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Ten Tips to Look and Feel Great As you Age
Looking and feeling the best you can for your age is the healthy way to be. These ten tips can help with this…
1. Mascara on the lower lashes can accentuate fine lines under the eyes and create shadows no matter how good the quality of mascara is so only apply to the top lashes.
2. Hair too long can visually drag the face down. This depends on the condition of your hair and face shape also. Most of the time shoulder length or shorter hair is more flattering as you age especially if the face has thinned in shape.
3. If your hair is coloured ask your hairdresser about the best colour to use as you age. Softness in colour is going to be more flattering rather than harsh blondes or black/dark brown. This will all depend on skin colour and natural hair colouring. Contrast will be more muted as we age.
4. Keeping healthy with adequate water intake which would be 6-8 glasses of water on average. As we age we tend to not respond to thirst as quickly. Healthy food with a well balanced diet including protein, fruit and vegetables. Adequate daily exercise is important also on average at least two hours a week in total.
5. The 3 S’s are the main factors which can age skin and our health a lot quicker – Smoking, Sun and Stress
6. Stained or yellowed teeth. Our teeth do usually darken with age just as hair lightens! A good quality whitening toothpaste can help with this. Also speak with your dentist about options. Tooth Mousse is also a way to protect your tooth enamel from acidic or staining food and drink.
7. Using good quality skincare. Cleansing, toning and moisturising morning and night is really important especially as we age. Use a specific night cream at night. Use a day cream with SPF15+ and use a good body moisturiser every day.
8. Too much makeup and also makeup that is too dark can add age to our faces. Lighter and brighter rather than dark, deep colours in lipsticks especially is best.
9. Ensure your foundation garments are the right fit and shape for your body. Arrange to have a bra fitting if you are unsure about whether you have changed in shape as you age. Bra straps need tightening? You may be surprised about this difference this can make.
10. Wearing the best clothing and accessory colours for your skin, hair and eye colour will ensure that you always look glowing and fresh no matter what age you are. Recommendation is to have a colour analysis at least every ten years.
Best tip of all is …

Keep happy and fulfilled doing some of what you love to do every day. Do what you love and love what you do applies for any age …

Contact Moana Robinson at Beauty Glow to enquire about consultations for Style, Colour and advice on all aspects of image consulting, skincare and makeup.
April 26, 2016
Six Core Needs and Our Wardrobe
How Do these Core Needs Affect our Decision Making

At our Life Coaching Course this weekend we went into the Six Core Needs and how they affect how we make decisions. This got me thinking about how we make our wardrobe choices.

I figured as with choosing what to eat for dinner day to day and week to week wardrobe choices can depend largely on how your core needs are balanced.

The two core needs which are more spiritual “Growth and Contribution” may affect the way we choose our clothes. If we want to improve our style of dressing and grow our sense of style. Maybe constantly learning new makeup techniques and exploring tips and tricks can relate to “Growth”. “Contribution” may change how our wardrobe is split up with the clothes that we wear when say, contributing to charity events. Also when we are sorting our wardrobe whether we make a conscious effort to donate to charity or give to friends and family.

The core needs of “Significance” and “Connection” may be to do with whether we like to “dress to impress” or dress to build rapport and “connection” with our peers.

The core needs of “Certainty” and “Variety” – depending on how those needs are weighted for an individual may determine whether they dress according to their mood at the time or whether they plan ahead. People who like “certainty” would feel panicked if they did not have every item sorted prior to attending an important event. They may love dressing in a uniform. Someone who favours “variety” may love the spontaneity of creating an outfit at short notice. As well as a variety of clothing combinations they may like a variety of choice each day rather than have that certainty of knowing what to wear.

We all have differing levels of these core needs and there are some which are inbuilt and some which are consciously developed.

Do you like certainty or variety? Do you like significance and to be noticed or to slip under the radar quite often? Do you thrive on connection or prefer time alone?

I have discovered that I love the variety – wondering if you have ever worked out which core needs are most important to you?

