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FASHION
Main image: Swimsuit by M&Co
Stripes are back, according to the catwalks at JW Anderson, Louis Vuitton and Fendi - which is great news for all the timeless shirts, tops and Summer dresses we’ve all got stashed at the back of our wardrobe. But before you rush to coastlines in your fave Bretons and pinstripe, why not dare go in a different direction - in rows of rebellious waves instead? Making the case for crazy prints in cute colours are the knitted wavy-wear seen in House of Sunny, Gabriela Hearst, and Elleme’s collections. Very and River Island are on the same wavelength - else swing by Primark for a knitted set that defies old fashioned rules around pairing blue and green. Looking for your holiday hero piece? You’ll want to pack River Island’s sequinned number - a show stopper, like the glittering maxi dresses seen on Fendance and Versace’s runways. Just see Celine for style tips on wearing it day-to-night; try shrouding the sparkle under an oversized blazer, and downplaying its sass with flat sandals and a pair of shades. If you’re not so keen on loud lines, try a blurry tie-dye instead, a la the looks that made a splash at Altuzarra and Max Mara. Head to Zara, where there’s a two-toned shirt that’ll work with bright, white, light or dark denim. Else see F&F at Tesco for a swimsuit that’ll rival the water of any pool. Guaranteed, with a bit of colour, row of fringing, or a flash of sequins involved, you’ll not have one bored walk all Summer - whether you toe the line in a classic stripe, go rogue in waves, or cheat a little with a zebra print that’s bordering on marble.
George @ Asda £12 Zara £19.99 New Look Top £19 Skirt £22.99
River Island > £150
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Zara £19.99
Zara £22.99
Primark > Trousers £18 Top £10
M&S £19.50
M&S £69 < Zara £59.99
< Primark £18
Cruise in style
Lots of my customers are now able to get away on holiday and some love cruising. It is a tricky business trying to plan your wardrobe whether it’s a weekend down the river or a round the world adventure.
The perennial problem is what is the dress code and how much can I cram into my suitcase. Much of the information can be gleaned from a proper look at the itinerary. Will you need formal attire, cocktail, or just smart casual? And how much of it?
My recommendation is to Google the company you are cruising with to get a feel of past events to see what others have worn. You do not want to find you have overdone or underdone your selections. Pay attention to any specific themes, e.g., roaring twenties or a red and gold night. The men can join in with a complementary bow tie to echo your outfit too.
Think about the temperature changes. Are you going to be in one type of climate or are you going to be wardrobe-challenged with different temperatures to contend with? What type of excursions are you going on and how much time will you be “at sea”? All of these situations require different clothing.
I always suggest you pull out all the clothes you think you might want to take and try them all on to check fit and suitability. Draw up an agenda of the days you are away and what you will be doing, then you can figure out the clothes you need. For example in one/two weeks you might take one pair of shorts, one light weight pair of long trousers that can be turned up, one skirt or extra pair of ⅞ trousers, seven T-shirt’s/blouses (mix of sleeveless and short sleeved that tone with the bottom half) plus a light weight cardi or jumper and jacket for the day time. For the evening maybe a jumpsuit, a couple of light maxi dresses and possibly a couple of more sparkly tops to dress up the trousers or shorts you have taken. Clearly the dresses can also be worn in the day time so you have plenty of variety without a trunk of clothes. Don’t forget swimwear is often worn most of the “sea days” on board, so you don’t really need to wear clothes in the daytime. A fact most women forget and end up taking far to much!
A top tip is to use the laundry facilities on board so you don’t need to take so much and you can recycle the same clothes wearing them in different combinations the next week.
Trust me, if it’s not a highly memorable print no one will remember. If the cruise is more formal you might find your allocated more baggage allowance worth enquiring. If you are sailing from Southampton clearly that’s not a problem. However I would still work out what you need to make sure you will have enough of the right clothes. Yes, you can often buy more on the ship but it will be expensive in comparison.
If you are heading off on your travels and finding the whole prospect somewhat daunting give me a call and let’s see how I can help you. Think it’s a bit extravagant? Just think about the money you can save on excess baggage costs and buying more clothes when you're away and the extra suitcase required for the journey home...
Jane Sumner Image Matters 07779 585323 www.imagemattersuk.com
Two hours wardrobe planning and advice for £99
At Image Matters Studio in Olney or online
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Gifts for Daddy!
Your dad is always there to care, so it’s time to say ‘thank you’ this Father’s Day. Here are some fragrant ideas to get you ready for Sunday, June 19.
Good things sometimes come in small packages, and this could well be the best present that dad won’t ask for.
If he’s an eyebrow plucker, get him the ‘Ferrari of Tweezers,’ the Rubis Classic Slanted, and he’ll be able to shape those brows with ease. Boys love their toys and Moschino’s Toy Boy EDP is a blast – a fragrance which ‘reinterprets elegance with a touch of irony.’ It somehow manages to straddle the thin line between cool and classy and playful and fun with ease.
The fragrance itself brings together woody and spicy tones for a seductive splash. RRP: £64.50 Get it: Fragrance Shop at centre:mk or Grosvenor Centre in Northampton, or head online to thefragranceshop.co.uk
RRP: £24.90 Get it: amazon.co.uk
No-one wants chapped, irritated, moisture-starved skin, and SBC’s Aloe Vera Moisturising Gel is just the job for cooling, soothing and moisturising the face and body. It’s a water-based gel that offers quick cooling relief – guaranteed to get dad’s approval! RRP: £6.50 Get it: sbcskincare.co.uk If your dad is an absolute winner, he’ll need a Lush bubble bar to celebrate with, won’t he?
No.1 Dad is scented with the bestselling Dirty fragrance and will deliver a bubble bath of blue water with a touch of gold. Lush also has a Big Moustache soap which is full of charcoal, and contains Old Man’s Beard Infusion (usnea), a lichen used in traditional medicine for inflammations and wound treatment. In fan-’tache-tic!
RRP: £6 each Get it: Lush stores at centre:mk and Grosvenor Centre in Northampton
Bulldog Skincare has a brand new range of products guaranteed to give dad’s hair some flair!
Original Styling Salt Spray, Styling Pomade and Styling Cream are a trio of hair care items that have been formulated using 100% naturally derived styling agents and will ‘set’ him for success.
Pepe Jeans Celebrate For Him EDP unites the aromatic potency of juniper and cardamom with subtle notes of gin and cocoa for a fresh delivery. Purchase the gift set and you’ll be giving him a 100ml EDP spray with a shower gel. A daring fragrance housed in a masculine bottle that demands attention.
RRP: £58 Get it: Fragrance Shop at centre:mk or Grosvenor Centre in Northampton, or head online to thefragranceshop.co.uk Trust Bulldog to protect hair and scalp; these bathroom essentials are free from artificial colours and synthetic fragrances, and vegan to boot. RRP: £8 each Get it: Stores nationwide or at uk.bulldogskincare.com
Skin can sometimes be irritable post-shave, but with support from Origins’ Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion it won’t stay that way for long. This lotion is a dab hand at reducing redness and irritation, and it soothes and hydrates with ease. It’s gentle enough to be used on all skin types too. An all-round winner that can be used morning and night. This Father’s Day, treat him to the power of the fungi! RRP: £33 Get it: Available at stores nationwide
