PS

Hello - and welcome to my quarterly newsletter. As usual there are a few useful items: ultra simplified wardrobe planning, tips on knowing which items to hang on to and what to let go, how to choose flattering swimwear, the latest on whether your Season changes over the years, plus a fantastic Special Offer.

Looking for gift ideas? Remember, I have gorgeous silk scarves available for sale - they're light and easy to post. Plus they give THREE times by supporting the Cambodian business where they're purchased, you or whoever you give the scarf to, and again in Cambodia helping someone in need.

Or perhaps a Gift Voucher for someone special? A Private Consultation includes full workshop and wardrobe audit for $290 (or $300 if shared between two). Maybe a mini Private Consultation - come to my home and find out your Season for $59 (refer Special Offer). Or one for YOU; use as you choose eg Wardrobe Audit or Shopping Companion (1 hour = $60).

If you'd like to hear from me more often or learn more tips then come and visit my Facebook business page: www.facebook.com/personalstylenz

We'll be celebrating quietly and working through the silly season until late January, then holidaying at home when my daughter and family visit from Cambodia. Malakai is now 4.5 and Jakin is 1.5 - busy, energetic little boys; it'll be lovely to see them in the flesh - Skype is wonderful but real hugs and kisses are better!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - do enjoy the holidays and have a wonderful summer.

Margaret

Easy Wardrobe Planning

Simply keeping to Warm (yellow-based) or Cool (blue-based) colours makes it easy to have a mix and match wardrobe.

Do you remember a little exercise we do in the workshop? After we identify your Season (Summer, Winter, Autumn, or Spring) I ask you to sort some fabric sample into two piles: Cool and Warm.

All the Cool hues and tones harmonise with one another but steal a Warm shade or tint and put it in the Cool group, and it sticks out like a sore thumb!

Similarly all the Warm colours sit quite happily together but a Cool colour clashes with them.

So even if you don't know your Season, by keeping to either Warm or Cool colours, items will 'go' together easily.

If you'd like to know which colours flatter you (Warm or Cool, clear or muted) and more about simple wardrobe planning then ring or email me, I'd love to help (there's a workshop to suit your budget).

Recycling & Renovating Wardrobe Treasures

Haven't we all discarded something only to wish we hadn't some time later? So how DO you decide what's worth keeping?

Look for classics which are timeless in their design, are a great fabric and well made.

• Fashion tends to run in cycles, so while the latest look won't be exactly the same it may take only minor surgery to update your classic item. Good fit is essential; saggy, baggy, too tight or ill-fitting is out.
• A great fabric is usually natural eg wool, silk, cotton and tends to be a good weight. Synthetics have to be really good quality to wear well (poor quality is never classy).
• Being well constructed is seen in straight seams which lay flat (no puckering), patterns and stripes that match up, hems which are smooth and hang properly nb a lining helps create structure and maintains form.

Tips for Choosing Flattering Swimwear

(from Dec 2010 newsletter)

Highlight figure assets with lighter/brighter colours, prints or detailing and camouflage figure challenges with something darker and/or plainer. For example:

SMALL BUST: choose lighter/brighter colours for top half, add a little padding or detailing eg frills or ruching at the bust.

BIG BUST: make sure you get the support you need. Opt for wide shoulder straps rather than thin or strapless nb the right halter-neck can work well. Avoid detailing at the bust - keep it simple, and remember - plain, darker fabrics visually minimise.

Does Your Season Change?

I'm often asked whether your Season changes as you age. In the 80's we were told "No" but now we recognise that the answer is "Maybe" (!)

Assuming the colour consultant was right when she identified your Season, then I've found you tend to stay that throughout life.

However, I have also noticed that a little fine tuning is necessary. For example, I'm a Winter but now my hair is greying, I can't wear Black as well as I did - it's better softened to Charcoal or kept away from my face (and teamed with a skin-flattering colour eg scarf or necklace).

So I did some research to see if this is true for others and have concluded that we tend to cool and soften as we age; which means that our best colours are also cooler and softer (muted).

You know for yourself that you can tell when a woman is colouring her hair if she chooses the same dark colour she had in her 20's, it doesn't look natural (and no, I'm not saying don't colour your hair - just remember to lighten it as you age).

I recommend that as your hair greys or 'naturally lightens', you opt for the lighter, cooler colours in your Season.

