Saying that I’m not a huge tennis fan but I am partial to a bit of
"When I walk behind short people, I feel like I'm going to fall over because I start taking these little steps, and I can't take little steps, I take big steps. I've always been large, always been tall. I don't know anything about small." Venus clearly embraces being tall and uses it to her advantage. However, at 6”3 inches, Akgul Amanmuradova from
Posted at 05:19PM Jul 03, 2009 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Sam" Comments (0)
As seen on ..This Morning
After a well and truly deserved day off, I decided a day of relaxing was just what I needed. The store has been so busy lately with the preparation for our trans range, so I was pleased just to rest my tired feet!
I turned on my TV for my dose of Phil and Fern and low and behold I saw LTS on "This Morning!" I nearly choked on my cereal, they were doing a feature on fashion to suit your figure and focusing on height.
The show featured two of our gorgeous dresses; the Santorini and Vittoria, which looked fantastic on the models, flattering and framing in all the right places. Their resident stylist Helen Boyle stressed how proportion was the key and us tall girl’s should work our height with colour blocking, statement jewellery and oversize accessorises. I can’t wait to start trying out this season’s trends!
Talking of new products our new trans collection looks gorgeous! From opulent prints, slick tailoring and stylish separates in soft powdery blues and luxurious fabrics. With lots of exciting things lined up for the new season. I have my eye on everything- roll on payday!!
Click here to watch the video.
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The Tall Chicks Guide to Style:
Q: What is the easiest way to be stylish, especially on a budget?
A: Go to stores that offer amazing value - Long Tall Sally! When you shop here, you not only get the trends but you also find that they are within your budget. For instance, you now can buy 3 items and get the fourth item FREE! But tall style is also about feeling comfortable whatever you decide to wear. I personally find in the summer the easiest and most comfortable pieces are summer dresses. Look great, feel comfortable without sacrificing style! What's awesome is, as a taller babe, we can wear any length in dresses and skirts! I just bought the Kiti Dress and wowee is this one ever a STUNNER! ...Another way to be stylish but still watch your budget is to splurge on key pieces but saving on items with a limited lifespan, like check out the new Rock and Republic jeans! Thank you for the extra length Long Tall Sally, these jeans definitely ROCK! So you splurge here but save on a chic top. Try the Bergamo blouse in black. Don't forget to work with new ways of wearing your clothes; try rolling your new Rocks up, YES you can wear them like this tall ladies, don't forget - You can wear anything!!
Q: How Should You Work Trends Into Your Wardrobe?
A: Mix high and low (No pun intended). Spend money on your jeans but save on your trendy shoes, like Converse. Try the Malawi Hat with your new Rocks!
Q: What Is Your Most Versatile Piece?
A: I have just received and love my new Sicily and Sardinia Trousers. Perfect, versatile pieces I can dress up for the office or wear out for the evening. I love their simplistic flattering cuts and their extremely long lengths, especially me being 6'2!!
Q: What's Your Shopping Strategy?
A: Pick a new jacket, either go for the classic trench - every girl's closet needs one - or for a suit jacket. A good one to try that's not too fussy is the Corsica jacket. What's great about it is you can pair it with your dressed up trousers or your new Rocks for a more casual look....Don't deprive yourself of a little retail therapy, even when times are tough. Shop with a purpose, take advantage of sales and watch Long Tall Sally's website as sales change monthly. Calculate the cost-per-wear ratio to determine where to put your money. If you’re a live-in-your-jeans kind of gal like me, then say heck YES to splurging on your new pair of Rock and Republic jeans! (I think you have to hurry though, looks like they are selling out again!)
Q: What Are Your Top 3 Picks Right Now?
A: Kiti Dress, Rock and Republic jeans, Corsica Trouser.
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A day in the life of a designer..
The Magnificence of the Czars and the constellation of Aquarius.
Twenty years ago, I met my friend Michelle on a bus in Russia. Twenty years is a long time, so we thought we should really celebrate with a suitably Russian event. First of all, we thought we would go to a Russian restaurant but even in London this wasn’t easy to organise! So, we decided to go and see “The magnificence of the Czars” at the Victoria and Albert museum and then pop along to South Kensington for a Polish meal and some good old vodka.
The exhibition was fab, such incredible opulence and wonderful workmanship. My favourite things included a pair of knitted stockings with a thistle pointelle detail, from the British Isles and a short woollen jacket, which was supposedly wet, weather gear and belonged to a gentlemen called Mr Smith.
I was intrigued, who was this Mr Smith, who was working as a coachman at the Russian Court? I hope to God, that he was never caught out in the rain in this completely unsuitable jacket!
The exhibition had attracted an impressive line up of visitors, including designers and artists: Jasper Conran, Laurence Llewelyn – Bowen, Nicky Haslem and Grayson Perry. So it will be interesting to see how the exhibition influences their work.
There were some beautiful copies of pieces from the Muslim art exhibition in the museum shop and some wonderful hats, that Michelle and I wanted to buy. But after looking at the price tags, all we came away with was a pair of turquoise diamante star earrings for Michelle, as she was going to a fancy dress as the constellation of Aquarius (Random, but apparently it was a success!)
