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Tired of all the clutter?
A capsule wardrobe is so liberating.
Armed with your colours and a little know how, you can knock out a capsule wardrobe in no time, that's drop dead gorgeous and go anywhere, from office to out to overseas.
With weather warming and Summer's sizzling ,start thinking about how you're going to have some pizzazz this season.
What's hot, and how are you going to look up to date, smart, crisp and chic?
Europe sets the trend, and this season Linen is runaway style, not only for it's casual comfort but also for it's coolness factor and that lovely chic and effortless effect.
What you'll find is linen carries all the colours, that a well informed colour fan will be searching for on the shelves or online.
Begin with those casual sun dresses. So cool and friendly and just a delight to wear on those scorching days with a gorgeous raffia hat and sandals or summer espadrilles, which feature again. I guess it's because they are so easy to wear, light, comfy and great with shorts, dresses, pants or 3/4 pants.
For mature women, the straight shift is such a flattering style, because it bypasses the belly, which is a consideration for many mature ladies. Go anywhere by including a small heel and a light jacket.
Many designers are making styles like this up to a size 20, so keep your eye out online for these great staples if you are looking for those sizes.
Build your look with your neutrals first. Gain the colour knowledge from your colour consultant and always start with a professional colour analysis.
Colour is the key. There are so many stunning neutrals for you to choose from in your colour palette, so be informed about the sort of neutrals you should be wearing.
As a colour consultant, my motto is "when you look great, you're wearing your colours", simple as that. So after you have a professional colour analysis then explore the amazing world of colour and brighten your wardrobe with an array of magnificent shades.
With over 2.6 million shades or more, colour is a skill to learn , and a tool to use, when it comes to fashion and style, so gain as much knowledge as you can about the right colours for you to wear.
Yellow, green, red and many other colours dominate the season, so be sure you get these colours right. Wearing the wrong tones in these colours, will create a very drab and aging look.
Fortunately, for those hot evenings, smart casual can just about take you anywhere. There are so many lovely flowey dressy looks, that are light and cool and look fabulous.
Long dresses are fashionable for Summer 2019 and there are a lot of beautiful styles around, so shop around or check online for your options.
If you prefer mid length dresses, choose a style that flatters your body shape by highlighting the smallest part of your body. Eg. If you have a slimmer waist select garments that cinch in at the waist. If you have smaller hips, select items that are more fitted to the hip. Often higher waists are flattering to the curveless figure.
Hope this gives you some inspiration, to have fun with your Summer wardrobe.
Remember - have your colour analysis first.
Shop your wardrobe and then make a planned inventory on what you need to inject when you go shopping with your colour swatch
For more information contact your colours and style
Want to know the keys to successful styling every time?
Here are the 4 top elements I have discovered work wonders. By adopting these easy principles you'll be looking 10 years younger and top to toe chic instantly.
Lets use the C A P S principal. C Dress your Colour. A Dress your age. P Dress your personality and S Dress your style or shape.
As a colour consultant, I can't get away from the powerful influence of colour. Not just any colour, but your colours.
Simply put, wearing your colours makes you look your best. Always when you're wearing the colours that suit you, you look younger, more attractive and more vibrant.
Why don't women wear the right colours if this is the case?
Because there are over 2.6 million colours or indeed an infinite number, the only way to determine the right colours, is to have an accurate analysis.
We've all heard that expression, "mutton dressed up as lamb" .
Here's a good example of wearing inappropriate colours and style in the before shot and although I would still make changes to the after shot with hair colour and hair style, you have to agree that the after shot is a great improvement.
To avoid that look the best thing to do is to make an assessment every decade.
We can't look like our 35 year old daughters no matter how hard we try.
As we mature, things change. Our body is different, our skin is different and our hair isn't as glossy and luxurious as a young woman's.
The best thing to do is to cover up more and to avoid things that highlight our less than perfect features. Be more subtle in our choices draws the right sort of attention.
Things like shimmers and shines draw attention to our flaws.
Avoid too much detail and buckles and bling. And certainly look at the length of skirts and the depth of necklines.
Chic and very stylish
I could be styling 2 women of exactly the same age and shape and colours but I would dress them completely differently according to their personality type.
Some women have bolder personalities and some have a more shy demeanor. Obviously I am not going to style the shy lady in bold styles, she just wouldn't be comfortable making such a bold announcement.
Even though there are many style genres, classic, chic, elegant, bold, boho, soft and feminine etc. you don't have to stick to one style. You will find there are many style types you can very comfortably wear. All this can be discussed at the time of your consultation to explore the style personalities that you feel very happy wearing.
Here's another classic example of what not to wear. Unflattering shapes are just that, very unflattering.
So how do we dress for success and how do we know what shapes or styles suit us?
I find this is the easiest way to determine the shapes that suit you.
