Work it..

Welcome to this my first new blog and thanks for stopping by.

Personal shopping and styling is not just about hot new fashion trends, it is about acquiring worthy purchases that suit the individual; to create a wardrobe and style that is functional and versatile for a lifestyle. 

With so much selection in the shops it can seem daunting to know what to look for, let alone where to start. My job is to guide a client, advice on what colours, shapes and styles will work for them, then devise a look that will flatter their figure, both physically and fiscally. 

The following is a good example of a personal shop. Thanks to my client Ailish for posing for the shots, such a natural ;) Caria in Clinique at Brown Thomas who did the makeup and Julia at wonderful life productions for the shots.

Client Profile  

                                                                                                                                                                                      

Name Ailish

Profession Brilliant Business Tuition 
Age Demographic Early 30s 
Budget  €400 -approx

Requirements Professional modern look steering away from traditional suiting and skirts with blouses. Something that will be suitable for teaching a course as well as a restaurant

Additional info Client is tall with inverted triangle shape

 

                                                                                                                                                                                         

Ailish has what is called an inverted triangle shape, and finds shopping a chore as her top half is at least a size bigger than her lower half. Fab shape and great female curves but shaping her silhouette with a cinched waist is a must. High necks and loose fitting garments are unsuitable for this shape. I plan to draw the eye to the waist- line and decollete as well as make the most of her fab legs. 

Work wear needs to be convenient and versatile, dresses are a one stop handy number for throwing on first thing when don't want to think about an outfit. This plum/aubergine wool skater dress from Oasis fits our criterion nicely. It is tre on trend at the moment, versatile enough it can to be dressed up with heels and a blazer or down with pumps / pair of converse and a biker jacket.

 

Above the knee length can be risky for professional wear,  but the composition and style of this dress is acceptable with dark tights. Worn here with 60 opaque finely ribbed charcoal tights and accessorised simply with a string of dark pearls.  (all for the single strand of pearls these days)

As Ailish is a teacher it is best that her dress and jewelery is kept simple, but a statement bag is more than acceptable.

We are not all blessed with good long legs , but this is one of this clients best attributes, EVERYONE has at least one good attribute. This dress isn't for everyone it is great for her shape.  

To create you own personal style wear what suits you and make the most of what you have.

Dress reduced 20% to €48

Tights Anthony Ryans Shoes Premol

 

A basic requirement for work wear wardrobe is a blazer, they are practical and versatile and will always look chic and professional. Here is one I made earlier the deep warm colour palatte is perfect for Ailish and the rever and low break flatters her figure.

A wear do great dresses for curvy shapes. Look for v neck lines wrap or faux wrap dresses and tops.

Oasis is a step up in quality for high street shopping. Good for alternative work wear and outerwear.

Premoli This is my favorite shoe shop, ticks a balance of uniquely fashionable and classic. Good for stylish footwear and leather bags.

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 Cheers for now,  more of Ailsh's trendy work wear looks click here 

Sarah x