22 Oct 2009

Style Dispensary - Featuring Carols Style Dilemma



 Hi there, welcome back to another exciting Style Dispensary.This weeks Style Dilemma comes from the lovely Carol, a uk My Passport to Style follower. Carol had been struggling with how to adapt her Wardrobe due to recently gaining a stone in weight following illness, she emailed asking me for Style Advice around her Winter Wardrobe in particular she wanted Style guidance on how to find a winter coat that would take her from day to evening.Her brief was berry and olive colours,she wanted a hood if possible, she is keen on 1940s styles with a nipped in waist and UK companies Fat Face and White Stuff that showcase classic Styles, featuring retro prints.She also mentioned that she felt her chest was quite heavy, so obviously wanted to minimise this. Quite a tall order!

  It can be quite a challange to find a coat with a hood that can allows you to make the transisition from day to evening effortlesly and still look stylish wearing a dress or skirt!The 1940s Styles Carol loves, don't generally feature hoods.So here are some of the Styles I chose for Carol that fulfil her desire for berry colours. A hooded option that is sooo chic, coat styles that slim the bust and tummy and a few other picks to give her a head start on her winter wardrobe this season. I think perhaps though it would be great for her to invest in a Stylish  hat, to extend her range of options when choosing a coat, as I know she hates brollys and British winters are generally wet and windy !



 I adore this  berry raincoat from Redoute, simple Styling great colour and a subtle but pretty pattern take the stress out of dressing up or down.Carol could team with these miltary chocolate boots from Ruche, jeans and a olive scarf for a casual look or switch the belt for an Obi belt such as these sophisticated quilted ones featured here for full on glamour for the evening and a dress or even introduce some black leather, which would look amazing with the berry!
This boiled wool coatigan in taupe again Redoute, might not be in the berry or olive colours that Carol loves, but its classic styling (chocolate piping, shawl collar) fabric and colour make it not only flattering, BUT SO EASY to transition  from casual to evening. Wear with an Obi belt for evening and a  skinny wrap around belt for day time like the leather version featured here, quality matters, buy the best you can afford, or go vintage!  
Option three for Carol was this apple green wool coat from her favourite company The White Stuff, chosen again for its classic flattering line, single buttons are by far the best option for bigger busts, as they don't draw attention to where its not welcome! I couldn't resist picking out a few smart casual pieces that would work well with this range of looks.The key here is simple cuts and layering longer light weight pieces over one another, which will elongate the figure and slim, whilst keeping the cold out! Sxxx






P.S follow me? email or post me your Style Dilemma/Questions to sharonstyle@fsmail.net and if your lucky it could get chosen and feature here! xx

20 Oct 2009

My Passport to Styles -Halloween Ball-Grab A Taffy Apple & Join In The Fun!


Hi there, so glad you got my invite to my Halloween Ball, I hope you enjoy the festivities and have a lovely time, nice outfit by the way!Sx






















18 Oct 2009

The Reign Of Detailing Has Begun 2009- All Hail The Zipper!

Wardrobe Workout

This season is a Stylist dream,detailing is everywhere and where there is a detail there is the potential for looking super Stylish and playing to the strengths of our bodyshape. However to avoid looking like a christmas tree, my one and only tip, is don't pile it on! Go skinny on the detailing.Sx






















Todays post is all about those little details, that elevate clothing from off the peg status, to clothing that allows you to express yourself, flatters you and allows you to create your own expression of Style. To be Stylish , we need great inspiration. So to celebrate those that inspire me, Im tagging the following blogs that inspire me with the achingly Stylish, Stylish blogger award, complete with a chic vintage lady and her Stylish purse.I would like to invite these lovely ladies, to share 5 Stylish facts about themselves! Thank-you to all my lovely followers and readers also.Sx
Lulu Letty
Blue Bird Notes
Torie Jane
Laurens Loves
The Style Strutter
The Bottom Of The Ironing Basket
Roll Up Your Sleeve
Afetir
Lemon Drop Vintage



14 Oct 2009

Blogging? Do It In Style!


Hi Gals,we spend alot of hours blogging which got me thinking about those simple pleasures we keep by our side as we forge our path in the blogging world! Like that hot, fragrant cup of coffee.If you have ever had the good fortune to taste Jamblum Blue Mountain coffee, you will know it has a sublime taste, unique to the Blue Mountain region where it is grown in Jamacia.Sometimes we deserve to treat ourselves a little, but how much better does that feel, knowing that when you buy coffee from Carole and Peter at http://www.bluemountainemporium.com the profits go towards a foundation they have set up with the sole intention of providing a scholarship to help send Jamaican children to school.








So here is my little love affair with the brown stuff! For you to enjoy! Please visit Carole and Peters site and see for yourself that coffee and a conscience can go hand in hand.Sx                                          














                                                           

Top tip, you must try expresso over good vanilla ice-cream it is heaven in a bowl!x