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“Dear Caryn, I’ve just downloaded two of your e-books (Ageless Style and Standard/Curvaceous), as well as subscribed to your newsletter. I’ve had a quick look at both books and I am very pleased that I with them, they are going to be very useful to me, thank you. I also really like the holistic values underpinning your approach to style and femininity, as well as your writing style – warm, friendly, non-patronising, and honest. It’s immensely refreshing.”
Eva
“Many people have tried to change my look at fashion with no success but my time for you has definitely opened my eyes! Your down to earth, friendly approach has been refreshing and also the best thing ever!”
Marianne, x
“Dear Caryn
I have now had the chance to read through 40+, and WOW it’s just what I wanted to know. It reflects the confidence I already feel, but adds valuable and superb tools for taking it on to another level. I knew in theory how to dress (but practice lagged behind), now Caryn’s tools have given me direction and a holistic view, which I haven’t had for a while. And thank you, THANK YOU for valuing grey and silver hair. It can be such a big style and confidence statement for sophisticated women when handled well. Hoorah for common sense and vision together. I love this e-book. Thank you!”
Gina
“I downloaded your Fuller and Curvy ebook a couple of days ago, it made interesting reading, but I wasn’t sure I had learned anything new!! However I took on some key points and today went shopping. I have to say I had learned much more than I had realised, the visual images in the guide were easy for me to remember. I have a good bust, so focused on that and stopped trying to hide my tummy (it’s there get over it!!) In the end I bought something I would never have looked twice at, it even has a belt, but it looks amazing and I feel fabulous. I went with my 19 year old daughter and the look in her eye confirmed I looked great!! So sorry I was sceptical – I will be recommending your books to everyone!”
Tracy
“Hello,
I received my e book last week and have been reading and rereading ever since. I found it really good and have been looking at my wardrobe anew and mixing things I never would have thought would go together or be flattering. My friend and I went to a store and tried on clothes we would have never picked up before I read your book. Some worked for us and a few we weren’t comfortable with. Also I took on board about the primary colours (I had a lot) and will be studying them with a more critical eye and weed a lot out. The most interesting thing for myself was the coat section, I have an assortment of jackets and coats and now know I can be more confident with just certain styles and shapes in future. Thank you so much for letting me read the book, I have copied a couple off for friends and it’s been a talking point for us. Quite a few of us are new mums and have found a change in our bodies from slight to quite drastic and I was starting to think I was dressing perhaps a tad young although I’m only 25 but I now feel a lot more reassured. Once again many thanks to you all.”
Yours,
Jenna Baldwin.
“Your Ageless Style book should be handed out on the NHS, instead of pills and HRT. It’s a real tonic for anyone 40+ who’s struggling to maintain dignity and pride, in this youth/thin obsessed society. I really applaud your stance on beauty, Caryn, really intelligent writing and really helpful tips. Your insight into shopping and emotions on was brilliant. Recommended reading!”
Lisa
“Hello Caryn and crew!!,
Just downloaded your ebook. petite and pear shaped, and realised that there IS a wardrobe that will suit me!!
I’m a working Mum (fast approaching 40!), and don’t get time to shop and as a result have got myself into a rut, and half, ok pretty much all my clothes aren’t right for me.
Thank you for all the tips, and especially the drawings, everything is so clearly explained, i’m looking forward to dressing right for my shape for once.
I’m very grateful, keep up the good work.”
Tina
“Dear Caryn,
…thank you also for your very helpful and practical e-book. It’s the only one I know of with exclusively the right advice for women of my particular shape, and I found it a valuable source of inspiration. I just wish it had been around when I was sixteen. What a lot of heartache (at not being the ‘right shape’) and shopping headaches I would have avoided, not to mention how much money I could have saved! I’ve told all my girlfriends about your site. They are equally enthusiastic.”
Aimée
“Good morning,
I just wanted to let you know how absolutely wonderful your e-book has been for me. Until I read it last week I would stand in front of a wardrobe that consisted of primarily black and white, and still be confused about what I should wear. Always feeling out of shape, completely uncomfortable with no confidence at all in my appearance.
The following day we went out to dinner, and might I say I looked and felt great. I had 3 comments on how great I was looking. It was all clothing from my existing wardrobe, put together with your rules and it looked great.
I have had my colours and style done before, however no one has ever provided an action plan (what a brilliant idea, particularly the collage). And the cost to have them come into your home and assist is quite expensive.
I cannot thank you enough, you truly are the Queen of Style.”
Jacqueline
“Dear Caryn,
…Shopping for clothes is going to be a lot more fun now that I can quickly identify what will and will not work with my body.”
Thank You.
Susan
“Hi Caryn,
Just a quick note to thank you for your help. I downloaded your fuller pear shaped e-book and in just a couple of weeks, I have received so many compliments. The best, being a neighbour who usually says hello to me, but the other day she stopped me to say how much my image has changed recently, and how good I look.
I couldn’t have done it without your help. Thank you so very much”
Roz
“Thank you for your advice Caryn, I have recently downloaded the e-book standard and slender, which I found really useful. I rearranged my wardrobe and went shopping the day I got it. I found lots of good autumn buys and actually felt confident about what I was searching for, which makes a refreshing change!”
With thanks to you and Jane,
Kind Regards,
Katy
“I recently came across your web-site and I felt compelled to write to you. I really like the information you provided, it was very helpful. Your site is by far one of my favourite online resource guides pertaining to fashion. Thank you for all the hard work.”
