Our Studio Has Reopened, We Have Missed You!

We’ve missed you!! We are thrilled to let you know that our studio has now reopened!

We can now take bookings again for colour, style, make up, colour reviews and SHOPPING!

Obviously we are very clean…stocked up on some jolly nice hand sanitiser in the studio, doing lots of cleaning in between clients - so do come and see us!

Women’s Style Consultation

It’s no secret that appearance is a powerful tool and one over which you have total control. Your clothes are an essential part of presenting the best version of yourself. Everything that you put on your body should bear some resemblance to your face shape, your body shape, your colouring, and should reflect your personality.

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Colour Consultation (London)

We spend 3 hours together learning which are your most flattering range of colours. We do this by systematically comparing and contrasting a range of colours by placing coloured drapes next to your skin. From this, you will see for yourself the difference that various colours make to your complexion.

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If you cannot make it into our Studio for a face to face consultation, don’t worry, we are still offering our Online Colour and Style Consultations.

You can be safe at home, anywhere in the world, and organise an online consultation at a time to suit you!

Online Wardrobe Detox still on offer too!

We are also still able to offer our Wardrobe Detox service - this can be done virtually too! It is a great time to get rid of things that you don’t love and which should be replaced. Cost for this consultation is £120 per hour.

Follow us on Instagram for tips, tricks and great Annie video Stories!

Annie and Manina are still as busy as ever on the Red Leopard Instagram channel putting up lots of good videos and pictures. Do make sure to follow us for all the good tips and tricks we’re posting in the Stories and Highlights!

Don’t forget make up and our Red Leopard scarves. We are here to advise you on what to buy, and can send anything out to you!

Stay safe, stay well,

Manina, Annie and Rachel - the Red Leopards!

Jane Iredale & Environ Event - 31st January 2020.

We are hosting a Jane Iredale and Environ skincare event at Red Leopard on January 31st. Email us to book your makeup session and skin analysis with us now.

Why not start 2020 by updating your makeup range and learning new techniques with Jane Iredale to perfectly compliment your seasonal palette leaving you looking radiant?

Whatever your skin concern there is an Environ range designed to help give you incredible and measurable results.

Jane Iredale, Environ and your seasonal palette will have you looking your best all year round!

Book now: info@redleopard.co.uk

MISTAKES WE HAVE MADE - or what not to wear - Red Leopard Style.

As you all know by now, we are always trying to help our clients perfect their wardrobes - as we bang on all the time - get the colours, shapes and personality of what you buy right, and you end up spending less, loving what you buy more, and looking like the best version of yourself in every situation!

BUT - sometimes we want to try something different too…..well, why can’t Annie dress like a diva gamine? Why can’t Manina put on something soft and sexy like a floral midi dress? Why can’t Rachel wear beige?

Want a laugh? Take a look at some of our mad moments …..

A thank you.

As 2019 draws to a close, we’d like to thank all of you who have contributed to Red Leopard’s success over the last months

The wonderful Susan (une femme) and dazzling Lisa (the Sequinist). (Left to Right)

Amongst others - Lisa, the sequinist, and Susan Blakey , une femme, who have sent loads of lovely clients our way. We are very grateful! Also to all those creative creatures, who have given us the opportunity of offering our clients some very special products:

Our very own Ivana Nohel and her magnificent scarves. Amanda Thompson for fabulous clothes made to measure (at couture), Tarra Rosenbaum for divine jewellery and the newcomer, Ollie Harvey, who has launched a range of beautiful personalised scents.

We shall enjoy working with all of them over the coming year.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. Let’s hope that 2020 will be a great start to the new decade. The “Roaring Twenties” again? Who knows?

Much love from the Leopards

Manina, Annie and Rachel

Some frequently asked questions.

