Coral’s blog – Reflections in fashion and life…
Fashion with a Conscience
By this time, you have all heard of the tragedy that took place in Bangladesh where a clothes manufacturing building collapsed, killing 1,129 people. The tragedy sparked worldwide condemnation about the shoddy business practices that ultimately led to the deaths of so...
Style Tips For Your Summer Get Away
As we spring into summer, it is the time when most of us, hopefully, will be jetting off to some exotic, romantic, or adventurous land to relax, rejuvenate, and even a learn a thing or two about a different culture. However, packing for our adventures has become more...
Buying a bra – what you need to know
The fit of a bra As a couture designer, the overall fit is what makes a garment look fabulous, however in my experience, a poorly fitting bra can often be found to be the culprit if this happy medium is not forthcoming. For clothing to look optimum especially when you...
Inspiration for My Designs-What makes this Couture Designer Tick!
I have often been asked what inspires my designs. I am not sure I have a simple answer for that question, but I will try to answer it. Besides having a passionate need to express myself, I have a desire to create garments that pioneer a different aesthetic from the...
Plus Size Fashion Tips – Couture Designs
It seems everywhere you look: there are skinny fashion models sporting the latest looks and designs. It can be frustrating to those who do not fit into the ultra-skinny clothes that seem to be the rage. In fact, the majority of us are not 5’10’ and 110lbs. Recently,...
Couture Designer – Dressing Time with Natalie Digital Television Presenter
Yesterday, I had the most phenomenal experience, and I would like to share with you why I salute Natalie Brown – a digital television presenter whose show ‘Time with Natalie’ addresses the work/ life balance we all aim for. The filming took place in a chic town house...
My Inspiration to be a Couture Designer
If you follow my social media channels, you have seen pictures of both my mother and father, accompanied by various quotes that capture both their spirits and their impact on me. My parents inspired me to go out there and start my couture business. The fashion...
Going to the Races – Couture Clothing….
With spring finally upon us and summer just around the corner, the social season at horse raceways and polo matches across the United Kingdom is beginning. These events are not only a festival of sport but also style and elegance. From Chester and Doncaster to London...
I’m A Couture Designer!
One of the most common questions that we ask one another is “What do you do?”. When I respond to that question, “ I am couture designer.”, I get a mixed reaction of quizzical looks and flattering nods of “Oh that is wonderful.” And from time to time, I get “Ahh,...
Fashion, Television – Dressing the Celebrity in ‘YOU’
There is a lot to be said for dressing up, standing out from the crowd, being the special individual you are born to be. At the moment, I am in love with the unique glamour dresses as worn by the characters in the television series 'Suits' The Cast from Suits For...
Dressy Dresses for Women
What is Jersey? It is basically a knitted fabric also known as stretch knit, and comes in a variety of textures, weights, fibres and colours. There are various types of knits, however two basic types of machine knitted fabrics, are weft and warp knits; weft knits...