We are all different and so much can determine how we make choices and decisions:
- Culture
- Genes
- Upbringing
- Education
- Beliefs
- Religion
- Core Beliefs
- Gender
- Experiences
- Financial circumstances
- Relationships
- Status
- Career
- Lifestyle
So much more … Interesting!

Moana Robinson, Beauty Glow – Contact us for information on Style Personality Assessments, Colour and Style Consultants, Personal Shopping and Wardrobe Audits
April 25, 2016
Avoid the Stress When Getting Dressed
Stress When Getting Dressed can Affect Our Health, Social life and whole Day!

Would you agree? Can you relate to this? I have heard of at least two women who have been so stressed that they have turned down social occasions because they just knew they wouldn’t be able to decide what to wear. Imagine being able to enjoy getting dressed to go out and being able to get dressed quickly so that you can walk out the door feeling confident and showing your own style.

Before having children which was a long time ago I used to change quite a few times before going out anywhere. I had that luxury and even if it was going to work in the morning being a true Libra Star Sign I would want everything perfect and could never make up my mind. Once the children came along that soon changed. Dress quick – that was it!

Now the children have grown up and I have so many other activities that I love to spend my time on again I don’t have the time or inclination to spend ages deciding what to wear. As well as the time factor who wants all those piles of clothes to put away? How cool to be able to look at the weather, think of the occasion you are dressing for sports, work, social, formal and then just get dressed knowing that whatever you put on will be just right for you.

You can avoid that last minute stress and piles of clothes to put away by:
1. Knowing your most flattering colours and styles
2. Only having in your wardrobe clothing and accessories that fit your own style recipe and colour palette
3. Once you have your colour palette sorted you will know that your clothing is always going to be the right colour for your skintone, hair and eye colour AND look good with other accessories you own
4. Make sure that all your clothing is a great fit for your body shape and the size that you are now. Feeling comfortable in your clothing is important no matter what you are doing.
5. If you have the space you can split your clothing into sections to cater for different aspects to your life – Hobbies, Sports, Work, Meetings, Family Outings, Socialising
6. If you are the sort of person who likes to be prepared well before an event ensure you have the outfit ready ahead of time to get dressed into. Some people even plan their outfits for the following week no matter what their itinerary is. I am writing about this in a subsequent post.
7. Ensure you are getting dressed for you with regard to your own style, personality, colours and comfort however also take into account the occasion.
8. Consideration for others when you dress is not about fitting in with everyone else. It is about consciously dressing so that you can reflect who you are to the world and show respect for other people.
9. Last but not least Number 9 – Get dressed and leave on time. Know that you look great, you feel great and you don’t need to second guess that choice of clothing. If you are dressed as YOU, wearing YOUR colours and style, in comfortable clothing suitable for the occasion you are going to you can’t go wrong.
Contact Moana at Beauty Glow to discover your best colours and style.
April 25, 2016
Why Buying Some Shoes is Like Throwing Money Down the Toilet
“Uncomfortable Shoes Equals Ugly Face” …

A Beauty Therapist friend said this and it is so true… what is the point in wearing pretty shoes if they are not comfortable.