After all that culture, of course we needed nourishment so it was off to the polish restaurant for huge plates of herrings, goulash and potato pancakes.
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Are you interested in appearing in the new series of "How To Look Good Naked" presented by Gok Wan?
How to Look Good Naked are looking for people to take part in the new series!
There’s no getting away from the fact that how you feel about your appearance can affect how you perceive yourself, so it’s important that we feel comfortable and confident within ourselves.
Fashion stylist to the stars Gok Wan returns for an exciting new series of How to Look Good Naked, the fashion and consumer series that shows us how to look great with our clothes on, and off....
Each week, Gok will be looking to take someone on a journey to love their body. If you’re interested and over 21, please email for an application form on howtolookgoodnaked@mavericktv.co.uk or call us on 0121 224 8348.
Alternatively, visit http://www.mavericktv.co.uk/default.php?id=1430 for further information.
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One of my friends sends me e-mails every couple days to let me know that he's posted new items to his blog. It's like, hey man, the whole point of having a blog is so that you don't have to e-mail me with news all the time. It makes it easier to ignore what's going on with you in one convenient place. I've read that an average blog gets one reader, which makes sense. After all, some blogs have hundreds of thousands of readers, so there must be hundreds of thousands of blogs with no readers.
Now that you've discovered my blog; my vast audience of one; let's discover what's new at Long Tall Sally. Check out their shoes - juicy hues, luxe leather and refined design detailing combine for a sexy, stylish pop that's anything but flat. I'm digging on the 'Whisper wedge' in bold red. Another must have for this season is the newest fashion craze called dip dying. For this, you must order the Kiti dress depicting the various depths of the ocean. Ah, thoughts of Italy - you must also grab for the everyday use of is the Positano shrug which comes in various colours. You always are looking for that little bit of arm coverage because you're a little chilled on those nights spent outside hanging out with friends. What's great about this shrug is it has LONG sleeves!
Till next week ladies...
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Tall TV Heaven
Am I the only one out there who is glued to “The Apprentice”? I’m completely addicted! Yes, sometimes it can be totally cringe-worthy, watching the contestants squabble and backstab their way through to the boardroom but you have to admit its great TV!
And then of course there’s Debra Barr, The 6ft fellow tall girl who is doing us, tall women no favours at all! Her ruthless and manipulative approach to business has sparked many a debate and given her no points at all in the popularity stakes.
Many people perceive tall women as an intimidating force and men in particular seem to find them threatening and you’ve got to admit Deborah certainly appears to be proving this stereotype right.
Maybe, she should consider an LTS makeover, to show off her softer side? I mean she loves a sharp suit but maybe modernising her style would project a softer appeal. Dove grey and beige suits are a stylish replacement to her usual black ensembles and would compliment her fair complexion. Plus, a navy shift dress is also a chic alternative to a power suit and she could even glam up her wardrobe with a fitted waistcoat and matching trousers.
Although, what amused me the most about Deborah was when fellow contestant Paula Jones was asked about her height on the show’s sister programme: “The Apprentice: You’re fired”. The likeable and quietly humorous Paula came out with one of the best comments of the show so far: “Oh yes, she’s about 6 foot….. 7 with her mouth open.”
I think that says it all!
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A day in the life of a designer..
Let them eat cake
I am not a great lover of abstinence of any kind but I had been finding that my sweet tooth had got the better of me. So, when it came round to pancake night I thought right, I’m going to have a complete blow out and give up cakes, biscuits and chocolates for lent. So, I tucked heartily into a large stack of pancakes and then for forty days abstained from those much loved treats.
I did actually allow myself puddings which did not fall into the cakey/ biscuity variety plus one square of dark chocolate per day (For medicinal purposes, obviously!) "Ah!" I hear you say, that doesn’t sound so hard. However, put yourself in my shoes, I usually eat at least one cake a day often two and at least half a packet of biscuits… plus the rest! But I plugged on through lent thinking that it will do me good, maybe I will loose that half a stone I need to get rid of. It was hell, but I convinced myself that it was worth it for a looser waistband.
Come Good Friday I was desperate for my hot cross bun, I just had one and then waited patiently until Easter Sunday before I ate some chocolate and biscuits. Then with great anticipation and a bag of mini eggs in hand, I jumped onto the scales…Guess how much weight I had lost- not one single solitary pound!
In fact I had put on half a stone!
I could not believe it, so in disgust I launched myself into the classic Marie Antoinette diet; cake, cake and more cake. I worked my way through every cake on the shelf in the two cake shops nearest to work. In fact, I completely gorged myself.
I mean look at Marie Antoinette, she didn’t have an ounce of fat on her and you can’t tell me that, that was all corset! After two solid weeks of eating, I hadn’t lost any weight but I certainly hadn’t put any on.
So now I am working on the grapefruit diet, as I still have to get rid of that annoying half stone and the half stone that I originally needed to get rid of . After 4 days, I have lost 2llb so there is still a way to go, wish me luck!
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