For example, a Spring client requested a wardrobe audit following a Small Group workshop. Years earlier she'd been identified as a Spring but now the Summer tones looked good. Had she changed? Not really, but she did need to fine tune and opt for the cooler colours in her palette.

As I tell all my clients; not ALL the colours in your palette will be 'magic' on you - just some of them. Have fun discovering which ones and remember to adjust and update them as time goes by.

SPECIAL OFFER

Mini Private Consultation

Come to my home and find out your Season; notes and printed swatch included for just $59

contact details are on my website www.personal-style.co.nz

PS

I know everyone tells me it's been a mild winter BUT I feel the cold and my winter coat has definitely been in use! I bought it several years ago but wasn't happy with the fit and shape. So I took it in to Debbie the tailor (Garment Alteration Salon, Piccadilly Arcade, Tauranga ph 07 578 6662) and she worked a small miracle. It fits beautifully, is more appropriate to my scale and cost vastly less than a new coat!!

More silk scarves from Cambodia have arrived so I have a fab range available. Just ring me to arrange a time to call in to view & buy.

This September I’m celebrating six years of Personal Style workshops! The first ever small group workshop was held in September 2005. There have been a few changes to the content since then, and I still love empowering women to look their best.

Enjoy the warmer (and longer) days as we head into Summer.

M

Getting Married

Maybe it's you or someone close to you. Isn't there a lot of planning involved?!

For me, it's my sister who's getting married.... Alison is my younger sister who is taller (she's my big Little Sister, and I'm her little Big Sister).

We started talking about what to wear months ago! She's a Winter (like me) but her style personality is very different: Natural (major) with Expressive (minor).

We had a good look around the Tauranga shops in January when Alison visited (she lives in Auckland). As we walked and talked we narrowed down what she did and didn't want.

Naturals like to feel comfortable in their clothes, they're more informal even when dressed up, and rather practical. Alison rarely wears dresses and she wanted to feel really at ease on her special day. We agreed that a lovely jacket and trousers would fit the bill, and could be worn again together or separately on other occasions.

Meanwhile Alison located a highly recommended dressmaker with whom she could work, who happened to have a background in style consulting (very handy). Together they created a design that was appropriate for the Dressy occasion and flattering to Alison.

In March we went shopping for fabric and found the perfect choice for the jacket; a gorgeous light brocade mostly greys and silver with daubs of black and an all-over geometric pattern. The trousers are silvery grey with a soft sheen and beautiful drape.

The months in between have been filled with organising everything plus fittings to ensure the outfit is perfectly tailored.

Silver jewellery & peep-toe sling-backs .... I can't wait to see it all come together!

What am I wearing? Oh yes, I'm glad you asked. My daughter Cherie gave me some gorgeous silk from Cambodia. It's a bright pink-red and I had it made up into a coat-dress, with black accessories. The wedding is in a church, so quite formal, followed by an afternoon tea/reception in the adjacent hall.

Photos will be on my Facebook business page soon - www.facebook.com/personalstylenz

Colour Terminology

as explained in a Personal Style workshop. Nb other colour models are used eg in printing, dyeing (subtractive) - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow. In lighting (additive) - Red, Green, Blue.

Primary: Red, Blue, Yellow

Secondary: (mix 2 primary colours) Purple, Green, Orange

Tertiary: (mix a primary & a secondary colour) peach, melon, lime, turquoise, periwinkle. magenta nb names vary

The following terms are often used in home decorating.

Achromatic: white, greys & black

Monochromatic: one colour, with variations of texture and value (light to dark)

Analogous: uses a primary colour and neighbouring tertiary colour eg yellow, yellow-green (lime) and yellow-orange (melon)

Complementary: uses colours which are directly opposite each other on the colour wheel eg red and green or purple and yellow. Complementary colours intensify each other so it’s best if one colour dominates and the other accessorises.

Split Complementary: uses a colour in combination with two colours directly opposite it on the colour wheel eg red with yellow-green (lime) and blue-green (turquoise)

Triadic: uses three colours that are equidistant on the colour wheel eg orange, green, purple. One colour tends to be used as the dominant colour and the other two as accents.

Colour Blocking

is a very popular trend ie wearing two or three blocks of colour at one time, usually very bright complementary hues (see Colour Terminology item)

Classic’s won’t feel comfortable with this so try wearing your favourite neutral and one colour, then add another colour in an accessory.

