My latest article in Life magazine March edition, the Hertfordshire editions covering Harpenden, St.Albans, Radlett, Hadley Wood & Hertford. Read about how to style your gymwear when you are not at the gym -
https://issuu.com/fishmedia/docs/life_mags_herts_apr18/80
You are invited to our Spring into Summer beauty makeover event with three stylists who can tell you exactly how to make the best of your assets.
Book your mini consultations or just come along and chat to us all ahead of the new season.
Talk all things Make-up and beauty with Dawn from Nirvana Holistic Beauty based in Harpenden. Her brand new make-up range by Delilah and can be purchased on the day.
I will be there to chat about all things style for the season and for your lifestyle. As an image consultant I can help you find your confidence through your wardrobe.
If you fancy a new hair cut or colour this season then chat to Chantal Salvatore, she can tell you what are the best cuts for your face shape and colours for your hair.
Bring your friends along for this relaxed social event whilst enjoying a drink with your local stylists.
Dawn is a professional trained make-up artist and beauty therapist and founder of Nirvana Holistic Beauty.
She specialises in makeovers for any special occasion, including bridal and has been trained by delilah, the distinctive and luxurious make-up brand which is a favourite among celebrities.
Dawns approach to make-up is subtle and understated but will give you the confidence to use make-up in a way that will transform your look.
Voted 'Best New Brand' and finalist for 'Best Face Product' in 2017, delilah is one of the fastest growing British make-up brands on the market.
The make-up is paraben free, dermatologically tested, not tested on animals and environmentally responsible.
Currently sold in Fortnum & Mason, Harrods and online with SpaceNK and now in Nirvana Holistic Beauty.
http://nirvanaholisticbeauty.co.uk/ 07827 278735
With over 18 years experience in the fashion industry, my passion is to help you find perfect outfits for your lifestyle and budget. If you feel you've lost confidence, regularly look in your wardrobe and think you have 'nothing to wear' you are not alone, but help is at hand.
All personal styling services are tailored to fit you and your needs, no matter what you have in mind. Each session is designed to work with you, not change who you are or turn you into a fashion clone. Through the consultations you will discover your own personal style, learn how to shop smarter and gain real body confidence. I can give you the tools and advice to look and feel fabulous - all the time!
www.edits-styling.com / 07738497056
Charles Worthington trained and specialises in CS royal hair extensions. Chantal works out of her own salon in Harpenden and comes highly recommended by all her clients.
07976 724273
Forget the fashion rules your Mum might have taught you – modern dressing is all about surprising clashes, and pink and red has earned its status as the new black and navy. There is a kaleidescope of rainbow colours out there for SS18 but these two powerful pulsating colours are the ones to mix and match together this season.
When red met pink it was love at first sight and now the pair are inseparable. Whether it’s fuschia and russet or blush and ruby, these vibrant hues can play-off each other perfectly when handled with a contemporary touch. This colour clash started a couple of seasons ago, with pink having been on trend for a couple of years and red having it's moment last Autumn, now seems like the perfect time toss out the style rule book and ignore everything you’ve ever been told about ‘clashing colours’.
'Do red & pink clash?' yields over 4 million results in google, so what better way to start the new Spring season off in style by stepping out of your comfort zone and mix the two bold tones together in an outfit. The reason they work together is that they are both cool tones, so they both have the same undertone and intensity. If you have a cool skin tone then this colour clashing combo is right up your style street.
There are no rules, you can wear these two colours head to toe.
They can also be complimentary when worn with darker neutral tones such as navy / blue or grey or even with leopard print.
I would suggest you keep the garments simple in shape and not too fussy.
If you doing a statement frilled blouse, wear something very simple in the opposite colour on your bottom.
The trend is so powerful in colour that the overall styling needs to be constructed of only 2/3 pieces.
Bold accessories can add to your outfit, be sure they compliment rather than over power it.
For more style inspiration follow my pinterest board here - Clashing colours : Red & Pink
To test the waters, pull everything out of your wardrobe that's pink and red. See how I have styled my red and pink pieces...
This colour combo works whether you're heading to the office, shopping with friends, day trips with the kids or out to dinner. So don't be afraid of bold and sultry pops of colour this summer - when you're mixed and matched in tones like these, you're guaranteed a double-take no matter where and when you sport the style.
1. Sundae pink suit, French connection, jacket £140.00 & trousers £80.00
Anyone can be "in fashion", but style is personal. There are no trends to follow. There are no rules. Style comes from within. But you have to be confident with who you are on the inside before you can be comfortable presenting yourself to the outside world. And how you present yourself to the world is important. Every time you dress you assert some aspect of yourself and your identity. With style, you tell the world who you are and it allows you the chance to showcase a facet of yourself in a unique way.
You might say they are just clothes, shoes and bags, but I believe that they play a large part of a woman's character. And more importantly clothes affect how we feel about ourselves throughout the day, week or year. Alot of Women I meet are stuck in typical life cycles of shopping, whether that be fast shopping based on getting good deals in the sales, impulse buying and buying clothes based on other people's opinion of them, buying the same items on repeat, sometimes without even realising it or just can't bear to buy anything new and are wearing friends and families hand-me downs. None of these shopping scenarios are conclusive to feeling great in what we wear.
When it comes to personal style, it's all about you. Making simple changes in your wardrobe can create huge shifts in how you feel about yourself and how you come across to the world. The right style brings out the best in every woman, at every age, in every situation. When it comes to having great style, knowing what colours, silhouettes and pieces you love and how they all fit together, is only part of the equation. The other part is having the confidence to actually wear those things. These days, I find myself thinking more and more about topics related to confidence, fashion ideals and body image, because judging from countless consultations it's a hugely important part of your style journey. You need confidence to be creative, express your personal style and have fun with fashion.
As an image consultant and personal stylist, I believe there is a way to boost your self-confidence through your style. I am passionate about women and passionate about what I do, but I also know how difficult it is to feel confident and to love ourselves in a society that constantly tells us we are not enough. I help you find confidence in your individuality, help you discover your personal style through inspiration whilst staying true to yourself. I truly believe that your personal style is more than just a way to get dressed, it’s about celebrating your creativity, self-expression as well as figuring out what makes you feel confident and inspired every day in life and work, as clothing becomes part of your life currency.
Your wardrobe should only contain amazing choices - pick out the key items and get rid of the rest of them. Be inspired by five remarkable pieces rather than twenty unremarkable pieces. Be ruthless when you edit - if it doesn't look good on you, it shouldn't be in your wardrobe.
If you are a size 12, do not buy a size 10 because you have told yourself you are going to loose weight. It is better to buy the realistic size and enjoy the way the clothes make you feel at that moment.
Paying £50 for a pair of jeans that cost £200 is a great deal. But if you are never going to wear those jeans, you don't need them, or really even like them, then that's a very expensive deal!
Wear what suits you and what makes you feel comfortable and confident. Not what everyone else is wearing, not what the magazines and newspapers say you should wear, learn about your body shape and listen to your inner voice of reason.
Buy what is truly fantastic! That leopard print coat, the knock-them-dead dress, the metallic pleated skirt or the statement earrings. Yes people will comment on what you are wearing, but you know you look good in it and everyone else knows that too.
If you need help with any aspect of your style, wardrobe and confidence then contact me for an consultation. I am passionate about helping women grow their confidence in their appearance by helping them understand the colours and styles of clothing that flatter them and make them look "wow"! Getting this right can really change not only how you look but also how you feel! I look forward to you getting in touch soon.
Photos by Claire Lane - http://www.clairelanephotography.com/
Make-up by Charlotte Jay - http://www.charlottejaymakeupartist.co.uk/
