After many months of perusing the blogesphere with my morning coffee and pondering the question "would anyone bother to read it, if I were here?" - Here I am - Hello and welcome.
I'm a 43 year old, married mother of 3 gorgeous boys, so you can imagine my need for a girlie outlet, or two. I have been obsessed with fashion since childhood when my favourite thing to do was play dress up. I still have my own dress up box, in the form of a boutique and this is where a new obsession began. Helping ladies to have fun with fashion and more, importantly, find their style.
As a visitor to many a boutique and chain store ladies department, I am often frustrated by the lack of personal service. The "pounce and sell" mentality of most stores leaves me frustrated and cross. I swore that I would never succumb to the "hard sell" tactics and would always offer honest advice. I've spent 3 years educating myself so that I can offer advice on what best suits an individual's silhouette (body shape) and how to teach women to shop smarter.
Fashion Vs Style
If you've found this blog you more than likely love fashion.
My first question to you is this:
"Do you follow fashion, or do you dress to suit your own personal style?"
I will admit to being guilty in the past of falling prey to fashion trends. A few of which I should not have even considered. I was always a skinny skinny girl in my youth and yes, I probably got away with a lot. Now in my forties and after 3 children, my body shape has changed and here's a run-down:
Broad shoulders - bordering on "linebacker" (American footballer)
Small bust - often a drama when shopping
No waist and short waisted
No hips
Long slim legs - probably still my best feature if you disregard the cellulite!
Longish arms
Long neck
So, I guess I'm a V shape.
I actually prefer not to define by shapes, as there are quite a few grey areas. I tend to focus on each aspect of the silhouette and address each one individually.
Here's an example of paying attention to Fashion Vs Style. I LOVED the power shoulder look. Did I run out and buy those sharp shoulders? No Way, I would have been way out of proportion. So, sadly, not for me. Instead, I bought a gorgeous ocelot print faux fur coat - happiness.
What fashion trends have you fallen victim to?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Until next time
Nic
