Looking good isn't a luxury....

Looking good isn't a luxury, it is something we all deserve and can achieve without having to spend a fortune. For many people, clothes shopping and dressing well and appropriately, for your age and/or the occasion, can be a chore because you simply don't know what suits you. You will have a few pieces you enjoy wearing and feel good in, but because you don't necessarily understand why you look good in those pieces, you can't easily replicate it. You have to understand what styles work for your figure and for your personality (as well as your budget and lifestyle of course) and do some research to find out the best places to shop for them.



The great thing about the current mood in fashion is that it is all about your personal style, and even if the universal mood changes when economies bounce back, it should still be about your personal style.

You will never go wrong with some good quality, well-fitting classic pieces such as navy, pewter, grey and do we dare say - black - pants/skirts; some plain top too will see you through many years: a good white (your white!) shirt; a few plain well-fitting tops in your colours; a couple of dresses - in the right shape for you, will see you through for months on end, with just a few accessories to create newness.

Did you know...

> Women who wear a little make-up earn more than women who wear none.

> In difficult economical times, women buy more make-up than at any other times in their lives.

So, treat yourself to a colour me beautiful make-up lesson to update your look and learn a few tricks of the trade.

For more information regarding my services, please visit my website www.imageandbeauty4u.co.uk

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How To Shop Smart

WELCOME TO MY JUNE NEWSLETTER. HINTS AND TIPS ON HOW TO SHOP SMART PLUS NEW EYE SHADOWS FROM COLOURMEBEAUTIFUL

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Saturday 30th July. 11.00 am - 2.00 pm

Saturday 6th Aug.11.00am - 2.00 pm

Saturday 20th Aug 11.00am -2.00pm

Do you wish you could have your own personal stylist like the stars?

Want to achieve the perfect fit every time when shopping  for  clothes?

Do you want to make the most of your existing clothes?

If  the answer is yes to any of theses questions, then why not come  along  with you or a friend for what not to wear workshop.

We’ll cover

-How to dress for  your body shape

-Find out your style personality

-Find out height, scale and proportions for  your body shape

-Includes  a FREE make –up session

-Includes 28 page style workbook

Cost : £60.00 per person to include coffee and light lunch, payable in advance (£2.50) discount each when you book more than 1 place.

Contact Helen on

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June 2011

How To Shop Smart Today's consumers are becoming savvy fashion shoppers. We all love buying new clothes but these days, we tend to think more carefully about what we spend our hard-earned cash on. With high street sales struggling, one thing you can guarantee is that we are in for some bumper spring/summer sales! So, if you need a bit of a steer on shopping wisely then consider the following: research what you need, what suits you and what is going to last.

Print and Colour

You will find plenty of colour in the forthcoming sales. Make sure you buy wisely by choosing your best colours and simple styles that suit you and your purchases will last you well in to the next few seasons. Take care with prints, it's easier to dress a plain garment up or down. Note that there were very few prints at the wedding of the century only a few weeks ago! If you find something in neutral shades (black, grey, brown, white) it will be more versatile and have more longevity.

A Good Jacket

Choose a jacket that you can wear both over a dress or with jeans. Go for a mid-weight fabric as this will be perfect for those 'not quite coat' days. You can layer it with a scarf or knitwear in cooler weather. Ideally, you want it in one of your best neutral colours so you can wear it with the other colours in your palette.

A Dress

The dress has made a huge comeback in recent years and although fashion designers tell us it's not currently as popular, they are still in abundance on the high street because women find them so versatile. You can glam it up or play it down and if you get the right colour, shape, cut and fabric for you, you're onto a winner!

A Handbag

The best handbag to invest in is one that you can use everyday. It doesn't have to be in black or brown, a colour from your palette will inject some fun into your look. Or, a good alternative would be a smaller handbag for your essentials and a soft fabric bag for all the other gear we end up carrying around! Take care with oversized bags as they can be bad for your posture. So, before you hit the shops, make sure you have done your research: know the colours, shapes and cuts you need for the key pieces that will make your wardrobe work for you in the months to come.

Introducing NEW Eye Shadow Shades

We are delighted to introduce some fabulous new eye shadow shades which will fit right in to your make-up wardrobe.

If you know your palette, here are some sample combinations which will work wonders:

LIGHT - champagne, pewter, EAU DE NIL, gold whisper.
DEEP - apricot, cocoa, PURPLE, steel.
WARM - peach, fawn, greyed green, GOLDEN HONEY.
COOL - opal, EAU DE NIL, cocoa, lagoon.
CLEAR - champagne, mocha, PURPLE, cocoa.
SOFT - melon, fawn, PISTACHIO, gold whisper

If you need to refresh your make-up skills and make the most of your colouring, treat yourself to a personalised make-up lesson with someone who knows the tricks of the trade and the top colour tips for your colouring. 

