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Thank you
all of you who came to the M&S evening on 9th April. We
had a wonderful crowd with four of you acting as models! The
shopping was very successful and I hope that everyone enjoyed
it.
Please let
me know what you thought of it and especially what you would
like me to do next time. This was the first such event I organised
and I'd like to get it just right for you so your feedback
is very important. Phone Maria 0212
422 6400 or
email maria.price@imagecounts.net
PS Due to internal problems
M&S had not been able to produce the fashion show originally
described in the invitations. I also apologise for the noise
in the presentation area that made things a little difficult.

If the jacket fits
..........
...you’ll look amazing! The jacket
is this season’s favourite cover-up and you’ll
find a range of styles to suit your shape, scale and personality.
Dress it up or down and team with different pieces to look
sharp or boho, cute or chic seaside. Whatever you choose,
make sure you get the right fit for you.
Blazer Sharp
The blazer features
in the nautical look this season in both tailored and softer
cuts.
Sharp tailoring is
perfect for the neat hourglass and lean
column shapes, but do make sure it’s
not too tight a fit. It works for inverted triangles
but they should avoid longer length styles.
Full
hourglass and apple shaped
figures should avoid the tailored look as the cut is
too structured and won’t complement their curves.

Safari
Smart
The safari trend
is offering an updated twist on the old classics with a wide
range of styles to suit all body shapes. Fabrics are generally
softer in these looks so are great for curvier figures and
give a more easy-comfort option in the warmer months.

Pockets and
belts are the key feature in this trend so do take care which
style you choose. Belted waists look elegant and stylish on
the right body shapes; find the right belt style for you.
The wonderful thing about this trend is the varying lengths
of jacket as you are sure to find one that suits your proportions;
do make sure it finishes at the right part of your mid-section.
If you would like to find out which styles suit you then why
not come for a full Style Consultation.
Creative Cuts
For those of us
who like to be a little different from the mainstream, look
for the natty alternatives to the main jacket themes. There
are detailed trims, ruffled edges, and bows. The waistcoat
is the lightweight alternative and is mimicking the jacket
themes across the range such as the blazer, denim, pinstripe
and double breasted, and being just as creative with detail.

Smart
waistcoats are ideal for smaller busts and boyish figures.
For round and full hourglass shapes choose waistcoats in soft
knits and look for appropriate lengths. Bow and ruffle detail
across the chest is perfect for those who are smaller on their
upper half or who want to give definition to a rectangle shape.
Fuller busts should keep detail on top to a minimum to avoid
drawing attention there.
Cover-up Check List
Buttons
Should button-up without gaping. If you are petite, giant
buttons will make you look like a clown!
Pockets
Take care pockets don’t sit on the larger part of your
upper half or the area you want to detract from, ie large
bust or wide hips.
Belts
Check the belted look works for you. Curvy body shapes should
use belts in softer fabrics.
Lengths
Make sure the jacket doesn’t finish at your widest point,
e.g for wide hips it should sit just above or below the widest
point.
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Are you using the right brushes to
apply your make-up? Making your make-up look good is all in
the application and using the right tools will make it easier
and give you better results. First of all, you need to know
which brush sizes and shapes should be used for each part
of your face, you should have a kit of at least 5 brushes
to work with: concealer, angled eye shadow, blender, blusher
and lip brushes.

Keep brushes in good condition by
washing them once a week in a mild shampoo or antibacterial
washing-up liquid. Rub the tip of the brush gently with your
fingers to clean out the old make-up. Rinse well, blot, then
stand them upright to dry. Store your kit in one place to
help speed up your routine.
To brush up on your make-up skills
book a make-up lesson and gain confidence.
Call 0121 422 6400.

Colours in the shops for you this Spring
Warm

Cool

Soft

Clear

Deep

Light


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