How to Vamp up on Valentine's Day...Top style, beauty and fashion ideas....

How to Vamp Up This Valentine’s

More and more people are celebrating Valentine’s Day with an evening out and an evening out means a killer outfit.

Before you go rushing out to the stores, maybe a little rummaging in your wardrobe might do the trick.

SHOW A LITTLE LACE…

One of the key trends for the new season is showing your bra whenever possible!

Simply unbutton your blouse a little lower than usual to show off your satin, patterned, or lacy bra.  If you’re too shy for the full on lingerie look then wear a smart jacket or cardigan over a pretty camisole and allow the front to show a bit.

VALENTINE’S RED

Alexon Red Dress

It doesn’t matter if you are in a couple or not, Valentine’s Day can be a wonderful excuse to put on a great dress and go out. Whilst we might be bombarded with everything heart-shaped and red, it doesn’t mean you have to wear red head-to-toe.

Red is the colour of love, romance and passion! Nothing boosts the energy or sets the pulse racing more than a splash of red.  Red will also make you feel more confident on the night but if red isn’t for you, maybe try pink. From baby pink to fuchsia, this shade will bring out your feminine side and suggests gentleness and empathy.

Or, to go with the new season’s fruity theme why not try orange? From subtle apricot to tangerine, these shades show that you are vibrant (from the red tones) and cheerful (from the yellow tones).

The shops are already full of the LRD (little red dress) so if red it has to be, you will be spoiled for choice.

Just make sure you choose the right shade for you and you will have compliments galore!

VALENTINE’S MAKE-UP…ADD SOME VA VA VOOM!

You want your make-up to look natural, but if there isn’t a special person to bring a blush to your cheeks this Valentine’s then dab on a little CMB cream blush for a fresh, healthy look.

Add a bolder red lip colour like a ruby or tomato to lift your look and brighten your spirits in the winter months.

HOW TO DRESS SLIM ON THE BIG NIGHT…

No time to drop a dress size before the day?

Colour Me Slimmer – The NEW book by Colour me beautiful on clever dressing for a slimmer you is out now!

“There comes a time in many a woman’s life when she wishes she could look and feel a little slimmer. So whatever her size or age, Colour Me Slimmer will help her to gain the confidence to dress with style and flair, while making the most of the attributes that nature has given her.”

The latest book takes a closer look at clever dressing and will show you how to make the most of the good bits, and how to work with the problem areas to create the perfect wardrobe for a slimmer look.

BE BODY POSITIVE!

What's your shape?

Dressing well and looking good isn’t about size, it’s about shape. The ‘ideal’ body shape is evenly proportioned and balanced and this is what we try to emulate when dressing our own body by choosing the right styles, cuts, fabrics and colours to suit us.

As an image consultant I’ve seen hundreds of women and I understand the challenges of dressing well because I know that whether a size 10 or a size 18, we all have issues with at least one area of our body. We all want to appear to have the perfectly balanced figure and the trick is to understand how to dress the individual parts of our body to achieve that.

After all, we all come in different shapes, heights, sizes and scale don’t we?. Your body may be straight or it may be curvy or it may be a combination of both.  Knowing your shape and how to dress it is the first step to discovering a new, gorgeous and slimmer you.  And there’s no dieting involved!

HOW TO LOOK FABULOUS INSTANTLY….

Your personalised style 'rules' workbook

The Imagewise Personal Style & Body Shapes consultation is your simple, straightforward guide and your first step to understanding, working with and appreciating the figure you have.

I’ll take you through the various aspects of your image to help you determine the best top to toe style choices for you.

- Find out which colour combinations make you look slimmer, younger and more radiant

- Learn about the shape of the different parts of your body and which clothes and fabrics will flatter you

- Understand scale, proportion and posture for a balanced look

- Receive wardrobe advice for your lifestyle

- Get the foundations right with the best underwear for your shape

- Discover how to use make-up as your secret weapon

So if you’ve been struggling finding the right clothes for your shape, want to look and feel fabulous everyday (and not just on Valentine’s Day) or you want to look instantly slimmer, taller or balance your body shape, then book a Style & Body Shape Consultation today…

Gift Vouchers

Or better still….ask your partner to buy you one as a Valentine’s Gift!

We offer gift vouchers for all of our services.

 Simply call us on 01932 224302 or email us at isabel.defelice@cmb.co.uk and leave the rest to us….

WHAT TO BUY HER?  TOP TIPS FOR GUYS…

Heart Pendant by Tiffany

Make sure you are aware of your loved one’s size before buying anything; lack of research could ruin your hard work.

Make a note of her personal style and choose something that fits into it.

Push out the budget and buy the best you can afford.

Make sure you wrap it well, presentation is key!

Sexy underwear that she wouldn’t ordinarily buy herself, think Victoria’s Secrets not Ann Summers.

If you’re going to go for flowers break away from the predictable red roses and get something with vibrant colours like the ‘Bird of Paradise’.

Try a glamorous bag to jazz up her LBD (little black dress). Accessorize has a good selection of evening bags.

Classic jewellery, like pendants, should always please.

And lastly don’t let your card bring down your present, put some thought into choosing that also!

For personal shopping trips, Gift Experience vouchers for any of our services or further advice you can contact me on 01932 224302 or by email at isabel.defelice@cmb.co.uk.

AND FINALLY…JUST A LITTLE BIT OF FUN TRIVIA ABOUT LINGERIE

Last year Britons spent a huge £786 million on bras

1 in 10 people wear their underwear for three days in a row, while nearly half admit to wearing none on a night out!

The average female bust measures in at 38.5in, 50% of woman are a D+ cup size

M&S sell a pair of knickers every second. ‘Boy shorts’ have overtaken G-strings as the most popular design

Half of all consumers say comfort and fit are the most important factors

BHS claim that if they lined up all their knickers sold in spring/summer they would stretch from Lands End to John o’Groats.

Have a great Valentine’s Day!

All the best

Isabelx