The Glass Slipper Blog

Do you ever struggle with what to pack for a long journey? As the Christmas Season is fast approaching many of us will be going on our travels to visit family and friends. Here’s what we think you should pack for the journey. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you struggle with underwear shopping? One of our fans asks us to help her with prettier bras for bigger cup sizes.

I wear a 34E bra which means I can never buy pretty bras from normal shops. The only bras I have are all ugly with thick straps and plain cups. Where can I buy some attractive bras (including a good strapless one) and matching undies?

The average British bust has gone up a full cup size since the ‘50’s but unfortunately not many retailers have cottoned onto this. You’re right – most larger bras have thick straps and look like something your granny would wear! Two stores who are successfully challenging this situation are Bravissimo and Marks and Spencer. Bravissiomo, (www.bravissimo.com), sells only larger sized bras from a D cup upwards, and all come with matching undies. They have some really pretty styles in a variety of colours, and there isn’t a granny bra in sight. M&S have the Truly You range which starts from a DD cup and goes up to a G cup, also with matching pants. Both stores will measure you and fit you for a good strapless bra.

Do you have a bigger bust? Do you have problems finding sexy plus size underwear? Did you have a problem finding beautiful support during pregnancy? We’d love to share your favourite styles, colours and brands…

One of the questions I hear a lot is

“I really want to wear a glamorous smoky eye for a black tie event that I am going to but seem to always look like a panda if I try it! Help”

A really simple way to achieve one is with a nice soft kohl like smoulder from MAC or black from Estee Lauder.

Simply ‘scribble’ the kohl over your lid; along your lashes and underneath your socket line.

Then using a flat brush, smudge the kohl all the way up to your socket line, (but no further or that’s how you end up looking like our Chinese furry friend! ) Push your dark colour, be it a black or a grey just lightly over the kohl now to achieve depth.

Do the same on your lower lashline and smudge softly so it all joins up around the eye.

Using a light colour such as cream or white, any one will do No7 has a nice one with a shimmer, just lightly shade from the socket line up to the brow for a lovely highlight.

Instant glamour!

Have you got any tips for that sultry look? Any favourite products, brushes, brands?

This week I have thought about the beauty and style decisions we make relating to our face shape. I’ve put together a handy guide to help you decide what can best suit your facial features.

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On Monday we focussed on dating style tips for women. Here we have a few dating tips for those stylish men out there….

Look objectively in the mirror, and question what you see. Just because you’ve always worn that look, doesn’t mean you should still be wearing it. Read the rest of this entry »

High up on the list of “How To Have A Successful Date” is the question: “What should I wear to make a great impression?” We want to make your life easier when deciding about what to wear on a date so here are a few things to think about…. Read the rest of this entry »

Read  to find out how to stay one step ahead of the trends without feeling the chill… Read the rest of this entry »

Lots of our clients ask about how to wear layers. Not only are they hugely practical for our multi-faceted climate, but they also add great depth and interest to your outfits. Read the rest of this entry »

I thought it may be nice to do a regular feature on a friday with my tops tips and how women can look younger by following them and a few simple rules.

Update your basics

• Even the basics change – not as quickly as the trends
• Your black trousers, and skirts, jackets and coats
• Make sure they are a classic shape but still in fashion
• Details such as shoulder pads, and the width of the arm or leg

Wear the right colours

• Wearing the right colours can have a dramatic effect on the way that you look
• Right colours lift your face
• Wrong colours drag it down and make you look older
• Wrong colours will enhance wrinkles
• Right colours will bring attention to glow in cheeks and eye colour

Get a good pair of jeans

• A bootcut or straight pair in a dark indigo denim is a safe bet
• Stick to something smarter
• No rips
• Not too low waisted
• Simple style that are well fitted – shop around until you find the perfect pair – spend time – Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Selfridges Bodymetrics range

Update your accessories

• Makes a big difference
• Don’t need to be changed frequently – shows you are up to date if they are – young keep up to date!
• Adds fun to outfit which gives youthful appearance – not too much fun though – not eccentric
• Colours
• Tights
• Bags
• Jewellery
• Scarves

Hair and skin

• You wear your hair everyday
• No matter how young looking and up to date your outfit, if you have an old fashioned haircut it will look dated and ageing
• Getting older – lose moisture and elasticity
• Skin should look glowy not dry – moisturisers, put a shimmery face primer under your foundation – Benefit, Becca, Lancome
• Hair should look full of moisture and shiny – deep conditioners and serum

Be open to new ideas

• Look in shops you wouldn’t normally look in – mini dress as tunic
• Have a look in magazines to give you ideas as to how to adapt the trends – Instyle and Woman and Home
• Look at celebrities in their everyday clothes

Find different ways to combine your clothes

• Mix casual and smart together
• Eg. A pair of tailored trousers with some casual street style trainers instead of a shoe
• Different lengths can work – short over long
• Don’t stick to exactly the same outfits all the time
• Mix evening with day

Have you got any favourite fashion or beauty tips/rule to add?