Archive for October, 2010
Then a colours consultation is the best way to ensure you wear the colours that suit you. Most New Zealand women have a love affair with black clothing, but if black is not your best colour why not wear what looks great on you. And this season colour is “the new black.” Harmony is [...]
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Makeup should not be overdone…
Makeup should not be overdone with these beautiful colourful prints that are high fashion this season. Choose eyeshadow to match one of the main base colours of the fabric and select one of the strong colours of the pattern for your eyeliner. If you’re wearing the nautical theme, opt for strong red lips and soft [...]
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Still crazy about Coco
By Susannah Frankel NZ Herald Thursday Oct 7, 2010 A new book about Coco Chanel captures the spirit of the great designer. Here Viva explores how Chanel revolutionised women’s fashion, and why, even 25 years after Karl Lagerfeld took over, the label remains as iconic as ever. Ask Karl Lagerfeld to sum up – in [...]
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Dresses are a key fashion trend for summer. Some floral dresses reminiscent of the 1950’s housewife are back. Florals are the perfect fabric for the dress. All designers and manufacturers have done THE dress. Local labels, Mosaic and Calico both have an interesting collection of dresses that can be worn alone or over leggings. Short [...]
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Colours go through the spectrum
If you’ve steered away from pattern recently, don’t be afraid of the bright and bold designs. Not all florals have the same impact – tonal florals are subtle and clashing colours are show stoppers. Bright florals can be toned down with denim, or a neutral or ever popular and safe black. The printed dress can [...]
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Want to hear “you look great” more often? Have personal presence? Discover how to look and feel your best everyday? Have a wardrobe that works for you? What shape and garment length will flatter and enhance you? Amazing how a few centimetres or changed angle can make a huge difference. Discover how you can dress [...]
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Colour is what we notice first about someone – wearing the right colour creates great first impressions. Do your colours support or undermine you? A colours consultation is a once in a lifetime investment to give you colour confidence to select the right colour and realise your full potential. Discover the positive effects of wearing [...]
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