tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:44:26 +0000Hip shapes and Bristol fashion offers tips on shopping the trends, and styling yourself brought to you by Niki Whittle a Personal stylist and Image Consultant based in the South West.http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Niki)Blogger19125NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashionhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-3516382274742971329Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:19:00 +00002009-10-27T07:53:37.222-07:00Kinder BuenoDesigner handbagAccessorista.Accessories are a fab way of instantly updating the look of an outfit. Not only can you make casual outfit dressier; just by changing the shoes and bag, but you can re-work outfits you’ve had for years. Add a handbag in the latest colour or a pair of ‘must have’ shoes, and your outfit from yesterday will be brought bang up to date.Accessories are becoming such an important part of every wardrobe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/MiyEhPTUUIc/accessorista.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/MiyEhPTUUIc" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/10/accessorista.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-8588110685828181857Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:13:00 +00002009-10-15T04:01:58.757-07:00Seven for all MankindMarylin MoorePink LemonsBathPreySassy and BooRedfoot.MeeOrla KielyLuxNiki WhittleThe Frock exchangeBath Fashion MuseumLast month, Bristol and Bath based magazine, Folio, asked me to define Bath’s style. Quite a challenge you might say! So what is Bath’s style? Is it unique, or is it the same as every other city? Immediately I conjure up images of stylish ‘ladies who lunch’, with Orla Kiely handbags, Seven For All Mankind jeans and designer sunglasses, but I know there’s more to it than that. I explored Bath’s http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/xXVTKk18R9g/stylish-bath.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/xXVTKk18R9g" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/10/stylish-bath.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-6687575045252420068Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:02:00 +00002009-08-24T12:44:47.210-07:00Wednesday was the first Swish ‘n’ Swap swishing event at the Ashton Gate Stadium and I was invited to speak about image and dressing for your body shape before the swishing began. The event was held in aid of the Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal Charity for the Bristol Children’s Hospital and the organisers, Grace and Vicky, raised £400! <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/A-0jjyHcEEY/swiah-n-swap-n-be-stylish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/A-0jjyHcEEY" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/08/swiah-n-swap-n-be-stylish.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-8237903766288357845Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:13:00 +00002009-08-13T13:39:51.954-07:00new PrimarkPrimarkBroadmeadBristolHouse of FraserCabot CircusI went down to Broadmead this morning to witness the opening of Primark’s largest store yet.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />The queue snaked round the store and was buzzing, Primark staff were handing out balloons and Starbucks were giving away free mini coffees. Although the fuss wasn’t as huge as I’d expected, the girl’s queuing up didn’t disappoint http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/46QtJlWCbVY/primark-has-landed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/46QtJlWCbVY" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/08/primark-has-landed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-4514222326636722971Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:58:00 +00002009-07-29T09:11:02.183-07:00It’s nearly time! The new film Coco Avant Chanel, starring Audrey Tatou as Coco Chanel, is showing in cinemas from Friday and I can’t wait!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />Chanel is famous for the little black dress, the tweed suit, and the quilted leather handbag. If, like me it’s re-ignited your passion for all things Chanel, then here are some ideas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/g3KOM0Rgmx4/chanel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/g3KOM0Rgmx4" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/07/chanel.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-8787391598983674512Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:17:00 +00002009-07-23T06:49:33.365-07:00Clifton RocksQueens RoadCliftonBristolJewellery shopIt really does, thanks to the recent opening of fab new jewellery shop; Clifton Rocks. This is no ordinary jewellery shop, think, vintage mixed with contemporary. The shop looks beautiful, welcoming and stylish. Take a seat on the inviting leather sofa while you take it all in.The owner Clare, who has been designing and making jewellery for ten years, has her studio in the back of the shop so youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/EoCcd5Qiqtk/clifton-rocks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/EoCcd5Qiqtk" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/07/clifton-rocks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-6062112729551212499Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:01:00 +00002009-07-03T02:43:05.082-07:00Bristol is a great place to shop! We’re fortunate enough to have a great selection of shopping destinations; from high street shops, to unique boutiques. They may not all be within easy reach of each other, but don’t let that put you off! Time spent rummaging in the plethora of shops will give you a great wardrobe to style yourself with.The Mall at Cribbs Causeway along with Broadmead and Cabot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/vICc_n4rwH8/boutique-chic-or-high-street-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/vICc_n4rwH8" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/07/boutique-chic-or-high-street-style.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-2818838723053673437Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:45:00 +00002009-07-02T09:53:54.287-07:00BrandBristolBusiness inspiredImagenetworkingWhat your image says about you is so important, especially when you’re running your own business. You essentially become your brand. It’s important that you are visually projecting the person you want the world to see. When you get it right, the confidence you feel is fantastic. And ultimately, it’s the key to success. I was invited to speak about this at the Business Inspired networking meeting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/uc2h9bu5waM/dressing-for-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/uc2h9bu5waM" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/06/dressing-for-success.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-254329270959783310Thu, 14 May 2009 15:57:00 +00002009-07-02T09:52:55.240-07:00Zandra RhodesStella McCartneyRoberto CavalliKarl LagerfeldMatthew WilliamsonSienna MillerMarks and spencerHandMH&M couldn’t be more on trend following the launch of the Matthew Williamson Summer range.This isn’t the first time H&M have collaborated with high end designers, they’ve previously colaborated with Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney and Karl Lagerfeld to name just a few. The designer who’s popular with the likes of Sienna Miller and Jade Jagger, is famed for his fantastically colourful prints in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/5g5kD75nz0M/pretty-in-print.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/5g5kD75nz0M" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/05/pretty-in-print.