Author: Kiesha Meikle
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Looky here…
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You know when you come across a product that does it all and you wonder why all products aren’t like that? Well, the Ultimate Styler is a bit like that really… For someone with a visual impairment this can actually be a pretty handy tool, as everything you need for…
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Selecting the Right Summer Fashion (Advertorial)
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With the summer season finally upon is, it’s time for most of us to start looking into updating our wardrobes. Each new season brings new weather, and along with that, new fashion trends and styles. So, if you are someone who considers yourself particularly fashion-conscious, you have probably been thinking…
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Ballgowns at the V&A
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Ballgowns at the V&A By Steph Cutler When I heard about Ballgowns, an exhibition of ‘British glamour since 1950’ currently at the V&A, it’s no surprise that I was keen to pay a visit. Ballgowns showcases around sixty ballgowns in total and includes stunning dresses, red carpet evening wear and…
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Father’s day is coming…help!
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Father’s day is coming and once again, figuring out what to buy has left me stumped… My dilemma? Well, it is how much to spend. Taking into account that payday feels like an eternity away, it’s not a birthday, so there is no real need to blow my overdraft inorder to…
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Support pants uncovered
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Look, let me put it to you like this, if it wasn’t for my support pants I would’nt be able to wear half of the dresses in my wardrobe. Which means my support pants are an integral part of my wardrobe and..yes..yes, I love them. I love the fact they…
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Corrie wins BAFTA battle…but not in the style stakes!
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The Bafta TV Awards had many glued to the television last night, with some of the UK’s most popular soap stars in attendance…. However, despite reigning supreme for some time, Eastenders were pipped to the post by the Corrie crew, who looked (even if they were acting) very surprised to…
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Wardrobe malfunction
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You know that moment when you realise your shoes are unbearable and that you can’t walk another step? Or when your friend tells you that your dress is completely see through and your granny pants are clearly visible? When the double sided tape peaks through your low cut dress or…
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Got it nailed?
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You are not ready until your nails are on point…if you know what I mean. Nail trends have been a huge focus on the catwalk for some time now, but this spring/summer – like everything else this season – going bold with colour and print is the name of the…
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Would you?
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My friend is getting married in October and the last time we spoke, she told me about the moment when her longterm boyfriend proposed. It sounded magical – he went down on one knee, he confessed his undying love and she was presented with a princess cut diamond ring. Nice…
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Key pieces…described.
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The key to staying ahead of the game in the fashion stakes? Mix it up! Grab yourself some printed items, add a bit of colour and contrast here and there and then mix it all up with some animal shaped accessories. Got it? Well, check out a selection of key…
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Giveaway: Shoes!
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Ok, so they are a little bright! But trust me, anything with colour, especially neon, will set you in good stead for Spring/ Summer 2012. Seeing as it is London Fashion Week, I have this pair of size 6 (they actually fit more like a size 5) t.u.k court shoes…
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Colour, colour everywhere! LFW update.
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If you are at all scared of colour, then it is time to be brave because as seen at London Fashion Week, designers have gone colour mad… Man of the moment Christopher Kane brought purple, blue and red to centre stage today with not one, not two, but whole rows…
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Hair extensions
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So you want longer hair but have recently had a bob cut? Well, never fear because hair extensions can be a fast track way to waist length tresses – with little to no fuss. If you are not comfortable with styling your hair or have someone who assists you, don’t…
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Big mistake…huge!
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There are many positions of power to be found in society today. Politicians, judges, doctors and of course the monarchy. But one that is so often overlooked is the power held by the women found behind the counter in your local department store. Little does she know (or maybe she…
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Christmas is coming!
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Christmas is coming, so what on earth are you going to wear to all of those parties? This season’s key trends like the pencil skirt, shift dress, midi length and maxi length are on the pages of every fashion blog and women’s mag…but if you know what they are…
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Bodymetrics
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Lying on the bed, up against the dressing table, on the floor or hanging onto the bed frame – no matter what technique you use to put on your skinny jeans or even this season’s flares, there is just no getting around it, ill-fitting jeans are never ok… …If you…
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Oh Carine!
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So, I have just bought the latest edition of the Gentlewoman magazine – A biannual lifestyle magazine which I love for its large, bold print, eccentric design and for the simple fact that it is massive! (It should be, I have to wait a whole 6 months for my…
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Can I tell you a secret?
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Woah there tiger! You have had two cups of coffee, a glass of wine at lunch, last night’s curry is still lingering and you spent all of 10 seconds brushing your teeth this morning…you can tell me that secret tomorrow! We all get bad breath at some point. What’s worse…
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The Bob is back in town!
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BBBBbaby, the Bob is back in town – great news because it is one of the easiest lengths to pull off. We are loving the straight no bend bob and the longer length bob cut – which is everywhere at the moment (Fearne Cotton’s got one, so it must…
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Get organised!
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Isn’t August a weird month? I’m never sure what the weather is going to be like, so I’m not really sure what to wear – summer dresses or the new season stuff … or both? Whatever, the truth is that this is probably the best time of year to get…
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Maxi anyone?
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I have been trying to avoid the maxi length trend for some time now and I actually seem to be getting away with it. This may be because I haven’t been out in a while due to a newly refurbished home. (When I say out, what I mean is –…
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Whoever invented the wedge heel…
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Whoever invented the wedge heel deserves a medal. Not only are they comfortable, but they are far more stable than the average high heel. We often talk about heels vs flats on StyleAble, but I think that a wedge heel could be the happy medium. No tottering around on…
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The benefits of having a good ol’ natter!
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Ok, so I have been accused of updating this blog with too many mini articles…What’s wrong with that? So, this time I have decided to give visitors an update on what is happening with StyleAble instead. I am always on the look out for new additions to the team, so…
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How easy is the Beehive?
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How easy is the Beehive? The Beehive hairstyle is this season’s ‘huge’ hair trend, but how easy is the DIY Beehive for VI girls? To create this look you will need to have medium length hair or long hair for the right height and volume. Here is how to do…
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Mini, midi, maxi…Fact!
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There really are only three lengths of skirt: the mini, midi and the maxi, this is a fashion fact.
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