10 December 2008

Whats in this Issue

• In the Swim
• Christmas Gift Ideas
• Men – Summer Holidays
• Sales Survival Tips
• Shopping Buy - Egyptian Cotton Shirts
• Contemporary Clothing for Women 14+

Welcome to our new look newsletter!

Did you know that 7 out of 10 women wear the wrong bra!

I'm thrilled to announce I'm now a certified bra fitter, trained by the Triumph Training Academy. Whether you're after an underwire, wire-free, maternity, minimiser or maximiser, I can give you the perfect fit.

If you want to achieve the best possible look for you and your body shape, enquire about our style makeover and receive a bonus bra fitting robin@definingstyle.com.au

In the Swim

Although being at the beach during the holiday season is time to relax, there is nothing more off putting than saggy swimmers or men in sluggos. When dressing for the beach, it's about being cool, stylish and comfortable. And there's no excuse, as the fashion houses have swimsuits to suit all shapes and sizes.

Our Aussie designers are also taking a lead from the Miami Swim in the US with a fashion week from 25-28 February 2009 at Sanctuary Cove.

GIRLS

• Small bust - wear ruffles or gathering on the bust, halterneck or thin straps
• Large bust - wear cup inserts, wide straps and v neckline
• Look slimmer - wear a cross over, draping or diagonal pattern to divert attention away from bulges

• Oz Resort at Mosman and Bondi have a great selection of many designers like Seafolly and Sunseeker.
• The Big Swim at Warringah Mall, Bondi and Manly offer many brands including Claire Powell resortwear from natural eco-friendly fibres. Other brands include 2chillies swimwear.
• Vintage 1970's inspired collection by White Suede uses best stretch lycra and cut to sculp body. 03 9429 7703
• Seventh Wonderland's streamline art-deco motifed beachwear. Visit www.seventhwonderland.com
• Mambo has a new female designer which is giving the women's range a softer, more feminine feel.
• Surf Dive and Ski stock Kini Bikinis which uses cotton combined with elastine products to create a perfect fit.

GUYS

• On the sand or by the pool wear smart board shorts not daggy sluggos.
• Sportscraft board shorts in floral or plain.
• Jag floral print board shorts.
• Coast or Country Road board shorts.

Christmas Gift Ideas

When buying for someone who’s hard to buy for, has everything or wants something unique, give a gift that counts. A Defining Style gift voucher will define, refine and ultimately shine! Choose from Colour Reinvention, a Style Makeover or Your Personal Shopper. All Christmas gift vouchers include a bonus gift and start at $215. www.definingstyle.com.au/GiftVouchers

Win your other half, best friend or sister with a beautiful scarf for only $25. Colour coded for her colouring and personality, choose from a pretty print, stripes, sequins or a tassel or two. Contact robin@definingstyle.com.au (postage extra)

Men – Summer Holidays

The heat is not off you looking smart, just because you are on holidays. The latest for guys is the NEW dressy shorts. They look great with a good shirt and are a fab way to look cool. Sportscraft have multi-check shorts while Rodd and Gunn have an Edgewater linen short.

A polo shirt always looks stylish, choose one in your best colour. If in doubt have a Colour Reinvention www.definingstyle.com.au/men A Henley shirt is much more now than a plain t shirt, try a lemon Cambridge Stripe Henley.

If you want to look trimmer, wear a striped shirt, they also look great on any mere male. Brands include Gazman, Tommy Hilfinger, Blazer and Nautica.

Sales Survival Tips

If you've been smart you probably have been taking advantage of the great reductions retailers have been offering since October. If you can't resist the sales or have some Christmas money to spend, here are some guidelines.

• Research. Research. Research. Consider your summer wardrobe and where there are gaps. Do you need basic staples or accessories to update your look. By now you should have tried on all last season's clothes and know what needs replacing. If not, do it now. Don't approach the sales without a shopping list.
• Plan your shopping list in priority order. You want to get value for your money. Check out any must have items now to gauge prices before the sale starts.
• Buy items that can be worn again next season. Any expensive item should last at least five years.
• Never buy a garment you haven't tried on. You don' want to waste valuable time returning it.
• Only buy a garment or accessory that looks fantastic on you, otherwise its not a bargain.

Shopping Buy - Egyptian Cotton Shirts

Herringbone has reductions on well-cut, business shirts for men and women using Italian-made Egyptian cotton. Distinguished for their detail and beautiful styling, Herringbone stores can be found in the City, Chatswood and Woollahra.

Contact 9327 6470 until December 23 2008.

Contemporary Clothing for Women 14+

If you are 14+ and want to look stylish try the following:

• Lined trench coat in sand or pure linen striped pants in nutmeg/sand. Sara, David Jones.
• Black crinkle jacket. ts 14+ concept store in Myer. ts14plus.com.au
• Basque Woman black dress with v neck and cinched in waist to skim over hips. Myer.
• Tummy Tuck Jeans by Not Your Daughter's Jeans www.tummytuckjeans.com.au
• Towandra, Market Street City, 9283 4848
• Opulence boutique, Seaforth, 9907 7877
• Lingerie for the fuller figure www.morethanahandful.com.au
• Specialists for larger busted women, Utopia Lingerie, Warriewood. 9913 7091

For more details on 14+ clothing contact Robin at 0419 468272 .

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Cheers

Robin Powis

"Robin Powis has a natural gift for colours and styles and has completely changed the way I build my wardrobe and shop."
Anna McPherson
Brisbane