17 June 2009

Whats in this Issue

• Shopping Spree – Mum and Me
• Fashion Trends - The Bold Shoulder
• Men – Take Inches off your Belly
• Baby its Cold Outside - Wrap Up
• Sizzling Sales - While Stocks Last 

Welcome to our Newsletter

If you are a regular of Nine to Five Magazine you would have seen the article 'Colour me beautiful' featuring Defining Style in the June 1 edition. The article in the 'Temple' section discussed how the right hue can make a lasting impresion on those who count, so ensure the colour you wear doesn't make you fade into the wallpaper. 

Shop Till You Drop - Mum and Me

I had the time of my life helping one lucky girl and her mum spend $1,000 each on a full day shopping spree. The shopping spree was courtesy of Greenwood Plaza, North Sydney's Mother's Day competition. The day also included being spoilt rotten at the Living Room restaurant where we were treated like queens. 

Purchases for the winner included a striking olive trench and cute purple gloves from David Lawrence two stylish suits (blue and chocolate) and a stunning mustard cardigan from Jigsaw. 

Her mum scored  navy tailored pants and gorgeous purple top from David Lawrence  an oatmeal studded jacket along with pants and skirt from Rodney Clark.

If you hate shopping, let me do the hard work for you and save you valuable time and money. The time is perfect with sales still around. www.definingstyle.com.au/yourpersonalshopper or call Robin on 0419 468 272. 

Fashion Trend - The Bold Shoulder

Just when you thought it would never come back again in fashion, and you'd never wear it, shoulder pads are back. Though before you get too concerned, they are more subtle than those in the 80's. Some Australian designers are even creating a more softer and feminine look with clever pintucking and draping on the shoulder line than the exaggerated styles on the catwalk.

Celebrities have caught the bug with Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham creating headlines when they wear them. 

The great thing about the big shoulder is it slims the rest of the body, especially the waist. Women like them because they feel more powerful however men prefer their women not to have shoulders bigger than their own. Read more on my blog on how the bold shoulder is reflecting the financial downturn and leave your comments.

Baby it's Cold Outside - Wrap Up

Now the weather has turned icy, make sure you rug up in items that look stylish. Warm winter scarfs in neutrals and colours are just the thing to tie around your neck. Try the following looks

• Boho Babe - Large square scarf folded in half with the triange in front (Defining Style purple fringed scarf $25)
• Classy Cravat - Double over one end of rectangle scarf and loop the other through (Defining Style Italian scarf $30 in grey or ivory)
• The Drape - Drape a large scarf around your neck to dress up an outfit (Defining Style aubergine scarf $30 or cobalt blue and silver $25.

For more scarf styles and options contact robin@definingstyle.com.au

Warm up your fingers in some great gloves

• Condura purple leather gloves
• Jendi red leather gloves
• Mimco pale pink and leather gloves
• Bardot fingerless gloves. 

Men - Take Inches off your Belly

If you are feeling your clothes are a little tight around your waist or you are just a little portly, help is at hand. A new men's slimming undershirt, a massive best seller in the UK and not just with metrosexual males will soon be here. 

Australian founder of the Equmen men's new undershirt has a skin tight sports singlet which can take a couple off inches of your belly and also gives you better posture. It should be available at David Jones in August. www.equmen.com.au

Sizzling Sales - While Stocks Last

• Calvin Klein Jeans - 40% of men's and womens' collection, Chatswood Chase 9413 9117,
• General Pants - Up to 70% off men's and women's fashion. 9290 0800,
• Claude Sebastian Menswear - Up to 50% off including Polo Ralph Lauren, Valentio and Kenzo. 14 Martin Place, 9233 6938. 
• Bras N Things - Bras from $20 and sleepwear from $10 until June 28, www.bnt.com.au

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Cheers

Robin

"Like most women, I can carry great weights on my shoulders, but sometimes it's the straw on top that breaks my back. My Achilles heel was definitely my dress sense. I DIDN’T HAVE ANY. If a dress looked nice on a girlfriend, I would try and find something similar, and then wonder why I looked so awful!

I didn't attend my 30th School Reunion because I fell asleep. I'd spent all day trying to find the perfect outfit to fit with my evolving life, a "together" woman with her own business. I was that woman, but I couldn't find the outfit to match.

That's when Robin entered my life. Three hours after our first meeting 85% of my clothes had been sorted and sent to a better place. Our next adventure was hitting the shops. Three hours later I had a much smaller repertoire of mix and match garments but better still, I knew what colours and styles suited me and how to make a good investment money wise.

As far as I am concerned Robin's styling sessions should be put on the school curriculum. No more tears now before breakfast as I discard shirt after blouse after t-shirt in search of the look for the day. I'm into quality now, not quantity. Knowing that you look great is intrinsic to your self confidence. Spend some time with Robin and you will come away a winner."

Sue Hawkins
Frenchs Forest