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10 Mar

ELYS shopping edit

by Charlotte Broadbent
elys, Shopping, Styling
There is something very alluring to me when a shopping destination becomes a home from home.  That’s how I feel about Elys of Wimbledon. A second home. A happy place.  A shopping mecca of choice for not only myself and for many of my personal styling clients, but also my husband, our two little girls and their Grandma when she comes to stay.  You’d think it quite impossible to design a local department store that appeals to mums, dads, husbands and wives, little children, teenagers AND OAPs, but somehow, just somehow, Elys have accomplished this where others have not.  We have everything we need under one roof; fashion, beauty, home, men’s, kids, food and excellent coffee!  We...
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3 Jul

Wimbledon style top tips

by Charlotte Broadbent
fashion, Styling, wimbledon
What to wear to Wimbledon? Wimbledon is gripped with tennis fever as the world descends onto SW19 for one of England’s most famous tournaments of all time.  The next two weeks are blocked out on my social calendar and I’m busy checking out the ultimate in sartorial standards, the style do’s and don’ts on the court and off the court…where the ladies shop and what to wear to Wimbledon this year.   LK Bennett Occassion-wear with Yellow Mariel bag and Camilla Tote bag. Wimbledon Village. It’s a style that can only be described as Wimbledonian. A smart British summer style with a fresh, fun twist. Dress codes for players is pretty strict (white, white, or hang on, white, and absolutely no bright), but has somewhat...
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19 Jun

My wonder weapons

by Charlotte Broadbent
Beauty, Colour Analysis, Styling
They say that having the appearance of an even skin tone is key in female attraction.  As a personal stylist, I believe the easiest way to create a youthful glow is by wearing the right colours to harmonise with your skin tone, dragging it out of the dark and into luminous life!! Many of us don’t understand which colours and what type of hues suit our skin tone so stay safe and chain ourselves to neutral options such as black, grey, beige, navy and white. Ladies, (and gentlemen) you may like black and grey, but a lot of the time they don't like you. It’s vital to choose colours that bring a tint to your cheeks, reduce the appearance...
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18 May

My mini-break wardrobe essentials

by Charlotte Broadbent
Colour Analysis, holiday, Styling
Ialways say it’s best to make the most of yourself every day. But so many of us find excuses to just ‘throw on yesterdays outfit’ or cry in despair “I have a wardrobe full of clothes but never ever anything to wear”, and peel on the same old grey top.  Taking care of yourself, making the best of your body and increasing confidence through style can do wonders (yes, wonders) for your relationship.   If you’re embarking on an adults only mini-break, as we did last week, renewing your wardrobe with flattering colours and styles can truly create an inner glow and positive energy flow…top up your attraction levels, layer in some fun…expressing yourself through colour and style can...
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