Friday, 4 January 2013

CarrieMe meets Michaela Jedinak, author of styling ebook and website Joy of Clothes

If there's one New Year's resolution I should add for 2013 its how to dress more stylishly without breaking the bank or taking up too much of my ever more precious time .. as luck would have it I met the bubbly Michaela Jedinak- who's written this wonderful ebook and styling website: Joy of Clothes - just in time to take advantage of the Sales!

1)      What was the inspiration for Joy Of Clothes? 


I was living for a couple of years in Milan - I always had a deep love affair  for all things Italian and during my time there I became obsessed with how Italian women are effortlessly and elegantly dressed and that their style and dressing right had nothing to do with wearing big labels. I recognised that with an increasingly overwhelming choice of clothes, designers and stores finding the clothes that suit you can be more stressful than joyful. I believe every woman is different and her own personal style DNA and therefore needs individual, personalised advice how to create visual balance.   

2)      What are the faux pas that most of us women commit?

We just can’t wear what we want in order to look our best. Dressing right is all about creating visual balance in your look. When it comes to looking good, it’s not your size or shape that matters, it’s the fit of your clothes. But fit doesn’t equal suitability.  So, wearing the right clothes shouldn’t be about following the latest fashion trends; it should be about choosing what actually suits you. As I said before we are all different in our build, colouring, personalities and life style.  Dressing in what really suits you will make you feel confident about your look, because you are comfortable in what you are wearing and focus on enjoying yourself, rather fretting if the outfit looks good on you.  You can find plenty of style tips in my e-book: Style Me, your personal stylist. 


3)      How does Joy of Clothes change that?


I have always been passionate about giving women the relevant advice and the tools to dress themselves in the best way. Now, with the help of my website www.joyofclothes.com and interactive tools, I can bring my skills and experience to a broader audience, and empower women everywhere with the expert know-how they require to dress with complete confidence for every occasion. 

One of our interactive tools is STYLE ME an exclusive fashion software that enables you to build your own avatar based on your body shape and colouring, you can then "virtually try on" thousands of recommended styles and colours before clicking to buy similar styles online. 

The other one is our new online fashion STYLE QUIZ which asks women sixteen questions about their style personality, preferences, celebrities and body features. Joy of Clothes then prepares a personal style file including advice on what to wear for their body shape, which colours looks best on them, which celebrities share their body shape and personal colouring, and finally personal stylist picks from top retailers including Net-a-Porter, L.K.Bennett, Top Shop and ASOS. These stylist picks are updated every week so women never need to shop alone. These rules apply to everyone no matter what age, life style, work or play or budget.  

4)      Which CarrieMe products would you pick as a stylist? 

I am juggling a lot of things, so being organised as much as I can helps me to get things done. So, therefore my top 3 are:

1. CarrieMe Classic Finder in Tropical Turquoise
I don't like to carry 2 bags with me, because I am constantly living in the fear of leaving one behind. Therefore I always I wear a big carrier shoulder bag - the drawback is that I never can find my phone or keys in my bag.  So this CarrieMe Finder is a life saver for me, because everything is at its place. I chose turquoise, because it reminds me of warm getaway holidays and that gives me always a little lift.
CarrieMe Classic Finder in Tropical Turquoise
www.carrieme.co.uk




CarrieMe Classic Finder in Tropical Turquoise
www.carrieme.co.uk
2.  CarrieMe Classic Bag Hook in Cranberry Red
I love my shoulder bags and they are very important to me, because they carry everything what I need to do my work.  So, I really don't like to put them on the floor where they can get damaged, dirty and where I run the risk of loosing things as well being mugged.  The CarrieMe Bag Hook avoids all of these things. It keeps my bag save, clean and clearly in my view.  I picked the colour red for red alert so that I am not running the risk leaving with out my bag.

CarrieMe Classic Bag Hook in Cranberry Red
www.carrieme.co.uk
CarrieMe Classic Bag Hook in Cranberry Red
www.carrieme.co.uk















3. CarrieMore Clip
Another genius idea. I can't even count how many gloves and umbrella I lost and left behind. No more - this clip keeps gloves and umbrella at its place.  
CarrieMore Clip in Silver
www.carrieme.co.uk


CarrieMore Clip with umbrella
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CarrieMe - New Year....New You?

Here at CarrieMe, we would like to wish you a very joy-filled New Year - may 2013 be your year to accomplish whatever you set out to do!

New Year's Fireworks
www.Times.co.uk
I always love the big bang of London's amazing fireworks, it makes me think about a fresh start....and goals for 2013 - being even bigger and better than last year!

New Year's Resolutions to be made!
www.healthyliving.msn.com

According to the Independent, Britain's Top Five popular resolutions of 2013 are:
1. Save more money
2. Get out of debt
3. Get fit
4. Change career
5. Quit smoking


The first 3 are relevant to most of us, but I know that I can only survive the gym with a gym buddy, so any volunteers?

My other 2 goals are:

1) Mindfulness and contentment - running a business can be all consuming, with work/life balance going out the window, so this year, I plan to give myself time out each month to just be, catch up on the vibes and de-stress

2) Global expansion - CarrieMe is now stocked in over 120 shops across the UK and a few in Europe and has been shortlisted for gift of the year twice in a row, so our goal for 2013 is global domination of course and in concrete terms to reach 200 stockists and export to more countries!


So which are your New Year's resolutions  or goals for 2013, let us know!









Tuesday, 18 December 2012

CarrieMe Eyeskate this Christmas!

Fancy doing something different this Christmas? Head over to London's festive Southbank for a ice skating session with spectacular views. 


The EDF Energy London Eye are currently hosting the Eyeskate event of the season whereby there is a picturesque rink that allows you to skate in the shadow of the well known landmark.  The CarrieMe team are having the Christmas outing to the rink and are all excited as tonight is the night!


