A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Gift the Gift of Style and Confidence

Looking good instantly makes us feel good and confident, but many women experience gazing in the wardrobe and not knowing what to wear on a daily basis.

 

With Christmas just round the corner, the gift of an image consultation is not only a fabulous ‘me time’ treat but it gives the receiver all the tools she needs to ensure they look and feel great, always. 

Whether it's your mother, daughter, partner, sister or best friend, image and beauty makeovers make the perfect special gift for Christmas. 

Surprise and delight someone with a unique gift that will last a lifetime. 

If she loves watching the style makeovers on television and wishes she could have the same experience herself, then a style and beauty gift will give her renewed confidence and help her become a more savvy shopper, when she discovers what really suits her and how to put it all together.

These unique presents, are available to suit a range of budgets, starting with a Make-Up Lesson, through to an individual Colour or Style Consultation, or go for the full works with a Full Image Makeover!  

If you would like to know more about giving consultations as gifts, or just want further information for yourself about colour and style consultations, please contact Nicky on 07850 419483, email nicky@cmb-fareham.co.uk or go to www.stylewithnicky.co.uk

Sequins: a winter must-have

Sequins are like little rays of sunshine in the winter but how much
of them you want to wear will depend on your personal preferences
and what suits you.

All over sequin
If you are going to invest in a sequin dress then you need to be
confident that you look good in it. Choose the right style and an
appropriate length. Smaller sequins are easier to wear and less
rigid on curvy figures than the bigger paillettes.

Separates and embellishment
You want the sequins to set off your outfit so you might choose a
simple top, a little shrug or find something with embellishment on it.
Do remember that sequins will be the most eye-catching part of
your outfit so be sure to wear them on a flattering part of your body!


Which shade?
Consider your skin tone: warmer skin tones are better with gold, bronze
and copper shades. Cool, pinkish skin tones look better in silver, white
or black. Alternatively, find sequins in one of your best colours. 

Dazzled by the choice? Contact Nicky to find out how she can help you choose the best colours and styles for you this party season.

How to Shine through the Party Season

How to Shine through the Party Season However we celebrate Christmas, it's always a pleasure to dress up for the occasion and bring some colour and sparkle into the darker days. Colours and sequins are key this year so make sure you choose your most fabulous colours and choose the right sequin pieces for you so that you will dazzle all through the festive season! Red: this season's hottest colour Red is perfect at this time of year as it brings energy and glamour to your winter wardrobe. A red dress makes a bold statement so if you like to be understated, it’s not for you. It is, without a doubt, this season’s favourite colour. Which shade? There is a shade of red for every colouring. Darker colourings can wear deep scarlet, a lighter geranium red works well for blondes, redheads can wear warm tomato red. Choose cool blue -reds for grey to white hair tones.
Teal: a flattering shade for everyone Teal can look particularly striking if it’s in the right shade for you and in a good fabric. Under the teal family you also have the beautiful Chinese blues and aquas which are flattering on many complexions. Wear them as dark or as light as your colouring will allow. Which shade? Darker colourings need a deeper shade but should choose satin or add some sparkle to lift it. It is very flattering on redheads, in any fabric. Find lighter shades if you are fair or grey/white; keep the fabric light too.
Purple: opulent and fun There is something about purple that says luxury. It also projects confidence and a bit of creativity. Wear it in sumptuous satin or rich velvet for opulent glamour. This colour also has a shade for everyone although the deeper tones are a great alternative to black as they have the same slimming effect. Which shade? Deep purple to aubergine for darker colourings, medium shades for redheads, violet and light periwinkles are best for blondes. Cool shades from purple to icy violet look fabulous against white/ grey hair.  Dazzled by the choice? Contact Nicky to find out how she can help you choose the best colours and styles for this party season.

Choosing the Right Colour Blocking for You

Choosing The Right Colours For You

Here is a simple guide to who can wear what from subtler combinations to seriously bold blocking.

As long as you stick to colours within your palette you can play with opposites (say, red and blue) or make it more subtle by wearing one of your neutral colours (say stone, chocolate or charcoal) with another brighter colour from your palette. The ultimate colour blocking is of course white (your best white of course, say for a shirt) and black (say for the trousers/skirts), together with some bold coloured shoes and handbag this is an easy combination to put together. See below for ideas within your colour palette. (If you don't know which palette is best for you, now is the time to have that colour consultation you have promised yourself).

LIGHT colouring
Sensible colour blocking: light aqua with stone
Bold colour blocking: dusty rose with light periwinkle
Bolder colour blocking: violet with geranium

 

DEEP colouring
Sensible colour blocking: emerald green / dark navy
Bold colour blocking: scarlet / purple
Bolder colour blocking: lime / bittersweet

WARM colouring
Sensible colour blocking: lime / camel
Bold colour blocking: purple / bittersweet
Bolder colour blocking: amber / teal

 

 

COOL colouring
Sensible colour blocking: light periwinkle / purple
Bold colour blocking: hot pink / royal blue
Bolder colour blocking: duckegg / blue red

 

CLEAR colouring
Sensible colour blocking: true red / charcoal
Bold colour blocking: bright periwinkle / blush pink
Bolder colour blocking: apple green / true blue

 

SOFT colouring
Sensible colour blocking: verbena / cocoa
Bold colour blocking: claret / soft violet
Bolder colour blocking: sky blue / emerald turquoise

 

Bring colour into your look, not only with clothes but with shoes, handbags, nail colour (go for bright reds (within your palette, of course) or if you dare, go for the bright blues, greens and purples too).

A shirt dress becomes part of your colour blocking wardrobe when cinched with a contrasting belt and teamed with a brightly coloured handbag to finish off your look.