Expressive’s will be thrilled, just remember to be careful as colour blocks can very easily make you look shorter and wider.

Avoid wearing lighter or brighter colours on an area you prefer to camouflage, and remember a horizontal line adds width at that point. Understand your shape, use flattering lines to work it. If you’re a Triangle opt for darker colours on your bottom half. If you are a Rectangle, avoid horizontal blocks across the tummy. Minimise a large bust with a darker shade on top, do the opposite for a small bust. You need to be a tall Hourglass shape when colour blocking cuts you in half ie right on the waistline.

Remember to wear your best colours near your face. Winters & Springs wear Brights, Summers & Autumns wear Muted versions. One of the popular combinations is cobalt blue and orange ie a Cool and a Warm together. How can you make that work?

Either get the right colour near your face:

Winters: wear a bright cobalt blue nearest your face (and the bright orange away from it).

Summers: choose a greyed blue for near your face (a muted orange for away from it).

Springs: wear the bright orange near your face (the cobalt blue away from it).

Autumns: choose a burnt orange or a muted warm blue to wear near your face

Alternatively, substitute the ‘wrong’ hue for another fashion colour which is in your palette:

Winters: bright cobalt blue with shocking pink or raspberry red

Summers: smokey blue with muted pink or a soft berry tone

Springs: bright mandarin orange with warm aqua

Autumns: burnt orange with warm muted teal or blue

Spring Fashion Advice

Isn't it a wonderful time of year? I love looking at all the new clothes and styles in the shops, reading the fashion magazines, and updating my wish list (oh dear, it's getting rather long!)

Let's start with COLOUR. Thankfully there's a lot of choice and whichever Season you are, you'll find something in your range.

You’ll see lots of brights - best for Winters and Springs - in cool AND warm colours. There are oranges, blues, greens, reds, and corals. Keep hunting and there are some wonderful muted tones - for Summers and Autumns.

Springs: Fashion is in love with your light brights; a vast range of oranges from apricots to corals and brightest mandarin. Some lovely aquas, teals, light greens and chartreuse. Snap up your neutrals in creams, sand, tans and browns.

Autumns: I know it’s often hard to find your palette, so you’ll be thrilled with the choice. Try to avoid the Spring tints and zoom in on your deep rich shades. Gorgeous colours: burnt oranges, paprika, brick reds, mustards, golds, olives, and fantastic neutrals: khakis, creams and browns.

Summers: Plenty of your delightful smokey blues, reds, pinks and teals. White is a big hit for the warm weather, a lovely albeit impractical look. Navy and grey continue to be available (hurray! you don’t have to make do with black).

Winters: Heaps of bright pinks, raspberry reds, cobalt blues, turquoises, and teals. Black (of course!), greys, some navy, and stacks of white.

LACE is everywhere but now it’s heavier, more antique-style, plus crochet and macrame are coming through. Tassels seem to be on everything!

SHEER lots of see-through looks: lace & crochet dresses (choose your slip or underwear wisely), floaty chiffons and voiles in tops, skirts and dresses (all lengths).

LADY-LIKE elegant blouses with billowing sleeves and bows at the neck, full skirts and dresses to the knee or mid-calf.

ORIENTAL kimono-like sleeves, obi-like sashes, origami-like pleats and folds, very sculptural.

TROUSERS - wide legs and flares are back in (Curvy's rejoice they’re much more flattering to your shape) but narrow-legs and leggings haven’t disappeared there’s just more choice in styles.

ACCESSORIES are bigger and bolder. Big bangles and cuffs. Necklaces are real statement pieces. Ladies, please mind your scale: a Petite’s big is smaller than a Grande’s. An Expressive will delight in a larger piece than a Romantic.

Oh, and don’t discard accessories; they may be currently out of fashion, but they’ll come back! (I threw out my narrow belt a couple of years ago - duh!)

About 70-80% of your clothes can be basics (essentials) so only 20-30% needs to be in vogue. Most of us don’t have to buy an entire new wardrobe, just mix and match what we have with a few new purchases.

Chrissy's Make-over

Make-overs are great to see aren't they? But a make-over may not help you know what actually works for you - it's a wonderful experience yet afterwards you can still feel a bit lost.

