July 2009
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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...?
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Be part of the adidas Women’s 5k Challenge
Entries for the adidas Women's 5K Challenge are now open! It’s on the 6th September and is the UK's largest women-only fun run. It’s also supporting Breakthrough Breast Cancer so for a fantastic cause.
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Stitsh.com - possibly one of the trendiest sites on the web!
We bumped into MR Stitsh.com (Dom Fendius) at the Online Fashion 100 party recently and thank goodness we did! His new website is a breath of fresh air in a very noisy online fashion arena... find out why.
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Invest in your favourite Fashion Designer
We recently discovered the delights of new fashion website Catwalk Genius, which is a fantastic new concept that allows you to benefit from investing in promising new fashion design talent. This is how it works...
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The true cost of marriage
It seems that these days we spend an utter fortune on our big day, which often adds up to a debt of over £20k. The average marriage lasts just 11.5 years which means that in fact on average we’re often left still paying the debt off even after the divorce.
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Gothic Chic – The Witches Collection
Whilst we wouldn’t normally feature a slightly gothic line on the iStylista blog, we were so pleasantly surprised by the innovative ‘Witches’ collection that we simply couldn’t ignore it. It’s utterly chic and includes some ingenious shapes, fabrics and cuts.
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What to wear to a job interview
We recently met with expert image and personal branding coach Katie Day and asked her to share with us her top ten tips about what to wear to get that job or promotion. Katie told us that creating the right impression in the workplace is vital if you want to be taken seriously by your colleagues. And it boosts your confidence too.
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iStylista styles the workforce at La Crème Recruitment events
Chantelle’s just got back from her national style surgery tour working alongside leading office support recruitment agency La Crème. She’s been busy presenting to some of La Creme’s clients about how to dress for their body shapes, smart shopping for key clothing items as well as how to create good first impressions in the workplace.
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Some useful advice on selecting your best colours
Sometimes I’m asked to choose my favourite colour, and I find that I can’t do that without knowing what that colour is to be used for. I’ve realised that the reason for this is that I have two sets of favourite colours.
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Style and the Uncarved Block Philosophy
What is the Chinese philosophy ‘Uncarved Block’ and how does it relate to style? Life Coach Claire Appleby shares her thoughts on exactly how you can apply this philosophy to your advantage.
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How To Make The Best First Impression
They say people are judged within 2 seconds of meeting someone. It could be your walk, your smile, your hair or that unforgettable something that immediately identifies you and your personality.
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Recent articles
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Dressing for Work – the golden rules
Getting our client's work wardrobe right is possibly the biggest challenge we as stylists are faced with. Not only do you want to make a positive impression at work and be noticed for all the right reasons, but you also want to feel good... after all, you spend most of your life working! Here are some ideas for sorting out your work wardrobe.
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What is the 2012 Royal Ascot Dress Code
If you are lucky enough to be heading to Royal Ascot this year then you may want to read this. The dress code has altered slightly and you wouldn’t want to go getting it wrong, believe me!
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Milli Millu Handbags SS12 collection - WIN
Have we got a treat for you. Not only have we found an emerging handbag designer who is making waves for all the right reasons but we also have one of their handbags to give away... all £300 worth of glorious clutch!
Hot topics
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The Pussycat Dolls Corset Look
Check out the Gorgeous Pussy Cat Dolls, proving they really do look incredible all of the time in pretty much anything, including corsets!
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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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What’s the difference between a Personal Stylist and An Image Consultant?
There’s been much debate as to the difference between Image Consultants and Personal Stylists recently, so I am going to try and shed some light on the matter for you.
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Have you got a shopping addiction?
Did you know that a staggering 25% of Brits are addicted to shopping according to a national survey carried out by Kensington Financial Management Consultants.