ECT Magazine Q&A - December issue

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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