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Here is some background information for those who have not heard of “Stolen Girlfriends Club”. They are the result of the coming together of a “motley crew of surfers done good”, otherwise known as friends Dan, Marc and Luke. Working from their Auckland base, these creatives didn’t establish themselves with the intention of becoming a cult fashion brand, but fell into the trade through a series of creative flirtations resulting in a fabulous t-shirt line that sealed the deal.

Don’t you just love this story- must get my hands on that printed make me feel good blouse!

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But they are not flattering every body shape. They are best for lean column, rectangle, inverted triangle and neat hourglass body shapes, because they are adding volume and roundness to these body shapes where they can take it and/ or need in order to create harmony and visual balance in their body shape.

It is not ideal for apple and full hourglass body shapes. These shapes have already enough curves and roundness and adding more can make them look to full. It is better for the body shapes to go opposite when choosing their shoulder bags.  As cute and popular they are pears should avoid this style of bag since it is adding simply volume and attention to the part where we are the fullest. It simply doesn’t do us any any favours. Keep the attention with bags higher up.

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1. Angeline Jolie in Versace

She absolutely nailed it in her choice of dress, hairstyle and accessories. It it is current- because of its colour block- it is fresh – because of the choice of colours- it is feminine & sophisticated- because it shows her neat hourglass figure elegantly without being too tight on her body. But above all it reflects her style personality that works best on her- effortless & timeless & elegant.  The colour block is perfect for her clear colouring and she sets it off with with her red perfect shaped lips. It has the wow factor written all over! She simply looks fabulous in the 40s inspired fashion trend.

2.  Charlize Theron in Dior Couture

Simply picture perfect.  The dress by Christian Dior is feminine but still youthful, playful and different in its own right. She lets the details in her dress speak for themselves such as ruffles, broach in her waistline, asymmetric style and plunging neckline without over cluttering them with flashy accessories. This dress in colour and style can not be worn by many women, but since she is tall, a neat hourglass in her body shape, a light in her colouring  and a bit of a romantic in her style personality- this dress fits her like a glove .  Her hairstyle complements the dress towards the 20 upcoming fashion trend but adding a current touch &  feel to it.

3. Nicole Kidman in Versace

This dress with all its studded details to show needed :” a long canvas to show”. Nobody else could have worn this dress as perfect as Nicole Kidman did. She is tall to give all the studded design the room to shine as well small busted, so that her bust doesn’t crowd and bulk the studded design. The halterneck and the studded design create the illusion of curves that is needed for her lean column body shape. She is a warm in her colouring and therefore the ivory & gold combination is simply an ideal choice. He open hair softens the intensity of the glamorous dress, so that it feels effortlessly elegant. Nicole Kidman loves to dress in an”art deco” style and it simply works like a charm here.

4. Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci

She looked absoluteley wonderful in her dress. It flatters her lean column body shape at all the right places. The dress is elegant and yet has an edge- it suits her personality and age. Her styling is impeccable. Black is one of her best colours- she is a clear in her colouring-  but to me it is not a Golden Globe dress for a young girl. She should have been dress in an edgy but bold coloured dress( a bit more fashion forward )- that is the only reason why I put her as number 4.

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In contrary to many rumours the pencil skirt is not versatile for many body shapes no matter how you accessorise it. You can change the tone by wearing a T-shirt versa a blouse, but it won’t change the rules about who can and who shouldn’t wear it.

Best practise for how to wear leather pencil skirts

It is not in its nature to provide a style fix, but instead to highlight your curves and put them in plain view. Since it is following your body shape it will either complement your curves or do the exact opposite.

• Furthermore it is only a choice for women with great shaped legs. The rule of thumb is the narrower the skirt and the more style details it has the slimmer the leg shape must be in order to be put on display. The hemline of a pencil skirt can vary, but keep in mind the longer it is the longer the leg line must be in order to keep the theme and shape of the pencil skirt. Also not a style that will work well on plus sizes.
• Another feature not to forget is the waistline of a pencil skirt.  Long waist lines and/ or busy details in the waist line can only worn by women who have a long waist. That means if you are short in waist then choose a low waist in your pencil skirt.
• But above all it has to follow and complement your body line and shape. Leather is not a forgiving material. Wearing leather should fit and sit like your second skin!

Plus size hosiery used to be difficult to come by, especially in trend led and fashionable styles but now Pamela Mann has redesigned their most popular fashion styles especially for women with curves.  Pamela Mann’s range of plus size fashion tights is made to give a perfect fit and the very latest looks in UK sizes 16-32.

Suspender tights and mock hold ups are one of hosiery’s most enduring trends and they have been seen on stars like Rihanna, Jessie J and Ellie Goulding.  Pamela Mann’s Large Overknee Heart Plus Size Tights, with their mock hold up design and pretty band of hearts at the mid thigh, are a original take on the trend that will have you looking fashionable but always original.

Spotted hosiery has been seen everywhere this season with style leaders like Cheryl Cole and Tulisa Contostavlos leading the trend.  Pamela Mann’s Sheer Dotty Plus Size Tights are right on trend for this hot fashion look.  Their dainty dots on sheer black hosiery is almost identical to the style sported by X Factor Mentor Tulisa in a recent photo shoot.

Back seams always inject glamour and sophistication to an outfit.  Pamela Mann’s plus size tights also includes new version of the Jive Seamed Tights which have a classic back seam and pointed heel.  With their line of little hearts running down the back of the leg, the Pamela Mann Heart Seam Plus Size Tights are a sweet and stylish take on the back seam look.

With a range of plus size hosiery that also includes opaque tights in a range of different thicknesses and colours, Pamela Mann’s new collection has something to suit every style and body shape.

Michaela

Enjoy, Michaela

Enjoy,  Michaela

Enjoy, Michaela

Fashion comes and goes but Style is eternal! Yves Saint Laurent

1.  Inverted Triangle Body Shape

Coats that are “simple in style ” on top and get more dramatic from the waist line downwards. Hip details and and asymmetric hemlines or colour blocks are are ideal.

2. Lean Column Body shape

Clutter and details on top and lower part are best here. Oversized,double breasted and down coats are good for giving you a shaped waist and curves.

3. Rectangle Body shape

Create the illusion of a waist and roundness.  Single breasted  and asymmetric styles are great choices.

4. Apple Body Shape

Choose coats that have shoulder details and hang loosely fitted from the shoulders downwards.

5.  Pear Body Shape

Choose styles that keep details and attention to the top and go quieter downwards. Hooded styles, wide lapels and colours are ideal.

6. Neat Hourglass Body Shape

Choose what you like best since you can wear any style.

7. Full Hourglass Body shape

Opt for fitted styles that follow your body shape . Avoid any clutter – you don’t need it.