13 January 2009

Whats in this Issue

• A New Year, A New YOU
• Summer Dress Codes
• Men – European Influences
• Shoes - Ultimate Comfort
• Autumn Fashion Forecast

Happy New Year!

Where do you plan to stand in 2009. Read more on my blog. I plan to continue to provide up to date advice with regular learning to empower my clients to make the most of themselves. This will include attending an Image Consultants' Conference and training in a Personalilty Style System (accredited internationally).

What's New
Defining Style has colour coded makeup, jewellery and accessories. By combining selected gorgeous accessories with our styling advice, means you can pull together your look with a minimum outlay.

A New Year, A New YOU

Now is the perfect time to Reinvent Yourself. Start the year with a makeover to look and feel great www.definingstyle.com.au

Create space for new opportunities and potential in 2009 by de-cluttering your life, starting with your wardrobe, handbag, makeup and accessories.

Invest in a new hairdo. If you have had the same hairstyle forever, its time for a change. A fringe or part fringe makes you look younger and softens your face. Try highlights or lowlights to create texture and interest in your hair.

Wear lipsticks in your hue - cool shades like Berry Glaze, Black Cherry, Antique Rose and Petal Pink. Warm shades like Sienna, Honey Sun, Iced Mocha and Champagne Kisses. Email robin@definingstyle.com.au ($26.50 each). Swap black eyeliner and mascara for softer tones like brown, grey or navy to define your eye colour.

Summer Dress Codes

While the days are hot and we're still in holiday mode, it's fine to wear summer dresses and tailored shorts. During January and February florals, beach wear and relaxed clothing are fine. As soon as the weather changes and we are in working mode (March) it's time to be more serious about your coporate attire. Wear classics on the odd hot day in linen or cotton for understated elegance.

Men – European Influences

Aussie men don't see themselves in European clothes and are apprehensive to follow their look. Guys, European men look stylish and women LOVE it.

Some style tips to note:

• In hot weather wear linen.
• Only wear white shoes in summer with white pants or jeans.
• Shirts tucked in look cleaner.
• It's ok to wear casual shoes without socks and casual jackets with good tailored shorts.
• Generally guys under 40 prefer a slim fitting suit and over 40's go for comfort. If you have a belly, an Armani suit has lots of room or try Ron Bennett in York Street or High and Mighty. If you have a great body Dolce Gabana is the suit for you. Remember that suits with some polyester don't crease, 100% wool does.

Fashion Trends

80's revival - think 'Magnum', tabs on sleeves, canvas jackets, skinny pants, slim fitting shirts and skinny ties. Shoes in sharp shapes in either patent leather or eel skin and leather sneakers.

Shoes - Ultimate Comfort

Shoes designed for both style and comfort for women and men can be found at:

• Ecco - Warringah Mall, Centrepoint, Bondi Junction, Chatswood Chase, Hornsby, Westifeld Chatswood.
• Camper - Chatswood Chase, Queen Victoria Building.
• Shoe Superstores stock Merrell, Ecco and Rockport - Dee Why, Bondi Junction, North Parramatta.
• Peter Sheppard has narrow to very wide shoes, including Munro, Amalfi and Prevata - Sydney Central Plaza.
• Airflex at Betts - Bondi Junction, Parramatta, Pitt St Mall, Warringah Mall, Burwood,
• Gilmour's Comfort Shoes - Manly Vale.
• Generous Soles specialise in bigger sizes for women from 7 to 14 - Collaroy Plateau.
• The Italian Shoe Connection carry Paul Green, Mario Arpili, Hassia, and Gabriele - Dee Why.

For more details on shoes contact Robin at 0419 468272 .

Autumn Fashion Forecast

Colours will vary from staple neutrals to sunny yellow and burnt orange to represent hope and optimism during economic gloom. Consider carrying over summer accessories to update your autumn wardrobe. Jewel colours will also star with tones of purple, teal, cranberry and red. The feminine look will continue with emphasis on the waist with tucks, frills and pearls for decoration.

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Cheers

Robin Powis

"Robin I enjoyed the consultation today. I came away feeling more confident about what colours and styles to wear, how to combine clothes and accessories and, most importantly, the underlying reasons why certain things do and don’t work for me. Went out to dinner tonight – kept my jeans on, but found a more flattering top and cardigan with an unusual collar to wear (had forgotten I had it during out consultation – it’s a great match against lots of the criteria you gave me."
Michelle Ockers
Coogee