Sale
So the Long Tall Sally sale is in full swing and I haven’t stopped, I’m in desperate need of some TLC- my poor feet! Everyday has felt like a two hour treadmill session. Not that I go to the gym but if I did I’m sure it would. The girl’s have been sniggering at me as I strapped my pedometer to my belt in a bid to prove to them that working during the sale period can burn some serious calories.
Yesterday we received the new in store posters, a small taster of what is to come from the new collection. This got the team excited and soon the bickering had begun of who wanted what on uniform. In truth the new range is looking pretty sleek, I kind of got carried away myself and after putting up all the signage and merchandising the shop front I couldn’t help but feel a sense of accomplishment as the store looked great.
I’m really excited to see what our regulars will think of the new changes. Working here I’ve got to know a few of them pretty well. One lady Sara, comes in every day on her lunch hour looking for an extra addition’s to her tall wardrobe- Now that’s dedication.
Oh what a day, I think I could sleep for a whole week!
Posted at 05:22PM Jan 05, 2009 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Sam" Comments (0)
A day in the life of a designer..
Bars with uneven floors?
I have been having a celebrity week this week catching up with Closer and Grazia – but you know I am getting quite confused as all these celebrity faces seem to be morphing into each other. Is Roger Moore changing into Jack Nicholson and is Guy Ritchie turning into my friend Simeon? Sean Penn is now definitely a doppelganger for Big Bob De Niro – And which one is Melanie Griffiths and which one is Meg Ryan??????
One celebrity it was great to see was Jodie Kidd taking part in “Strictly Come Dancing”. I really appreciate a 6ft 2 inch lady ballroom dancing. As a tall girl at a girl’s school I only ever got to learn the men’s steps and now when I try to dance with my boyfriend we always end up rowing because he says I lead all the time….
Does anyone else have that problem?
Talking of tall girl problems – I read an interview with Jodie Kidd where she said that she doesn’t wear high heels because it means that people have to shout up to talk to her. I’m glad someone else suffers with that too. One of my best friends is 4ft 11in and I quite often can’t hear her when we are out in a bar – if we are standing up its completely impossible.
It would be great to select friends by height but that has proved difficult so far… Maybe bars could introduce uneven floors, and then maybe we would all drink less as we might feel drunk quicker – it’s just a theory.
At least I am not going deaf; it’s just a common tall girl problem...
Posted at 02:50PM Dec 22, 2008 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Carol" Comments (0)
My youngest daughter has a big problem- She wants to be taller! It’s really funny as she’s tall as she is but because I am so tall and she is smaller than my eldest daughter she feels she isn’t tall enough!
When I was at school I was head and shoulders above everybody else, hence walking with a stoop to try and disguise my tall frame. Even now both my daughters make the odd joke if I slip on a pair of heels (Which isn’t very often) because I tower above everyone!
I like the whole gothic trend that is around this winter. It takes me back to when I was a teenager and I went through a whole goth phase! I would wear only black, black eyeliner was a staple and I even went as far as wearing black lipstick which sent my mother into dismay! However, I do feel because winter is so dark and miserable black can often get a bit dark and heavy. Although it can be a very comfortable colour to wear and let’s me slip back into my comfort zone.
I love the layered look and would not be without my silk thermal vest which sounds terribly boring but keeps me snug. I love the Oxford shift dress it’s so Audrey Hepburn and just one of those dresses you can wear for any occasion. In the LTS catalogue, it’s shot with a big brooch and oversize bag but you could tone down the accessories and wear it to the office. Just team it with a pair of heels, big chandelier earrings and some gloves for an extra luxurious look.
I can’t imagine myself wearing the Circus themed trend, I don’t like the bowler hat look, I think you have to be careful as it doesn’t suit everyone. I will be sticking to my cashmere scarf, gloves and Ugg boots which I can’t leave home without!
Lisa
Posted at 04:25PM Dec 12, 2008 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Lisa" Comments (0)
Talk about legs eleven, I was reading the paper this morning and came across an article about a lady who holds the record for the worlds longest legs!
I mean I’m 5’10 and considered tall by most peoples standards but for 36 year old Svetlana Pankratova it’s a whole different ball game! I’m sure having the world’s longest legs and being constantly recognised for them definitely has its advantages and disadvantages too! Her record breaking legs stand at 6”5inches tall! I wonder if she has heard about the rest of us tall girls at Long Tall Sally? This got me thinking if I would like to be a few inches taller? Although I’ve learnt to embrace my height I’m not sure if I would choose to be any taller, I’m definitely comfortable as I am.
After a busy day at the store, all I wanted to do was curl up on the sofa with a nice glass of red when I got home but Mike had other ideas! He invited a couple of his friends round for dinner, so my plans were scuppered. We sat down to some light conversation and my infamous home made lasagne, which was completely polished off might I add. Our dining friends had been commenting on my extra inches (Something I am VERY used to) and were asking if it is difficult to buy clothes long enough (Clearly they had momentarily forgotten that I work at LTS!) so I got the chance to brag about the store and the new winter collection, before the men got bored and started talking rugby, Men!
Posted at 09:19AM Dec 08, 2008 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Sam" Comments (1)
A day in the life of a designer..
Last week I went to see “The 39 Steps” at the Criterion theatre. It was a special offer of course; I’ve always had an eye for a bargain. (A two course dinner at the Criterion Brasserie plus tickets for the theatre at a reduced price)
The Criterion brasserie has a stunning ceiling, rather dishy waiters….And the foods not bad either!
However, if anyone has ever told you that I am quite cool, they really don’t know me! I finished my food and got up to leave and went flying down the steps in the middle of the restaurant despite wearing flat shoes. Glasses and handbag everywhere- As you can see I’ll do anything to attract the attention of a nice young waiter!