Let me introduce you to a friend of mine; Chrissy of Bliss Baskets & Gifts. She entered a magazine competition late last year and won a fab make-over.

I recognised Chrissy in the magazine and was delighted for her but some of the stylists' choices made me shudder! So I made contact and gifted a Personal Style Private Consultation (comprehensive workshop with wardrobe audit).

Chrissy is a Summer and suits the blue-based, greyed colours, her style personality is primarily Classic-Chic with Feminine-Romantic and a touch of Exotic-Expressive.

Like many mainly Classic-Chics she had great core essentials in her wardrobe but 'something' was missing. Now she knows to incorporate some soft draping and prettiness with a touch of pizzaz to reflect all her style personality.

Chrissy is just 1.57m (5'2") and Petite in scale, she is short-waisted with an enviable Hourglass figure. Best design lines for Chrissy highlight her lovely shape while elongating her.

This all made a lot of sense to Chrissy, who now understands what is was she liked about her favourite clothes and how to make wise buying choices in the future.

I referred her to my hair stylist Becky as Chrissy's hair cut was rather severe and the warm shades were aging her.

Becky began correcting the colour and gave Chrissy a softer style, as well as helping her with some easy ways of styling it.

Chrissy's Make-over (2)

What make-over would be complete without fabulous photographs capturing the 'new, improved' you?

Finding a date that suited five busy women was the first challenge!

I often refer clients to make-up artist Lillybeth, as not only does she do a fantastic natural look for the camera, but she loves teaching women how to apply their own make-up (everyday or special).

Chrissy's Make-over (3)

Our photographer Justine's experience in family portraits, weddings, commercial, and make-over guaranteed great photos and her practical expertise meant she could advise on flattering poses too.

It was a relaxed yet focussed photo shoot, we all enjoyed working together and - most importantly - Chrissy loves the outcome.

Dream Team

from left to right

Lillybeth Melmoth make-up artist

ph 07 578 4226

www.abeautifuleducation.co.nz

Margaret Stodart of Personal Style Ltd

ph 07 575 7415

www.personal-style.co.nz

Chrissy Mochan of Bliss Baskets & Gifts

ph 07 575 8005

www.blissgiftbaskets.co.nz

Becky Urquart of B.Hair

ph 07 571 4603

Justine McLachlan of Sassi Photography

ph 07 543 3101

www.sassiphotography.co.nz

Useful Tips

• Accept that you'll probably need to spend money on alterations to get a good fit. Tailoring can give your clothes shape and proportion, making you look trimmer

• Buy fewer items but better quality (ie fabric, fit, design).

The Must-Have List (and my comments)

According to Nina Garcia (TV's Project Runway & Fashion Editor at Marie Claire magazine)

with my comments in italics, continued from last newsletter

A Great Bag - a sturdy, roomy, yet classically styled leather bag, and a sparkly clutch.

Avoid embellishments, keep it simple and timeless in your favourite neutral.

Cashmere cardigan and turtleneck sweaters - great for layering; warm, soft and lightweight.

Gorgeous but expensive (cheap cashmere-blends shed terribly, lose shape and pill, so save up for a good one) meanwhile opt for good quality merino.

Denim - a great-fitting pair of jeans. One or two pairs of dark-rinse, coot-cut style jeans. Not too low-rise, sit just below the waist. Avoid extreme styles eg bling encrusted, bell bottoms.

May take time to find but you won't regret it.

Lingerie - make sure it fits properly and always have some sexy lingerie.

Yes, make sure it's properly fitted (our size changes as we mature). Also you'll need some different types eg t-shirt bra (smooth under knits), a sports bra (support 'the girls' during exercise), and an adjustable straps version (strapless, halter-enck, racer-back, single strap etc)

Footwear - classic toe (slightly tapered, rounded edges ie not really point or square or round). Slightly tapered heel (not thick, square ones). Smooth leather will age better (not patent or suede for longevity). Well-made ie stitched not glued.

• high-heeled pumps (we call them court shoes)
• ballet flats
• boots: knee high, high heeled (try riding boots for comfortable walking - seriously!)
• stilettos for special occasions

Again, take time to find footwear that fits properly - you don't want to be in pain or crippled by them. Definitely worth the investment.

Your Opinion

What's on YOUR 'Must-Have' list?

What are your core classics (your personal essentials)?

