Monthly Archive for February, 2010

MOTHERS DAY MAKE OVER!

Published on February 22, 2010 in Uncategorized. Closed

What Women Really Want Is To Look Good And Feel Great!
Which Inspirational Celebrity Mothers Dress With Style?

Chocolates? Cards? Flowers? These gifts are great shows of affection but the truth is that what mothers really want is to feel like fabulous and attractive women and not just mothers and a wives! Jules Standish, Celebrity colour consultant (www.colourconsultancy.co.uk) says “men often contact me to book their partners a colour and style consultation for special occasions to show how much they love and appreciate them. It can really help boost a woman’s confidence within a relationship to know that he cares enough about her appearance.”

Jules gives us her top “Make Over” tips for Mothers Day and looks at which celebrity mothers are inspirational and stylish.

- A colour and style consultation can be transformational and should be   once in a lifetime experience, so find someone good in your area.
- Give her a gift voucher from her favourite store for a personal shop.
- Make an appointment at a hairdressing salon she has always wanted to try – a new cut and colour does wonders for self-esteem.
- Buy her a coloured scarf to brighten up her face for spring so that she can wear it with her winter coats and then also with lighter jackets.
- A new handbag is always a treat – take a look at what she already has and either buy her a neutral colour if she works (to match her hair colour or her shoes!!) or a bright bag if she has lots of plain colours already.
- Pay for her to see a make up artist to show her what colours she should be wearing on her face and how to apply it for best effect.
- Organise a spa day for her with some friends.
- Book a beauty treatment like a manicure or facial.

Angelina Jolie looks beautiful whether donning the red carpet or at home with her children; a hard working mother who combines home life, charity work and fame with understated glamour. Samantha Cameron is the high profile wife of the Conservative Leader, mother to 2 children, and a successful business-woman. She is often thought of as a UK fashion icon and her style is chic and stylish – a truly inspirational lady! Holly Willoughby, an ex model won a Bafta award in 2006, and is now a well know TV presenter, married with a young child and always looks fresh, happy and dresses her fabulously curvaceous body to maximum effect!

To book a consultation with Jules or for more information on colour and style email jules@colourconsultancy.co.uk.

The perils of pastels!

Published on February 9, 2010 in Uncategorized. Closed

Pale and pretty or white and washed out?  How to look picture perfect in pastels!  Which celebrities shine in sorbets?

Pastel shades of peaches, lemons and strawberries are apparently the fashion statement of spring – but who can really wear them up against their skin without draining all the colour from their complexion. Certain skin types look better in pastel tones than others. Jules Standish colour consultant (www.colourconsultancy.co.uk) says “its wrong to assume that everyone can wear the same pastel shades, the important thing is to know whether you have a cool or a warm skin tone – do you look better in pale pink or peach?”

Jules shares with us her top tips for wearing this seasons pastels and which celebrities are to be copied?!

Cool, pink based complexions

-                     Light and fairly colourless having an all over even pinkness. 

-                     Best suits the cool, pale pastels of pink, blue and purple.  

-                     Wear rose blushers, foundations and lipsticks worn lightly. 

-                     Accessorise with soft greys and navy and wear pearls.

-                     Colour hair in ash tones.

-                     Calista Flockhart wears soft pink to harmonise her looks.

Cool, blue based complexions

-                     Can wear black up against the face without any signs of ageing or dark lines and have a striking unusual quality with no high cheek colour.

-                     Suit strong cool colours so pastels are icy and best in blues, greys and pinks.

-                     Grey and blue eyeshadows will highlight the pastel effect.

-                     Accessorise with white.

-                     Platinum, silver, white gold and diamonds finish off this look.

-                     Dita Von Teese looks sultry in her cool pastels.

Warm, yellow based complexions

-                     look best in bright, clear and warm colours so go pastel without losing warmth. Soft peach and salmon pinks along with buttercup yellow look great. 

-                     Make up should remain in the correct warm colours of peaches and corals with green eyeshadows but applied lightly. 

-                     Colour hair in golds and wear brightly coloured jewellery.

-                     Accessorise with tans and cream.

-                     Ferne Cotton looks divine in warm neutrals of cream and ivory.

Warm, bronze based complexions

-                     Light or dark this colouring is rich and suits all the muted earth shades, particularly olive green, orange and pastel peach.  

-                     With make up of warm reds, peaches and browns the skin takes on a metallic sheen.

-                     Accessorise with all the browns, and shades of coffee and cream with antique gold jewellery.

-                     Kelly Brook looks lovely in muted colours in pastel shades.

Red hot fashion tips for Valentines Day!

Published on February 1, 2010 in Uncategorized. Closed

Red is the hottest colour and arouses passion, raising body heat and increasing the heart rate!  Do you have an important date and want to impress someone special?  Or is it dinner with your partner?  A night in of romance? Whatever you do this Valentines day wear red! 

Red demands attention and is THE irresistible colour to wear if you want to get noticed!  As it releases the hormone adrenaline it will give you the energy to socialise and feel confident at any social gathering on Valentines day.  Red is a passionate and firey colour and great to spice up your love life so be prepared for a “love attack”!

If you have an important Valentines date with someone you are trying to impress wear something red and boost your chances of a successful romance!

Put on a red dress (ponti-roma £28 www.asos.com) or accessorise with a red bag (lulu guinness lydia £174 www.mywardrobe.com) red scarf (alexander mcqueen £140 www.matchesfashion.com) red belt (NW3 pennington £29 www.hobbs.com) or red nails and lips (organic Logona no 5 lipstick www.pure-girl.co.uk).  A red tie or pink shirt can make men more desirable (www.tmlewin.co.uk).

How about red underwear (ceriso bra £6 and matching knickers £3 www.marksandspencers.com) – for men red socks or boxers!

As an alternative “pink” is a combination of red and white and is the colour of love so wear it in abundance but make sure you have the right shade on for your skin tone:

Cool, soft delicate and pink-based skin tones should look for pink reds and not strong reds.  Think Camilla Dallerup!

Cool, blue based skins with striking colouring look fabulous in strong, deep reds like burgundy and fuscia pinks – think Joan Collins.

Warm, yellow/peachy based skins will suit all the bright reds, salmon and coral pinks – think Cameron Diaz!

Warm, bronze based skins with rich colouring will suit the more orangey/brick reds, think Beyonze Knowles!

Whatever you do this Valentines day be prepared and dazzle in red!