The Criterion Theatre is one of those ‘underground gem’s’ that you find in London – like the Savoy. I was initially a little dubious about the play as it only had a cast of four and very few props and I just couldn’t see how it was going to work. But I have to say the critics were right it was absolutely brilliant. The audience roared with laughter and gasped with excitement in all the right places and there was a fabulous tweed suit on stage! What more can you ask for?
This led me to thinking that perhaps less is more and perhaps it was about time that I applied this theory to my wardrobe. I should charity shop all those things that I only wear once every six months and then when I do wear them I think ‘Oh that’s why I don’t wear this very often – I look really awful in it’ – and then I forget until I wear it again six months later! So I am going to do the intelligent thing and base my wardrobe around a few key items…..
It sounds a good theory but it might take me more than a few hours with a bin bag to solve this mystery…
Carol
Posted at 02:56PM Nov 28, 2008 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Diary Entries" Comments (0)
So, Christmas is coming and the cold weather is fast approaching even now I am practically living in my LTS dressing gown! It’s so warm it’s like getting into a giant teddy bear with its cosy hood and really long sleeves.
Do you know how great it is to find a dressing gown that’s the right length?! It actually reaches my ankles- Where it should be! It’s so funny because when I’m wearing it my little kitten keeps coming up and pawing me, like I’m her mother!
Another item you’ll see me constantly wearing through the cold months ahead is the Grace coat. It’s my absolute favourite buy, of the whole LTS catalogue; I’ve actually got four of them. My mother has one and so do my two children- God, forbid if we were ever to go out wearing them all at the same time, we’d look so ridiculous!
I just think it’s such a lovely coat, a true wardrobe staple and the shape is so flattering! Although it is all about the collar for me, it definitely makes the coat. Some faux fur can look quite cheap but this fur collar really makes the outfit special.
I’m a last minute planner I don’t know what I am going to wear until the evening of an event. I just go with what is hanging up in my wardrobe at the time. With plenty of Christmas parties to prepare for I am always in need of something glamorous to wear!
I like to jazz up an outfit with accessorises, you can take the simplest outfit and make it look fabulous just by adding a chic pair of gloves for pure fifties glamour.
I also like to inject some Christmas sparkle to my outfits with gorgeous jewellery. I love all the cuffs that are around at the moment, if you are long and tall they work really well as they are statement pieces. Big watches, brooches and a pair of chandelier earrings are also a popular choice this season they can instantly turn a day outfit into eveningwear and look great if you are tall.
I just can’t wait for the party season to come around so I can wear it all!
Lisa
Posted at 05:00PM Nov 14, 2008 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Lisa" Comments (1)
Tis the season to be jolly
So Christmas is nearly here- Ahhh!
I can’t believe it, where has this year gone? I can’t even go into my local shop without being dazzled by fairy lights and Santa Clause wrapping paper and it’s only early November.
I do love the festive period though parties, drinks by the fireplace, Grandma coming over for a quick Christmas sherry and repeatedly telling me: “My, haven’t you, grown!” .She still can’t quite come to terms with the fact I’m so tall!
And my favourite bit Christmas dinner! I just love turkey with all the trimmings and can’t help but over indulge. You must know the feeling,When you’ve eaten too much festive food and now your favourite jeans feel like they’ve been sprayed on. It’s definitely time to renew that gym membership!
I’ve been rushed off my feet at Long Tall Sally; customers have been going crazy for the new range. With such a variety of new products including essential suiting, brilliant basics and gorgeous new party wear (Which really is good enough to eat) there’s so much choice!
The stores Christmas party is only a few weeks away, this got me thinking,what am I going to wear?? As you know, being a taller lady it can sometimes be a little tricky picking up outfits from the high street. Trawling the shops for those extra few inches can be so frustrating. That’s why Long Tall Sally is my saviour!
I’m always in trousers, so I’ve decided this year to get my long legs out and party in style. So, with this in mind I went on a mammoth trying on session. Yes, I’m a Gemini indecisiveness is my middle name! But eventually I got there, I decided on the Ingrid beaded tunic- A sultry grey tunic that is oh so pretty! It will be perfect for all the up and coming Christmas parties and can be worn with either tights and a glitzy clutch for party perfection or with jeans for understated glamour.
Now I’m really ready to embrace the party season, hopefully I will get a few kisses under the mistletoe- From Mike of course!
Posted at 04:04PM Nov 07, 2008 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Diary Entries" Comments (0)
A day in the life of a designer..
Paris Catwalks
The season’s catwalk shows were wound up by Paris fashion week. It’s great looking at these ultra-luxe garments in the fashion press whilst the rest of the media are focusing on our bank accounts in such a depressing way.
The 1980’s feel continued with the likes of Christian Dior, in the form of “large’ shouldered orange skin biker jackets. I am not sure many people can carry this look off either now or in the eighties!
My personal favourites were Givenchy, which had a slight goth rocker look to it. I absolutely loved the white tie front blouse; the tie came down past your knees! It was worn with a tuxedo, cummerbund and black skinny trousers. Stella McCartney’s collection was mini dress- tastic including a cloud grey jumper dress with sparkly vest and mannish jackets – Also very eighties.
So after I’d been browsing the shows on the Internet, who needs a front row seat! I flicked to our new website to try it out. It has had a few teething problems but the e-marketing team have been working really hard on it, often enduring many, many hours in one stretch.
It was well worth it though, I think I will check out some of my own designer wear because it looks so great on the web!
I could put my winter wardrobe together…Or maybe I should be doing my Christmas shopping – It's less than 10 weeks to go….Arrrgh!
Posted at 12:39PM Nov 05, 2008 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Carol" Comments (0)