What are your 'go-to' outfits? (ie you always look good / feel fab in)

Men & Style

I'm sometimes asked whether I run workshops for men; the simple answer is 'No' (I've chosen to focus on women). Usually the query is from a woman wanting to help the man in her life. Well, the style basics for his personal style are very similar to her own.

Can you determine his under-tone? Do warm, yellow-based colours compliment him or cool, blue-based ones? Which is more flattering, white or ivory? Then decide if it's clear and bright hues or muted and smokey tones.

There are some difficulties; most Kiwi men - even if they looked good - won't wear colours that women will (Winter's bright pink?!) Also a brown suit doesn't have the same panache as a grey or navy one. So I'd just use it as a neutral and encourage him to wear a shirt with the right undertone for him.

(more in my next newsletter)

Group Workshops

Ideal for those of you on a really tight budget.

Katikati Resource Centre (Beach Road, Katikati) host Personal Style Small Group Workshops (they call them 'Affordable Wardrobe Planning') AND they're heavily subsidised - just $30!!

Usually held once per term with a maximum of 10 in the group, please contact the Katikati Resource Centre direct (ph 07 549 0399) to book your place.

Term 3: Saturday 24th September

Term 4: Saturday 29th October

10.30am to 2.30pm tea/coffee provided, BYO packed lunch.

More tips

Here are some tips & comments I've posted on Personal Style's FaceBook page www.facebook.com/personalstylenz

Figure Challenge: long waisted? Elongate your legs - opt for higher waisted clothes; slim legged trousers worn long; hosiery and slim heels which match skirt/trousers, belts to match your skirt/trousers.

Avoid anything low-waisted, patterned hosiery, capris and cuffed trousers.

The trouble with Fashion: a camel coloured trench coat does NOT suit everyone. Camel/tan is a warm colour so won't flatter cool-toned folk. Trench coats are double-breasted ie rather shapeless, which will make you look the same. Pockets and details add volume too (do you WANT to look bigger?)

How to shop UNsuccessfully: don't try on clothes. Buy for when you've lost weight. Buy something you feel uncomfortable in. Compromise so you haven't wasted your time :-(

Want to know what you REALLY wear? Try this for a month: everything you actually wear goes back in one side (eg Right) of your wardrobe. At the end of the month what you haven't worn will be on the other side (eg Left).

check out more comments on www.facebook.com/personalstylenz

Pleasing Proportions

Warning: if you don't like maths, you won't enjoy this item

Ideal body (head to feet) = 8 head lengths

Top of head to waist = 3 head lengths

(the waist is where your body bends from side to side)

if less than 3 you are short-waisted

if more than 3 you are long-waisted

Waist to floor = 5 head lengths

Ideal outfit combinations (nb just outfit NOT body)

length of tops to bottoms 2:3 or 3:5

Ideal skirt lengths:

measure waist to floor = "A" skirt measures 3/8 or 5/8 of A

PS

Yikes - we're half-way through the year already! As I write this it's another gorgeous sunny day - I'm enjoying our lovely mild Autumn.

But it's definitely turning chilly so, because I really feel the cold, I layer up with merino, add a beret and enjoy the warmth of gorgeous silk scarves.

If I'm still cold? footless leggings worn under trousers, plus socks inside my boots ....ahhh! happiness is being warm :-)

M

FASHION - Autumn/Winter 2011

Yves St Laurent famously said "Fashions fade, Style is eternal".

Personal Style workshops teach you about Style rather than Fashion, which is why it's such good value - knowing what suits you is information that never dates.

However it pays to be aware of the current trends so we don't look hopelessly out of date.

As a guide, aim for 70-80% basics and 30-20% Fashion (current shape or colour) items in your wardrobe.

Layering different pieces continues to be popular, and it's wonderfully practical (especially as the temperature fluctuates).

As I look around, there are lots of neutrals: black (of course!), grey, and white for the Cool woman. Navy is finally making a come-back - a great alternative and so much kinder than black.

In a refreshing change - Warm ladies, you DON'T miss out: also appearing are khaki, camel, tan, soft nudes and creams.

Coral tints and shades are still around (Warm) as are various Purples and Blues (usually Cool) also Reds and Greens (which can be Warm or Cool).

