Posted by Chantelle on Mon 22nd February 2010 at 02:28 PM, Filed in Industry News
Latest research reveals that 73% of British women believe size matters when it comes to being fashionable with 75% saying they do not believe that you can be both plus-size and fashionable! ‘What do you think?’, asks plus-size personal stylist Chantelle Znideric.
Once again it’s one of the most prominent weeks in February on every Fashionista’s fashion calendar – London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2010.
Undeniably an event not to be missed for anyone whose passion is designer fashion and who can’t resist being in the know-how of upcoming trends or in the thick of it behind the catwalk glamour. I know for the curvier women out there this event always leaves a bad taste in their mouths, as the lack of acceptance of the curvier woman on the catwalk can leave them feeling a little left out. The question that’s always asked - can plus-size women really look fashionable with so limited choice out there on the high street?
Behind the scenes of Mark Fast’s S/S10 show
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Posted by Chantelle on Wed 17th February 2010 at 10:33 PM, Filed in Industry News
Chantelle Znideric Award-winning Personal Stylist, Personal & Corporate Branding Consultant and Owner of TopStylista Image Consultancy shares her thoughts on the importance of enhancing your corporate image and defining your personal brand.
Having a corporate image that empowers you will ensure you will succeed in business. My philosophy is … look successful and you will become successful. I agree, these are powerful words but they are incredibly meaningful when push comes to shove in the workplace.
How do you achieve that edge and a higher level of professionalism by ‘looking the part’ whilst continually maintaining the respect from other members in your department? How do you secure more new business by getting people to trust you or sell more products without coming on too strong? How do you guarantee that promotion you deserve or feel more confident in that all important job interview? Whatever your professional goals are, a Corporate Image Consultant/Corporate Personal Stylist or Personal Branding Expert can enhance your professional image and improve your behaviour that represents you in the best way possible.
Crombie Womenswear: Black suit jacket £325, Pleated A-line skirt £125, Classic cream blouse £75. Crombie Menswear: Navy Pinstripe suit £595, waistcoat £130, check shirt £85, tie £69.95, Black tasselled loafer £230.
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Topman has recently launched a range of Playboy Tees called ‘Rock The Rabbit’. The design team at Playboy has collaborated with both MGMT and The Kooks and got the bands to design their own t-shirts, the outcome being a mash-up of music and design which incorporates the iconic Playboy Rabbit Head logo. The tees are limited, cost £20 and available nationwide. Expect to see a celeb somewhere soon snapped with one of these on.
We think these would make excellent valentines gifts for your man… or indeed go towards that ‘rock chick’ look for yourself!
“The inspiration for the design came from our love for Playboy and new yorker styled cartoons. We’re very into cartoons, the rest of our merchandise line is in fact a series of original cartoon characters designed by our friend Dan from our descriptions of the characters….” – Andrew VanWyngarden, MGMT
Find your true style with the stylish concept Boutique Milletre. Indulge in a full shopping lounge experience as it combines a boutique atmosphere with up and coming and well known international designers manufactured in Italy. Vogue.com says –
“Milletre is the new one-stop style shop in Kensington.”
Milletre offers a Personal Shopping and Styling Consultancy which allows you to browse through the latest collections whilst enjoying a glass of sparkling wine. A great way to create a relaxing atmosphere as you pick and choose your favourite pieces of clothing to create a fab new wardrobe. You might even get your hands on an exclusive or limited edition item that can’t be found anywhere else!
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If you’re a follower and lover of designer bags then you should check out Heidi Mottram’s gorgeous collection! Made from eel skin which is a by-product of the food industry means the eels are not harmed for their skin and makes the bags and purses versatile and durable.
Heidi’s Spring/Summer 2010 Collection comes in an array of refreshing colours such as coral, teal and mustard, purple and deep grey and maroon. The use of pin tuck, ruched, curve and strip techniques is used to create these delightfully stunning designer bags which ooze class.
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