Metrotwin is the one stop website where you can find the best places to visit in both London and New York – basically two cities in one place, and it’s powered by non other than British Airways! Spending just 5 minutes on it and you’ll discover that it’s a cracking information resource with some superb recommendations from local experts, bloggers and ‘in-the-know’ online communities.
‘Lists’ profiles the very best Metrotwin has to offer from hand selecting incredibly tasty dinners that won’t break the bank, perfect to accommodate today’s credit crunch to exposing scenes of fictional horror in films or books – you can even visit the spot where it happened – tourist attractions in themselves.
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Onitsuka Tiger’s are absolutely HUGE in their homeland, Japan - and checking out some of their styles it’s clear to see why one of the most stylish cultures on the planet has welcomed them with open arms.
The trainers are unisex and the range is vast… check out the full collection and discover where your local stockiest is from the Onitsuka Tiger Trainer
Here’s three of our favorites.
FABRE BL-L Grey Banshuori/Cream £70 - These high-top basketball shoes were released in 1974 and received extensive fame and notoriety in the Japanese NBA MVP of 1973, where the team wore them during an NBA All Star tour.
COOLIDGE LO Purple Banshuori £55- The name Coolidge is taken from the 1980s US basketball TV show and is a variation of the classic basketball shoes of the 1970s. The silhouette of this shoe is narrower and more stylish, while retaining the classic basketball style in a low form.
ROTATION 77 - £50 is a brand new style, based on a volleyball shoe from the 1970s.
This year’s Hush Puppies AW08 collection offers an eclectic range of ‘hard wearing’ style - something they seem to be improving on year on year.
What we like most about the new range is that there is truly something for every taste and style, from Biker Chick to Fashionista Chic. I’ve always been inquisitive about what makes their shoes so comfy, I’ve had a pair for 4 seasons now and they just get comfier. Hush Puppies use something called ‘Incline’ technology, which for us non-tech folk basically means that each pair has a unique padding shape in the heel. Apparently they also help to improve body alignment, balance and ankle stability. As a stylist I’m always on my feet walking miles from shop to shop - so this is a welcome statement.
Here’s some of my favourites from this season’s range:
Biker Boots – These have made a welcome comeback from the early 90’s and are HOT this season. The price is also nice at £65.
Knee High Boots – A great staple for every winter capsule wardrobe… almost impossible to find a truly comfy pair that you can wear all day without pains shooting up your leg! These come in tan leather and go with pretty much everything including your fashion budget at just £85.
The Shoe Boot – Another fancy of mine and a more recent addition to the High Street. These are a lace up boot with a vintage look available in tan leather or metallic silver for the party girls amongst you.
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As you might have seen I had been shortlisted for ‘Most Inspiring Newcomer’ at The Federation of Image Consultants (TFIC) Spirit of Inspiration Awards 2008. To give you a little background about the awards, they were ‘launched to allow TFIC to acknowledge, celebrate and reward the achievement of those who have shown an enterprising and entrepreneurial spirit’. It’s so nice to be recognised for my efforts to date and winning an award like this is the most amazing feeling.
The awards ceremony itself was fantastic and as you’d imagine with a conference for image consultants, stylists and personal shoppers everyone was dressed to impress.
I was gobsmacked to hear the lovely speech from Sue Donnelly, the Federation’s President who said, “This year’s winner is dynamic and inspirational – not only with her looks, her cutting edge services and marketing techniques – but because she has a real passion and enthusiasm for helping others”, she continued “Chantelle is an excellent role model and ambassador to other prospective members”.
I have worked so hard over the past 18 months and I have been extremely lucky to work with many influential people who have all supported me immensely. When I founded TopStylista.com and iStylista.com I didn’t know anyone in the fashion industry but I have thrived on opening the doors to opportunities and overcoming challenges that I never thought I’d achieve so soon. This is my dream job and I have loved every minute of this journey - there’s much more to come so keep watching this space!
Posted by Chantelle on Mon 13th October 2008 at 07:10 AM, Filed in Industry News
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Fashion plays a big part in our lives and trends coming out of this week’s London Fashion Week indicate the new season’s all about high heels, big bags, cool accessories and eye-catching underwear. But have you thought about how you can use the latest designs to become fashionably healthy?
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has produced a unique fashion workoutdesigned to help people get the most out of this season’s must have trends. The guide will leave you feeling catwalk confident and super-model fit.
Chartered physiotherapist Sammy Margo says: ‘Physios regularly treat people who have suffered from the hazards of high heels and giant designer handbags but there are ways you can turn the danger on its head and make these expensive items even more desirable and use them to improve your health.’
The CSP’s mini-fashion workout incorporates heels, bags, belts, underwear and the shape of fashion to help wearers exercise the upper and lower body.
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