Consider the following tips so your shoes don’t end up as an expensive mistake staring at you in your closet – or as the saying goes “like throwing money down the toilet”
- Consider width, style, height, material and construction. Do you need arch support or a lower vamp (shoe front cut out) to accommodate a high instep?
- Hard material, exposed seams inside, wrong shape or wrong size can cause blisters
- Plantar fasciitis are tiny tears in the ligaments that support the arch of your foot. Flip flops may seem a comfortable option but the toes need to grip to keep them on and can cause this condition.
- Wearing stiletto heels constantly don’t give the tendon at the back of the heels a chance to relax. This can cause a condition called Achilles tendinitis
- The best time to try on shoes is actually at the end of the day when your feet may be hot or swollen
- Buy shoes with a leather or rubber sole for maximum shock absorption.
- “Witchypoo” or long pointy toes are extremely bad for your feet as your toes cannot possibly reach that far into the shoe. These can cause bunions to develop where the foot is widest just below where the toes start. Neuromas, benign growths of nerve tissue between the third and fourth toes can also develop. The symptoms may be tingling and numbness in the ball of the foot or a sharp shooting pain.
- Not all flat shoes are easy on your feet. It is better to have a little lift to the heel especially if you have a tendency to roll inward or have flat feet.
- You should never have to “break shoes in”. They should be comfortable as soon as you try them on.
- It is best not to wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row as they need to “rest” in between to decompress from pressure and dry out from the moisture they absorb.
- Tight shoes can cause bunions which are enlarged, misaligned big-toe joints.
- Friction can occur as the result of wearing shoes that are too small or too large. This can cause the skin to thicken into calluses (on soles) and corns (on toes).
- As with clothing shoe sizes can vary from designer to designer. Shoes made in Europe are usually narrower in the front. Always ask if there is a half a size smaller or larger just to check the size even if it feels right.
- Get your feet measured yearly at the shoe store with the Brannock shoe measuring device which measures length and width. Feet can flatten and widen or the opposite with age, pregnancy and weight gain/loss.
- Many people find they have one foot longer or wider than the other. This is a normal variant and there is nothing to worry about. This can be genetic and you can blame Mum or Dad. One of our daughters has one foot like myself and the other foot like her Dad!.
- High quality leather, suede or fabric is ideal.. Patent leather is not very flexible and topstiching can make the patent shoes even more inflexible.
- Use thin gel inserts for greater comfort, particularly under the ball of the foot on high heels.
- Mid heel height is best and chunky heels are way more supportive than the stiletto thin heels. It is better if your weight is distributed evenly under your heel and not placed too far back.
- Wedges and platform heels have solid bottoms and act as good shock absorbers. Be careful with wedge shoes as there is a danger of rolling your foot to the side because of the inflexibility of the wedge. Platform shoes give the illusion of a higher heel without the feel of high heels.
- If you have problems with your feet swelling go with adjustable straps, ties and laces.
- When purchasing court shoes the sole should be flexible and bend at the front of the arch but be stiff through the actual arch.
- Try to push in the area around the heel of a shoe when it is off the foot – if you are able to push in enough to touch the insole the shoe will not be supportive enough
- Always make sure the toe area of the shoe you are trying on has enough room through the ball of the foot. Test by pushing on that area of the shoe when its on to ensure there is enough padding.
- Look for shoes that have leather or suede insoles which are breathable and pliable as they prevent chafing and blistering – or buy some good innersoles.
- See how the shoe looks when it is stand on its own – does it look balanced and stable? This will give an indicator on how supportive it will be on your foot.
- An easy way to test your arch is to step on concrete with wet feet. A high arch will show the ball and heel in the footprint but only a narrow side foot. A low or flat arch will look almost solid from ball to heel, A regular arch will have the classic footprint look with the curved side foot connecting the ball and the heel.
- When buying a pair of shoes there should be a thumb’s width between the tip of the longest toe in your foot and the end of the shoe. Always buy a pair of shoes that fit the bigger foot. You can place an over the counter insole in the larger one to take up some of room or prevent foot slippage. Never force your foot into a shoe that is too small or tight. No matter how attractive the shoe is bunions, corns, calluses and blisters are not.
Take your time when selecting a pair of shoes – try not to buy on emotion only. Easier said than done – as a lover of shoes I know!

Contact Moana Robinson of Beauty Glow for advice on Wardrobe Audits, Shopping, Colour and Style.
February 19, 2016
Red Hot Tips to Keep Cool This Summer
The main things to consider when choosing summer outfits are wearing natural fibres, loose fitting clothes, simple designs and light-weight accessories.

Steer clear of anything made from synthetic fibres such as polyester – these materials trap perspiration incredibly. I know that I cannot stand anything that has too much synthetic in it when the weather really heats up.

Natural fibres such as cotton and linen are cool to wear during the summer months.

