Colpo D'Occhio

Colpo D'Occhio Paola Garbarino. Personal stylist and lifestyle consultant.

'You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it' - Edith Head Hi!

I'm Paola Garbarino.´

Are you the high-octane busy professional who possesses a quintessential sense of fashion, but lacks the necessary time to effectively manage your wardrobe? Or, someone that’s looking for a complete reinvention of your image to capture your personality, lifestyle, career progression or change in circumstances? Colpo D'Occhio offers style, order and peace of mind to anyone wh

o desires bespoke fashion and wardrobe help. You know the importance of looking and feeling your best. When you don’t have the time, aspiration or ability to manage every fashion aspect of your life I can help. Fun, efficient bespoke services offered for all of your style needs with shopping and organising help. Colpo d'Occhio, translated in English as 'At A Glance', in Italian literally means 'What Hits The Eye'. I cannot think of a better way to express my mission. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. I was born in Italy and grew up in a world of fashion and style. My mother was a professional tailor and my grandmother owned a haberdashery. I was surrounded by fabrics and colours, ribbons and lace, buttons and bobbins. Our house was always full of clothes in the making. I had other aspirations though. After college in Italy I got an MBA at Wharton in the United States. I had a very successful career in finance and then I wanted to find new inspiration. Someone said one thing which resonated with me:

FIND SOMETHING YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT AND TURN IT INTO A PROFESSION

All of my life I have been helping family and friends to organise their wardrobes, choose clothes for every occasion that are fashionable, stylish, and professional, advising them on how to shop for themselves and helping them buy gifts for their loved ones. I went back to school at the London College of Fashion to learn everything that I could about fashion, styling, fabrics, and colours. I have helped many people and have a lot of happy clients. I am passionate about fashion and style but above all I'm highly organised, efficient, trustworthy and understand that time is precious.

01/11/2016

Are women burning their high heels and swapping them for trainers?

http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/11/1/burning-our-heels

The other day I stumbled upon a BBC article claiming that British women were ditching their high heels for fashionable trainers. I must admit that they did base the article on some sort of consumer study and they obviously took into consideration what has been in runways and stores these past couple...

If you only shop for one item this season, let it be the perfect basic shirt. http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/10...
14/10/2016

If you only shop for one item this season, let it be the perfect basic shirt.

http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/10/14/how-to-wear-a-basic-shirt-for-men

Ah the white shirt. That staple piece that is mentioned over and over again in every fashion article possible. You are probably bored of it. But guess what? Those articles are right. Or almost right. Every man should own a versatile one colour shirt, maybe white isn't your colour, you might look muc...

Gentlemen, looking to buy a new suit? Make it Italian.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWX8iE4SLe8
14/10/2016

Gentlemen, looking to buy a new suit? Make it Italian.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWX8iE4SLe8

Discover how Italy's master tailors achieve the perfect fit in their suits. MR PORTER travelled to Milan for a tailoring masterclass from Messrs Carlo Andrea...

Perfect for a fall escapade.http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/10/3/this-weeks-obsession-is
03/10/2016

Perfect for a fall escapade.
http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/10/3/this-weeks-obsession-is

Valextra luggage. I love this dark blue trolley. Unisex, high quality and the perfect size. Paola Subscribe to Colpo D'Occhio's Newsletter! Follow me on Twitter to carry on the conversation. Are we Instagram mutuals yet? Like Colpo D'Occhio's page for more content and instant update

What did you think of Milan Fashion Week SS2017. Any favourites?http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/9/30/milan-fashi...
30/09/2016

What did you think of Milan Fashion Week SS2017. Any favourites?
http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/9/30/milan-fashion-week-ss-2017

Fashion Week's have almost come and gone now, we are in the middle of the Paris Fashion Week, a week that will close a month of fabric, inspiration and dreams. This year MFW was full of diversity, some designers going for almost total black (Bottega Veneta), others playing with a mix of colours (Guc...

How much thought do you give to your bras?http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/9/27/bra-science
27/09/2016

How much thought do you give to your bras?
http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/9/27/bra-science

Bras. They look like simple items right? When you need one, you go to the shop, grab one, and buy it like a pair of socks. Not rocket science. Wrong. Choosing a bra, wearing one or not wearing it, picking one depending on the occasion or change style and size when your body inevitably changes. It's…

What have you been obsessing over these past few days?http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/9/26/this-weeks-obsession
26/09/2016

What have you been obsessing over these past few days?
http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/9/26/this-weeks-obsession

This gorgeous Tissa Fontaneda bag. A really good Italian brand with an amazing craftsmanship and particular attention to detail. Paola Subscribe to Colpo D'Occhio's Newsletter! Follow me on Twitter to carry on the conversation. Are we Instagram mutuals yet? Like Colpo D'Occhio's page fo...

If you think you can't pull colours off... Think again!http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/9/23/dressing-well-in-col...
23/09/2016

If you think you can't pull colours off... Think again!
http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/9/23/dressing-well-in-colours

There is this huge misconception that one can only look elegant and chic wearing neutrals. Perhaps even the odd brown or terracotta colour scheme. Adding lots of colours to our wardrobes isn't always a priority when we are thinking about how to dress for work or for a night out but there is no reaso...

Who said that grey hair wasn't fabulous?http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/9/20/fabulous-grey-hair
22/09/2016

Who said that grey hair wasn't fabulous?

http://www.colpodocchio.co.uk/blog/2016/9/20/fabulous-grey-hair

We've all seen them, those men walking effortlessly downtown with their amazing outfits and different levels of grey in their hair. They look interesting. Most of us have had that thought pop in our heads at some point. It doesn't matter if you are a woman or a man, grey hair in men has always had a...

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