Instead of talking about the obvious…Autumn is here etc - we thought that this month we would tackle and answer some questions that we frequently get asked. In fact, we are getting more and more questions because we are getting so many new friends! Thank you, Susan, and thank you, Lisa.
Here they are:

Susan of une femme d’un certain âge and Lisa, aka the Sequinist.

Does it matter if I have a tan when I get my colours done?

No - we are looking at the undertones of your skin, which do not change - but please DO NOT wear fake tan, as it is just that…Fake.

What if I don’t like my new colour palette?

You are bound to like some of your colours, so start with those. Once you begin to experiment with them and people start to tell you how well you are looking, you will probably change your opinion of the the ones you don’t like! Remember that complimenting your shirt or dress is not the same as complimenting you on how well you look.

Will I need to banish black if I am not a Winter?

Short answer….YES! Wean it out of your wardrobe gradually - starting with tops and scarves, and start buying your new best colours to wear next to your face.

Can I wear black at the bottom then?

To start with, yes you probably will have to, as you are probably not going to purge your entire wardrobe all at once! HOWEVER, stop buying black. If you don’t, you will end up still buying the black shoes, black belt, black handbag etc to go with the black trousers or skirt - so there’s another chunk of your budget gone. Your wardrobe will have no harmonious story. You will look cut off around your middle, and that just doesn’t look quite right.

But isn’t black slimming?

Not if it is not good on you. All dark colours are slimming. Find your best dark neutrals - navy? Dark brown? Olive green? Use them as the building blocks in your new wardrobe. Black is VERY ageing if you are not a Winter - and even a lot of Winters are not great in black and need to wear a brighter colour next to the face.

What happens when I go grey?

If your skin tone needs cool colours, grey will be great. If you need warm colours, you will need to add honey tones to your hair for you to look healthy and for your colour palette not to clash with your hair.

Some people who need warmth (for example “Blue Springs”) tend to go prematurely grey, but still look okay with grey hair - they are the kind of springs that are not as good in the yellower end of the palette… it gets complicated, but when you have your colours analysed, you will also find out what TYPE of Winter, Summer, Spring or Autumn you are.

Do my colours change as I get older?

No - you will remain in the same overall palette - but often as we age, we need more light around our face, so you may need to choose your colours from the lighter, brighter end of your palette. A Winter who looked stunning in black and charcoal in her or his thirties, may not look so good in them in their sixties!

Will I look like someone else after a style session?

NO - you will look like the very best version of YOU. You will allow yourself to be you again, after life has labelled you a Banker, Mum, Teacher etc.
You will realise that you may have been dressing to please other people, or in a way that fits in with how you have been told to look. You will find your individuality again - and not be influenced by other people or by what is considered fashionable or trendy.

Do carry on asking questions! We shall be happy to keep on answering you!

An August Update.

Writing this from the heat of August in the South of France, it is almost impossible to imagine cooler weather….but all the same, we are starting to think about Autumn.

It is always exciting to see the new season clothes coming in to our favourite shops and to mentally prepare for changing into sweaters, jackets and boots.

It is also time to consider sorting out your wardrobe - getting rid of things that you are no longer in love with, and making space for the new.

It’s a hard thing to do on your own, so do get in touch with us if you would like us to help with the detox!

Book in a shopping trip now for September/October. Don’t forget that certain sizes sell out fast.

Come and review your colours. Many of you had consultations a long time ago, and one can get “stale” or stuck in a rut.

Update your make up - Jane Iredale has some new products in their range. Book a slot in our next Jane Iredale/Environ day, which is September 13th. Oops! That’s a Friday!

You can also try out the new Jane Iredale BEYOND MATTE foundation which we have tried and absolutely love!

One more thing - we have just launched a new Spring 90x90 scarf . See the full range in our shop and get yours before they all go!

See you SOON.

Manina, Annie and Rachel

A Style Reset With Red Leopard by une femme d’un certain âge.

This month we were delighted to welcome Susan Blakey from une femme d’un certain âge to the Red Leopard studio and here is what she thinks. A wonderful read. Xx Annie and Manina & Rachel.

