Jane Busby

TRENDS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2012

2012-02-15T06:06:00.000-08:00

Following a great day at the Pure exhibition in London, I have come away with all the forecast trends for A/W 2012 and S/S 2013. There were some exciting catwalk presentations hi-lighting fashion for future seasons and for this Spring/Summer.

Top Trends and colours for THIS Spring/Summer 2012

Colours for the season:-
Bold bright, block and clashing separates
Candy sugary pretty shades
Black and white are key colours
Tangerine is THE colour of the season - how bright you can go depends on your colouring

Texture -
Mix textures - lace and sheer materials are used in panels

Florals -
Bright small prints and amplified large prints on white and black backgrounds

Mix patterns -
African influence is strong

Dresses are making a come back the simple shift dress, mini, midi and maxi lengths.

NEW this season is the peplum and drop waist on dresses and skirts this style elongates the silhouette and hides any tummies. This trend is continuing into next Winter's styles.

The 'sporty look' is key in the younger fashions influenced by the summer Olympics.

Think Primal Futurism, sharp minimalism with textures, layered tunics and cropped jackets.
Cinematic, inspired by seductive Hollywood heroines, curvaceous shapes, sophisticated fabrics
J-peg Gen, simple colours, spontaneous styling, mismatched disorder, fun and youthfulness.

For personal shopping help with your wardrobe updates contact Jane 07860 136455 or see website www.janebusby.co.uk

SPRING OFFERS

2012-02-11T07:22:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day - 14th February
Mother's Day - Sunday 18th March
Easter - Sunday 8th April

Spring is on its way and the weather will be getting warmer - hoorah!

New colours, new styles and shapes are coming into the shops. This is a great time to give yourself a 'lift' and update your wardrobe by adding the new season's looks.

I can put outfits aside for YOU in the shops and we can then meet and I will help and advice you as to the best choices saving you time and money.

www.janebusby.co.uk

email - jane@janebusby.co.uk

TANGERINE is this Spring/Summer's colour

2012-01-09T04:11:00.000-08:00

French Connection

With a New Year and positive plans, what could be a better colour for Spring/Summer but TANGERINE. In fashion this is a great colour and can be worn by most people. For the 'Dark' and 'Bright' type of skin and hair tones the colour can be worn at the brightest and vibrant shades. For 'Muted' and 'Warm' skin tones the shade has to be more mid tone and for 'Cool' and 'Light' people they can wear tangerine really toned down.

Tangerine can be worn with other bright colours, black, navy, brown, grey and white.

Open this link to see Tangerine used on the runway

http://www.pantone.co.uk/pages/pantone/category.aspx?ca=88

As the spring/summer ranges start to come into the shops we will see how designers have interpreted the high street fashions from the designer catwalks last year.

www.janebusby.co.uk

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2011-12-19T13:39:00.000-08:00

Don't leave your styling to chance!

Have a great 2012

www.janebusby.co.uk

Christmas Gift Vouchers

2011-12-10T12:50:00.001-08:00

Still stuck for gift ideas? I offer gift vouchers for a style and personal shopping experience. So if you, and friend, your partner or Mum are stuck in a rut, lost your way or do not have the time to trawl the shops, call me to discuss your requirements. Special offer until 31st December 2010 - save £30 now £110 for the complete service.

SUSSEX FASHION AWARDS 2011

2011-10-12T09:21:00.000-07:00

Female Ambassador to Fashion 2011

I am so excited and honoured to have won this award.

For further information about my service please see my website:- www.janebusby.co.uk

Photo shoot for THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

2011-09-21T06:58:00.000-07:00

I styled a photo shoot to create a library of pictures for The Children's Society. It was a 3 day shoot at 3 different locations and I found a suitable - a school, house and community area.

We had a casting to find children, adult family members and teachers etc. At the school we had 10 children with chaperones and 4 adult models. I had to sort and fit all the children into the same uniform. At the house we made up 2 different families with other models joining us throughout the day to ring the changes.

In the community we had to show children mixing with people of all ages and we created different situations to cover issues such a bullying, social issues and positive times with friends and family.

Photographer - Larry Bray.com

For more information see my portfolio on my website: www.janebusby.co.uk

Personal Shopping Day with the winner of the LOOK MAGAZINE competiton

2011-08-24T02:14:00.000-07:00

Clare, a 25 year old trainee accountant from Cardiff won the fantastic competition in Look Magazine. Her prize was 2 nights at Hotel du Vin, first class travel, treatments at The Treatment Rooms, £500 to spend in Churchill Square, £400 to spend in the shops in the Laines, my Personal Shopping Service and a night at G-Casino.

We started in Churchill Square and bought a suit, outfits for work, casual, going out and a great dress for Clare's sister's wedding. Clare worked hard trying on the outfits I had put aside, we had Julia Claxton from Brighton Visitor magazine documenting our morning.

