April 2010
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Does How You Dress Affect Your Mood?
Can the clothes you wear really have the ability to change your mood and, ultimately, the way you act?
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Autumn Winter 2010 Trends - Head to toe knits
Knitwear is a staple item for the cold winter months, but we don’t often see it worn head to toe. If I’m honest, I welcome this latest look with open arms because being warm through winter while being stylish at the same time is not always easy to do.
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Sophie’s Street Style Snaps
We’ve scoured the streets for some real people with their own stylish flair, and these ones in particular caught our eye...
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iStylista's Exclusive Beauty Interview with Mary Greenwell
Who better to share their makeup expertise with our iStylista readers than one of the most well respected makeup artists in the business, Mary Greenwell. With clients like Cate Blanchett, Uma Thurman and Sienna Miller this is a lady at the top of her game.
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Autumn Winter 2010 Trend - Granny Chic
Be prepared to raid your granny’s closet because long length skirts, heavily embroidered knits and the handbags carried by a short strap are making a huge come back.
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Fashion blog of the week - Potential U
Personal stylist Joy Odunsi brings her styling expertise to her blog Potential U. Being the leading stylist of her personal styling business of the same name provides her with plenty of stories and advice for this incredibly informative blog.
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Capsule wardrobe for a Retired Lady
Having more free time on your hands means that you have probably opened up your social world a lot more. Putting together a capsule wardrobe will help you to look chic and stylish for every occasion and will leave you with more time to enjoy yourself.
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IL2L’s Bold, Bright And Beautiful Bag Collection
Whether you’re a bag girl or a shoe girl, there’s a core collection of handbags no wardrobe should be without to see you through work and play…wherever your life leads you.
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ANOTHER IStylista Exclusive! An interview with the Brilliant Inc Ladies.
During the current economic climate, asking for diamonds can seem really extravagant and irresponsible, but we have found a way that won’t break the bank. Brilliant Inc manufacture simulated diamonds that are so close to the real thing that it is virtually impossible to tell them apart with the naked eye.
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The History of Personal Style
We are all attracted to specific detailing on clothes; whether its prints, colours or styles and this is reflected in the garments that we choose for ourselves. The way that we wear these garments creates an overall image that becomes our personal style. This reveals a small part of our personality and is something that we become known for.
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Tabitha Accessories Collection 2010
If you’ve not yet discovered Tabitha Somerset-Webb’s bags yet then take it from us that you must. The brand is 7 years old this year and still proving that they’ve got it with their new 2010 range.
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5 Different ways to wear your jeans
Finally, an excuse to wear your jeans all day every day! Make the most out of those designer jeans you’ve invested in with our advice on how to style them for every occasion.
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iStylista’s Top 5 British Beauty Blogs
Melissa, our beauty expert and stylist, has scoured the internet to discover what the best British beauty blogs are and who’s behind them. Here’s our top five.
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5 Different ways to wear a pair of basic trousers
A good pair of trousers is a wardrobe essential as they can be so easily dressed up or down. Wear your trousers with style at every opportunity using these 5 different outfit suggestions.
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Autumn Winter 2010 Trend - As Cold As Ice
If last winter is anything to go by, we are going to have to wrap up warm for the sub-zero conditions that most likely await us for winter 2010. Don’t, however, think that we won't be doing this as stylishly as possible - think teddy bear meets yeti…..!
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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!
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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?
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