This year you won’t have to
wait till Hogmanay to sport
some tartan. Updated tartans
- or checks - are all over
the shops with Vivien
Westwood-inspired creations,
classic pieces with a landed
gentry feel (including The
Queen Elizabeth II look
complete with headscarf!)
and some unexpected twists.
The idea is that you can mix
them up and clash the clans
as much as you like. Tartan
always returns in various
guises to bring some
wonderful colours and a
little Celtic adventure to
our wardrobe...
It’s not easy knowing which
tartan look works best for
you, so here’s how to make
sure you get it right:
Probably the most recognised tartans
are the red hues which we can all
wear if we find the right shade of
red for us. The fabulous modern
purples will suit most colourings
and the soft greys are a good, safe
neutral option that will also work
for most of us.
The traditional vibrant reds and
greens, the vibrant purples or any
mix of bold colours will look
fabulous on Clear colourings. The
darker greens, blues and blacks will
flatter Deep colourings, Warms will be glad to see orange, caramel
and rust shades that will complement
their skin tones wonderfully.
The Softs will welcome the more refined soft
greys and camel colours which will
suit their muted tones. Lights can pull off a yellow tartan and the
lighter indigos. Cools will love the purples and pine
greens and can have fun with a
bright fuchsia plaid!
As the range in tartan is bigger
than ever, you are sure to find a
colour, or a combination of colours,
that works for you.
You can learn all about your
colouring and the right
checks to choose with a colour me beautiful colour
consultation. Just call Sue now on 01242 577688 .
Tartan and checks of any
description are best suited
to straighter bodylines so
curvier figures should avoid
the close-fitted styles and
opt for garments with more
movement. Fundamentally, you
should choose your check
according to your scale;
petite figures should stick
to the smaller checks and
leave the big checks to
taller/ larger figures. A
key point to remember is
that this print will add
volume to the part of your
body you wear it.
Think also about your
personality, if you like dramatic or creative pieces then you can be a
little adventurous with your
check. The naturals or classics among us
will do better investing in
the more refined versions.
The romantics will
love the frills and bows and
the embellished dresses.
If you find you just can’t
get comfortable with tartan
then look to the other
heritage fabrics that are
popular this season such as
tweed, Prince of Wales or
herringbone.
If you’re stuck on which
styles to choose then why
not book a personal style
consultation with Sue.
The
golden rule with any fashion you’re
just not sure about is to bring it
in with accessories. This also means
you can be more creative than you
might be if you were investing in a
piece of clothing. You can choose
anything from tights to handbags to
purses to scarves, whatever suits
your style personality.
To find out how to work the season’s
trends call Sue for a seasonal
update.
The Henry Holland long tartan indigo
dress may be a sprint too far, but
if you want to honour your Scottish
heritage and add a little on-trend
style, just add some simple
accessories.
A stylish tartan stole or an elegant
tartan corsage will be just enough
to give a nod to Autumn fashion on
your special day.
Eye
pencils are a clever little make-up
tool, they add definition and
depending on which colour and how
you use them they can change your
overall make-up look completely.
There is a skill to applying eye
liner well and getting the required
looks. The cardinal rule for good
application is to make sure that
your pencil is suitably sharpened.
So make sure you have a good
sharpener.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with
different colours. If you’ve been
using the same colours for years,
try other shades to update your
look:
As a change from the standard
blacks, browns and greys, we
recommend from the colour me
beautiful range:
Light - coffee
Deep - aubergine
Warm - moss
Cool - amethyst
Clear - teal
Soft - coffee
If
you’d like to sharpen up your eye
make-up skills then why not visit
your nearest consultant for a
comprehensive make-up lesson looking
at colours, application and new
trends. To find your nearest colour
me beautiful consultant click here.
Cleaning your Sharpener
Have a look at your pencil
sharpener, you will see either a
little piece of plastic protruding
at one end you need to pull out or a
tiny stick sat next to the blade.
This is your mini wand to magically
clean the blade. Clever!
The
original tartan was a rather dull,
simple weave and the tartan we know
today was sparked by the ‘new’
highland leaders in the 19th Century
when they attended a state visit in
Edinburgh wearing an array of tartan
creations.
Since then it has become an integral
part of Scottish heritage and a
recurring fashion theme all over the
world.