I spotted lots of suits; jackets and skirts or trousers. Also tailored jackets worn with dresses. The Military look keeps popping up, as does the Preppy (posh school-girl) one. There's an old-fashioned but modernised Victorian feel to many items; plus lots of Leather and Lace, both separately and together (often Black).

The 50's continue to influence with flared skirts and fitted bodices, while the 70's retro vibe means capes are "in".

Plaid is making an appearance - Natural-Casuals will enjoy this. Meanwhile there's still plenty of pretty draping and frills to please the Feminine-Romantics.

Over-size knits abound; be careful with this look (easy for you to look big and shapeless too). It's made to work by showing lots of shapely, long legs (oh dear, I missed out on LONG legs) team with shorts / leggings / skinny trousers.

Footwear appears to be surprisingly sensible with laces everywhere. Boots - knee-high, ankle, and shoe-boots; brogue styles; and lots of wedges and Cuban (stacked) heels.

The Must Have List

according to Nina Garcia (TV's Project Runway, and Fashion Editor at Marie Claire magazine (continued from my last newsletter). with my comments in italics

Skirt - A-line or pencil (or one of each) with a hemline just above/below the knee (whichever works best for you). Wool for autumn/winter, cotton for spring/summer. Dark solids or subtle prints in muted colours.
M: Pencil skirts don't suit all body types, A-lines are better. Neutral solids are the most versatile nb Winters/Springs don't suit muted colours. Solids are more useful as they can be worn with solids or patterns

Blazer - tailored blazer or suit-style jacket gives a put-together look.
M: Classic-Chics will love this, Natural-Casuals prefer a less structured jacket, Feminine-Romantics want a softer, drapier feel (maybe lace trim too), Exotic-Expressives like a unique look ie more creativity.

Little Black Dress - a simple black shift can be accessorised in many different ways. Choose a matte fabric, not too stretchy eg wool crepe. Good fit is important, tailor as necessary.
M: Opting for your darkest neutral would work better eg Navy is back in fashion and would be gorgeous for Summers. Black doesn't flatter everyone but you can make it work for you with the right-coloured accessories (earrings, necklace, scarf). If it isn't your best neutral then choose low rather than high neckline styles so it's away from your face. Consider a no-sleeve style; easy to wear a mesh top underneath to cover arms or in winter.

to be continued

FaceBook

Personal Style also has a business page on FaceBook - with (mostly) weekly comments.

You don't have to be a member to view my page: www.facebook.com/personalstylenz

Wonderful Water

Drinking WATER is one of the best things you can do for your health. Fantastic for glowing skin, marvellous for weight management, and the safest way to prevent/treat hay-fever.

How much? Multiply your weight (in kilograms) by 29.09 and it will give you how many litres per day you need to drink (then divide by 0.250 if you want to know it in cups). Drink more if you're working/exercising hard and sweating.

PLUS when you drink a diuretic (ie you lose more than you take in) such as tea, coffee, fizzy drinks, or alcohol, add a further 1.5 times that again in water.

Too hard? Just try it for a week - you'll be amazed at the difference. (Okay, yes you'll also visit the toilet more but only until your body adjusts and gets over the shock of actually getting the water it so desperately needs.)

Did you know?

• Women are 50-60% water (the brain is 85%)
• Most of us are constantly dehydrated

Subsidised Workshops

Come to a Small Group workshop (without organising it!).

The Katikati Resource Centre is hosting Personal Style Small Group Workshops (called Affordable Wardrobe Planning) AND they're heavily subsidised - just $30 in 2010 (may be reviewed).

The next one is on Saturday 19th March.

Phone them direct to book your place 07 549 0399 or to be wait-listed for the next one.

P.S.

Wow - what a fabulous Summer; I love the warm weather. The only good thing about it getting cooler are the gorgeous new clothes in the shops!!

We were the hosts on Christmas Day (3 for breakfast, plus another 4 for lunch, and a different 4 for dinner!) On Boxing Day I drove up to Auckland and enjoyed a barbecue dinner with some of my relations.

At the end of January my daughter Cherie, her husband Ben and their boys Malakai (3) and Jakin (7 months) flew in. We had a marvellous time with them but all too quickly it was time to see them off. After a fortnight in Australia, they'll be returning to Cambodia.

Cherie brought over LOTS of gorgeous silk scarves which are for sale, a wonderful range of colours: new shades as well as some favourites.