Imagine yourself as a rectangle. You may be a triangle with broad shoulders and smaller hips or you may be an inverted triangle with small shoulders and wider hips like the image above. How are you going to balance out this look?
Think of broadening the narrow parts of your body and narrowing the broader parts.
So to broaden shoulders go for wider collars and padded shoulders. Draw attention to the top half of the body with featured jewellery and colourful scarves, or patterned tops as long as they're in your colour palette
Slim down hips by wearing sleek close fitting tops with no detail and pants with no features on the hips. Slimline skirts are flattering.
For more details on colour and style tips contact your colours and style.
Are you a 40 plus woman that feels like she's lost the proverbial fashion plot?
With a wardrobe full of drab, boring, black and depressing clothes.
Do you hate shopping? Feel you look yuk most of the time and really are quiet discouraged about the way you look?
Take heart my darling, you are not alone, if that makes you feel any better.
How many other 40 plus women do you see in the same sinking boat?
Really take a look around and who can you find that looks good?
If you're looking for your ques from your friends perhaps you're looking in the wrong place.
Have you noticed even the rich, famous, slim and beautiful women can have those bad days as well. Where their hair, make up and dress sense seems to have gone totally awry.
So don't take your ques from the stars either. They too can get it wrong.
Here are my 3 courses that will answer all your style, colour, image questions.
No 1 How to build a functional and stylish wardrobe.
Gets you fixed with colour and the right styles that look awesome on you
Class no 2. Youthful make up at any age.
Learn the top tips for a more youthful and attractive appearance in this hands on class
So because these 2 classes have been so popular and transforming, I thought I would top it off with this class to put it all together.
Here is a little more information and I hope you can follow the link if you are anywhere near Jannali and book into these classes.
Or you may want to attend a class at my home in Ramsgate or have a group of your own .
Many women say they have lost the plot when it comes to their fashion and style once they reach 40.
Join this fun and interesting class to help you achieve your ultimate image goals.
Leading colour consultant and stylist for mature women Ros Holden has been transforming thousands of women for over a decade with the top secret tips.
This Course can be considered a follow up to or a stand alone class:
No 1 “How to build a function and stylish wardrobe”
No 2 "Youthful make up at any age
Once you’ve gathered tips, skills and information from these other 2 courses, you’re now ready to complete your top to toe make over.
“I have been a professional Colour Consultant, Image Consultant and Personal Shopper and Stylist for 13 years.
During this time I have literally seen thousands of women transform from top to toe in their true colours.
It's my passion to see women find their own unique signature style and true confidence in their personal image that I share with every class I teach.” Ros
If there isn't a class to suit you, please
Looking forward to seeing you there
https://www.sgscc.edu.au/course/StyleFor40PlusWomen
Just follow this link to book your classes that run each term.
A successful wardrobe cull in your colours is the key to your Image Success.
Cull your wardobe with your colours and style for a more stylish "you"
Colour, culling and planning are all needed when planning the perfect Winter wardrobe. Shop smarter and have the best Winter wardrobe ever
Choosing a foundation that's right for your skin colour is a problem many women face.
There are 1000's of shades of foundation on the market and lots of different brands and formulas. How are you going to choose the right one?
Is there a foundation that can make you look younger and more glamorous without looking like a made up doll?
And what can you do to avoid making the make up mistakes that are so common?
How many times have you purchased a foundation and not been happy with it?
Have you EVER been happy with your foundation?
Do you feel you look younger, fresher and attractive in your foundation?
Here are a few key tips that will ensure you make the best choice for make up confidence.
Flattering foundation
Make up is too light and white
Many make up manufacturers use a base that is very yellow or orange. Young women seem to like this look, but it gives a heavy coverage and a dark, heavy and aged look
Make up too orangey and dark
Foundations for mature skin in the right colours.
YCS Foundations are amazing for mature women.
The creamy textures work well with drier skins particularly.
The wonderful thing about YCS Foundation is 3-4 shades will suit almost every woman, relieving all the stress of going through hundreds of colours to choose the right one for you.
Most mature women will need an oil based foundation for a dewy finish. Very few woman over the age of 40 have an oily skin. If you do, you can easily choose an oil free formula.
Here is how to get the right shade
01 is for light skin tone
02 is for medium skin tone
03 is for deep skin tone
04 is for dark skin tone.
The 3 formulas above FH Hydrating formula, Cover all foundation and wet and dry foundation can be used on it’s own or as a light dusting powder.
So choose the formula you like.
Eg. Hydrating formula. If you are light you will be FH01, Medium FH02, Deep FH03 very dark FH32.
Cover all foundation
Light #201
Medium #202
Dark #203
Deep #204
Wet and dry
Light #31
Medium #32
Dark #45
You also can have your colour matched over the phone.
All products are 100% Money back guarantee or you can change your colour for the next shade.
For further information
Contact Your Colours and style