I'll confess: for some time now, I've been feeling rather "stuck" with regard to my style. I've wanted to add more color, verve and, well...funto my wardrobe, but haven't quite found my footing. I try something new, it doesn't feel quite right, so I retreat back to my well-worn path of simple neutral basics. Rinse, repeat.

It's hard sometimes to be objective when it comes to my own style choices. I have a lot of old baggage about what does or doesn't look good on my body. I knew I needed guidance, and a fresh set of eyes. When I read Lisa's post about her colour and style analysis with the team at Red Leopard, and knew we'd be in London for a few days, it felt as if the universe was holding up a giant neon sign.

Getting Professional Help

Fortunately, they had some availability during our London visit. I signed up for both a style and color analysis, and was SO looking forward to it.

Spoiler: it did not disappoint. Annie, Manina, and Rachel all participated in the session, and made me feel relaxed and comfortable right away. They are vivacious and funny, and we all laughed a lot.

They started out with an introduction to color theory and the system they use, based on the work of Johannes Itten from the Bauhaus. They explained that the colors we wear will have a large impact on whether we look energetic or tired, present or invisible.

Then it was time to get draped. Because my hair is colored, they started out by covering my hair so that it wouldn't interfere with how my skin reacted to the color drapes. It's difficult to capture on camera the full effect of how each of the drapes interacts with my face, but when you're in the room and looking into the mirror, it's much more obvious.

Personal Color Analysis

The first step is: cool or warm? When they flipped between the two, it immediately became apparent that I'm warm. That narrowed it down to either a Spring or Autumn. The softer autumn colours like this olive green (above) weren't terrible on me... but the brighter Spring colours were just so much better! Each of the trio took turns with the drapes, and were unanimous: I'm a Spring, and a Golden Spring at that.

Above, these are the best of my colors, and I love them! (And no small coincidence, my palette turned out to be the same as Lisa's!)

Did I mention we laughed a lot during this process? I don't remember what was being said, but we all agreed that purple, while in my Spring palette, isn't among my top colours. As part of the colour analysis, they also suggested some makeup colours, and Manina applied them.

Style Analysis

(Yes, that tiger shirt works in my Golden Spring palette!) The Style Consultation involved assessing both body type and personality/essence. Measurements were taken, and a personality quiz completed, but their style Personality Profiles aren't just about numbers. They factor in their own observations and impressions about the client. So when Annie suggested Gamine for my style personality type (and Manina and Rachel concurred), I was delighted. 

The Gamine Style Personality

Here's how they boil down Gamine: cute, sharp, neat, funky. It was like a light switch was turned on in my brain. Yes!! This is how I've always wanted to dress, but had assumed that because I didn't have a boyish body type, it wouldn't work. Annie explained that with their Personality Profiles, a Gamine can be any body type. It's more about the overall expression. Within that broader definition, you adjust details to best flatter your shape and features. 

They took me through and provided me with a very comprehensive set of guidelines for necklines, hemlines, fabrics, clothing shapes and details. It upended some old beliefs about what I "could" and "couldn't" wear (much to my delight). Between this and the color analysis, I feel as though I have a workable set of blueprints for taking my style in the right direction. 

For reference, Manina is also a Gamine, though her palette is Winter.

Some people don't need these kinds of categories or definitions to know what works for them. And that's just fine. For me, this provides welcome clarity, and a touch point. It was a "click" moment for me, and I'm really excited about incorporating what I've learned into updating my wardrobe. Yes, it was an investment. But I think it will quickly pay for itself in preventing costly shopping mistakes. (I find I'm already taking a much more focused and targeted approach to shopping.)

Next Steps...

This style reset will be an ongoing process, not a quick fix. Annie suggested as a first step that I remove everything from my closet that isn't in my color palette. That will help me determine what I have and what I need, and set spending priorities. I'll share this process as I go along. (For my neutrals, I imagine I'll be transitioning to navy and warm tans/browns.)