Clare had lunch while I found outfits, shoes and accessories in the 'Unique Brighton' area shops. We spent a fun afternoon with Clare buying 2 pairs of boots, patent peep toes shoes for the wedding, a coat, red statement handbag and a necklace.

What a fun but exhausting day - Clare now has to worry about which outfit to wear rather than what to wear!

Macmillan Awards

2011-07-19T12:23:00.000-07:00

The Macmillan fashion show evening won The Good News Story in the Royal Sussex Hospital/Argus awards at the Corn Exchange.

We all had such a fun time - even forming a chorus line behind the Frank Sinatra cabaret act!

photo by Mi Bewick

HOSPITAL STAR AWARDS 2011

2011-06-23T05:14:00.000-07:00

The Macmillan fashion show which I styled, staged and produced has won an award in this year's Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals' Hospital Star Awards run in association with the Argus newspaper. The award is for the winning Good News Story of the Year.

The ceremony is on Thursday 14th July and is such a great boost to all the staff and patients who were involved in the show and is the icing on the cake!

Photo by Mi Bewick

SUSSEX FASHION AWARDS 2011

2011-05-25T04:23:00.000-07:00

I have been shortlisted for the Sussex Fashion Awards 2011 in the category 'Sussex Best Fashion Ambassador Female 2011'

Thanks for the nominations.

www.fashionsussex.co.uk

THISTLE HOTEL FASHION SHOW PHOTOS

2011-04-26T06:35:00.000-07:00

The Unique Brighton Fashion Show took place at the Thistle Hotel on Saturday 9th April. 23 shops from Brighton showed their Spring/Summer outfits modelled by 13 gorgeous boys and girls.

Sophie Corbett and Jonesy from Juice Radio hosted the shows. Make up and hair by Zena McCarthy and Ciscos Karma. I styled, staged and produced the show - this is now my 4th for Soozie Campbell and Unique Brighton.

Photos by Larry Bray

For more information on styling and personal shopping see my website on www.janebusby.co.uk

UNIQUE BRIGHTON FASHION SHOW AT THISTLE HOTEL

2011-04-13T12:12:00.000-07:00

With a sunny day, a great venue, 13 gorgeous models and Spring/Summer outfits from 23 traders the fashion show was a great success.

Sophie Corbett and Jonesy from Juice radio hosted the 3 shows, Zena McCarthy was the makeup artist and Alex of Cicsos Karma the hairdresser.

I am proud to have styled, staged and produced the show for Soozie Campbell of Unique Brighton

Video by Eduardo Florez

www.janebusby.co.uk

Fashion Show for Macmillan

2011-04-04T13:07:00.000-07:00

The Macmillan nurses organised a fashion evening and I was asked to style and stage a fashion show. Our 10 models were patients and nurses and they modelled outfits from Hobbs, The Martlets Shop, Velvet, Emma Plus, Jigsaw, Greenhouse and East.

Everyone had a great evening with Sophie Corbett hosting, Mi Bewick taking the photos, hair by Sam of Essensuals and Jane from My New Hair.

I am so delighted to have been able to use my skills to help such a good cause - Macmillan.

Joey Bevans Recycled Collections

2011-03-23T10:14:00.000-07:00

Joey Bevans of Pointed Brown Shoes featured his vintage traveller collection and his collection influenced by Blade Runner at the Ideal Home Exhibition March 2011. The show music was by a live girl group - Scarlet Lowe. All clothes are made from recycled clothing, leather furniture, shower curtains, towels, bath mats etc. All very imaginative.

Fun designs and great looks.

FASHION SHOW AT THISTLE HOTEL

2011-03-11T09:51:00.000-08:00

Saturday 9th April a FREE Spring fashion show with outfits from 23 of the Unique Brighton Shops including

Ailsa Rollo

All that Glitters

Badger

Benetton

Coast

David Clulow

East

Fruity

Get Cutie

Gresham Blake

Hobbs

Hope & Harlequin

Irregular Choice

Jigsaw

Ju Ju

L K Bennett

Moss Bross

Noa Noa

Porta

Posh Totty Designs

Prime

Velvet

White Company

Shows will be at 2pm, 2.45pm and 3.30pm and I am styling and choreographing 13 gorgeous models to strutt their stuff on the catwalk.

Our hosts for the show are Sohpie Corbett and Jonesy from Juice FM.

We are holding a competiton for 16-24 year olds and the winner will join our models on the catwalk in the shows and have a haircut by Alex of Ciscos Karma, make up by Zena McCarthy and a present from Pecksniff's. 2 runner ups will win a meal for 2 at the Thistle Hotel and some Pecksniff's goodies.

For more information on the competition see www.uniquebrighton.com

www.janebusby.co.uk

DRESSING FOR BUSINESS

2011-01-30T02:50:00.000-08:00

Dress in the workplace must be thought about as it is the first impressions many customers and suppliers have of your company and the employees. Everyone whether on the shop floor or on management level must dress cleanly, neatly,professionally and sharply.

