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Personal Styling Services
Here are my fields of expertise
Wardrobe Co-ordinationg - You and i will take a journey into your closet and working with pieces you already have. De-cluttering your space but also adding new classic cuts that can be style all year round.
Personal Shopper - Love that dress in Vogue but just don't know where to find it? i can souce garments and accessories, leaving out the hard work for you. Can't afford designer clothing? i can give you advice on more affordable garments with the same inspiration so you can spend your money on other necessities.
Colour Analysis - Are your clothing reflecting how you really feel? wearing the wrong colours may make you look older, tiresome & dull. It can also exaggerate on features such as dark circles and stained teeth. Colour analysis involves me examining your entire appearance and then subscribing you to the perfect seasonal palette that will work best to your advantage.
Image consultancy - Do you want a certain look or maybe 360 degree make over but just don't know where to start? Need the honest truth about how you look? The truth can be cruel but it's what the doctor ordered.
Wardrobe Co-ordinationg - You and i will take a journey into your closet and working with pieces you already have. De-cluttering your space but also adding new classic cuts that can be style all year round.
Personal Shopper - Love that dress in Vogue but just don't know where to find it? i can souce garments and accessories, leaving out the hard work for you. Can't afford designer clothing? i can give you advice on more affordable garments with the same inspiration so you can spend your money on other necessities.
Colour Analysis - Are your clothing reflecting how you really feel? wearing the wrong colours may make you look older, tiresome & dull. It can also exaggerate on features such as dark circles and stained teeth. Colour analysis involves me examining your entire appearance and then subscribing you to the perfect seasonal palette that will work best to your advantage.
Image consultancy - Do you want a certain look or maybe 360 degree make over but just don't know where to start? Need the honest truth about how you look? The truth can be cruel but it's what the doctor ordered.
Defining Your Style - Dressing for your body type will make you confident and on top of your A game. i'll teach what garment work well with your body and others that don't.
Make Tuition - Stuck about eye liner, mascara, primer, eye primer, press powder, mineral powder, bronzer and so many more beautifying tools? i can give you tips on what are the essentials and how to use them.
Make Tuition - Stuck about eye liner, mascara, primer, eye primer, press powder, mineral powder, bronzer and so many more beautifying tools? i can give you tips on what are the essentials and how to use them.
Special Event Dressing - Got some place to go where you'll be photographed or recorded on live camera? Don't know what to wear for specific events? We can work together and find the right outfit for you. i'll keep you updated on today latest trends.
Sunday
Colour Analysis - Winter Palette
Winter colouring is all about striking contrast which is reflected in the winter colour palette. An individual with this seasonal palette will have dark or light skin contrasted with dark or ice feature contrast. These contrasts are shown in their dark hair or eye whites. When shopping, winters should look out for true, blue, vivid, sharp, clear and icy garments and accessories. Winters can be easily dressed in pure white and jet black unlike other seasons.
The winter makeup palette has a range of dark, bright and strong colours. As a winter you need to stay clear of beige, camel and cosmetics with yellow tones. These colours will give you a yellow hue making you look washed out.
There are several types of winter complexions however they mainly have dark hair and eyes. Some winters have darks eyes, hair and skin e.g. African or Indian complexions. Others have olive skin, dark hair and eyes e.g. Latino, Asian or Middle East. A rare and stunning look is fair skin, light eyes and black hair e.g. Jennifer Connelly (from the movie A Beautiful Mind)
Winter and summer palettes both have cool colourings. The difference between each season is the intensity of the colour. Winter colours are deep and intense compared to summer’s muted palette. Winter can wear bright vibrants colours as long as it is not influenced by the warmer bright colours of spring.
Famous winter colour people include Salma Hayek, Kristin Davis, Anne Hathaway, Selma Blair, Penelope Cruz, Halle Berry and Catherine Zeta Jones
The winter makeup palette has a range of dark, bright and strong colours. As a winter you need to stay clear of beige, camel and cosmetics with yellow tones. These colours will give you a yellow hue making you look washed out.
There are several types of winter complexions however they mainly have dark hair and eyes. Some winters have darks eyes, hair and skin e.g. African or Indian complexions. Others have olive skin, dark hair and eyes e.g. Latino, Asian or Middle East. A rare and stunning look is fair skin, light eyes and black hair e.g. Jennifer Connelly (from the movie A Beautiful Mind)
Winter and summer palettes both have cool colourings. The difference between each season is the intensity of the colour. Winter colours are deep and intense compared to summer’s muted palette. Winter can wear bright vibrants colours as long as it is not influenced by the warmer bright colours of spring.