Lisa described her experience with Red Leopardas Style Alchemy, and I have to agree! Since my consultation, I've really been noticing color, both what people are wearing and in the environment. And I'm actually excited about wearingcolor again! No exaggeration, I already feel as though the session with Red Leopard was a total game changer for me.

A shout out to le Monsieur, who snapped hundreds of photos during this process, and submitted to his own color analysis (he's a Winter, not a surprise to me).

Sustainable Fashion and Red Leopard

Britons binned clothes worth £12.5 billion last year, as the rise of throwaway fashion led to 300,000 tonnes of textiles ending up in landfill.

Research has found that, on average, each person puts 8 items in the bin - meaning that every household wastes clothes with the purchase value of almost £500 per year.

Horrifying fact: it takes 5000 gallons of water to manufacture just one T-shirt and a pair of jeans!

Everyone can start making a difference. It is our responsibility to do something about this shocking situation - both for environmental and social reasons.

Manina in a favourite Issey Miyake aplique jacket c.1996 and her fabulous Girbaud trousers. “The quality remains long after the price is forgotten.”

How do we at Red Leopard fit into this? And how can we help?

Because we place so much emphasis on defining what works and what does not, our clients are simply far less likely to throw anything away.

We have been advising people for years about buying quality not quantity - and in the right colours and shapes for them.

We follow the principle of “the quality remains long after the price is forgotten” (Aldo Gucci, 1938). So true - not just with regard to fashion, but also holidays and experiences. Those extra few pounds spent on upgrading anything are always worth it!

A timeless YSL silk scarf - the power of a scarf to lift any outfit is incredible.

The Red Leopard team says “when you really understand what looks right on you, you can invest in more expensive clothes with confidence, and you are therefore going to keep and enjoy them longer”

 We love the idea of recycling clothes and accessories. When we help our clients detox their wardrobes, nothing goes to waste. Some things get altered to give them a new life, others go to friends and family - or to a charity such as Smartworks, who help women get back into the workplace by giving them good quality clothes for interviews.

A few expensive mistakes will find their way into top-end second hand shops, such as Sign of the Times in Chelsea.

 We also love the idea of buying sustainable brands - there are many small UK based companies, such as Mayamiko, Komodo, Thoreau and Ilk & Ernie - just to mention a few.

The most fantastic Roger Vivier pumps which compliment the cool tones of Manina’s winter complexion.

Should we not buy high street?

Actually some large fashion companies are making efforts towards sustainability:

H&M talk about sustainability more than any other fast fashion brand. They produce a Conscious collection, made using sustainable and recycled materials, and they also create glossy ad campaigns to encourage garment recycling. They have a voucher programme offering discounts to those who donate their old clothes at its stores.

 Zara has a repair and re-use programme called Closing the Loop - but frankly its business model is based on an unsustainably high turnover rate - inherently harmful to both people and planet.

Overall, we feel that if one can try and avoid buying from huge chains we should - and somehow the pleasure of buying mass-produced is not great….it just doesn’t feel special enough. We want people to love shopping, love what they buy and enjoy wearing their clothes (which of course look perfect on them!)

Dressing for an Interview.

When interviewing for that important new job, remembering a few key things will make all the difference. 

Everyone being interviewed is almost certainly as well qualified as you are so how do you make sure you have ‘the edge’?  First of all you need to stand out by looking healthy, friendly and energetic (nobody wants to work with people who lack energy).  How? Wear your very best and most flattering colours as these have the power to light up your face and make you more visible and memorable.  

Look professional and credible by wearing a suit that flatters you and reflects who you are.

This doesn’t have to be black as black is not for everyone but it needs to be in one of your best neutrals and there is a grey and navy for everyone. 

You need to wear what we call ‘authority items’ which for a man is his tie and for a woman a silk scarf and/or a necklace (jugular protection is ESSENTIAL).  

