Thursday 23 May 2013

PLACES<PEOPLE<FILM>FASHION.........

THIS WEEKS STYLE LIST

PLACE

Another busy week in the world of style let me share with you some stylish secrets to immerse yourself in to live a more beautiful life.
WolfgangPuck


In keeping with the current flavour of 1920's when invited to lunch this week I suggested a revisit to a favourite restaurant of mine the Dorchester owned 45 Park Lane. Wolfgang Pucks Art deco influenced dining experience. This is style at its height , the decor is breathtaking. The sumptuous bar is upstairs with a great cocktail list. I had a 'Somebody to Love me" Vodka,( St Germain,lychee,lime).Lunch £29 for two courses once you have tasted the wagyu beef burger there is no going back to McDonalds. (somewhere I have never been !!) You can also stay here they have a package (A Cut Above) Dinner for two , a superior room and breakfast for approx £500.
FILM
Leo and gang
If you have not seen it yet trot along to see THE GREAT GATSBY. Do not be put off by the critics poor reviews this extravagant film was amazing Baz Luhrmann styled the film in a way that only he could do. F Scott Fitzgeralds novel was  a delicately written story but Baz brought it to life in glorious cinematic technicolour while telling a fabulous story. It will start a trend for all things twenties (see above).Stunning film

PEOPLE
Down the pub with Nigel
Mmmm Politics and style do they mix?? They do now with the man of the moment Mr NIGEL FARAGE, Leader of UKIP. He must be stylish as Tatler featured a three page article to him last month. Billed as the most exciting man in current British Politics (I know , not difficult). But here is a politician  that tells it how it is, anti establishment. A heroic figure trying to save Britain from the tyranny of Europe. I have met Nigel  ok yes in a pub and never in my lifetime have I witnessed a more popular politician the public are hugging and kissing him (and thats just the men) even the babies shake his hand !! Go Nigel !! 
SHOES
My shoe heaven
Everyone who knows me know that I never had that shoe addiction that seems to infect every other woman I know. I don't buy that many so this week girls I actually bought a pair of shoes although for Royal Ascot. As true stylists only buy items they actually need !! But these are they >>> DUNE £85 pretty spectacular don't you think ??
FASHION
The Summertime blues have definitely arrived. No not because of the rain and terrible weather. Girlfriend, I am talking fashion I am loving all the beautiful shades of blue from palest aqua to brightest Cobalt. From the designer collections a la Gucci and Burberry right down to the High Street. Everywhere is rocking the blues.  Monsoon ,
Monsoon
Oasis and Coast have plenty of blue hues. Find one to suit you it is the colour of Summer 13. Check out these blues.
Gucci
Burberry


Dip dye blues like
this Burberry on the left make the look even more on trend. Blue is the colour-fashion is the game ! Work it sisters.



Well thats all Stylistas for this week but plenty of style fixes here for you to be going on with. So hope you all help me in making our world a more beautiful place. See you all next time XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX





Sunday 12 May 2013

COSMETIC CLEAROUT-TOP TEN LIST



THE STYLE LIST - COSMETICS
My make up bag secrets..................

This week I have decided to share my cosmetics secrets with you.  Magazine editors are paid to feature products either in money or samples this blog has no such luxury therefore is entirely honest. As a fully trained make up artist these are some of the products that really work for me and I know that you will like them too. Spring is a great time to clear out your cosmetic bag and streamline your routine. You only need a few products as face products have a very short shelf life when opened. The following list is the only list you will need to maintain maximum style.


BB Cream
1) Ambre Solaire BB Cream SPF 50 recently launched but already I swear by it. Very few BB creams have a high SPF to protect your skin from UVA/UVB rays. You also do not need a primer with this as it is so good. You no longer need heavy foundations particularly on older skin a BB cream is light reflective and keeps skin dewy and a bargain at £5.95    

2) Nars Illuminator easy to select as only 4 colours for all skin tones. I use Orgasm and mix it with the above BB cream to give a glossy finish to my skin. Glossy is nearly always better than matt. Many older women benefit from a more glossy complexion than matt as frequently prescribed.
Nars Illuminator
3)Nars Cheek stick I use the South Beach stick on cheeks and eyes to give some toning. It is a magic stick that totally livens your face.

Touche éclat
4) Touche Eclat a staple now in everyones cosmetic bag use this to highlight the bridge of nose and corner of eyes .


