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19 May

How to build a summer capsule wardrobe

by Charlotte Broadbent
capsule wardobe, holiday, Uncategorized
Aneutral summer capsule wardrobe is about creating effortless outfits from a small edit of versatile pieces. With Reiss, the focus is on polished shapes, soft textures and easy colours that work together from day to evening. Start with foundation tops. A taupe ribbed vest and white tank are perfect everyday bases, while the linen open-stitch knitted vest adds texture without weight. For something more elevated, a satin drape top brings a dressier feel and works beautifully with tailored shorts or wide-leg trousers. A white embroidered blouse adds romantic detail, while the navy short-sleeve blouse introduces a deeper neutral that still feels timeless within a neutral summer capsule wardrobe. Reiss brown vest top, £48 [caption id="attachment_2840" align="aligncenter"...
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11 May

How to style brown

by Charlotte Broadbent
brown style
Three Theory Brown Twill Pieces to Wear on Repeat The best way to style brown is to wear it all over for an elegant look. Theory’s washed brown twill capsule is the kind of fashion that looks considered without feeling overdone. The brown Tie-Waist Tank Top, brown Vented Pull-On Trousers, and brown Cropped Jacket work beautifully together, but each piece is strong enough to wear separately.  They truly encapsulate the most chic way to style brown. First, they are effortlessly polished. The brown tank’s tie waist creates shape, the trousers offer an easy tailored look, and the cropped jacket adds structure without feeling too formal. Together, they create a modern outfit that feels clean, relaxed, and expensive. Second, they are...
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1 Feb

Valentines gifts

by Charlotte Broadbent
valentines day
Selecting Valentines gifts for him and for her, for under £50, has never been so easy. From Champagne, to cute Jelly Cat cuddly toys, homeware and room scenting, Elys really does have it all wrapped up.  They also have clever Valentines themed packaging for your Valentines gifts. Here are the Valentines gifts I chose for my husband and what's on my Valentines gift list (wink wink).   VALENTINES GIFT LIST UNDER £50, FOR HIM. Lanson Le Rose Champagne, £47 Calvin Klein Cotton Modern Structure Trunks, £44 Molton Brown Bath & Shower Gel, Oudh, £27 Chilli Farm Hot Stuff set, £17.95 Holdsworth Decadent Truffles, £6 VALENTINES...
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6 Dec

5 ways to make your fragrance last longer

by Charlotte Broadbent
fragrance, gifts
Jo Malone is one of my favourite gifting brands at Christmas. Join the Jo Malone team at Elys Wimbledon to learn how to pair your fragrances to create your own unique scent and book a sumptuous hand and arm massage at the same time. Plus, they have such cute little Christmas gifts all wrapped up on Gingerbread spice packaging. Read on for my 5 ways to make your fragrance last longer. My favourite fragrance pairing is Lime, Basil & Mandarin Body Creme, layered with Blackberry & Bay Cologne for a vibrant, fresh aroma. Book an appointment with the team to create your own unique scent from the full range of perfumes. 5 tips to make your fragrance last longer: 1....
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16 Aug

Why I wear Sweaty Betty

by Charlotte Broadbent
exercise, gym
Having stylish, ‘performance driven’ kit motivates me to get down that gym. My schedule is highly sporadic, so I fit in exercise where I can, anytime from 6.30am early bird sessions, to 8pm at night. In my mind, any length of work out is a great workout, even if just 20 minutes. I focus on non-impact due to hip flexor and knee pain, so for me it’s all about weights, cross trainer, the bike & pilates.  Finding the best gear for style, support & stretch (through technical fabrics) is crucial. Be gone saggy, old, grey floppy t-shirts…enter Sweaty Betty…a brand I’ve worn for years as they deliver against all my criteria, can be styled up for the school...
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6 Jul

How to choose sunglasses

by Charlotte Broadbent
sunglasses
A modern dilemma that affects everyone – how to choose sunglasses that suit your face-shape?  As ever, it’s all in understanding the angles and proportions.  Choosing the right frame is all about creating proportion on your face and softening or widening angles through the frame silhouette. Here you will discover tips such as how to soften a jaw-line or draw attention away from a bigger forehead. Here is my style guide on how to choose sunglasses to suit your face shape; ROUND-SHAPED FACES Face-shape diagnosis; equal proportions, cheeks are the widest part with softer angles. Choose angular shapes to counteract the round face, otherwise you accentuate the ‘roundness’. WEAR; angular, rectangle, square, cat eye, butterfly. AVOID; round, small.   ...
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