On the Coast – Over 55 Issue 32 I November/December 2019(clone) | Page 8

How to stay
stylish
when your body is having
a heatwave
BY SAM & JORDI WOODS
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f you are of a certain age I am
sure you have experienced
your body’s own heater system
turning up the thermostat even
when it is only 17 degrees outside.
This rise in internal heat is not
welcomed for most, as it can feel
(and look) like you are having your
own little heatwave. Everything
you put on can feel hot and clingy
without warning and then leave
you feeling clammy and not very
stylish, to say the least. Combine
that erratic and unannounced
heatwave with having to decide
what to wear each day, it is no
surprise so many women can feel
overwhelmed when it comes to
getting dressed.
With our style knowledge and
experience in shopping for many
female clients with this dressing dilemma
and yes, Sam dealing with her own
heatwave first hand at this stage of her
life – we certainly have lots of tips to
share!
7 Practical tips for when your body is
having a heatwave
Opt for light layers. Layering is not
only a great styling technique for
creating different illusions to a body
shape, it is also helpful for when your
body temperature starts to rise as you
can remove items as required. Some great
layering options are a camisole or tank
worn under a blouse or button down
shirt, a scarf draped over a lower cut top,
a wrap draped around the shoulders of a
sleeveless or shorter sleeved top. When
layering always consider how your outfit
looks with and without the items so you
can confidently add or remove them
when needed.
Choose breathable fabrics. Opt for
natural fibres like; linen, silk, cotton
and light weight wool in the cooler
months. These fabrics will “breathe” as
your body heats up thus allowing air in
so your body can cool itself back down.
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dusting of a fine neutral coloured
powder will not only hold your
foundation in place longer, it can
also be reapplied throughout the
day after a mini temperature
increase to absorb excess moisture.
Choose complimentary colours
to keep cool. If you have read
any of our fashion and style blogs
before you will know we are
firm advocates of colour and how
wearing the correct shades and
hues for your complexion is an
integral component of personal
style. As colour can create energy
it can also help us to feel cooler or
warmer. If you are prone to heating
up opt for the more calming hues
in your colour palette and avoid
colours that bring out the pink or
redness in your complexion.
Stay modern. At this time in a
woman’s life it can be a constant
reminder that “those years” have arrived.
Sam says “fight back and be fashionable
at any age!”. Now more than ever is the
time to embrace the styles and fashion
that you love to wear. Style does not have
a use by date so have fun and as long as
you wear;
ƒ ƒ What is appropriate to the occasion
ƒ ƒ Styling that suits your body shape
ƒ ƒ Colours that flatter your face
ƒ ƒ No more than 3 fashion focal points
to your look
Then, you can be confident that
you are ageing not only with grace but
awesome style too!
We hope these tips help you feel
stylish and stay cool this Summer
especially when those “heat waves” hit!
Vibrantly yours, Sam & Jordi Woods x
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Hydrate. There are two forms of
hydration that you need to replenish
when you have a little heatwave…
Internal and external. Get into the habit
of always having a re-usable water bottle
with you to rehydrate your internal body
and carry a face mist with you to hydrate
and cool your external body either
during or post a “hot flush”.
Carry a reusable cotton face sponge.
They are fabulous to remove makeup
but can also double as a face sponge to
dab on your face when it “glistens”!
Prime & Powder. To minimise makeup
from sliding down your face when
your internal heatwave is happening
we have two words for you…Prime
& Powder! Applying a good quality
primer underneath your foundation
will help hold your colour and stop it
from appearing patchy. Finishing with a
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Understanding styling and fashion is one thing. Having a super-natural flair for making everyday
people look incredible is another. Once you’ve met Sam & Jordi Woods, it’s hard not to catch their
infectious passion for dressing to match your own lifestyle, personality and charisma. Through their
consultancy ‘VibrantConcepts’, Sam & Jordi have transformed the lives of thousands. Let Sam & Jordi
show you how to look and feel fabulous everyday at their Style Studio in Erina – learn the art of
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