Eye Palette
5)Bobbi Brown eyeshadow palette allows you to customise 4 eyeshadows into a palette so you do not end up with colours you don't use or don't suit you. Choose one base colour one tonal shade one lighter shade and a white one to highlight.  A brilliant idea and less wastage.
6) An eye pencil one for brows and one for lining. It is important to define eyebrows as they frame your face and bring your whole look together.The cheaper pencils by Rimmel etc are just as good as the expensive ones. I personally prefer to line my clients eyes with a dark shadow than a harsh liner.
7) False lashes by Shu uemura they come in several small clumps perfect for just one or two at the corner of the eyes.
8) Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara -I have tried every available mascara on the market and this is by the far the most superior try it for yourself.


Lips by Terry


9)Keep the look glossy with a great lip gloss by Terry beautiful colours non sticky but very shiny and plumps lips at the same time.
10) Finally to keep my look glossy overall I spray a shine glosser over my hair . My fave is Redken Vinyl Glam.

THEN GO OUT AND FACE THE WORLD WITH A BIG GLOSSY SMILE   XXXXXXXXXXXX




Monday 6 May 2013

SERVICE STYLE-LIST
The Style List Service Awards

Well Style Pilots it has been a stressful week where some organisations have eased my stress and some have added to it !! Some Organisations are completely stylish when it comes to service and have it sussed while some still need a style service makeover. I decided this week to share my stressful week with you so you can feel better about yours !! Let me sort the go-gos from the no-nos.

TRUE STYLE....................

My number one and truly a Delivery Company revolution. I had some furniture delivered by a Company called BMS transport. Now I am someone who normally buys her furniture from Harrods or stores in Chelsea so I am used to delivery with style. But
BMS Transport
 these two guys (Bala and his friend) surpassed any sort of delivery expectation. They telephoned to tell me exactly when they would arrive ,then turned up very courteous, smiley and friendly. they took my furniture upstairs without moaning (and still smiling). They assembled my furniture without asking and it gets even better......they removed all the packing and took it with them. Small Companies like this deserve recognition they also do house removals I for one will be using them again and I hope you will too you will not be disappointed. Truly service with style !
Secondly I want to give a mention to SOUTH EAST WATER I had a torrential water leak in my attic ( I really have had a week) and really the fault lay with
The Best Water Company
Dyno Rod ( boo,hiss) who took 18 hours to come out ! Then sent a man with one arm who could not get into the attic , yes honestly. As my water is metered this obviously pushed up my £££ South East Water sent a meter reader out immediately and deducted the days water off my bill without argument or hesitation . Now that is truly stylish. Dyno Rod you got off very lightly !!
The Biz
I cannot let this section pass me by without mentioning one of the most professional and stylish Companies in UK and I promise you I do not have any shares or family connections at.....+O2 ! I have been with this Company with my mobile phones for over 20 years and they never fail to impress and I am VERY difficult to impress. I will always walk if the service is not tip top and you should too ! Personal service and always answer immediately and should be the way in a communications Company.

Run a mile.................. unfortunately this is not the case for another  communications company VIRGIN MEDIA ! My broad band goes down on average twice a month although they do offer me 40p each time haha.  Left holding for customer service for 35 minutes each time and ALL their customer service points are in India or the Phillipines and they are all called Dave or Norman. It is impossible to find anyone who speaks English. Virgin generally is getting too big for its very unstylish boots and the bigger it gets the more inefficient it customer service is throughout the Virgin Empire. Remember those boots are made for walking and thats what I have done so hopefully my new Broadband with Sky won't cause any problems with my blog. Are you listening Mr Branson.
Said Bag

Finally a Company I have rated at the top of other style lists MICHAEL KORS. I have tried and tried to get hold of a Hamilton studded shoulder bag in Fuchsia for a client. They are all over LA but apparently UK do not stock that colour. Will Bond Street order me one NO! Will Brandi in Michael Kors LA send it across as they have one . NO!  Their website has one so all excited I go to order it only to be told I must telephone  when the telephonist tells me I am not allowed to order this bag for the UK market. What ? Michael Kors get a grip you are global improve your customer service. Your products are stylish but your service is not !! To the VERY bottom of the class !


So you see a bit of a week I obviously deal with many Companies in a week but these were the very best and very worst. Please write to Companies that give you good service.......very stylish but complain and walk away from Companies who do not look after you ...also very stylish