Women need earrings and some make up, especially lipstick as the mouth is the communication tool. Wear a watch (it just will not do to use your phone for time keeping) as it shows that you value your time as well as the interviewers time. 

Wear a heel that is right for you as an important shoe shows that you are ‘on duty’ (a ballet flat lacks authority). 

Never enter an interview (or any meeting for that matter) without wearing a jacket. Your jacket is your armour and without one, you will lack authority and look vulnerable.  

 Take time to invest in some grooming as this shows that you care. A blow dry and manicure are so important. Carry one bag (not overstuffed but efficient looking) so that you look like you are there for the interview and not going shopping afterwards. 

A Colour and Style session with Red Leopard will identify your most flattering colours and your best suit shapes no matter what job you are interviewing for. 

 Remember that the way you present yourself really does matter, in fact it does a lot of the work for you as by the time you sit down for the interview you will unknowingly already have made an impression. Make sure its a favourable one.

My Red Leopardification by The Sequinist

This month we were delighted to welcome Lisa Lennkh to the Red Leopard studio and here is what she thinks. A wonderful read. Xx Annie and Manina.

A quick flick through my Instagram feed or a scroll through my blog shows you immediately that I love colour. Colour lifts my mood and rejuvenates my face. However, when I’m buying clothes, I’ve always been much more about the style of an item than its exact colour. Even if something was the ‘wrong’ colour for me, I’d make it work the best I could with makeup and accessories. It seems like an impossibly tall order to find something in my size, in my budget, in a style that I like, AND in the perfect colour for my skin tone.

Recently, an old banking client of mine (Hi Polly!) introduced me to Annie from the styling team Red Leopard. Polly thought we’d get along and gosh was she ever right. We all met for lunch and Annie and I squawked like parrots non-stop about colour and style. A couple of weeks later, Annie invited me to meet with her and her colleague Manina for a Red Leopard colour and style consultation. Now, I’ve never really bought into the whole ‘having your colours done’ thing, mainly because most people doing it have absolutely no idea about colour and even less about style (Meow! Can someone get me a saucer of milk, please?). I could see that Annie had buckets of style though, so I figured I’d be in safe hands.  Still… I’m a very difficult customer; I’ve been opinionated about style since I was old enough to talk. I warned Annie and Manina before our meeting that I would not wear florals, ruffles, boho, lace, or anything too girly… so not to even try with me! And quite honestly, I thought, what could anyone teach me, Miss Walking Rainbow, about colour?

“Alchemists of colour and style”

Well, quite a lot actually. Annie and Manina are not just stylists or colour experts. I don’t even know what to call them. ‘Alchemists of colour and style’ is about as close as I can get! I learned more in my two hours with them than I thought was possible; my head was spinning for days afterwards.  I felt like a veil was lifted from my eyes and I was suddenly noticing every colour (people’s clothes on the street, billboards, my garden) and all of its nuances.  There are people who are good at what they do, and then there are the people who are so good that they don’t have any competition whatsoever. I’d put Red Leopard in that category. They are SO good, in fact, that Hollywood A listers (and their entire teams) fly to London to use their services.  I’m not at all surprised.

Annie on the left and Manina on the right, with their clients draped in colour

Colour Theory

Red Leopard relies heavily on the colour theory of Johannes Itten, one of the Bauhaus masters. Itten believed that all colours either have a blue undertone or a yellow undertone (so either cool or warm) and that all colours are either bright or soft (saturation). At Red Leopard, you aren’t simply assessed to be in the spring, summer, winter, or autumn category, but within that range, there are colours that make your face come alive. How to find them? By draping a big scarf of each colour next to your face whilst sitting in natural light and seeing the effect of each colour on your skin.

