Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2013 | Page 90

Style FASHION HEALTH & BEAUTY FILE Dee Becker, Island Life’s Fashion Columnist, shares one of her clients’ styling experiences Secrets of the successful shopper Shopping for clothes, successful empty-handed.  Unless you shopping that is, is quite a have an unlimited budget (and skill. Some people seem to most of us don't!), you need to be naturally good at it, always be organised and plan ahead finding just want they want with to shop well. It also helps if you the minimum of effort, but for know what suits you and what’s some it can be time-consuming already in your wardrobe so you and frustrating too! can see where the gaps are. But Cher was delighted with the BAGS Styling: Dee Becker Photography: Laura Boynton whether you like shopping in style gift voucher she was given Prada, Primark or even Oxfam, by her husband to mark her you can develop the skills you 40th birthday. She thought it need to shop successfully - and was “an excellent idea as I find enjoy it! "I wanted to say thank you for my shopping morning. Overall it’s been fabulous; I honestly never imagined I could enjoy shopping for clothes.” choosing clothes a real chore!” ‘Model’ MIA £35 Cher said: "I wanted to say You may share some of Cher’s thank you for my shopping shopping experiences: morning. Overall it’s been • You don’t know where to start fabulous; I honestly never looking or which shops to visit. imagined I could enjoy • That special outfit you are shopping for clothes. The whole looking for just doesn't appear experience has been brilliant, to exist. much better than I expected, • You can never find anything I’ve got the bug. Many many ‘Model’: This iconic style is a daily workwear classic but with that fits or suits you. thanks." its lady-like charm will suit most occasions. • The things you do buy are the Contact Dee for a FREE Initial same or similar to those already Style Consultation or to find in your wardrobe. out more about a Personal • You buy ‘bargains’ but rarely or Shopping session at just £45* never wear them. an hour. • A shopping trip often *Conditions may apply. Ficiet omnienimi, sima idus molecab oressit quat. Endi dit harumqui vernature, tem eicitia nullis nestian dellaccusam, sunt idescidi dus doluptas repudanimus as nes qui Shopper: Roomy enough for everyday essentials. Shoulder: The perfect hands-free classic! Tote: Has fast become a classic go-anywhere bag; perfect for carrying magazines, folders or laptops. Satchel: The once humble satchel is now a stylish handbag in its own right. results in you coming home Envelope: Neat and stylish hand-held or tucked under-arm when all you need is a lipstick and mirror. Hobo: The super-trendy hobo is practical and has way more style than a backpack. Cross-Body: Great when you’re on the move and have other things to carry too. Clutch: Not just for evenings out. The clutch is now an 07949 761044 [email protected] www.deebecker.co.uk 90 www.visitislandlife.com Style Coach™ is a trademark of the Style Coaching Institute® Ltd. on-trend fashion accessory anytime, anywhere. Pouch: The ideal travelling companion to safely keep valuables close to hand.