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Tuesday, 13 August 2013

What Not To Wear To Work

 

Many professional women are guilty of multiple fashion faux pas without realizing it, and their lack of judgment can sometimes lead to being passed over for a job or promotion.
Experts agree that one of the biggest fashion mistakes women make, for example, is showing too much cleavage.
“It’s distracting and inappropriate in a business environment,” says Ginger Burr, president of Total Image Consultants in Lynn, Mass., and author of Fashion Secrets Mother Never Taught You.

What To Wear And What Not To Wear To The Office.

What NOT To Wear...






 
Best Outfits To Wear To Work....
 




Rather look simple and smart, instead of being uncomfortable in your own clothes...
 
 

 
 

Thursday, 8 August 2013

Looking at some Forecasted Fashion Trends for 2015

// Fashion and style has a lot to do with being knowledgeable and fashion aware. Here we give our readers a little bit of insight into Fashion Trends forecasted for 2015 









“Style is the answer to everything.
A fresh way to approach a dull or dangerous thing
To do a dull thing with style is preferable to doing a dangerous thing without it
To do a dangerous thing with style is what I call art

Bullfighting can be an art
Boxing can be an art
Loving can be an art
Opening a can of sardines can be an art

Not many have style
Not many can keep style
I have seen dogs with more style than men,
although not many dogs have style.
Cats have it with abundance.

When Hemingway put his brains to the wall with a shotgun,
that was style.
Or sometimes people give you style
Joan of Arc had style
John the Baptist
Jesus
Socrates
Caesar
García Lorca.

I have met men in jail with style.
I have met more men in jail with style than men out of jail.
Style is the difference, a way of doing, a way of being done.
Six herons standing quietly in a pool of water,
or you, naked, walking out of the bathroom without seeing me.” 
― Charles Bukowski

Stylish Men

// Today we are looking @ the worlds best dressed MEN...

// Nicky B Consulting is a all round business which means we cater to both women and MEN. At Nicky B Consulting we believe that style is not only for reserved for women but that men can be stylish too... With a bit of help from Nicky B of course...

// Coco Chanel“Fashion changes, but style endures.”  - Coco Chanel



 // Here's looking at 10 of the worlds best dressed males across the world...

#1 DAN STEVENS

// Daniel Jonathan "Dan" Stevens is an English actor. He is known for his portrayal of Matthew Crawley on ITV's Downton Abbey. He is currently 30 years old and is a promising up and coming actor who's style recedes him.

// "What can I say? We've all got a man crush on Dan. He dresses like every GQ man should. He can even carry off lime-green leather gloves. Seriously." Dylan Jones, Editor, GQ





#2  TOM HIDDLESTON

// Thomas William "Tom" Hiddleston is an English actor. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and he rose to prominence through a number of TV roles and more recently major film roles.

// "Tom Hiddleston is a very talented actor. His lean physique translates into a modern and highly personal way of dressing. In particular, he wears dark, slender suits very well, and always looks contemporary, dynamic and, most importantly, relaxed." Giorgio Armani, designer




#3 TINIE TEMPAH

// Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu, better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is an English rapper. He released his first mixtape in 2005; his first album, Disc-Overy, debuted at number one in the UK in October 2010 and proceeded to win 2 Brit Awards for Best New Act.

// "Tinie always looks very sharp and well put together. He has an acute eye for mixing classic tailoring pieces with a sports edge, creating his own signature look." Lucas Ossendrijver, menswear designer, Lanvin


#4 NICK GRIMSHAW

// Nicholas Peter "Nick" Grimshaw, also known as Grimmy, is a British television and radio presenter. As well as hosting various shows for BBC Radio 1, he is notable for his work on Channel 4, E4, BBC One, BBC Two and Channel 4 youth strand T4.

// "Grimmy has a great sense of style and knows how to do both ends of the spectrum - as long as the trousers are tight enough! He can look as sharp in ripped jeans and a good knit as he does in a three-piece." Henry Holland, designer




#5 DERMOT O'LEARY

// Seán Dermot Fintan O'Leary, Jr. is an English television and radio presenter of Irish descent, best known as a presenter of Big Brother's Little Brother on Channel 4 before moving on to The X Factor on ITV in 2007.  

