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July 2009 newsletter
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Travel Light, Travel Bright: the colourful capsule holiday wardrobe
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| On The Case |
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For most events in life a little planning can go a long way and that goes for your holiday packing too. The last thing you want as you anticipate your well-earned break is a stressful week of packing...then unpacking, then re-packing!
So, before you even dig out your suitcase you need to draw up a basic list. Write a column for every day of your trip and for each day write down what you might be doing (sightseeing, sporting activity or just relaxing). In each column write roughly what you are likely to wear. This will quickly show you that you can wear the same pair of trousers or skirt, for example, at least twice and that you can pack lighter than you think. |
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| Begin With The Basics |
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Your basics are those items that you will wear more than once such as a pair of trousers, a skirt and a jacket. Use your list to pick out these basic pieces and lay them out on your bed. You may want most of these basics to be neutral or a mix of neutral and colours, depending on your preferences.
When your selection is laid out on the bed you can work out different outfit combinations and therefore you will see which items will be the most versatile. Along with the basics you should have a couple of cotton tops for daytime and two that you can wear day or night which should be something a little more special, perhaps with a little extra detail, that you can dress up or down. You most definitely want a couple of dresses in two different, fabulous colours.
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| Capitalise On Colour |
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Holidays are the perfect opportunity to really enjoy wearing colours as they always look more fabulous in sunnier weather and we're not limited by work dress codes. Don't feel you have to be 'matchy, matchy', clashing colours can look fabulous. Some great colour combinations this season are orange and pink or purple with green or turquoise. If clashing your clothes is a little too much for your taste just bring strong colours in to your accessories. A great pair of green shoes and matching handbag and a chunky orange bangle will set off a neutral outfit beautifully.
White can be a super neutral against a tan, but check whether you suit a bright bluish white or a softer creamy white against your skin. To get your colours right it's important to select the right 'shade' or 'tone' in each of your best colours so that they really complement your colouring.
Seek expert
colour
advice from
Sue and you will look fabulous in your best colours this holiday and every holiday. |
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| The Week Beach Holiday List |
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Here is a basic packing guide to make your planning easier. Assuming laundry is not available you will need the following:
*1 pair of jeans
*1 pair of cropped or soft palazzo trousers
*1 pair of shorts (neutral)
*1 skirt (neutral)
*2 dresses (2 different colours)
*1 kaftan (colour-for beach or over trousers during the day)
*2 daytime cotton tops/t-shirts (different colours)
*2 smarter tops/t-shirts (different colours)
*1 cotton strappy top (white or colour)
*1 summer cardigan OR pashmina (either can be a neutral
or a colour)
*1 light summer jacket (neutral)
*1 pair of flip flops (colour)
*1 pair of comfortable shoes (e.g stylish trainers or ballet
pumps in a good colour or a neutral)
*1 pair of pretty sandals (neutral or a strong colour that
matches or clashes well)
*1 pair of heels (neutral or metallic or bold colour)
*3 bathing suits/bikinis (in most flattering colours)
*1 hat (good colour or neutral)
*4 days of underwear (you'll do a wash every other day)
Take at least one colour set and one neutral; include a
strapless bra)
*1 town/evening bag (matching/clashing well with colour
shoes or neutral)
*1 travel bag which can double up as a beach bag
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| Perfect make-up colours created to suit your personal colouring |
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The colour me beautiful range of
cosmetics has been carefully designed to suit individual colourings making it easier to choose the best colours for you so you can look fabulous, always! You can choose from a wide selection within
your colour range, mixing and matching shades to create different looks.
To ensure you always have your choice of best colours at the ready you can create your own palette in a small or large
magnetic colour box. Each colour box is magnetic and ensures your chosen items are held securely in place.
You can choose from any combination of products you want from
eye shadow,
blusher,
face powder or
bronzer. This unique system also allows you to easily replace the individual elements as they are used up. With your range of colours ready made for you to interchange whenever you like, looking great is easy!
As a first
step to
understanding
how colours
can work
really well
for you, why
not book my
Magical
Make-up
Lesson and find out your best cosmetic shades as well as useful tips and advice on make-up application. |
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| DON'T FORGET!... |
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| ....a pair of good quality sunglasses and a big floppy hat that will protect you from the sun and ensure you ooze holiday chic! |
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Wardrobe Workout
Friday 24th July, 10 to 12noon.
17 Pittville Crescent.
A small investment that can save you a fortune!
This session is designed to help you decide how many clothes you really need. You
will be amazed how much Sue can do with very few clothes when they are the RIGHT
clothes! And Sue will demonstrate some very innovative packing ideas! Sue's
Workout also give sound advice for planning, budgeting, shopping and storage.
Last
Wardrobe Workshop before the summer
holidays!!
Contact Sue
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As part of "30 Days of Fashion and Beauty 2009" You and Your Wedding and Cosmopolitan Bride are organising a series of workshops where brides-to-be can get top expert advice on every aspect of their wedding day. colour me beautiful will be giving bridal style advice from finding the perfect dress shape, shade and fabric to choosing the best accessories and dressing the wedding party. 