Despite a night of terrible sleep and with unwashed hair, my skin still looks good next to the right colours

As I went through the extensive collection of coloured scarves, I saw some colours made me look exhausted, accentuated the lines on my face, drew attention to the shadows around my nose, and made the area under my eyes go grey. Other colours (a few I’ve NEVER worn and haven’t ever considered wearing, like the tangerine and the cinnamon in the photo above) made my skin look fresh and blew away all the lines and shadows.  I literally couldn’t believe my eyes.  How could two different colours of blue or two different colours of red each make my face look completely different? Sorcery! Look how different the surrounding colours make the red squares look on the left half or the blue squares look on the right half in the photo below. Now imagine that blue square is your face.  The blue is the same in every photo, but it looks vibrant or dull depending on which colour is surrounding it.  In the same way, your face looks vibrant or dull depending on how complementary a colour is with your skin tone.

Colourwise, I am a spring, and a warm spring at that, so the more yellow undertones in a colour, the better for my face. For example, I light up in a bright grassy yellow green and I age about 20 years in a cold blue-based teal green.  That is why the green coat from last week’s post (in the background below) worked so well on me; it is a warm green somewhere between leaf and kerry green in this swatch.

After my Red Leopardification, I won’t just buy colours that I happen to like and hope they look good when I get home. Instead, now that I understand the ‘colour code’ I’ll seek out colours that flatter me. I won’t buy blue just because I love it (which I’ve always done); I’ll look for warmer blues with a pinch of green in them. To make this easier, Red Leopard gave me a small wallet of paper card swatches (in the photo above) of the ideal colours in my range, with a sticker next to the ones that work particularly well on me. I’m not meant to only buy colours that are an exact match to the swatches, but to use them as a reference for finding similar shades, as in the photo above.

Aqua blue sweater and coral collar, two of my best skin-brightening shades, worn together

We focused almost exclusively on colour in my consultation, but Annie and Manina also draw on Carl Jungian psychology in assessing and teaching style to clients. In Jung’s archetypes, I am very much a ‘jester’ which explains the bright glittery statement style that I am drawn to, as a way of connecting with people. Also, I learned about how our clothes and accessories subconsciously signal power and authority to other people. For instance, Manina showed how something as simple as covering your throat (a vulnerable part of the human anatomy) with a scarf, a brooch, a bold necklace, a collared shirt, or a tie (for men) immediately commands authority in an almost military-like way. In my current life this isn’t so necessary, but back when I was a banker, I intentionally and unintentionally used a lot of these subtle cues to ensure I looked authoritative yet stylish without an ounce of frivolity.

Stylewise, one thing that Manina and Annie pulled off was to get me to open my mind about scarves.  I usually feel restless and fussy in them, like I’m wearing a soft plastic bag around my neck. I don’t mind them functionally for winter, but decoratively, I’ve never been a scarf wearer. As I stated in a previous blog post, I can look quite Buffy von Airline Hostess in one. My husband loves scarves, and is forever trying to convince me to try beautiful Hermes silk ones. When I put one on though, I instantly look “Madame,” as the French describe it, like the client on the cover of a Swiss private banking brochure. What changed my stony mindset about scarves was trying one on that blasted flattering light onto my face; it was this one in pale aqua blue with bright green branches. However, I couldn’t get past my allergic reaction to the pink floral motif. It is beautiful, just not my style. Instead I got this one (below) but in a warm red and turquoise (my wedding colours) combination.  The motif of leopards, stars, and jewellery was much more my style than flowers, and the colours are immediately illuminating on my warm-spring-self. Red Leopard works with scarf designer Ivana Nohel to design their scarves in VERY precise colour palettes to suit their clients.  It is a level of attention to detail that fills my inner control freak with glee.

If you are all at sea about your style or your colours, or even if you are confident about them and do it for a job (raises hand), having a second opinion from women as uber-stylish and knowledgeable as Annie, Manina or their colleague Rachel, is a game-changer. It is life-enhancing… at least if you’re as zealous about colour and style as I am. Yes, it will add another layer to your decision making when you shop, but it also will cut down on wasteful spending. It ensures that what is in your closet will make you look and feel great. I see this Red Leopard colour assessment as an investment in myself and in my future wardrobe.