In the 80s the buzz word was ‘power dressing’ today it is ‘self branding’ and creating your style and image.

Invest in a great suit that will make you walk tall into the meeting and make you feel full of confidence.

Suits should be well cut and of the best material affordable to enable them to hang and fit right.

Dark suits give the impression of confidence and authority and are best worn with a good plain or striped shirt and tie, or non fussy blouse/top and with stylish shoes will pull together a professional look. Dresses and jackets are a smart option for women.

For ladies, keep hemlines below the knee, hide away cleavages and sleeves should be capped or longer but not strappy.

In any work situation lead the eye to the face and eyes rather than the cleavage so stick to block colour and conservative neck lines. Be careful with jewellery that it does not finish at the beginning of your cleavage or too long that a necklace will bounce on your bust.

If you have a large bust, keep the neckline open with a v neck or rounded neck. A double-breasted jacket will make you look wider so do not be tempted by this autumn fashion for the double breasted jackets.

Also big no nos which I am sure you are very aware of - are bare midriffs, very short skirts, shorts, bare shoulders and backs. Icon Live policy to remember is - no demin.

Make up must always be kept natural and make sure that nails are well manicured. Hair should be styled or if long kept tidy. Be aware that if hair is highlighted or coloured that the roots do not dominate.

Shoes - For men wear leather formal shoes – black with a black, grey or navy suit. Always make sure shoes are clean and polished.

I believe most companies will have a policy of NO open toes, flip flops or crocs.

For presentations, pitches and interviews it is said that A splash of red – a tie for a man, a top or accessories for women, can give a confidence boost and give an impression of authority. Just be aware that if you blush under pressure or have a reddish complexion keep to blue colours.

When working from home – always have breakfast and dress for the day. Do not graze on snacks and slop around in nightwear or tracksuits. You will not come across on the phone very businesslike and you will not be sharp thinking and will be noticeably slow and disorganised.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Photos from the Unique Brighton fashion shows In East Street Sept and at G-Casino Nov 2010 which I styled and produced

New Year, New You, New Confidence and how I can save you time and money

2011-01-10T04:20:00.000-08:00

The sales are coming to an end and new season's clothes are appearing in the shops.

This is a great time to look at our image and our wardrobes to make sure we have the best selection of mix and match and dress up and down outfits for every occasion.

Last week I helped a client completely up date her wardrobe and after a consultation for me to access Carol's colour, style, shape and lifestyle. I put outfits out in 3 shops for Carol to try on during our shopping trip together.

In the first shop Carol bought a pair of jeans, a smart striped pair of grey trousers and a dress, and for the tops she bought a white long sleeved Tshirt, green checked shirt, warm grey gillet, soft red cardigan, white and pink V necked tops and a woollen sleeveless jumper. In the next shop Carol bought an animal print 3/4 sleeved smart top and grey scooped cardigan with grey flower trim. In the third shop Carol bought a skirt, green camisole top and cardigan and aubergine cord jacket.

All these pieces can be mixed and matched between the outfits bought in the different shops and Carol is confident that everything suits her colouring, shape and suits her lifestyle.

In 3 hours Carol bought 15 pieces and with these new clothes alone she can make 55 different outfits. Carol already has a pair of knee high boots and a selection of heeled and low shoes to change the look for different occasions.

Further information about my service see my website www.janebusby.co.uk or to have a chat how I can save you time and money ring 07860 136455.

HOW TO SHOP THE SALES

2010-12-28T12:08:00.000-08:00

A purchase is only a bargain if it fits in with the rest of your wardrobe, suits you and you can afford it. Buying odd pieces because they are on sale will just sit in your wardrobe and never be worn.

Before you go shopping know what you have in your wardrobe and know the areas you need to add to.

Look for good classic staple items i.e. a black suit, cashmere jumper, wool cardigan/jacket, white blouse.

Update your existing wardrobe with accessories - shoes, belts, bags or jewellery.

Check out the returns policy on sale goods if you are unsure when buying something.

DONT impulse buy.

DONT buy anything you need to slim to wear.

DONT buy anything without trying in on first.

Outfits MUST flatter your colour and shape. Dont go for fashion garments for the sake of fashion.

for further details go to www.janebusby.co.uk

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS PRESENT IDEAS

2010-12-16T06:31:00.001-08:00

There is still time to come up with something different to give this Christmas. Here are my top 10 more unusual Christmas present suggestions. Click on the highlighted words to go to the websites.

1) Orb 360 is the latest craze for thrill seekers. Harnessed within 12ft PVC spheres, two ‘ORBers’ at a time hit speeds of up to 30mph, as they go head over heals down a run at Devils Dyke. Weeeeeee! £25 per person.

