Your Style Magazine #109
Bumper Christmas Issue

Hi there

All being well I will currently be relaxing on a sun-drenched beach. I feel very privileged that we've at last been able to get away for a while, it's been a long time and even longer since I gave my husband any undivided attention.

So, apart from some family Facetime, I am completely switched off! 

Silver or Gold? 

Silver or Gold? Most of us choose one or the other for Christmas sparkles.

This year, most of us have some Christmas festivities to catch up on, so let's not forego the positive feelings we promote with the tree and the trimmings. Even if you're pulling out the decorations of years past like me, we tend to fall into two different groups!

So what do you choose SILVER or GOLD?

Ready for Red?

The timing is perfect, Christmas is looming and RED is the warmest color around. 

Everyone can wear red if you choose a shade that flatters your natural coloring. The important factor is not to be overpowered! There's a shade in every palette. 

My Christmas dress

My Christmas dress has to be a go-anywhere, do-anything dress that makes me feel confident as well as comfortable.

It has to strike the right note; a bit special but not over the top! Something I hope for but rarely find.

This year I've decided to wear a dress I showed you 2 years ago. It's such a phenomenon that's it's still available! 

Casual to party FAST!

After what seems a lifetime, we're beginning to edge from casual to party time once again - even though Holiday celebrations will be downplayed a little again this year. 

But whether you're celebrating at home, visiting family or just meeting friends straight from the office, it's easy to crank up your style a notch with just a few simple changes or accessories.   

Winter color combos

Need some inspiration for Winter color combinations? Want something different from black and blue for your base? 

It's difficult to grasp the concept initially but, actually, everything in this palette blends together so well that there are lots of strong colors you can use instead of neutrals. 

I've learnt so much from this fabulous video. New York makeup artist Kerri-Lou shows step by step how to apply a beautiful makeup without breaking the bank. 

Whether it's a natural look you're after or you're ready to up the glamor stakes, you'll find all the tips and techniques you need.

Choosing mascara!

Do you know how to choose the best mascara for your eyelashes? Or are you like me, think that there's very little difference and allow yourself to be easily swayed by a special offer!

Well, never again - because I've just found out more about eyelashes and how to dress them than I ever dreamed possible!

Body Shapewear

Fewer parties yes, but you certainly want to look your best!

Let the right piece of body shapewear sort out the extra few pounds that being kind to yourself inevitably creates, or the 'covid stone as it's been referred to!

Who needs a new dress when you can grab yourself a new shape?

A ridiculously affordable way to have your own personal stylist. Alison Lumbatis helps you to build an on-trend capsule of stylish and versatile winter clothes that you love, but perhaps you're not quite sure how to pull together. All for only $39!

The Winter 2021 Capsule Wardrobe guide includes 30+ days of casual outfit ideas with dress it up/dress it down tips so that looks work for every lifestyle. You get an easy to follow shopping list of budget friendly timeless classics including accessories for any items that not already in your closet. 

If you've only ever been aware of the Seasons then the Tonal Color Families take a little getting used to.

With a Cool skin tone the Seasons would automatically determine you as Summer or Winter.

Now Summer is Cool, Light and Soft while Winter is Cool, Deep and Bright and there's a world of difference between the two. For many women Summer is far too soft and Winter far too harsh.