Rayon is not strictly a natural fibre because it goes through quite a process which can involve acetate composites being added to the naturally derived cotton or wood pulp material. However rayon can be quite cool and light to wear.

Silk is a durable fabric great for tops, blouses and dresses which is very breathable and non-allergenic. It is surprisingly quite durable.

Keeping cool in tight clothes is really difficult – that means you might have to get rid of the jeans, pantyhose and stockings for a few months.

Capri pants are a cooler and chic alternative on the weekend.

For work consider natural fibre pants and stylish cool tops.

The following are tips for women wanting to stay cool and fresh this summer:
- Natural fibres: The best choices are linen, cotton, silk and rayon.
- Avoid tight fitting clothes: You are going to look your best if you look comfortable and if you are comfortable – and it’s hard to stay cool when clothes are clingy.
- Light-weight jewellery: Even statement pieces such as large necklaces can be cool to wear if you ensure that they aren’t made from heavy materials – try wooden filigree earrings. A great way to brighten and accessorize neutrals.
- Add a scarf: Quite often a scarf, made from natural fibre, can add colour to a neutral coloured dress – the plain cotton T-shirt can be styled with a scarf and the neckerchief scarf is so on trend for summer 2015.
- Dresses: Definitely the coolest thing to wear – whether they are long or short.
- Sleeves – Long sleeves during the hot summer months need to be loose and sheer or open-weave and made from breathable fabric. Lace sleeves are perfect and so in fashion this summer.
- White Clothing – reflects light – So in direct sunlight white clothing is going to be cooler than dark colours
- Black Clothing – absorbs heat and does seem to make us feel even warmer in the summer especially if you are in direct sunlight
It is good to wear clothing that is comfortable and practical for our climate as well as aesthetically pleasing.

The important aspect of stylish summer dressing is wearing colour and style to suit you as an individual made from a cool fabric.

Do you have summer clothes that are really summery-looking and you would probably only wear them in summer? You keep by-passing them because they are uncomfortable? Maybe it is time to do a wardrobe audit (download our workbook here) or contact Moana to help you sort your summer wardrobe.

For more information about the summer fashion contact Moana Robinson at Beauty Glow.
December 9, 2015
Long Haul Travel in Comfort
Can you Travel in Comfort AND Style?

Comfort YES its a must! Yes to comfort AND style. I class long haul as anything over 9 hours. Sitting on a plane for a long time can be challenging. My tips for stylish travel with comfort are as follows (especially for those 15 or 23 hour flights):
- Keep it casual – If you are being met at the other end by a business associate “smart casual” can still be achieved by wearing co-ordinating comfortable clothes and taking a jacket for when you reach your destination.
- To function efficiently after most long haul flights you may hopefully have allowed time to rest and change before going to your meetings
- Leggings and tops are great for travel, layered with an easily removable shirt or jacket
- Garments made from fabric which is breathable for comfort and wrinkle resistant for style such as cotton polyester blends are best
- Cooler tops underneath are good in case there is a delay until take off and the air-conditioning can quite often fluctuate during this time
- The outer layer (jacket/cardigan/coat) if soft is good to use as extra padding when snoozing on the plane
- Shoes need to be comfortable for standing in queues at customs and easily removable. Make sure they are not shoes that will not “give” if your feet tend to swell during a flight
- Moisturisers and lip balms are a great idea and the least amount of makeup possible. The airconditioning on planes is exremely drying. Your skin needs hydration. Arbonne Regenerating Toner is a good spray mist during long flights. Arbonne Rejuvenating Cream with its emollient properties is great as a moisturiser on top to combat that drying air.
- Keep jewellery simple. Scarves are great for a bit of colour and – again for comfort. Bulky beads and earrings are not good for napping in. Bangles in gold or silver or other materials such as plastic or natural are best. It is a hassle taking metallic jewellery off when going through the metal detectors.
- Take a pair of socks on the plane to change into
- Lots of meals come to you on the long flights and it is best to try to avoid the carbs, sugars and alcohol if you suffer after long flights. The airlines are really good lately about constantly offering water and it is always good to take advantage of this – hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
- Think about colours you wear on the plane – No matter how clean the plane is 400+ people onboard each 747 flight and 800+ on an A380 in such a confined space light colours are just not practical
- Neutrals are best anyway for travelling for space economy and mixing and matching – For ideas on packing for travel see the article on No Stress Travelling in Style
- As a hint for any spills or marks soda water is good for spot removals
- Keep your hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, lipstick, mini spray deodorant and purse sized handcream handy for a freshen up before landing (Remember any gloss or toothpaste or other liquids or gels will need to be under 100ml)
- Economy Comfort: If you are lucky enough to travel Business or First Class the lie back seats are wonderful. A comfort tip for Economy is to always have a sturdy bag that can stow under the seat in front and pull it out during a long flight to use as a footrest.
All the best for your trip whether for business or pleasure or both – Happy travels in comfort AND style!