2) Local vineyards offer wine tasting tours - Brookers of Bolney - guided tours for 2 from £55. Tenterden in Kent - tours from May £9 per adult. Denbies of Dorking - offer Ultimate Wine Experience tours for £9.50 per person. Gift vouchers are available from all the websites.

3) National Trust, English Heritage or Royal Horticulture Society offer membership subscriptions that can be bought as a gift for someone. These subscriptions offer a year of unlimited visits to gardens and properties throughout the UK.

4) Walking with the Llamas in Ashdown Forest – walks with llamas cost £30 for 1 person or £50 for 2 people sharing a llama. These walks are a relaxing, calming and peaceful experience. See the website or phone 01825 712040 for a gift voucher.

5) Spa and pamper days - vouchers can be bought from all big hotels and beauty salons. Alexander House Hotel in Turners Hill, Lythe Hill Hotel in Haslemere and the East Sussex National Golf Hotel and Spa in Uckfield offer day and overnight spa breaks and ultimate pamper sessions.

6) Magazine membership – buy a gift pack from WH Smith or online from the magazine websites the choices cover every hobby and interest there is.

7) Afternoon tea or champagne tea voucher is a gift to remember. Hotels and restaurants offering vouchers are:- Amberley Castle from £65 for two, South Lodge Hotel nr Horsham £19.50 each, Buxted Park Hotel £25 for 2 or at Cream Tea, 13 New Road, Brighton 01273 325122.

8) Flying lessons from Shoreham Airport. Flyingtime offers lessons staring from £110 for 40mins.

9) Hot Air Ballooning - British School of Ballooning offers launches from Petwork, Hickstead, Handcross, Sheffield Park and Waterhall, Brighton. Flights start at £85 each.

10) Personal shopping experience. I offer a style consultation and personal shopping trip to advise, update wardrobes, look for new styles and add of the seasons colours and shapes. Please ring 07860 136455 for more information or gift vouchers for friends and family.

For further advice and help contact 07860 136455

TIPS FOR LOOKING STYLISH IN THE SNOW

2010-12-01T03:20:00.000-08:00

The snow is great but be careful where it is icey. Wear flat shoes and boots with a grip preferably rubber soles. Wellies are making a huge comeback with many designs available in high street shoe and clothes shops.

Dress in layers, think functional, make sure your clothes fit well and allow freedom of movement, keep warm and dry.

Hats, scarves and gloves add warmth, brightens up practical outerwear and adds a sense of fun and style.

For business, over dress your work clothes with a coat over a jacket and for women wearing skirts wear really thick tights or leggins (you may want to take these off once you get inside). Wear boots or sensible shoes outside and take a change of shoe for work.

www.janebusby.co.uk

UNIQUE BRIGHTON- MARIE CURIE FASHION SHOW

2010-11-15T07:58:00.000-08:00

The show at G-Casino was a really fun evening and a great success for the Casino and Marie Curie. The 20 mins show, which I styled, staged and produced featured 11 shops - Ailsa, All that Glitters, Coast, Fruity, Hobbs, Irregular Choice, Jigsaw, LK Bennett, Luigi Menswear, Moss Bros and Posh Totty Designs. There were 8 gorgeous girls and 2 male models.

As a personal stylist in Brighton the show was a perfect platform for me to work with the local shops to show well coordinated and styled outfits for the Winter/Christmas season.

After the show our host, Sophie Corbett and I took 4 volunteers from the audience and I took them away and styled them into Marie Curie eveningwear from their shops. Our 4 lovely ladies came back onto the catwalk and wowed the audience.

Our 4 volunteers picked from the audience

All glammed up in evening outfits from the Marie Curie shops

Photos - Larry Bray

Hair by Alex at Ciscos Karma and makeup by Zena McCarthy

For more information go to my website - www.janebusby.co.uk

I offer a personal styling and personal shopping service with gift vouchers available for a unique Christmas present.

FASHION SHOW AT G-CASINO 11th NOVEMBER 2010

2010-10-15T09:08:00.000-07:00

I am styling and staging a show at G-Casino in Brighton for Unique Brighton with proceeds going to Marie Curie Cancer Care. Tickets are £15 for a glass of bubbly, canapes, gaming tuition, £5 gaming card, fashion show, Marie Curie makeover presentation and DJ.

We have 9 beautiful girls and 2 fab boys to model outfits from 11 Unique Brighton shops. We will be taking 4 volunteers from the audience and I will make them over with a glamorous outfit from the Marie Curie shops. This will be hosted by Brighton's Sophie Corbett, make up by Zena McCarthy and hair by Alex of Cisco's Karma.

For full details and where to buy tickets go to www.uniquebrighton.com

AUTUMN TRENDS

2010-10-07T12:48:00.000-07:00

The key looks this season are:

Minimalism - black, navy, camel, grey and white - keep the look elegant and do not over accessorise.

Retro - small waisted skirts and dresses with full skirts and below the knee length hem lines. Accessorise with gloves and structured clutch bags.