// "Dermot has an effortless style: it's kind of annoying actually. Whether dressed casually or in his fantastic array of suits, he's always sharp, always interesting. No one looks better in a Spencer Hart suit than Dermot." James Corden, actor and comedian





#6 IDRIS ELBA

// Idrissa Akuna "Idris" Elba is a British actor, singer, rapper and producer who has starred in both British and American productions. He grew up in Canning Town, East London.

// "He oozes a fabulously sexy nonchalance when it comes to dressing. He's one of those guys whose presence is powerful enough no matter what he's wearing. His tailoring has definitely sharpened up as the movies roll in, yet he looks equally invincible in jeans and a T-shirt." Grace Gilfeather, Fashion and Production Editor, GQ



#7 ROBERT PATTINSON

// Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson is an English actor, model, musician and producer. Pattinson started his career by playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire but became a sensation for his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga.

// "He has great red-carpet style. I like that he has a unique look - he'll wear a tailored suit in a bright colour and it really sets him apart from the crowd." Tommy Hilfiger, designer




#8 PRINCE CHARLES

// Charles, Prince of Wales, is the eldest child and heir apparent of Queen Elizabeth II. Known in Scotland as Duke of Rothesay and in South West England as Duke of Cornwall, he is the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, having held the position since 1952.

// "Despite sticking to a classic uniform, he always looks on trend. He's been sporting double-breasted suits for decades and the oversized tweed overcoat he wears looks as if it arrived straight from the Paris catwalks. What really makes the Prince so stylish is simple: this is a man who knows what he likes, knows how to wear it, and sticks with it whatever the prevailing fashions." Natalie Massenet, founder and executive chairman, Net-a-Porter group, and chair of the British Fashion Council




#9 DAVID WALLIAMS

// David Walliams is an English comedian, actor, author and television presenter. He is best known for his partnership with Matt Lucas on the sketch show Little Britain and its predecessor Rock Profile.

// "David dresses very well, always with a sense of humour. Suits suit him." Richard James, tailor




#10 EDDIE REDMAYNE

// Edward John David "Eddie" Redmayne is an English actor, singer and model and has mostly done broadway but is a rising star and style icon.

// "Baby-faced charm, artfully dishevelled hair and a killer suit. It's a really simple formula, but boy, does it work." Jessica Punter, Style & Grooming Editor, GQ 




#11 GARY BARLOW

// Gary Barlow OBE is an English singer-songwriter, pianist and record producer. He is frontman and lead vocalist of British pop-group Take That and serves as head judge on The X Factor UK.

// "Gary is a true gentleman and a true Englishman, which is reflected in his style. As we know, he is an avid wearer of Dolce & Gabbana - and our friend. He is also a big supporter of traditional British tailoring." Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, designers




#12 DAMIEN LEWIS

// Damian Watcyn Lewis is a British actor and producer. His roles include Soames Forsyte in the ITV remake of The Forsyte Saga, Detective Charlie Crews in the NBC drama Life and Major Richard Winters in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers.

// "This talented actor has begun to take America by storm, not least with his recent Emmy award for Homeland. His style is subtle, timeless and impeccably turned out." Elisabetta Canali, communications director, Canali




#13 ANDREW GARFIELD

// Andrew Russell Garfield is an actor, of dual American and British citizenship. Born in Los Angeles but raised in Surrey, Garfield began his career in British stage and television productions and rose to fame as Spiderman in The Amazing Spiderman movie.

// "Garfield always dresses with cojones. Forget samey red-carpet suits in muted tones - the 29-yearold actor goes all out with strong colours and bold designs. From the striking navy two-button peak lapel Stafford-check Gucci he wore to Letterman, to his burgundy Balenciaga suit by Nicolas Ghesquière, he's a man who ensures he always stands out." Stuart McGurk, Senior Commissioning Editor, GQ



#14 DAVID FURNISH

// David James Furnish is a Canadian/British filmmaker, former advertising executive, and now a film director and producer most known for his documentary Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras. He is the civil partner of British singer Elton John.