Find Your Perfect Prints

Choosing prints
The patterns you choose will depend largely on your personal taste. However, picking something simply because you like it doesn't mean it's going to suit you. So, here are Colour Me Beautiful's top tips to consider when choosing pattern:

Welcome to my May newsletter summer is just around the corner and prints are big this summer. Please also have alook at my June/July workshops 'What not to wear workshops' discover your body shape and style personality DATES for theses workshops are ....  11am Saturday 25th June 2011 11:30am Saturday 9th July 2011 -  11am Saturday 16th july 2011 Do you wish you could have your own personal stylist like the stars? Want to achieve the perfect fit every time when shopping for clothes? Do you want to make the most use of your existing clothes? If answer yes to any of these questions, then why not come along with you or a friend for a 'what  not to wear workshop' We'll cover: - How to dress for your body shape - Find out your style personality - Find out height, scale and proportions for your body shape - Includes a FREE make-up session - Includes 28 page style workbook Cost: £60.00 per person to include coffee and light lunch, payable in advance (£2.50 discount each when you book more than 1 place) Contact Helen for further information: Mobile: 07594625298 Home:01843 842756 E: helen@imageandbeauty4u.co.uk Pattern is worth investing in if you like it, but (and it's a big but), you need to choose designs that suit you. Pattern can add sartorial punch to your wardrobe without having to go overboard and it's a great way to update your look. So, whether it's bringing in separates and accessories or choosing one statement piece, don't be afraid to invest in pattern but do make sure you find the right prints for you.

Your shape
A simple approach to working out what is best for you is to consider whether you have more straight lines or more curves in your figure. As a general guideline, prints with straight lines such as stripes or graphics work best on straighter bodies whilst rounder, softer shapes work best on curvier bodies.

Your scale
Ideally, you want the size of the pattern to match your build. If you are petite then a large print, like huge flowers for example, will swamp you; stick to small and medium patterns. Larger builds should wear larger patterns. Small prints won't balance with your build and can make you look larger.

Wearability
Pattern can detract or draw attention, depending on what part of the body you are wearing it. You need to wear pattern in a way that flatters your shape. If you are a 'triangle' shape, for example, you will not want to accentuate your wider hips so pattern on the bottom half is a no-no. You should wear print on your top half, however, as it will draw the eye to your upper body and away from the hips giving the illusion of a balanced shape.




Top Print Tips
*If you just want to dip your toe in pattern then wear the season's top accessory: the silk print scarf. If you're not a scarf type of woman then try an animal print bag in a summer colour.

*To keep it understated wear pattern with a very simple top and wear minimal accessories.

*Whatever pattern you go for, make sure it is in your colours!

Make-up Spring Clean
Your make-up bag needs a refresh just like your wardrobe and Spring is the perfect time for a cosmetics overhaul.

*Cosmetics get old and retain bacteria after a while so you need to update them accordingly. Mascara should be replaced every three months whilst eyeliner, eye shadow, blusher and lipstick last about 18 months. If your make-up gets claggy, gooey, dried out or starts to smell unpleasant then throw it away.

*Do you use all the items in your make-up bag? If some are redundant then you are either a creature of habit and wear the same thing every day, or, you bought some shades that don't really suit you. Just like clothes, make-up should enhance your look so think carefully when you buy.

*It's easy to stick to what you know but don't get in a make-up rut! Try a new colour from time to time, just be sure that it is in a shade that compliments your colouring.

To get the maximum value out of your make-up and create some fresh looks for Spring and Summer why not treat yourself to a Colour Me Beautiful Make-up Lesson.


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Prints of the season Key look 1: Stripes *Small and large stripes together, diagonal stripes, stripes in a range of colours on one garment. *Ideal for straighter bodies; wear finer stripes in the same colour but different tones if you are more curvy. Avoid stripes across fuller parts of the body. A rounded tummy will 'disappear' under a print. *Find it in dresses, skirts, tops and handbags. Key Look 2: Oriental Florals *Softer and fewer flowers; some pieces have a print in one area rather than all over so it's easier to pull off (but think about where the print sits on your body). This style lends itself to more fluid fabric so looks ultra-feminine. *Can be a good 'minimal' floral option for fuller figures. *Find it in silky jackets, dresses and tops. Key Look 3: Polka Dot *Both large and small spots on everything and in all colours. The season's look is modern 40's and 50's vintage. *Get the right size of spot and a good colour combination for you. Black, navy, brown or dark beige and white combinations are the classic options. *Find it in full skirts, fitted jackets, feminine blouses.

Welcome

Welcome to my new blog. I aim to give you tips and advice on how to look your best in style and colours and anti-aging facials. This anti-aging facial was invented in Australia and is called intraceuticals oxygen facials. It releases natural active ingredients into your skin which includes vitamin A,C,E and Green Tea, the oxygen helps to hydrate your skin.

These facials are very popular is America and Australia and at present only a handful of machine are available in salons in the UK.

 I am promoting a special offer at the moment for these treatments, please see the video clip about these exciting new facials.

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