June 2007 Newsletter

How to stay current without becoming a Fashion Victim

Many of my clients ask me how they can stay current without looking inappropriate or spending a fortune. Here are 6 ways you can stay up to date without spending a fortune:

1. Keep the majority of your wardrobe in classic styles.  By this I mean items such as:

a) A tailored white shirt, (or off-white is white is not your best colour)

b) Black/chocolate brown tailored pants and skirt in style that suits you

c) Classic straight cut dark navy jeans with a mid rise.

Add up to date accessories to these classics to keep them current.

2. Keep an eye on what's fashionable but let it pass you by for the most part unless you find an item that suits your shape and lifestyle. For example many of the voluminous tops in fashion at the moment do nothing for the majority of figures. A new lipstick in a shade that suits your colouring will do a lot more to lift your look and your mood!

3. Keep your bag and shoes current - this is the easiest and fastest way of updating your look. For example add a wedge shoe to any of your outfits and you will look current and appropriate whatever your age.

4. Keep your hair and makeup current.  Put some serious consideration into your hair and makeup every six months and don't get yourself stuck in a style rut. Enlist the help of a trusted friend or a professional such as an image consultant/hairstylist to help you refine your look.

5. Subscribe to a couple of newsletters that keep you up to date on fashion and style.  A couple of e-newsletters I recommend are:

a) Mine of course!

b) www.sheilasfashionsense.com

c) www. tramp2tramp.com

6. Attend fashion and style update talks given by image professionals such as image consultants, beauty therapists and hair stylists.  Nutri-Style has an Image Insights Club that holds image events every 4-6 weeks which keep you right up to date. 

Check out May's Image Insights Event in this newsletter.

Image Insights Night - Summer 2007 Fashion Update

Come along to our next Image Insights Night and learn the latest fashions from the Summer season.  Whether you're 20 or 50, you can keep up to date with the minimum of expense by incorporating new pieces and accessories into your wardrobe.

Date: Tuesday 29 May

Time: 7-9 pm

Place: Nutri-Style, #04-16 Delfi Orchard, 402 Orchard Road

Tickets: $20 Clients, $30 Non Clients - both can bring a friend for free and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.

The Great Singapore Sale - What to invest in?

The Great Singapore Sale is finally upon up and there are some great bargains to be had if you know what you are looking for! Unfortunately there is a lot of rubbish out there too, so keep these few simple ideas in mind before you go and splurge with your hard earned cash.

At sale time, the clothes which form the essentials of a chic wardrobe are usually long gone – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look.  Sales are more rewarding if you’re after novelty or luxury items – like a beaded evening bag or for picking up another colour of something you’ve already got.  Department stores such as Marks & Spencers and Takashimaya have sales year-round, but the major markdowns can be found at the end of the season.  Specialty boutiques follow their own sale schedules, so get on the mailing lists or befriend a salesperson of your favourite stores to receive advance notice of sales.

And before you head out the door with your wallets, remember the golden rules of shopping:

1. Always try on clothes and sit down in it.

2.  Never buy anything that doesn't flatter you or isn't comfortable - no matter how fashionable or trendy it currently is.

3.  Don't purchase something just because it looks good on someone else.

4.  If you can't stop thinking about an item, go back and purchase it immediately.

5.  Always take note of the store's return policy.

6.  Really amazing one-of-a-kind items will disappear; if you fall in love with one, buy it straight away.

7.  In a shopping emergency, go for shapes or labels you know you can count on.

8.  If you're unsure about a big-ticket item, see if you can put it on hold while you have a think about it.

9.  If you have to talk yourself into a purchase in the dressing room, pass on it.

10. If there's nothing in your closet to wear with it, skip it.

Good Luck!

You can visit the official Great Singapore Sale websitehere.

New Range of Accessories

We are pleased to announce that we have some great new jewellery designs from India and Bali at Nutri-Style; all one-off pieces in stunning colours such as turquoise and corals.  They're moving fast, so come in and have a look before they all go.

Great Finds in Singapore

Our great find this month is Sunny Jewellery. 

This is particularly fantastic for anyone who has had their colours done before and found that they have been wearing the incorrect metallic tone for their season.  For a nominal price and within a few hours, Sunny Jewellery can turn your gold jewellery into silver, (or vice versa).  Perfect for any favourite pieces of jewellery you haven't been able to wear.

Sunny Jewellery can be found at Lucky Plaza #02-09, telephone 9235-1958.

New at Nutri-Style: Japanese Colour Program

Nutri-style has recently started Colour workshops conducted in Japanese. Below are some pictures from an afternoon tea event held in early May.  Naomi is a new addition to the Nutri-Style team and assists in our Japanese programs. For more information with regard to the workshops, you canclick here.

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