// "David is consistently impeccably dressed, down to the smallest detail. It's inspiring. David's style is classic, often combined with a bit of fun. He oozes sophistication, but he'd never be so undignified as to actually ooze. Someday I hope to be able to afford - er, match - his level of sartorial elegance.'' Neil Patrick Harris, actor




#15 RICHARD AYOADE

// Richard Ellef Ayoade is an English comedian, actor, writer and director, best known for his roles as Dean Learner in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace and Maurice Moss in The IT Crowd.

// "Richard Ayoade is king of the new breed of geek, and aspiring creatives are replicating his look. He has transformed the word geek from an insult to a compliment. Geeks are no longer the outcasts, they are writing the best novels, designing the best clothes and, in Ayoade's case, directing the best independent films (see Submarine). That he managed to do this while holding his own against Hollywood's comedy elite in The Watch proves that geeks really do finish first." James Mullinger, Photographic Director, GQ




#16 DAVID GANDY

// David James Gandy is a British model. He grew up in Essex in a working-class family. After winning a televised model-search competition, he became a successful model.

// "David Gandy is part of the new generation of stylish British men that appreciates traditional Savile Row tailoring combined with innovative details, adding a fresh twist to it." Angelo Galasso, designer




#17 ZAYN MALIK

// Zayn Malik is a group member of the new chart toppers boy band One Direction. They are making waves and so his Zayns style. 

// "Zayn is the sharpest edge of One Direction. He's the one you know will be investigating high fashion when the boy band turns to man. Already you can see the experimentation with grooming, the mega hair, the interest in fit, cut and movement. He likes the limelight, it likes him and he's always dressed for it. There's no more sleek and deadly combination in a young pop turn. Watch this space." Luke Day, Fashion Director, GQ Style




#18 ANGELO GALASSO

// Galasso was awakened interest in fashion at a very early stage, when he visited with his father Tailor's house. Galasso was born and spent his childhood in Francavilla Fontana. His first brush with fashion was at school. During breaks, he cold cuts, different clothes, and more pockets and connections to other garments thus making his own creations. 

// "Angelo is an artist. You see the craftsmanship in his work." Al Pacino, actor




#19 GEORGE LAMB

// George Martin Lamb is an English radio and TV presenter. He is the son of actor Larry Lamb.

// "Such is George Lamb's vibey handsomeness that when he walks into a room every other man simply bursts into tears. Myself included. Also, the only guy who can make red espadrilles look stylish - in January." Jonathan Heaf, Features Director, GQ 




#20 TOM HARDY

// Edward Thomas "Tom" Hardy is an English actor. Some of his most notable film roles were in Star Trek: Nemesis, RocknRolla, Bronson, Warrior, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, This Means War, The Dark Knight Rises and Inception, the critically acclaimed film for which he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award.

// "Let's concentrate solely on red-carpet Tom - like most men, he's at his best when he's scrubbed, suited and booted in a sharp black suit. Everyday Tom? Well, shall we just say, when you have a face like that, you can wear what you like." Jo Elvin, editor, Glamour



References: GQ Magazine, Wikipedia, Getty Images

Friday, 2 August 2013

How Easy is Dressing for your Body Type?

Gone are the days of style and fashion only being for the size 0 runway model the world is embracing the "bigger" woman...
// Dressing for your body type may seem like something you do everyday but some women find this task one that confuses them...
Knowing your body and the correct fashion trends in women's clothing may help you dress better and ultimately FEEL better...


// Today PLUS SIZED women and FASHION is our focus. In today's global fashion sphere the Plus Sized fashion clothing market is not a big one but is evolving and fashion houses as well as retail outlets across the globe are realizing that the market for plus sized women is growing and catering for that still niche market is a must. While we prepare for the voluptuous women to emerge fully and embrace their stance Nicky B can help... 







//  Nicky B Consulting helps women with this by offering Colour consultations, Style consultations, Image consultations, Makeovers and Personalised shopping consultations all in conjunction to help any women looking to up their style. All ages young and old.







Knowing your Body Type

// Knowing your body type is a very important part of dressing especially when it comes to women's fashion...



// Start by identifying your body type. This will help you determine which way to go when it comes to dressing appropriately something Nicky B Consulting helps women achieve.


// Here we see Kim Kardashian, Audrina Patridge, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Hudson (formerly) and Beyonce showcasing different body types in different designer labels showing that women of all shapes and sizes can look good in anything they wear... 


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