Slender Shape: Creating a womanly silhouette
April 23, 2012 | 
Author Slender people have dilemmas on what they should wear.
Needing to add shape to their figure, so today I’ve added a few items to assist you in your wardrobe purchases.
Look for high-waisted shorts, jeans, trousers.
Block colour hourglass dresses are perfect for maximum effect.
Accessorising, layering, peplum style hems and emphasis on shoulders will add depth.
Frills on party dresses will add a thrill to your style.
Think 1950s and tight belt and full skirts on dresses teamed with a little cardigan/jacket or shrug.
Summertime: So many people would love to be able to wear the ‘crop’ top, you can.
Pleats in fabric look especially great on long red carpet dresses
Slender VIP Style
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- Sarah Jessica Parker wearing Alexander McQueen at Sex and the City Premiere Leicester Square
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- Victoria Beckham at the launch of her limited edition ‘Evoque’ baby range
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- Emma Willis at the NTA Awards
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- LIPSY VIP £90
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- TED BAKER ‘BEQUII’ Full skirt dress £169
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- MINT VELVET at John Lewis Silk Tia Dress £89
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- REISS ‘HEIDI’ Fitted Wrap dress £179
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Steve Winder goes to OZ
Brisbane, I know very well and I have to say I am a touch envious, it’s a vibrant city to work and play in between the magnificent Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
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- 01268 764174/01268 777990 or book an appointment online at http://www.secretshairdressing.com/team-wickford.php
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- Lisa Shepherd and Steve Winder
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- Here’s to Oz and fab hairstyles
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- Au-revoir Steve
My hair colour, my hair cut and my hair styled differently each visit – exactly what I asked for each time.
A man of many talents not just in the hairdressing industry. He has trained over the years so many people who now are being rewarded and has influenced and assisted numerous salons, an inspiration and well-respected in the hairdressing industry saw him speaking in conferences and invited to judge many hairdressing competitions including the annual event at The Grosvenor, London.
The magnificent hairstylists at Rayleigh and Wickford continue to have clients looking and feeling great in the latest on-trend styles at Secrets Hairdressing.
01268 764174/01268 777990 or book an appointment online at http://www.secretshairdressing.com/team-wickford.php
A massive thank you to a very dear friend and look forward to chatting again very soon across the seas.
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Summer Ball/Prom
OK so you’ve bought your stunning dress for your memorable event.
There’s nothing better to accessorise with than a pashmina, it’s your absolute wardrobe investment
Here’s just one I’ve found at Mint Velvet
Opt for a nude shade too for your catwalk style
http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Mint+Velvet+Ivory+beaded+pashmina/165832811,default,pd.html
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Get the Look – Summer Shorts Style
GET THE LOOK !
Living in UK can have diabolical weather when you least expect it but don’t despair!
You’ve purchased your gorgeous shorts to wear but there’s no way you are getting your legs out when there’s gale force winds and rain out there – it’s party time/BBQ time – what to do?!
Today I’ve found these wonderful ‘Lipsy’ High Waisted shorts £35
Team up with either tights or leggings to suit your footwear and occasion.
To get the most out of your Spring/Summer wardrobe I advise a selection of tights and leggings to co-ordinate your wardrobe.
Buy online or high street retailers for your individual look.
TIP: If you don’t have stick thin legs then beware of white/cream lighter shades of tights in heavy denier.
TOP: Blouse or shirt style tucked in to accentuate your shorts. I love the eye-catching bright silk tank style T-shirt as if weather making you feel cold, it’s going to brighten up your day whilst you wear a jersey sleeved top underneath, its a piece to excite you and wonderful with denim long or short.
FOOTWEAR OPTIONS: I’ve chosen today are from Oasis and My Wardrobe.com
The ballet pumps will look great with the leggings I’ve selected but my favourite look is being casual in heels and I’ll be wearing these wedge trainers whilst shopping or strolling along the beachfront.
BAG: Also your statement piece, something roomy for the day and a statement clutch that adds a touch of sparkle and I couldn’t resist the new retro satchel.
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- Miss OROBLU leggings £16.95
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- Celeste Stein Be My Heart £12.95
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- Croc Suede duffle bag £85
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- OASIS Flower Ballerina pumps £38
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- TOP SHOP Retro snake satchel £35
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- Bronze Metallic leather trainer with rubber toe cap and wedge – mywardrobe.com £147
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- WAREHOUSE IKat Silk T – £45
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- LIPSY High Waisted Shorts £35
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- TOP SHOP – Mermaid Holographic Zip Top Clutch £20
PRADA Leather Clutch Bag for 2012
An investment purchase
is the Prada GAUFRE’ NAPPA LEATHER CLUTCH available to purchase at the Prada E-Store at £995
Perfect pale grey in colour and the wooden style clasp will suit well with your Spring-Summer Wardrobe not just for 2012.
2 inside pockets, one zipped and leather lining is why it’s your investment purchase, look after and it’ll be worth your while for many years.