If you are in London, the exquisite Red Leopard offices are in Battersea; go see them and let them work their magic on you. If you’re visiting London, make an appointment to see these ladies; I couldn’t possibly recommend them higher. While they work with Hollywood A-listers and corporate clients, they mostly work with regular people like us, both men and women. They are so warm and knowledgable that I would have followed anything they told me (I mean, they got ME wearing SCARVES for heaven’s sake!). Annie said something in our meeting that has really stuck with me– She said when you are a child in the UK, you have a school uniform, which is either warm or cool in colour, and makes half of students look great and the other half look tired. Then, you go to university, where you dress in whatever is clean and affordable. Then, you start a job and probably wear black and dull corporate colours for years. Basically, many people (me included) don’t have that much choice with their clothes until they reach midlife. By then, your skin tone has changed and you’ve only worn the colours you like rather than what actually suits you.  Luckily we’re naturally drawn to the colours that work well on us, but this is more about fine-tuning and precision. That’s my situation anyway, and why my Red Leopard Scarf Moment was such a revelation. I’m a colour lover, but now I’m a swatch-card-carrying educated colour lover, and I look at everything differently.

For more by The Sequinist check out her site here.

If you would be interested in talking to us about a Colour and Style Consultation for yourself, or for someone you know, please either give us a call on 44+ (0)20 7376 4057 or email us on manina@redleopard.co.uk or annie@redleopard.co.uk.

De-cluttering your wardrobe

Spring is a wonderful time to start thinking about de-cluttering your wardrobe - but before you start, it is important to know what must go and what can stay.

In order to do this, you must have a clear understanding of the pieces that make you look great (and feel happy) and those that do nothing for you. A Red Leopard Wardrobe Review can help point you in the right direction.

Colour

It’s hugely important to get this right. Get rid of all the pieces (especially top halves and scarves) in colours that drain you.

Shape and style

Understand your body shape, accept it and dress for it. Alter things that you love but may not fit properly, including jeans.

Find a good alterations person

Our favourite is Julia Dee at the Wardrobe Curator in Wandsworth (020 7350 1510 - julia@totalwardrobecare.uk.uk). A treasure. Her moth products and storage solutions, as well as hangers, are incredible.

Do your favourite pieces actually reflect who you are? Dress for the inner you! Come and find out who that is by booking a style session or wardrobe review with us. Call us on 44+ (0)20 7376 4057 for more info.

Reds For Valentines Day.

February is the month of love and we see a lot of the colour red.

Red - Is a strong positive colour, is both energising and powerful. It excites the emotions and motivates us to take action!

Red can vary in hue from warm, yellow based reds to cool, blue based reds. 

At a Red Leopard Colour and Style Consultation we advise and inspire you to wear and enjoy colour every day.  When you understand whether your skin tone needs warm or cool colours it makes it very easy to select which red is right for you. 

If you are unsure, go for a true red, which contains equal amount of blue and yellow, this shade works well on most people. Those with warm skin, Autumn or Spring, look great in Geranium, Brick and Rust.

For cool skin tones, Winter or Summer you look great in Burgundy, Carmine and Raspberry.

If you're thinking of wearing a red lipstick this Valentine’s Day, book in with Red Leopard to find out which one is for you! Jane Iredale is visiting the studio on February 14th.

Book your complimentary slot now by emailing info@redleopard.co.uk or call us on 0207 376 4057  

RED Quotes.

“If you want to invest in something with minimum risk and guaranteed big return …Invest in yourself"

Rachel Saunders Red Leopard.

“Put on your red shoes, and dance the blues.” 