Moana is a qualified Beauty Therapist and Personal Stylist. For advice on Colour, Style, Skincare and products available suitable for travel contact Moana to arrange a consultation.
September 24, 2015
What Will You Wear to Your Next Job Interview?
You Really DO Need to Dress to Impress

A job interview is one of those occasions when you will want to put a lot of effort into how you present yourself. Dress appropriately for the position you are going for and this will give you a head start to create that all important first impression.

Here are a few tips to ensure you are going to look good and feel good for your interview. Use this as a guideline to ensure you have thought of everything when it comes to presentation.
- Dress conservatively. You can still show your personality by wearing colours that suit you
- Concentrate mainly on neutrals with splashes of your good colours in ties, shirts, shoes, belts, jewellery
- Wearing a suit to an interview is a safe option. A dark coloured suit with a light coloured shirt is a good combination
- You are always best, especially at a first interview, to dress up (in a professional sense) rather than dress down.
- Classic suit styles are best with co-ordinating socks and dress shoes for men
- Your suit or outfit should be comfortable and fit you well – See The Perfect Fit for Garments
- Avoid loud colours and super bright ties
- Clothing should be neat, clean and pressed.
- Avoid anything that is bright, sheer or showing too much flesh/cleavage
- Skirts shouldn’t be too short – knee length is best
- Another good rule of thumb is to dress as though you are your boss
- Be careful with perfumes, colognes/aftershave as you don’t want it to be overpowering or cause an allergic reaction.
- Be particular with hygiene – showering, shaving, teeth brushed and don’t smoke or eat just before an interview
- Hair clean and tidy
- Men with moustaches or beards ensure they are neatly trimmed
- Keep jewellery simple
- Shoes polished, medium heels and ensure they aren’t scuffed or in need of repair
- Court shoes or pumps for women are the best option
- Hosiery without any snags or ladders and in neutral colours. Have a spare pair just in case
- Nails clean and tidy – avoid artistic manicures if you are going for a professional job. These can look great and as with all expressions of personal style are fun and a great way to show your personality. For a job interview neutral nails will always going to be the most suitable look.
- Makeup understated and suited to your colouring. If you are not sure of what sort of makeup to wear for an interview book a consultation with your makeup artist or stylist who can show you the best foundation colours to suit your skintone. Makeup for the professional workplace should be minimal and flattering.
If you take the time to attend to these details and check everything off you will feel well put together and more confident about the interview .. There is just one last thing to remember before you walk out that door …

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Contact Moana Robinson from Beauty Glow to enquire about colour, style and/or makeup consultations
September 14, 2015
The Perfect Fit for Garments
Do Your Garments Fit Perfectly?

No matter whether you are dressing casually or for a special occasion it is important to ensure your clothes are the right fit for your body.

Here are a few tips for you to ensure each of your garments is the right fit for you. It is always handy to have someone (or you can do it yourself) measure your body accurately so that you know the fit according to measurement charts if shopping online. It is always good to ensure a company has a return policy when shopping online in case the garment is an incorrect fit. Different stores and brands will also vary in label sizes so a try on session is always worthwhile if you want to ensure the fit is right.