Mia
“Hi, I read the e-book yesterday in its entirety and found it to be very helpful. I’m always interested in developing my own personal style and your book contained practical information not always included in other books.”
All the best,
Karin
“Hi,
Whilst I’m giving feedback, I’ve read the e-book and found it really helpful. It helped me recognise where I’ve gone wrong in the past and has inspired me to have a clear out.
I also really liked the virtual shopping mall – much easier to have all the petite shops listed in one place than trying to Google them.”
Best wishes,
Julia
“Dear Caryn
I have just read your “Ageless Style” and “Petite Slender” ebooks and have enjoyed them very much. Thank you for the useful, unbiased and down-to earth information. The coming year will see a different me!”
My best wishes and regards
Agata
“Hi Caryn,
Simply had to put pen to paper, so-to-speak.
Just read the first 15 pages of your e-book and it addresses my central concern – large and square shoulders. Your diagrams and short to-the-point good for or bad for remarks are just what I require. Great, I now know what best suits my top half and this will make such a difference to my shopping and confidence.
Many, many thanks. My 4 year search for advice is over.”
Kind regards,
Trixie
“Dear Caryn
I really enjoy your monthly style fix e-mails. I do not always buy what you recommend but do keep your recommendations in mind when I am in the shops. I would also find it extremely interesting to view your fashion programmes. I do not live in the U.K. so don’t get to see all your fashion advice and how much it changes the participants lives. Have you ever thought of making a DVD with a collection of your shows? I have always found it so much easier to relate when I can actually see what is being written about.
By the way your answers to fashion queries along with pictures is an excellent idea.”
Sue
“Hi Caryn,
I want to compliment you on your terrific website. I love all of the fashion and beauty information you provide and I constantly go to your site to learn new things to improve my life… I am a 19 year old girl from Michigan and beauty and fashion, along with health and wellness, are my passions. I love sites like yours that give advice and helpful information on how we as women can stay beautiful and healthy.”
Tina
“A friend of mine in the UK forwarded me to your website – WOW! You sound absolutely amazing. Thanks for making women all over the world feel great about their body type. I’m tall and slender and have always had trouble finding jeans, shoes, coats – you name it! I wanted to introduce you to an American Footwear designer, Kathryn Kerrigan. She designs shoes specifically for tall women – she is a must see – she is gaining popularity here in the states so fast. Perhaps she would be a great woman to network with. I wish you continued success”.
Regards,
Claire
“Dear Caryn,
I just wanted to thank you. I feel so comfortable in my body now. My wardrobes have had an overhaul and my local charity shops are extremely grateful to you also for your advice on having a good old clothes clear out.
I can happily go to my cupboard and find outfits that I know will suit me rather than having to put something together that is either just ironed or at the top of the pile, regardless of how I feel when wearing it. All of my clothes feel good so I know I can’t go wrong! I feel so much happier when shopping for clothes too; no more trying to adjust an outfit to make it look like it does on the models! If it doesn’t look good on me it goes back on the rack.
Thanks again for giving me back confidence in clothes and also in me.”
Debbie
“Dear Caryn,
Thank you very much for your answer regarding my ‘belt’ problem, I never thought of your ideas, so they are completely new to me, I am very excited to try them out! Also I have downloaded your standard and pear shape book for my mother, who was very happy to read it, we went together shopping, had great fun picking new items for ourselves it was great quality time with my mother!”
Reka
“Dear Caryn,
I am a 5ft 2″ 46 year old who dowloaded your ebook Ageless Style and found it invaluable for streamlining my wardrobe, making getting dressed fun again without looking like I am trying to copy my teenage nieces!”
Thanks
Lyn
“Thanks Caryn for this fabulous help! Having followed your advice in the book, I have to say I look so much better!”
Sara
“Thanks Caryn!
One of my colleagues is the same shape as me and is eager to see how I get on!
The school I work in is getting demolished this year with us all moving to a state of the art school after summer break so perfect time for me to make the change! I also work for my husband’s business and work in the bathroom showroom at the weekends so me having confidence in what I wear will surely pass on to the customers that walk through the door.
I will keep you posted with my progress!!
What I will say is though; many people have tried to change my look at fashion with no success but my time for you has definitely opened my eyes! Your down to earth, friendly approach has been refreshing and also the best thing ever!”
Marianne, x
Hi Caryn
Very recently I read your e-book ‘Ageless Style’. I’m 53yrs young and have no dress style at all, I found inspiration!
Lynne
“Hi,
I am 48, 5ft 2″ and filling out a bit, my job is male orientated, I am a shop fitter.
I must confess i have never been a fashion junkie and hardly ever bought a women’s magazine, maybe the odd Cosmo in my younger days. Fashion has always terrified me as I haven’t got a clue. Loved going to gigs, simple to dress for.
I would hate to be a teenager nowadays as the pressure these poor kids are under to look “perfect” is disgraceful.
Pressure should be put on retailers and the media to let people be who they really are.
I have never had a flat stomach in my life and yes when i was younger that was an issue with me for a long time to the point of obsession.
I recently read your e-book “Ageless Style” and loved every word. I have never felt so confident in my life.
Really large sized people should loose weight but only for health purposes not just so they “fit in” with what society says we should look like.
I never buy women’s mags or newspapers and never will.”
Yours sincerely
Diane