Island Life Magazine Ltd February/March 2017 | Page 97

Fashion , health & beauty

The smart way to dress up !

Finding exactly the right dress for a special occasion can eat up time and money : all that trawling around dress shops and online sites for an outfit you might wear only once or twice .
That ’ s why more and more smart women are opting to hire rather than buy their special occasion wear , from the Island ’ s biggest dress hire collection , at Posh Frocks in Sandown . It ’ s an Aladdin ’ s cave containing around 2,000 dresses – everything from ball gowns , prom dresses and bridesmaids outfits to cruise wear and the classic ‘ little black dress ’. Launched just two years ago
by Christine Stringer , the business has gone from strength to strength and this year for the first time it ’ s offering outfits for mothers of the bride . There ’ s also a big collection of accessories including jewellery , bags and hats , to give the finishing touch to an outfit . With dresses in all sizes from a petite size 6 up to an extra large 30 , Christine says there ’ s something to suit all ages and all tastes , and an outfit for any formal occasion . Check out the shop ’ s Facebook page for a peek at the latest dresses and opening times . Find Posh Frocks at 13 High St , Sandown , PO36 8DA or call 01983 289670 .

Why have a massage ?

We ’ ve all heard the stories about the A list who refuse to travel without their personal masseuse but why exactly ?
Massage can be for relaxation , making you feel soothed and pampered , which typically focuses on the whole body , or it can be a form of treatment that encourages better overall health , focussing on improving circulation , easing muscle spasms , reducing pain and aiding recovery from injury . Anna Benwell , proprietor of the Treatment Room which is based at Cowes Chiropractic Clinic has a passion for massage . She has been part of the team for over 3 years and offers Swedish , remedial , by Rebecca Taylor DC FMCA MRCC McTimoney Chiropractor
Indian head and deep tissue massage . No two treatments are ever the same and she prides herself on always treating each patient as an individual , listening to their feedback , tailoring her pressure and technique accordingly and keeping their particular needs in mind . Prior to the first treatment patients are asked to complete a health questionnaire and , if appropriate , an analysis of posture and range of movement is undertaken . Advice may be given on diet and hydration levels , along with simple exercises to do at home .
Anna Benwell
To book a treatment please call 01983 282810 or have a look at our website www . coweschiropracticclinic . co . uk .
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