Your Perfect Fit Checklist

Jackets
- Do not pull across the shoulders
- The lapels lie flat
- You should be able to slide a flat hand inside your jacket under the lapels
- The vents do not pull open
- The sleeves finish just on or a centimetre below your waist
- You are able to cross your arms across your body
- You are able to button it up without pulling
- The jacket’s second button from the bottom should lie just above your belly-button, never below
- With your arms at your sides, the sleeves should cover the wrist bone
- If a jacket doesn’t fit your shape properly and flares out at the bottom part this means the jacket fit is too slim
- Length of a suit jacket should finish just where the curve of the buttock starts to go inwards or.. where the middle of the hand is if arms are relaxed at the side. This would be just past where the fingers start below the palm
Shirts
- Fit your neck properly when done up. You should be able to fit two fingers in between the neck and the collar
- If turning your head causes you to turn the collar also then your collar is too tight
- Sleeves finish around 1cm below your jacket sleeve
- Cuffs should be a bit looser than a good fitting watch and should end just where your palm starts
- Your cuff should not move more than an inch up your wrist when you bend your arm
- Buttons do not gape open
- The shoulder seam should be at your shoulder bone
- Armhole seams should not be too tight
- You should be able to bend without your shirt becoming untucked
- You should be able to put your hands behind your head comfortably
- Sleeves on mens shirts should not be so loose that they “billow” when moving the arms
Pants
- Only one break at the hem
- The pleats lie flat against your body
- You can fit two fingers between your body and the waistband
- Does not pull across the front creating a crease at your hips
- Dress trousers should not be tight to the leg nor billowing they should drape the leg comfortably
- Avoid pleats in the front as they can make you appear heavier.
- Trousers should have a single defined crease down the center of each pant leg.
- If you have pants with side pockets that don’t sit right – sometimes they gape when sitting it is easy to have the pockets removed. A dressmaker or dry cleaners who offer an alteration service can do this easily. See article on alterations This will create a smoother silhouette.
- Length of pants is important 2.5cm off the floor if you want to show your shoe a little or or a hem that’s a 6mm off the floor for floor-skimming styles, like wide-leg trousers – again, another easy job for someone who does alterations.
Skirts
- You can fit two fingers at the waistband
- The splits remain closed except when walking (for a skirt with a split)
- The right length (not too short for modesty and suitability reasons and not too long for body shape/fashion)
- You can sit down comfortably without risk of the skirt splitting
- All linings are hidden
- Hangs straight down from your behind
Dresses
- Not too tight
- Does not reveal too much cleavage
- Sleeveless dresses do not have flesh oozing from under the armhole
- No shorter than 2.5cm above the knee
So much of a garment’s fit and length is also to do with your personal body proportions and shape.

During a Wardrobe Audit your Personal Stylist can help with advice on the fit of all your garments that you are not sure about. For all Style consultations contact Moana Robinson at Beauty Glow
September 14, 2015
Sew Excited – Alterations Can Create a whole new Look
Take Up – Take In – Take Down – Add or Trim

Are you going through your wardrobe and doing a spring clean? Do you sew? If not most dry cleaners can do minor alterations which may completely change the look of a garment.

I always say to women who are trying to lose weight that its so good to look and feel the best they can every single day. How many times do you hear women say “when I get to my goal weight I will get myself something new” or “treat myself to a new outfit”.? Alterations to a garment or outfit that is a fantastic colour and style for you mean that you can “adjust as you go”.

