January 2009
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Airun Plus - The Personal Trainer In A... Trainer!
Confused by the title? Don’t be; let me introduce you to the Airun Plus, which are essentially very ‘smart’ trainers for those of us who enjoy a bit of fitness... and the odd cool gadget! They are perfect for the professional lady with limited time on her hands.
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Global Cool Uncovers The Shocking Shopping Habits Of Women In The UK!
UK climate change charity, Global Cool recently unearthed a few rather shocking facts about how much we ladies waste on unwanted purchases each year. I was completely gob smacked when I read this and it emphasizes the need for us to better understand our own style with the help of personal stylists and shoppers so we reduce wastage!
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my-wardrobe.com Launches Their Menswear Site
We’re huge fans of my-wardrobe, they are doing so well because they are thinking outside the box and embracing social media like no other fashion site. The have just launched their menswear site with a truly original guerrilla marketing campaign – expect to see more of these guys everywhere soon!
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A Rather Pleasant iStylista Review.
We love receiving feedback from our members... makes it all worthwhile ;-> Check out what one of our latest lovely members said about us today.
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Suzanne aux bains – A Very French Organic Beauty Brand
We recently received a few samples of a French organic beauty brand we’d heard very little about... but what we had heard was positive, so it was our turn to give the products the once over.
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LOOK – How To Get A New Wardrobe For FREE!
Look magazine are holding a clothes swap for its readers. No cash needs to change hands... you simply take a few items along that you have not worn very much and swap them for pieces that you WILL use...
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The Onitsuka Tiger Limited Edition Mexico 66 Kimono Trainer
Check these out, Japan’s Onitsuka Tiger Trainer brand have just released their Mexico 66 Kimono and we’re all over it!
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Covent Garden Market’s Best Fashion Finds.
Have you been to London’s rather chic Covent Garden Market in the heart of London’s West End recently? If not then you should definitely check it out... we recently discovered some gorgeous essential finds for the fashionista looking for something a little more individual.
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The Coutts London Jewellery Week 2009
Last week (20th) saw the launch of the Coutts London Jewellery Week and some of the jewellery industry’s biggest names such as Stephen Webster, Shaun Leane and Nadja Swarovski, alongside some of its rising stars Rachel Galley and Jessica de Lotz.
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Free Online Skin Health Check For Every iStylista Reader
We love web widgets and recently found Simple’s Online Skin Health Check, which we had a little bit of fun playing around with. Working in a similar way to iStylista, you run through a profiling questionnaire which compiles your personal skincare report. Takes minutes and we've been passed a code that will see you download a FREE report...
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Is Victoria Really Right For Armani?
OK... she may be called Posh Spice but does she really sit well with the Armani brand and was she worth her £12m fee for putting on a few pairs of pants and a bra (which she also got thrown in by the way!!!)
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McQueen + Puma x 2nd year = Delicious!
After an incredibly successful 08 collection Alexander McQueen has teamed up with the designers at Puma to launch a sports-inspired clothing and accessories line set for the shops this Autumn.
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Britt Lintner – Female Designer Work Wear.
We are loving Britt Lintner, a brand established by a high flying lady for other high flying ladies. We recently popped along to meet the team down in Shepherds Bush and discovered the inspiration behind this brand which we think you’ll be seeing a lot more of very soon!
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We Hate Our Bellies Most Of All!
A recent survey from Zotrim has confirmed that women’s biggest hang up lies around their waistline... in fact both men and women detest the sight of their wobbly bellies more than anything else!
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How To STOP™ The Signs Of Ageing.
Here’s a rather ingenious piece of anti ageing technology that is now available on the high street. It is essentially a skin renewal device that increases dermal collagen production, resulting in skin tightening and reduced fine lines and wrinkles, and we’ve been lucky enough to have a play...
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Little Black Dress Jewellery.
You don’t need to spend a vast fortune on jewellery to catch the attention of onlookers, you simply need individual statement pieces such as these from brands such as Digby Bijoux.
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Is This The End Of The VPL?
We recently discovered the delights of Fashion First Aid Underwear for ourselves. An absolute gem when it comes to banishing that awful VPL that’s plagued us for decades (well me anyway!)
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Fake Fashion On The Increase.
With a downturn in the economy such as we are experiencing many people look to ways of saving money and this unfortunately means bad news for the fashion industry with a boom in the demand for counterfeit goods.
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Jimmy Choo Hunter Wellies
Is this a match made in heaven? Voted Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards 2008, Jimmy Choo is definitely broadening their horizons with a snazzy collaboration with Hunter wellies.
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Lily and Lionel SS09 Collection.
We love hearing about small labels and their collections and Lily and Lionel are no exception. All their pieces are ethically sourced and unavailable anywhere except on their website.
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The Stately Fashion Boutique.
The name says it all, you have to check out The Stately website – it’s a relatively new online independent fashion boutique that sells some rather tasteful bits and pieces, the majority of which are handmade in the UK.
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How To Choose A Scarf.
A good scarf will set you in good stead this Winter, especially with the cold spell we’re currently experiencing. But the question is how do you choose the right one? There are a few things that you have to take on board here and this is what I want to focus this article around.
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Chloe & Reese Custom Shopper Service.
We just discovered a gem of a site and wanted to tell you about it. Chloe & Reese have launched their new site which offers a truly personalised service allowing you to become the designer of some rather chic pieces.
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Recent articles
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5 Steps to Raise Your Media Profile – by Coach Carole Ann Rice
As the one-time Fashion and Lifestyle Editor of the Birmingham Post I received six “thank you” bouquets in one week. I write this not to boast about my literary expertise but to share the story behind all those fabulous floral tributes.
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Choosing the Perfect Summer Dress to Suit My Tall Body Shape
Summer is the perfect opportunity for tall girls to show off those legs and give their body a shapely silhouette. This curve-enhancing number should be top of your list!
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Choosing the Perfect Summer Dress to Suit My Petite Body Shape
Ditching the heeled boots for sandals this summer may be a daunting prospect for petites, but there’s other ways of enhancing your height...
Hot topics
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What Body Shape Am I?
Contrary to popular belief there are 5 different female body shapes, which have been somewhat overcomplicated through the years and given all sorts of interesting names. Understanding which body shape you are is the first rule of getting to grips with your wardrobe.
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Cheryl Cole’s £30k per yr Stylist Habit
There’s no doubt about it, our Cheryl is absolutely gorgeous, in fact she’s FHM's Sexiest Woman! This week we’ve been reading on loads of blogs about her spending habits when it comes to beauty and we’d like to share our thoughts with the world.
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Invest in your favourite fashion designer with Catwalk Genius
We were recently introduced to Lynsey Goldring, co-founder of Catwalk Genius, a ingenious new online concept that not only supports the brightest up and coming fashion design talent, but also allows you to invest in them. Interested...?