Famous winter colour people include Salma Hayek, Kristin Davis, Anne Hathaway, Selma Blair, Penelope Cruz, Halle Berry and Catherine Zeta Jones
Look for colours that are sharp, stark and clear such as white, black, navy blue, red or shocking pink will go well with you winter complexion.
Wear solid colours or garments with simple pattern and few colours as complex busy pattern does not compliment your appearance .
Choose rich and vibrant winter tones such as cool, blue-based, clear or pure colours as well as dark, bright and icy contrast.
Buy fabrics with refined finishes rather then textured surfaces.ADOID
Wearing makeup with yellow undertones.
Don’t purchase garment in these colours beige, orange, browns, gold or any warm yellow based colours.
Never wear pastel colours instead try to look for icy colours when shopping.
Keep earthy tones, muted or powdery colours away from your face, as they'll make you look washed out.
Never bleach your hair.
Highlighting is not recommended.
Avoid adding red or streaks.
If dye hair is desired select one to two shades lighter or on shade darker than natural hair colour.
image from polyvore.com
Color Analysis
Colours affect the way you look. If you wear the right colours your skin will glow and you'll appear bright and alert. However, the wrong colours can make you look pasty and drained (people might ask you if you're tired) and can create false impressions like under-eye circles and even make your teeth look yellowish! Regardless of what colours are in fashion right now there are some shades that look good on you and some that don't.
There is a basic guide to follow if you want to bring out the best in you. The colours of our eyes, skin and hair are placed in one of four seasons - summer, autumn, winter & spring (somtimes you are in between 2 seasons). i'll be posting information on how you can dress for your season.
Here is the first instalment.
There is a basic guide to follow if you want to bring out the best in you. The colours of our eyes, skin and hair are placed in one of four seasons - summer, autumn, winter & spring (somtimes you are in between 2 seasons). i'll be posting information on how you can dress for your season.
Here is the first instalment.
A Casual Weekend
Music festival season is almost coming up. Here is something i put togther for a relaxed summer.
Spring Dressing
Spring inspiration. Dress to go to the local cafe or market. By night go to the moonlight cinemeas
History Repeating
The 80’s is making a come back….
LEOTARDS
Leotards have been around since the late 1800’s and was only confide to circus performers and dynamists. Over decades it remained as a piece only entertainers and dancers wore. Between the 70’s – 80’s, leotards began to shift from the performing arts to mainstream street wear. Before the disco movement, the leotard’s cut and design stayed the same but then the 70’s welcomed more colours and lustrous fabrics. Even though leotards have always been worn my athletes, dancers and performers it have been brought back to mainstream. Unlike the acid designs of the 70’s, today’s leotards are made from cotton blends which comfortable and functional. The characteristics of exposed legs and skin-tight look are the key element of the leotard, so designs are only but not exclusively limited to torso detailing. They have been made popular by celebrities such has Beyonce Knowles, Lady gaga and ‘Queen of Pop’ Madonna. Below is a brief timeline of the leotards influence.
LEOTARDS
Leotards have been around since the late 1800’s and was only confide to circus performers and dynamists. Over decades it remained as a piece only entertainers and dancers wore. Between the 70’s – 80’s, leotards began to shift from the performing arts to mainstream street wear. Before the disco movement, the leotard’s cut and design stayed the same but then the 70’s welcomed more colours and lustrous fabrics. Even though leotards have always been worn my athletes, dancers and performers it have been brought back to mainstream. Unlike the acid designs of the 70’s, today’s leotards are made from cotton blends which comfortable and functional. The characteristics of exposed legs and skin-tight look are the key element of the leotard, so designs are only but not exclusively limited to torso detailing. They have been made popular by celebrities such has Beyonce Knowles, Lady gaga and ‘Queen of Pop’ Madonna. Below is a brief timeline of the leotards influence.
SHOULDER DEFINITION
Shoulder definition was first introduced in the 1930’s by fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli. Shoulder pads were first shaped as semi-circles or triangle and filled with wool, cotton or sawdust and were positioned at the top of the sleeve. During WWII women’s clothing were designed to achieve a solid look. Shoulder pads become bulkier and were positioned on top of the shoulder. Every garment in a woman’s wardrobe would have padding except for lingerie. After the war women desired a more feminine look with fuller skirts while shoulder pads became a minute detail. Shoulder pads featured in some Designers collection in the 70’s but did no reach mainstream recognition and was short lived. A decade later the structured shoulder founded its peak of positive consumerism. Sales were strongly assisted by the influential fashion of the hit show Dynasty which is watched worldwide. High shoulders became a statement and the phrase ‘power dressing’ was coined. The fashion movement could not make a successful transition it the 90’s and become unfavoured. Today, structured shoulders are back and can be seen worn by celebrities everywhere. Whether the detail is incorporated in dresses, jackets or knitwear, I think it’s just the beginning of a great trend.
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