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-3595318112634704469Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:45:00 +00002009-07-02T09:51:04.427-07:00CarvellaFrench Connectionclashing coloursacid brightsReisseighties coloursblock coloursI spent Sunday at the Bristol Womens ShowHow great! An opportunity to talk to the women of bristol face to face. I speed styled the day away; giving a group of women the chance to take home a goodie bag containing their own prescription sheet tailored to their shape, along with some of my top tips.The show was such a success with the Bristol ladies coming through the doors in their droves. Such ahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/An7_4Mn0fhs/busy-sunny-sunday-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/An7_4Mn0fhs" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/04/busy-sunny-sunday-show.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-5892337962862665942Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:21:00 +00002009-07-02T09:48:56.676-07:00EightiesdenimjumpsuitsM C HammerbananaramamadonnaJumpsuits, head scarves, harem trousers & bleached denim.............Looks like fashion is paying homage to Bananarama, Madonna and MC Hammer! Have you noticed all the bleached denim that’s popping up in the magazines, the oversized earrings, one shoulder dresses, lace, oversized t-shirts and head scarves?Don’t fret, if you’re not in the mood to go all out Eighties then here are some tips to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/4VwrEJ1MEYo/jump-into-noughties-in-eighties-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/4VwrEJ1MEYo" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/03/jump-into-noughties-in-eighties-style.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-4126901058855345040Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:07:00 +00002009-07-02T09:47:29.663-07:00VintageBristolblind lemon vintage.I just love rummaging around in antiques shops and vintage fairs, so I was over the moon when I spotted a large vintage fair in Bristol last weekend. I spent almost 3 hours there having a good look at everything. I also made a few purchases. Shopping vintage is always a great way to pick up something individual, something that no one else has. A fab vintage pair of boots for example, will make a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/Y-gwemZGPQA/wonderful-hotchpotch-of-sparkle-pattern.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/Y-gwemZGPQA" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/03/wonderful-hotchpotch-of-sparkle-pattern.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-3182827552228829048Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:17:00 +00002009-07-02T09:46:08.634-07:00body shapeHarrodsAlicia Kite Image ConsultantsLondonSaturday was a day of research (well, that’s what I like to call it).I braved the snow and ice (I did, I literally ice skated down the road in my little car) and went to London. I spent the day with some of the other lovely Alicia Kite Image Consultants. We had such a girly day, drinking Lattes and talking about all the latest trends. We spent most of the day in the fashion Mecca that is Harrods.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/8TkcbT1W9CQ/hurrah-for-spring-summer-clothes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/8TkcbT1W9CQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/02/hurrah-for-spring-summer-clothes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-7890958485342052898Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:55:00 +00002009-07-02T09:44:38.670-07:00spring summer 09tribal trendstatement necklaces80's revivalIt’s that time again to start thinking about the new season. With the sales still in full swing, it’s easy to get sidetracked and spend money on items that may only be worn for another couple of months. If the items aren’t classics; pieces that are season less, then think about how often you’ll actually wear that piece. Is it something that will take you through to Spring Summer? Quite a few http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/Jme8_pVtFZM/bargain-shopping-for-springsummer-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/Jme8_pVtFZM" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/01/bargain-shopping-for-springsummer-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-3934467960845634576Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:31:00 +00002009-03-19T06:55:30.615-07:00I was invited to talk on BBC Radio Bristol on Thursday morning.They were discussing the current sales in the shops and whether they have had any effect on our shopping habits:Most of the shoppers they interviewed thought that the sales hadn’t really made a difference to the way they shop, I know that when I’ve been out shopping it’s always pretty busy, however although there seems to be a lot of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/DPD9tJ-mHtQ/early-morning-interview-on-bbc-bristol.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/DPD9tJ-mHtQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2008/12/early-morning-interview-on-bbc-bristol.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-108719207532159288Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:44:00 +00002009-03-19T06:53:18.745-07:00Friday night saw me embracing the cold weather, (thanks to my new favourite pink hat) and heading over to the Westonbirt arboretum for their enchanted Christmas event.The trees looked spectacular lit up every colour of the Rainbow. The weather was really foggy but that only added to the magical atmosphere of the night.It was great to see so many people looking stylishly warm!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/Pet328chfkI/friday-night-saw-me-embracing-cold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/Pet328chfkI" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2009/03/friday-night-saw-me-embracing-cold.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-661010273895809931Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:09:00 +00002009-03-19T06:52:35.655-07:00Alicia Kite Academy mentioned in My-Wardobe.com http://blog.my-wardrobe.com/2008/11/13/fashion-fast-forward-to-2009/This is great!, I love My-Wardrobe.com, It’s great that Alicia Kite Academy gets a mention as we need to get the message across that we’re the image consultants of today!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/8OyBZdAHKfc/alicia-kite-academy-in-my-wardrobecom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/8OyBZdAHKfc" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2008/12/alicia-kite-academy-in-my-wardrobecom.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283208629142070632.post-2187540537118050205Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:27:00 +00002009-07-02T09:39:52.527-07:00tartancredit crunchAccessorizetightsAs it's getting colder and colder outside, I thought it only fitting to write about 'keeping warm and stylish, credit crunch stylie'.Think of tights as your new best friend! They're a fab way of updating your wardrobe. The higher the denier, the warmer you'll be, and the more flattering they are. Wolford tights are great but for something a little more credit crunch friendly, try Accessorize or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~3/TzwU6CRNhjw/as-its-getting-colder-and-colder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Niki)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NikisHipShapesAndBristolFashion/~4/TzwU6CRNhjw" height="1" width="1"/>http://hipshapesandbristolfashion.blogspot.com/2008/11/as-its-getting-colder-and-colder.html