tips with you. Alice and
Olivia are fast becoming one of my favourite designers and it is not hard to
see why with this stunning dress. Great colour and fantastically flattering too.
It will flatter anyone with a tummy and will
look amazing on tall ladies and it reasonably priced.

Vanessa Bruno

From Vanessa Bruno a lovely terracotta silk blouse
that will look fabulous with navy, white or black.

Acne

Combine with this sensational Acne mini skirt with
leather panels. This is a skirt that you will love and wear over and over. It is
cut high at the front to accentuate length of legs.

Emilio Pucci

Maxis are on trend. However a word of warning,
short ladies look shorter and fatter don’t go there! There are many plump women
breathing a sigh of relief that the ultimate cover up is here. However the maxi
can look more Aintree that St Tropez so choose well and choose colour. Pucci
show you how to get it right here.

Issa

Famous before the Middleton sisters visited the
brand here is a sensational dress in coral form Issa ,it is far brighter in
reality than here.

Pippa Middleton and James Middleton

Famous before the Middleton sisters visited the
brand here is a sensational dress in coral from Issa ,it is far brighter in
reality than here. Here are Pippa
Middleton and brother James at the Issa show hard to see what the fuss is about
really. All eyes were on Olivia Palermo!

Menswear Accessories Spring Summer 2011

by Michael Mulligan on May 20, 2011

Menswear Accessories

Accessories can make or break an outfit – Every girl knows that. But what about men? In truth, they have it easy compared to the subtle politics and coordination of a handbag or a brooch.

My advice for mens accessories is to keep it simple, stick to colours you’re familiar with – Which for most men will be blacks, browns, blues and neutrals.

This set of accessories, in slick and shiny shades of black is an easy look can that can adapted for work or play. Perfect for business trips or the city.

Take inspiration from the country with soft brown leather, and simple check accessories. This look is great for travelling and patent leather loafers are particularly hot this season.

Stay fresh and casual by introducing a splash of colour into your outfit. It need not be as bright as these cobalt accessories, but don’t be afraid to incorporate some colour and have some fun.

Classic brogues in two shades does two things – It shows you have exceptional taste, and it gives you an extra colour to use when creating your outfit. This neutral set of accessories in degrees of brown and beige is perfect for a more leisurely, sporty look.

All the Accessories above can be found at: http://www.mrporter.com/
Michael Mulligan.

Michael Mulligan is currently studying for a degree in fashion.
Fashion is a huge part of my life, and though I enjoy the elements and process of my own designs; Fashion styling is where I feel my talents lie. I’m always looking out for new trends, and presenting ideas of how to wear them
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Work It : Stylist Styles Spring Summer 2011

by Hayley Bevan on May 17, 2011

They were all over this year’s S/S runways, and they caught the attention of all the Stylists who were fabulously perched on the rows, they proceeded to follow us from show to show, from Sonia Rykiel to DKNY, the Sherbet coloured blazer kept appearing.

Add a pink silk blazer to your spring collection and wear it casually with tailored trousers, and skirts, in cool or camel tones for a polished take on the trend. Shown here by Balenciaga.

The blazer is an essential when it comes to yourworking wardrobe, and we agree that you can never have too many. You can choose from mannish, double breasted, or tailored pieces. A stylist’s top tip to achieving the look, is avoiding head-to-toe sweet tones, and to opt for layers. This is lovely from Carven.

Another one of our favourite trends for this season is the printed skirt, From Prada’s banana skirts

to the feminine laced embroidered flowers at Erdem, the catwalk was awash with pattern.

The bold prints might look daunting, but teaming them with neutral hues and simple separates, you can achieve a sophisticated and sexy look.

With all this in mind update your office look with our pick of the best ones.

Mary Karantzou

lanvin skirt

Christopher Kane

Hayley Bevan is a stylist, blogger at MissCorrolle.Com and is intern with Harpers Bazaar. Hayley is Trends Editor at GabrielleTeare.Com.

Royal Wedding- What to Wear

by Gabrielle on April 29, 2011

As the Leading London Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper I am frequently asked with help for what to wear to a wedding. Some of the nicest wedding clothes I have seen are at Alberta Ferritti.

Colour blocking is one of the big trends for Spring Summer 2011 and Gucci here show how amazing it can look for a wedding.

Emanuel Ungaro have amazing wedding suits, this is stunning and would suit anyone from 25-60. Lovely.

Prabal Gurung does fabulous dresses in beautiful fabrics often with inner corsetry that look very elegant.

Look this season for soft pastels like this ice pink stunning Chanel dress. I would love to wear this to the Royal Wedding.

Another big trend for spring summer 2011 is animal prints Bluemarine show how to do this with style. I love the chunky gold jewellery as well. Now where is my invite??????????

Menswear Spring Summer 2011: Gentleman Chic

April 5, 2011

Tweet : Menswear can be tricky, do you experiment with the latest looks? Or do you it play it safe with the classics? This S/S 2011 you can do both. Take inspiration from the leisurely lifestyles of the 20th century elite with suits and coats in luxury fabrics and with clean, crisp cuts. This look [...]

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Designer Platform Shoes : Fabulous or Fashion Victim Mode?

March 8, 2011

Tweet As a Personal Shopper in London I am frequently in the shops. Last Wednesday I was doing a preview for some of my clients and was in a packed (what recession) Christian Louboutin shop in Knightsbridge. I watched woman after woman trying to walk in 6.5” high platforms. I was struck by how [...]

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