Bohemian - delicate fabrics in dusty hues of smoke greys fawn and smudgy browns and greens. Accessorise with librarian chic spectacles and wear hair loose.

Layer up in chunky kits with thin polo necks and gilets. lace is not so gothic but can be seen in blues, creams and reds.

Coats this year are dominate by the colour camel in every style from capes, single breasted, double breasted to duffle. All designers featured camel in their Autumn/Winter collections. To lift the colour accessorise with hats and scarves to suit your skin tones.

These are the 'in looks' for the season but we MUST all shop for our individual colour, style and shape and not be a slave to fashion.

For more information on Jane's personal style and shopping trips see www.janebusby.co.uk

Photographer - Mi Berwick

Unique Brighton Fashion Show

Churchill Square poster

2010-09-17T12:08:00.000-07:00

I have seen the Churchill Square poster I sourced the props for on a bill board in Hove. This is the pink poster there are 2 others, yellow and orange.

UNIQUE BRIGHTON FASHION SHOW

2010-09-06T12:57:00.005-07:00

LK Bennett Hobbs

Storm & Porta

The show took place on Sunday in beautiful weather with 21 models showing Autumn/Winter outfits from 25 shops in the unique Brighton area. The 52ft open air catwalk was put up in East Street. Guy Lloyd, DJ from Juice FM and Sophie Corbett hosted the show and the crowds turned out to see the 3 shows.

Badger Hosts Guy Lloyd and Sophie Corbett

Gresham Blake

Jigsaw All that Glitters

Coast Ailsa

FASHION SHOW FITTINGS ARE UNDERWAY

2010-09-01T02:37:00.000-07:00

Most the models have now been fitted with 3 outfits each for the shows on Sunday. This free fashion show is on a 52ft catwalk in the middle of East Street Brighton 2-4pm. We are starting rehearsals tonight putting the 21 models through their paces.

Guy Lloyd from Juice FM and Sophie Corbett will be hosting the shows.

All photos by Jerry Lebens

Womans Weekly Magazine

2010-08-24T14:02:00.000-07:00

Sue Hayward asked for my advice for an article in Womans Weekly magazine. I was asked for my thoughts on the best time of day and week to shop for clothes. My suggestion was to shop at 9am when the shops and changing rooms are at their quietest and when the assistants have time to help. I suggested Wednesday or Thursday the best day as the stock choices and sizes are at their best. The article appeared in the 10th August issue.

www.janebusby.co.uk

CHURCHILL SQUARE POSTER

2010-08-11T01:51:00.001-07:00

Just seen one of the posters I styled hanging in Brighton Station. This is the orange one, I also sourced 'must have' props for a yellow and pink poster.

www.janebusby.co.uk

CASTING MODELS FOR FASHION SHOW

2010-08-10T08:29:00.000-07:00

We had a casting at Madam Geisha's last week and have selected 6 gorgeous boys and 14 beautiful girls to model in the free Unique Brighton Fashion show on Sunday 5th Sept 2-4pm. We have 24 shops showing their Autumn/Winter outfits.

Katrina and Alicia

Justin and Jordan Ali
Sophie and Jocasta

For more information see www.uniquebrighton.com

www.janebusby.co.uk

All photos by Jerry Lebens

Unique Brighton Fashion Show

2010-07-25T08:58:00.001-07:00

The shops are now confirmed for the show in East Street, Brighton on Sunday 5th September. We will be holding a casting for the models next week.

PHOTO SHOOT FOR ALLI

2010-07-06T01:09:00.000-07:00

Alli is the new weight loss pill and we spent a day in a London photographic studio with 4 slimmers on the weight loss programme. The brief was to photograph them and their aspirations. One lady in the photo aspired to being able to wear a bikini on holiday and the other to feeling confident enough to have a family photo session. The 2 other slimmers aspired to wearing a short skirt and killer heels and a man wanted to get back to jogging.

The photographer was Pete Jones, the client was Glaxosmithkline and as stylist on the shoot I found the props and advised on clothes.

For more examples of my portfolio see my website - www.janebusby.co.uk

MUMS INC MAGAZINE

2010-06-22T08:35:00.000-07:00

Mums Inc, the magazine for working Mums is out and looking great. I have a feature making over Nic at Beales of Worthing, makeup by Lancome of Beales and photography by Denise Wills

Nik arrived for her makeover at Beales of Worthing and after a chat about Nik's COLOUR, STYLE and SHAPE she went to Lancome to have her makeup applied while I chose a work and casual outfit to suit Nik and her lifestyle.

Nik is a 'Warm colour person having very golden skin tones, hazel eyes and warm brown hair colour. Nik's style is definitely 'Creative' which became very obvious once I found she is an artist and a special needs teacher. Nik's body shape is 'Curvey' with long slim legs, a definite waist line with good shoulder and bust shape.