We all know we won't be anywhere near as good as the pros pictured above but falling over is half the fun of trying. There is a prediction that our faces will be sore from so much laughter.  The PR intern here at CarrieMe used to take ice skating lessons so she is the one to watch!  If you are stuck on ideas of festive places to go with friends or somewhere to tire out the children then Eyeskate is perfect! 

Remember to buy online to save 10% as we all know that every little helps!

Monday, 17 December 2012

Photographing the new CarrieMe Sensory Artists Collection

The new CarrieMe Sensory Artist Collection is launching soon .... fusing fashion with art, CarrieMe are breaking new boundaries in the accessories market, transforming original art forms into collectable items and allowing you to carry a piece of original art with you wherever you go.

Working with two emerging artists, David Charles Williams and Darren MacPherson, CarrieMe have developed a Collection of original, hand painted bag hooks and finders, meaning that no two products will be the same: originality and functionality have created something beautifully useful indeed.

Today was the photoshoot at IceTank Studio. Lovely and local in Tottenham Court Road it was a fun but busy day getting all the product lined up and looking beautiful for the camera.



Chris our photographer was a star, working swiftly and producing gorgeous shots - can't wait to see them live on the website ....oh and we'll be posting some to Facebook too on our launch day!  So watch this space for the new CarrieMe Sensory Artist Collection!


Friday, 14 December 2012

What will you be wearing next season?

We've reviewed the fabulous colours that will be coming up next Spring and Summer, but what textures or materials will we be wearing?  After the aggressive studs this year, we're hoping for something soft and light.

Versace's on trend Colbalt blue dress, is all about the black lace detail. Intricate and delicate yet adding a touch of high fashion, it's perfect for the hot summer evening,  So show your sassy side, and strut the dance floor with attitude.

Versace
www.vogue.co.uk

After a night out, take a more demure, lacey look in  Valentino's white lace dress - perfect for Afternoon Tea at the Ritz. We love the vintage yet chic feel. The light weight lace, is perfect for the warm summer days.

Valentino
www.vogue.co.uk

If you are looking for that extra va va voom, look no further than the flamenco inspired ruffles on velvet show cased by Balenciaga. The extra movement created, will ensure you will be adding that extra bounce to your Salsa steps. We love how the tropic inspired pink pops against the black peplum ruffle construction.

Balenciaga
www.style.com
Here, at CarrieMe, we definitely want to be showered with floaty emerald tones. We chose Gucci as our top pick. The emerald green in line with the 1970's inspired ruffles, created the perfect feminine look. The ruffles added depth  and texture to the straight flowing dress -  what more could we ask for?

Gucci
www.fashion.telegraph.co.uk

What will you be picking next season? We would love to know your fashion must haves for next season.







Wednesday, 5 December 2012

What colours are in your wardrobe next season?

With the Big Chill on its way and dark evenings, we're already dreaming about longer brighter days, the sea, sunshine, Spring, Summer and of course what's next for Fashion.

September's catwalks got us in the mood, with the amazing choice of vibrant colours as well as delicate pastels, and the colour experts at The Ultra Bright, definitely think its going to be a bright season... so its all go here at CarrieMe to see what colours are hot for next season.

Top of our list is this new tomato or cranberry red, its brighter and more orangy than the past season reds and we love the glamour feeling it inspires.

Temperley London
www.temperleylondon.com
Moreover the new 'nipped in waist' trend seen here by Temperley London and showcased by Valentino in their Summer/Spring 2013 catwalk, just sets it off brilliantly.

Valentino
www.fashion.telegraph.co.uk
If red isn't your colour, try the aquatic blast of Colbalt Blue. Think Mediterranean, blue sea, blue sky - the perfect daydream on a winter's day.  It works across all shapes, so add an explosion of colour to your summer dresses and join the catwalks from Burberry to Stella McCartney.

Burberry Prorsum, Michael Kors, Stella McCartney, Jonathan Saunders
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Watch this space as we decide which colours to add to the CarrieMe collection - which would get your vote?

Monday, 3 December 2012

CarrieMe supports Vogue's Online Fashion Week starting today...

Today marks the kick start of Online Fashion Week, Vogue's annual celebration of online shopping, something that CarrieMe fully supports.


                           


With five days of fashion madness promoting fantastic ideas for beautiful Christmas gifts, what better day to start the week than the famous Cyber Monday.  Predictions for online shopping today on the biggest, busiest online day of the year is an estimated whopping £222,222 to be spent per minute! That's what I call impressive and perfect timing by Vogue!


http://www.vogue.co.uk/

Today the CarrieMe team are particularly excited about the once in a blue moon masterclass with Oxfam Fashion Patron and vintage extraordinaire William Banks-Blaney as he explains how to look flawless this festive season whilst oozing chicness - that blog post will definitely be used as a reference guide!

William Banks-Blaney

Vogue have provided exclusive daily offers, products and edits for the OFW seekers with plenty of big names, world leading fashion labels and amazing utterly luxurious handbags... and by participating in some of the competitions you could get your hands on some goodies to die for.

CarrieMe also have an exclusive offer for all your Vogue OFW shoppers, from the Glamour range which was shortlisted for Gift of the Year this year.


Head  to the website www.carrieme.co.uk for 10% off and Free P&P when you buy three bag hooks from the Glamour range - you could even get different colours and swap around with your girlfriends to match your handbags!

            http://www.oxfam.org.uk/

What we love about OFW is that Vogue team up with Oxfam's Girls Education Project and many retailers donate a percentage of sales to this important initiative, even more of an incentive to shop - of course CarrieMe is joining in, so go ahead and shop and help a good cause!