I love to wear my brighter handbags during daytime and nude, black or metallic at night, of course depending on what I’m wearing and this pale grey colour works as well as your ‘nude’ to enjoy with many of your wardrobe pieces but if you’re looking for a black colour clutch and you love this textured designer style then its available in black too.
Styling Men
I came across today a wonderfully stylish fresh and exclusive mens and ladies boutique in Billericay – Drapers Award winning ‘Lewis Yates’ whether you are following classical or retro styles. A boutique thats inspiring indie
- Here it’s a one-shop-stop to save time.
- Luxury fabrics at reasonable prices to suit your budget.
- ‘Made-to-measure’ suits in the fabric of your choice ideal for work or special occasion and to team up with your bespoke suit, you’ll be able to choose
- ‘Lewis Yates’ own silk handkerchiefs and ties very soon.
- There’s jazzy socks for the quirkier guy and other accessories to add to your wardrobe collection too.
- Stylish and opulent surroundings
I’ll introduce and assist in your wardrobe purchases advising what looks best on you. I realise it can be daunting going into a mens boutique when for years all you have experienced are large department stores and general high street shops. You don’t have to live in Essex either! It’s a shopping experience you’ll take with you whenever you shop in the future.
TIPS :A cotton polo is a weekend failsafe and fits perfectly well with a vibrant coloured crew neck sweater.
Checks are out and take a look at the new trend for you ‘polka dot’.
Touch and feel the fabric before you buy, you’ll know how it’s going to feel against your skin.
Make a difference to your wardrobe with ‘Boutique’ style shopping.
Best wishes
Michelle-Claire
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Luxury label FABRYAN ‘Zoe’ Dress
Look no further Diva’s, I’ve found the dress to have you looking and feeling stunningly chic. Perfect for your special evening outing or red carpet like event.
Unveiling FABRYAN’s ‘Zoe’ silk duchess satin Dress with fish tail bottom made with 100% real feathers Outshell 100% silk with 100% Acetate lining
as featured in Fashion Editorial ‘Glamazon’ for Magazine ‘Pride’.
Made to order for £1000 you are able to purchase your wardrobe investment piece online or at one of the many stockists worldwide at http://www.fabryan.com/stockists
Photograph was taken by Asil Kolcu at the oppulent Gilgamesh Bar, London NW1
A Well-being Haven at Body Kind
We all need somewhere to go for a little bit of a chill, even if its 5 minutes during our day for our own well-being to get us through the day enabling us to be more positive in our thoughts and us making the right decisions in our lives.
I love to spend my time at Body Kind
http://www.bodykindspa.co.uk/bodykind.asp?textpage=about
An established salon with a difference. It’s unlike your average beauty and nail salon that’s found in Thorpe Bay, a suburb in Southend-on-Sea, a haven for holistic treatments. You feel immediately relaxed as soon as you enter with the aroma of Beauty Kind’s essential oils and the comforting greetings from Jill, Kathy, Sandra and Sue.
The items I purchased today from Beauty Kind; Immune Booster, Coconut Body Butter, Lavender Foot Cream and looking forward to my reflexology appointment in the next couple of weeks to give me additional vitality.
Another favourite of mine is the Microdermabrasion Diamond Peel, great value when you have a course of 5 treatments. I enjoy my Spa Manicures and Pedicures immensely especially at this time of the year when they’re about to go on show! Before leaving I enjoy a little drink and a chat outside on the new balcony whilst my nails dry.
There’s no other calming place like it, full of sincerity….all under one-roof counselling! That’s why its called a Well-being haven!
To book an appointment or make an enquiry: Tel 01702-589018 or email jill@bodykindspa.co.uk
http://www.bodykindspa.co.uk/bodykind.asp?textpage=about
Style Tips Pages
Have you checked out my Style Tips Pages today?
http://michelleclairestyling.com/blog/newsletter/michelle-claire-body-shape/
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The Capsule Wardrobe
Fashion changes, that’s why a capsule wardrobe is more important now than ever. It’s a strategy that will see you through difficult times and last for years to come for you to enjoy and not throw away, an age old solution.
Buying fashion, looking and feeling great is a favourite past time for many.
Get the same look but cheaper than you see on the catwalk to include timeless investment capsule pieces to suit your body shape.
Very similar to your home, minimalistic with good quality necessities – meaning no clutter and not ever looking stale as the seasonal trends pop in to your wardrobe looking creatively chic.
So what could you have in your ‘Capsule Wardrobe’ to be environmentally conscious?
A coat, a jacket
A blouse, a shirt
A skirt, a dress
A pair of trousers and/or jeans
An occasion outfit
Think of plain rather than prints that tend to go out of fashion quicker and choose colours to suit your skin colour depending on the season. Enjoy dressing up your capsule pieces with accessories, shoes, bags, scarves so any outfit you have in your ‘Capsule Wardrobe’ can be dressed up or down to suit your individual lifestyle.
As the old saying goes “less is more”!
Wardrobe and Style Shops available here, why not contact me to find out more and make a fresh start?