Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2011 | Page 108

YOUR GUIDE TO FASHION HEALTH & BEAUTY Charisma Perfect outfit for that special occasion The bride and groom are naturally the most important people at a wedding. But at the same time normally their respective mothers also want to be perfectly attired for the big occasion. Finding the right outfit and accessories can often prove a long and sometimes frustrating search. But just across The Solent, in the quiet village of Fawley on the edge of the New Forest, there is a real gem to be discovered. Charisma is an independent boutique that has been run from the village for 17 years by the proprietor Lesley Bradsworth. Lesley has vast experience in the fashion industry and is one of those rare ladies who understands the skill of dressing for a special occasion. Charisma carries a huge stock – but only a few of each style - of both formal Mother of the Bride and Groom outfits with matching millinery and accessories. Labels include Condici, Ispirato, Chianti, Ann Charisma School Rd, Fawley, Southampton SO45 1EA TEL: 02380 894500