September 2009
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Ask the stylist – Blazers & large busts, can they be friends?
Q - I want to invest in a blazer but I've got a large bust, short torso and broad shoulders. I also find it hard to wear tailored jackets done up, as the buttons always look like they are about to pop. I’m in desperate need of advice! Please can you help me to find a style that will suit my shape?
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Ask the stylist - Size 16 jean dilema
Q - I'm a size 16, and my legs are short, but in good shape. I’d love to wear skinny jeans, but I can’t find a pair to suit my proportions. Should I just stick to my old faithful baggy jeans that disguise my lumps and bumps, or would another style be more flattering for my shape?
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Killer Ice-breakers
Leading UK life coach, Carole Ann Rice shares with us 7 powerful questions that will help you win friends and influence great business contacts withinin minutes.
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Best ways to wear a pashmina scarf
Winter’s fast approaching (unless you’re lucky enough to be coming into Summer) and it’s time to invest in that staple pashmina that’s going to keep the cold out and you’re style ‘in’.
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The 25 best innovations in fashion... ever!
A recent survey carried out to celebrate the 25th anniversary of London Fashion Week has revealed some rather unusual findings in relation to the general public’s perception of the most influential fashion and beauty innovations from the past, present and future.
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Stylist walks out over size 14 models
There’s been some commotion this week at London Fashion Week when a designer decided to use size 12 and 14 models and his stylist decided to storm off.
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Vivienne Westwood launches Red Label SS10
Dame Vivienne Westwood launched her Red Label Spring/ Summer collection at London Fashion Week on September 20th with a special kind of green show…
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The Secrets of Successful Networking
Our resident life coach, Carole Ann Rice, tackles the secrets to how to network successfully in a room full of strangers… something many of us can’t bear the thought of!
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Simone Pérèle AW09 – Inspired by Icons
This season lingerie doesn’t get much better than Simone Pérèle’s new Icons range. The collection pays tribute to iconic women from both the past and present with this exciting collection.
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Aamaya By Priyanka Launches Autumn Winter ‘09
We’ve just stumbled across this fantastic new label launched in April 2008, Aamaya By Priyanka, who are just launching their Autumn Winter ‘09 collection.
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The Sartorialist Book
If you love fashion then you need to know about The Satorialist, an inspiration to all of us in the fashion world. They’ve just launched their new book and we want to shout about it.
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iStylista is up for an award
We recently got shortlisted for ‘Best Business’ category from The Federation Of Image Consultants and found out in October whether we sealed the deal!
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Are you risking your health for heels?
A recent poll found that 4 out of every 10 women buy a pair of shoes knowing they don’t fit... why on earth do we do this?
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The Aruna Seth interview – Star studded shoe designer
Like every girl my love for shoes is never ending! A few months ago I was introduced to Aruna Seth shoes and I haven’t looked back since.
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Luxury designer hats & fascinators
By complete chance we stumbled upon this gemstone of a hat designer in Ireland... it’s just a question of time before celebs add her to their phone contacts!
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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.