There are so many alterations that can make a quite inexpensive outfit look fantastic. Below are a few tips on how alterations can make a difference to your life and your wardrobe
- Sometimes you can buy “off the rack” clothes on sale .. maybe not your size and just have them altered to look amazing. Even with the cost of alterations you can literally save hundreds of dollars by making the most of clearance sales with odd sizes left.
- If you love a dress for its style and colour and want a really “perfect” fit sometimes it is even works to buy a size bigger to have a dressmaker make alterations personal to your shape.
- If you are having denim jeans altered it does pay to have this done professionally so that they can match the stitching correctly.
- If you are looking for a regular dressmaker or tailor give them a simple alteration to do first to see how they go for time and quality of work. This applies especially to expensive garments. You dont want to risk having a lovely pair of pants taken up too short in length.
- It is definitely worthwhile spending the time to find a good dressmaker or alterations person. Develop a good communication with them and as with most businesses if you are a loyal and good customer they will usually be very obliging if you want something altered quickly for a special event. Communication is very important as you need to convey to them exactly what you want and ensure that you are happy with the fitting before the alterations are done.
- When you go for the alteration fitting ensure that you wear the other garments that you would wear with the garment to be altered and the same shoes especially if it is for a hem. This applies to undergarments as well as a different bra under a top or dress can create a different look to something especially if it is quite fitted. If you are having a coat or jacket altered wear the thickest layer that you may be wearing underneath it to allow for layering.
- If you are buying an outfit in a quality department store or boutique which needs some alteration it pays to ask whether they have a recommended dressmaker or alterations person as this will be someone who is trusted by that retailer to provide good quality service.
- I have said before when talking about wardrobe spring cleans to have your baskets or bags for Donate, Dump or Darn. The “darn” basket to me means alter as well as repair. A dress or skirt can go from looking dowdy or frumpy if the incorrect length to very flattering with some centimetres taken off the hem.
- Alterations such as hems, side seams, adding darts or tucks, altering sleeves, replacing zips or fasteners can be relatively inexpensive but some fiddly alterations to jackets, coats etc can be a bit more time consuming and costly.
- If your time is better spent elsewhere do not feel guilty about having these alterations done even if you can sew. Alterations can save you so much money if you take into account the cost per wear of a garment that may not have otherwise been worn much at all because it didn’t fit correctly.
Contact Moana Robinson from Beauty Glow about a Wardrobe Audit which can sometimes surprise you with the different ideas on alterations to create a completely different look for a garment that you may love but isn’t the right fit or shape for you.

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A complimentary wardrobe audit with your full Style Analysis and Colour Session

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September 6, 2015
Spring 2015 Style Tips
Sweet Spring .. So Exciting and Fresh

…Gorgeous colours and styles for Spring 2015

Spring Style Colours
- Sugary shades of lemon yellow, sweet pink, dusty denim, mint green, think of sorbet and everything sweet. Soft greys and blues are around a lot especially cobalt blue with tonal shades and neutrals
- Lots of white on white, lovely fresh and crisp, lace and linen
Spring Style Fabrics
- Denim of all weights and washes, white lace; in particular white eyelet lace
- Suede is huge this spring – dresses, skirts, vests, bags, shoes …everything
- Stripes, stripes, stripes and also lots of white on white
- Flares in pants and jeans
- Stripes – lovely and fresh – Great for dramatic looks and classical looks
- Culottes have made a comeback!
- Jumpsuits, all-in-one and monochromatic outfits
- Global safari and animal prints
- Tropical and floral prints
Strapless tops and dresses and off the shoulder looks are also popular spring styles

Spring Style Accessories
- The necktie (tied at the front or back) is a light cool alternative to a scarf and adds a pop of colour to accent the white or coloured outfit
Spring Shoe Styles
- The 90s mule is reincarnated
- the flat espadrilles will be really big this spring as are all flat shoes
- Bows on heels
- Wedges
- Colour block sandals in fun hues
- The nude pump will elongate the legs
Have fun enjoying the gorgeous weather and exploring the latest spring styles, spring clean your wardrobe and find a few surprises – mix and match what you have with what you can find ….so much fun shopping for a new season.

Contact Moana Robinson of Beauty Glow for details of the Beauty Glow Spring Style Special …

A complimentary wardrobe audit with your full Style Analysis and Colour Session

*Limited time and conditions apply
September 3, 2015