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Olympic Style: Going for Gold

AW12 Trend Report: How to Win When Wearing Gold We’re only interested in one colour today here at My Style Companion, and that’s GOLD! Yes today Team GB have won their first gold medal thanks to rowers Helen Glover and … Continue reading

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Fashion Advice at Trafford Centre: 53 Year Old Woman

Today I had a personal shopping appointment at the Trafford Centre in Manchester with a woman who felt lost and hopeless with her wardrobe, so we met up and after only 3 hours she was grinning from ear to ear … Continue reading

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Style Advice for your 50s and 60s at Trafford Centre

I recently spent the day with a fabulous woman who is nearing the 60th milestone birthday and hired me to take her personal shopping to prove to her that style doesn’t have an age limit. My client had recently retired … Continue reading

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Style Advice for Mother of the Bride or Groom

A Personal Shoppers Advice by Nicola Cupples Choosing Colours and Styles Mums of the Bride should always stay true to their own sense of style when looking for that special outfit and not try too much to live up to … Continue reading

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How to Wear Spring Trends: The 1950s

FEMININE 50s  In Your 20’s The 1950’s had a style revival in the shows of ss12 making feminine curvy hips the highlight of many runways, the silhouette being all about a small fitted waist and highlighted bust, flaring out at … Continue reading

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What to Wear Spring 2012 Trends: The Roaring 20s

THE ROARING 20s  In Your 20’s Flapper dresses translated in to modern day disco wear was seen as Marc Jacobs and is ideal for women in their 20s who want to do the flapper without the vintage feel. Look for … Continue reading

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Personal Stylist Manchester: SS12 Trend Report: WHITE

ALL WHITE In Your 20’s The catwalks went all virginal for 2012 with designers showcasing white in every possible form, from the crisp summer suiting at YSL and The Row to soft flowing goddess gowns of Ralph Lauren. Use fabrics … Continue reading

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How to Wear Spring 2012 Colours

SS12 TREND REPORT: COLOUR PALLETTE FRUIT PASTELS…. Spring in 2012 will be light and feminine as the runways were filled with soft sherbet and ice-cream parlour hues. Ice cream shades in candy floss, sorbet, cafe latte, baby blue, spearmint and lavender … Continue reading

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How to stay fashionable on a budget

Whilst we’re still in a recession, the fashionista’s dilemma is how to stay stylish when on a budget? The answer is style-crunching! The ethos behind “style-crunching” is simply about shopping smarter and looking after your existing wardrobe to keep you looking … Continue reading

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Choosing Bridesmaids Dresses

The bride-to-be often worries about selecting the correct bridesmaids’ dresses for all of her chosen bridesmaids, as there is usually more than one person to please, which can be difficult when your bridesmaids are all different shapes and sizes and … Continue reading

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