I quickly found a perfect work outfit in GIVe which was not too formal for Niks work but gave her the smartness and the authority needed for school parents/open evenings and art presentations and meetings. Choosing a navy suit was perfect because with Niks ‘Warm’ colouring black looks too hard and for Nik’s work, too formal. Putting the teal blouse underneath with the matching Jane Shilton shoes created a very professional look. We added a parker style coat in a golden/brown and handbag also from GIVe.

For the casual outfit I chose from Esprit and picked out this Summer's colours. A bright green T-shirt with a light denim shirt and a pink cardigan over the top with jeans and a pair of Jane Shilton pick wedge sandals. The colours all complement Nik’s skin, eyes and hair and being a ‘Creative’ type the layers and chunky necklaces from Oasis made this a great outfit for Nik and one she felt really comfortable wearing.

photographs - Denise Wills

For further information contact Jane on 07860 136455
jane@janebusby.co.uk
www.janebusby.co.uk

ASCOT Ladies Day 17th June 2010

2010-06-17T13:31:00.000-07:00

What a great day at Ascot today there were some fantastic hats and outfits and the weather was perfect. Dresses in this season's nude colours and the bold primary colours were prominent along with black and white. Some hats were querky, others bold and huge, a lot of fasinators and feathers.

10 YEARS YOUNGER COMPETITION WINNER

2010-06-07T12:46:00.000-07:00

Jennie won the Full of Life Day competition in Worthing and was very excited to be having her hair hilighted by Montage, makeup professional applied, nails polished and an outfit from Edinburgh Wools. I met Jennie and after a chat found she very rarely wore dresses but wanted an outfit for to trip to London and visit to the theatre. Having established Jennie's colour is 'Warm', her body shape is 'Pear' shape (the most common shape amongst Western women) and her style is 'Eurochic' I could then select some outfits. I suggested a floaty skirt with a blouse in the same material to give the overall impression of a dress but being separates means you can wear different size on the top and bottom. The blouse is quite gathered under the bust giving movement and therefore taking the eye away from the tummy and hip area. The block blue jacket is structured and slightly waisted giving Jennie shape and elongating her height. The turquoise is an ideal colour for Jennie's warm colouring as it is a contrast and tones down her reddish complexion. We

added an off white pashmina and shoes and the whole outfit gave Jennie confidence and a feminine feeling perfect for her day in London.

photographer www.mariascard.com

DRESSING FOR SUMMER

2010-05-25T02:13:00.000-07:00

Oh great - at last the weather heating is up and we have had several days of beautiful sunshine. Whilst it is great showing off tanned bodies - remember to keep your STYLE and in the workplace dress must be kept professional. There are some great floaty dresses, strappy tops, short skirts, cropped trousers and cool open sandels for a great casual wardrobe. Remember when going abroad it is essential to take a cardigan or shawl to cover shoulders in over airconditioned hotels but also as a cover up when visiting religious building etc.

Photographer: - Larry Bray

Client: - Seabourn Cruises Lines

Churchill Square posters

2010-05-02T14:02:00.001-07:00

This poster is one of three, pink, orange and yellow. I sourced the 'must have items' in different colours from the shops in Churchill Square and they were taken to a studios in Brighton to be photographed.

Brighton Visitor Magazine Shopping Feature

2010-04-25T14:05:00.000-07:00

The April edition of Brighton Visitor magazine is all about the Festival of Shopping. My feature was to give style tips for an instant day to evening look.

www.janebusby.co.uk

Zest4Life

2010-04-14T00:44:00.000-07:00

A great new programme to 'Lose weight easily and re-gain your vitality' has started in the Brighton area with Lucy a qualified Nutritional Therapist. Lucy is currently enrolling for more sessions starting in May.

I am working with Lucy to help once participants have started to lose their weight and are looking at themselves with regard to their style and wardrobe. The programme lifts confidence and boosts self esteem and general well being.

Lucy has been holding pilot schemes with groups and individuals and it has been a huge success with everyone taking part.

Once participants start losing weight, their energy levels go up and confidence grows it is important for them to look at their wardrobes as they could well need an image update to suit their new shape and vitality.

For more information on Zest4Life contact Lucy on lucymc@zest4life.eu

STYLES AND COLOURS FOR SPRING

2010-03-23T08:25:00.000-07:00

The main colours this season are the nude colours - peaches, creams, beiges, greys and whites and worn mixed together. The Bright colours feature greens, bright blues, oranges and reds. Khaki is popular again this year but the trousers and jackets are not so urban but much more tailored. Trousers vary from skinnies to the fabulous harem all in one suits. Skirts and dresses vary in length from very short worn with leggins to knee and maxi lengths. Think layers, tailoring and structured pieces.

Shoes and sandels are so varied this year there is something for everyone. Roman style strappy sandels to classic peep toe courts with killer heels, to kitten heels to ballerina flats.