David Bowie

 “Red is such an interesting colour to correlate with emotion, because it's on both ends of the spectrum. On one end you have happiness, falling in love, infatuation with someone, passion, all that. On the other end, you've got obsession, jealousy, danger, fear, anger and frustration.”     

Taylor Swift

If you would be interested in talking to us about a Colour and Style Consultation for yourself, or for someone you know, please either give us a call on 44+ (0)20 7376 4057 or email us on manina@redleopard.co.uk or annie@redleopard.co.uk.

New year, new makeup?

A new year is a great time to refresh and replenish your makeup bag and your skincare saviours. At Red Leopard we always swear by Jane Iredale’s cruelty free, non-toxic and organic range. Authenticity and transparency is at the core of the brand and all products are kind to the skin. Below we round up a few of our favourite products - all available to buy from our website.

We’re also hosting our next fabulous Jane Iredale and Environ day on the 14th of February from 10am-5pm at our London studio. To book your slot email us at info@redleopard.co.uk. We hope to see you there! x

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Colour and style: Is it worth it?

Colour and style, is it really worth it? That’s a question we hear a lot. Unless you’ve been in for a colour consultation with us it might be hard to believe just how transformational having your colours done can be.

Wearing colours that complement and flatter your individual colouring makes such a huge difference. When Helen Gerrish, editor of Hiya Bucks met with our very own Rachel earlier this year she was invited to come in for a consultation. In the below recent feature Helen talks about her experience..

Dressing for the party season

The festive party season isn’t just about the humble LBD. The same goes for anything sparkly, glittery or bright. But what are the chic, wearable alternatives? Have a look at a few of our favourite suggestions here.

The silk jacket

Whether teamed with a pair of trousers or a skirt (and a fabulous pair of heels!), this silk-satin pyjama jacket is modern and feminine in equal measure. Pyjama dressing is very much appropriate for the party season - if styled the right way.

The tuxedo suit

Bright red brocade..this luxurious jacquard suit is a real showstopper. A great option for ‘Classics’, ‘Huntswomen, ‘Gamines’ and ‘Divas’.

The velvet jumpsuit

With a decadent emerald green velvet fabric and a flattering wide-leg fit, this elegant jumpsuit is a staple piece. Wear with drop earrings and a killer cuff.

The layered skirt

This tulle skirt is something right out of a fairy tale. Wear with a sweater and hefty boots, or with a pretty short top and pointy flats.

The lace dress

Its easy to go for the LBD - the “safe option”, however why not switch it up and try a divine navy lace dress instead, like this pretty number from Marc Cain?

The Red Leopard Christmas Gift Guide

With Christmas around the corner, we’ve put together our very own Gift Guide to give you some inspiration and ideas.

Luxurious loungewear

This dark floral pyjamas set will make those evenings on the sofa a little more fabulous.

Elegant ear candy

These organic pearl and emerald earrings promise an easy day-to-night elegance

Wrap up warm

A cosy, stylish and bright accessory for the dark winter months.

Step in

Name a better duo than beautiful embroidery and black velvet.

Tie it up!

Tie it up, wrap it around, put it in a bun..our African Queen Brown scarf is a versatile and stylish accessory.

Say it with candles

A beautifully scented and sophisticated candle which is not too cutesy.

Beauty sleep guaranteed

Was there ever a more fitting eye mask for a Leopard?

Green envy

This elegant swing jumper is all about the sleeves. Plus, the shade is perfect for an ‘Autumn’.

Skin saviour

We’ll be keeping our skin hydrated and glowing with a little bit of help from Jane Iredale.

Velvet crush

Feet up, wine in hand. How beautiful is this velvet blush pink pouf?

GO FOR GOLD

An unapologetically indulgent fragrance.

Viva Mexico

A striking and hand embroidered cushion celebrating one of the most iconic artists and women of the 20th century.

The gift that keeps on giving

Looking for a gift that lasts a lifetime? We have gift cards available for all our services. Get in touch at info@redleopard.co.uk for more details and to purchase yours.