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- Personal Shopping Styles For The Men s/s 10
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Tailoring and smart casual dominates this spring, from buttoned down gilets and checked shirts to straight leg jeans and pea coats. For a shirt that can be thrown on and still looks effortlessly smart, check out Universal works on mywardrobe.com or Hartford in Fenwicks. Read on for more on how to discover your personal style and shop effectively.
- Read more | Thursday, February 4, 2010
- The Personal Shopper's New Year loves!
This London based designer just keeps getting better and better, it's Suwha. I have the Carmen Navy as my winter coat this year and can't step out of the door without a compliment! Keep your eyes peeled for her s/s 10 collection, especially the cute black and white stripped jackets.
- Read more | Friday, January 8, 2010
- Y.shop has joined forces with The Little Emperors
Little Emperors & Co, a highly exclusive membership service, offering selected clients privileged reduced rates in luxury travel, retail, lifestyle, dining, beauty, health and fitness. With over 800 sought-after brands and companies, Little Emperors' brand partners include high profile names such as Cartier, Prada, Jimmy Choo, Gordon Ramsay Group, The Ritz, Soho House, Browns Fashion, Boujis, and of course Y.shop The Personal Shopping Company!
- Read more | Thursday, January 7, 2010
- Gorgeous Winter Knits
I spend the start of every Autumn/Winter fanatical for some comfortable yet stylish knitwear, and this year I believe I might just have found some really beautiful pieces!
For a helping hand with your knits and other wardrobe dilemmas do give us a call and book in for a wardrobe advice and overhaul. In the meantime Vanessa Bruno Athe is doing a delicious 3/4 Button Animal print, perfectly sexy with a pair of black leather trousers.
Celebrity favourite, Elizabeth Lau has a sleeveless pale blue heavy knit waistcoat that just kisses your neck!
- Read more | Saturday, September 12, 2009
- The Best of Bespoke
Often finding perfectly fitting shirts off the peg is tricky, the sleeves are too long, the fit is too slim or the collar is too tight!
In response to a number of pleas from frustrated readers and clients, I have put together a selection of shirt makers; for the rest of your outfit let Y.shop help.
"So many men make do with shirts that don't sit properly under a suit jacket and these frequently wear out around the collar and cuffs with alarming speed" says Charles Pinckney. His shirts are of an extremely high quality and perfectly tailored to your taste.
You simply go to www.charlespinckney.co.uk , send your complete set of measurements, pick a fabric, pick a collars, pick a cuff and the result is a shirt that is as distinctive as you! Prices start at £68.95.
- Read more | Friday, September 11, 2009
- 100% Silk for under £200
With all of us getting cosy in chunky knits this winter, let's mix it up with a little bit of luxe! For those Christmas and New Year parties coming up, here are some of the best silk pieces I've seen from boutique shopping to high street.
1st PLACE Theory, as always have a superb collection this winter. Perfectly fitting silhouettes with delicate detailing. My personal favourites are their dip dyed silk tanks and silk mix dresses, from £125.
November 2008
- Read more | Thursday, November 27, 2008
- 100% masculine but with a touch of cashmere
Men, get cosy yet stay stylish this winter with a little cashmere, great for those Christmas Day walks or to fend off the bitter January winter!
Bamford and Sons's collection of British style is once again 'top drawer' and offers some fabulous cashmere, especially their navy wool/cashmere 'lotus finish' pea coat.
November 2008
- Read more | Tuesday, November 25, 2008
- Sworn Virgins
Having been in the US for sometime now, brilliantly for us the Sworn Virgin label will hit our shores soon as it launches its line in Austique. This line of drapy tunics, super flattering jersey tops and dresses are all made from 100% biodegradable bamboo jersey.
- Read more | Wednesday, August 6, 2008
- Y.swap Shop Parties (click for info)
Regretting buying those Christian Louboutin heels that were always a size too small? . Following on from the recent trend stateside, Y.Shop personal shopping is delighted to announce the launch of its new Y.Swap Shop service.Dates - 19th June 2008
- Read more | Wednesday, June 18, 2008
- CNBC The Luxury Channel
See me at work in a Personal Styling piece on CNBC's The Luxury Channel in April 2008.- Read more | Wednesday, June 18, 2008