For more information or a personal style and shopping experience see

www.janebusby.co.uk

Mums Makeover Evening for Mothers Day at Champneys

2010-03-02T13:41:00.000-08:00

Following our last special evening at Champneys Brighton I am joining forces with All that Glitters and Hobbs to offer an evening of style, colour and wardrobe tips. The day is Wednesday 10th March from 5pm to 8pm. There are special offers, goodie bags and a make up demonstration.

Book at Champneys 01273 777155

VALENTINES DAY - 14th February

2010-01-31T13:49:00.000-08:00

DRESSING FOR THE SNOW

2010-01-07T01:33:00.000-08:00

The snow is great but at the moment is very icey. Wear flat shoes and boots with a grip preferably rubber soles. Even wellies can look stylish if you think about your colours and clothing.

Dress in layers, think functional, make sure your clothes fit well and allow freedom of movement, keep warm and dry.

Hats, scarves and gloves add warmth, brightens up practical outerwear and adds a sense of fun and style.

For business, over dress your work clothes with a coat over a jacket and for women wearing skirts wear really thick tights or leggins that you can take off once you get inside. Wear boots or sensible shoes outside and take a change of shoe for work.

www.janebusby.co.uk

Tips for Shopping in the Sales

2009-12-28T11:44:00.000-08:00

Before you go shopping know what you have in your wardrobe and know the areas you need to add to.

Look for good classic staple items i.e. a black suit, cashmere jumper, wool cardigan/jacket, white blouse.

Update your existing wardrobe with shoes, belts and jewellery.

Check out the returns policy on sale goods if you are unsure when buying something.

DONT impulse buy.

DONT buy anything you need to slim to wear.

DONT buy anything without trying in on first.

Outfits MUST flatter your colour and shape. Dont go for fashion garments for the sake of fashion.

www.janebusby.co.uk

Last Minute Gift Ideas

2009-12-23T11:22:00.000-08:00

Don't panic. Sit and write out who you still need to buy for.

There are a lot of gifts you can buy on line e.g. theatre/band tickets, amazon e-gift vouchers, memberships for National Trust, English Heritage or Royal Horticulture Society. There may be a local vineyard close by where you can buy vouchers for vineyard tours and wine tasting evenings. Most cinemas offer unlimited monthly or annual passes and can be bought over the phone or online.

Spa and pampers days are really popular and available at health resorts and large hotels. For anyone with a favorite TV programme, there could be a DVD or book sold in a good bookshop.

For any other advice and help give me a ring on 07860 136455. www.janebusby.co.uk

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2009-12-17T13:12:00.000-08:00

SPARKLE THIS CHRISTMAS

2009-12-16T07:44:00.000-08:00

Be the star of the party in sequins and sheer satin. A Little Black Dress with a fabulous statement necklace, killer heels and a sequin clutch bag will impress. Volumise your hair and add bold and jewelled clips and combs. Use metallic eye shadows and luminous glow highlighters For men check out and update your dinner suit, black tie and your less formal eveningwear.

ECT Magazine Q&A - December issue

2009-11-30T03:04:00.000-08:00

I have been on the Q&A panel for the last 18 months and this is the page from the latest issue.

Dress up Work to Evening

2009-11-18T09:44:00.000-08:00

We had a Christmas Sparkle style evening at Champneys on how to update and dress up outfits with jewellery and accessories.

Our model arrived straight from work and with make-up, hair and accessories her dress transformed from work to evening perfectly.

For more information and advice email jane@janebusby.co.uk or tel 07860 136455

Guest on Ambrose Harcourt's afternoon show

2009-11-09T08:47:00.000-08:00

THURSDAY 12th NOV - 4-5pm RadioReverb 97.2FM

Book in a personal style consultation and personal shop following my radio appearance with Ambrose and you will receive 20% discount.

Consultation - I will advise and establish your COLOUR, STYLE and SHAPE, find out about your life style and budget over a cup of coffee or on the phone.

Personal Shop - I will take you to the shops which will suit your requirements and ensure you come away with outfits that are well co-ordinate and accessorized.

Email: jane@janebusby.co.uk or phone 07860 136455

Website: www.janebusby.co.uk

STYLE evening at Champneys - 16th November

2009-10-26T08:10:00.000-07:00

I am joining forces with Champneys and All That Glitters of Brighton to create a luxurious evening suggesting how to dress up your wardrobe for the evening with fab jewellery and how to put finishing touches with a good facial and party make up by Champneys. I will be offering style tips all evening from 5-8pm. Tickets are available from Champneys in Brighton tel 777155. www.janebusby.co.uk

Business Edge Magazine Q&A - I was invited on the 'panel of experts'

2009-10-05T10:35:00.000-07:00

Q. I am a manager of an IT Company employing office and sales staff. I am looking to give guidelines and advice to employees for dressing in the workplace.

A. Dress in the workplace must be thought about as it is the first impressions many customers and suppliers have of your company and the employees. Everyone whether in work uniform or on management level must dress cleanly, neatly, professionally and sharply.

Suits should be well cut and of the best material to enable them to hang and fit right. Dark suits give the impression of confidence and authority and are best worn with a good plain or striped shirt and tie, or non fussy blouse/top. Dresses and jackets are a smart option for women.

For women, keep hemlines below the knee, hide away cleavages and sleeves should be capped or longer but not strappy. Make up must always be kept natural and make sure that nails are well manicured. Hair should be styled or if long kept tidy. Be aware that if hair is highlighted or coloured that the roots do not dominate.

For men wear leather formal shoes – black with a black, grey or navy suit. Women can wow with a pair of killer heels but always make sure shoes are clean and polished.

It is important to personalize and create your individual style, but women must not over accessorise by wearing bows, sequins or huge patterns. Your wardrobe should show your personality, suit you, your work and be compatible with your lifestyle.

A splash of red – a tie for a man, a top or accessories for women, can give a confidence boost and give an impression of authority, ideal for presentations and pitches. Just be aware that if you blush under pressure or have a reddish complexion keep to blue colours.

Some Companies have a casual dress code and some have dress down days. This is not an excuse for sloppy dressing - one piece of an outfit should be tailored or structured and it must be made clear whether jeans and trainers are allowed.

For employees in a company, dress for the job you want – not for the job you are in. In the 80s the buzz word was ‘power dressing’ today it is ‘self branding’.

Great style is about knowing what suits you and what you feel good in. It is not about trendy impulse buys, it is about investing in amazing pieces that show off your personal style again and again.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Business Edge Magazine - September 2009

QUOTES on the Fashion Show

2009-09-13T11:36:00.000-07:00

Having styled and produced the show thanks for the following quotes:

"I would like to let you know that we thought the fashion show looked really really professional in the end. You managed to get the kids to look really confident and all was beautifully put together, so well done you!" True North Photography

"The fashion show went very smoothly and professionally and we were very proud to be part of it. Thank you for your styling suggestions. It was a pleasure working with such a professional and shall gladly work with you again in the future" - Soly and Tim, Ju Ju

"It was a pleasure to work with you on such a great project, thanks so much, it went really well and the response I've heard has been great". - Sarah Powell, Juice Drive presenter, Juice FM

"A fantastic show - really great" - Benetton

"Thanks, enjoyed the experience and look forward to working with you again" - Ambrose Harcourt

Unique Brighton Fashion Show - A Great Success

2009-09-11T13:47:00.000-07:00

All that Glitters French Connection

LK Bennett

All the hard work paid off as last Sunday's show went without a hitch.

The models wowed the audience and showed the outfits off brilliantly and the traders announced a profitable day.

Ambrose Harcourt wearing Hugo Boss

All photos by Jerry Lebens

See my website - www.janebusby.co.uk

Models and Shops are finalised for Fashion Show

2009-08-16T03:54:00.000-07:00

Photos by Jerry Lebens

Just over a week to go and we have 25 shops and 21 models booked for the Brighton Fashion Show on Sunday 6th September.

Shops include - French Connection, Velvet, LK Bennett, Posh Totty, Hobbs, Hugo Boss, Hope and Harlequin, Benetton, Ju Ju, East, Get Cutie, Prime Brighton, David Clulow, Moss Bros, Dot Dot Dot, Coast and Peter Werth,

Ambrose Harcourt and Guy Lloyd from Juice FM have confirmed they are appearing on the catwalk.

I am organising schedules and meeting the models at their shops for fittings. Rehearsals start at the Grand Hotel - we need a large rehearsal area as the catwalk/stage area is 52ft long.

Autumn ranges coming into the shops

2009-08-10T13:38:00.000-07:00

With the new season ranges filtering into our shops and boutiques - what is new for Autumn? Colours dominating are silver, greys, rich autumnal colours, fushia and mauves. Coats and suits are very structured and tailored, notice the exaggerated shoulders. Knitted coats and jackets are popular with layering and draping a big autumn feature. Black leather jackets are back together with boots covered with studs and buckles. Handbags have got smaller, but big enough to include everything a girl needs!

It is worth looking at the sale rail in the stores there are some fantastic bargains with very discounted prices. You could well bag a good bargain to refresh your summer wardrobe while we still have a few weeks of summer to enjoy.

The photo is one I styled for Knitting Magazine. I selected the model, sourced the clothing to go with the knitwear and found the fabulous location - Wiston House in Sussex. The photography is by kerbe.co.uk.

Unique Brighton Fashion Show - Sunday 6th September

2009-08-03T13:00:00.000-07:00

We held an audition last week at the Komedia, Brighton and chose 20 great models from over 50 hopefulls to model in the Autumn/Winter show. I am styling and producing the show for Unique Brighton. We have over 25 shops taking part who will be showing their ranges for the new season.

Lindsay Fergusson announcing model winners

Panel of judges