The Styling Secrets of Snog Marry Avoid?
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| 13:19 UK time, Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Helloooo to all POD Passionates, Nicki and Rachele here. We had the pleasure of being Series 4 stylists and we want to give you a sneaky insight into our amazing journey with Snog Marry Avoid?
Taking on a new role is always a challenge and as a stylist you have new projects every day either creating a look or a campaign. Snog Marry Avoid? was a different challenge altogether: we had to do MAKEUNDERS not MAKEOVERS! What's the difference I hear you say? A lot. We had to take really made-up characters with their own style and strip it away leaving almost a blank canvas. A challenge to say the least: we had layers of fake tan, extensions, bikinis (as outerwear) and much more to contend with. It was the most fun we have ever had!!
THE TRENDS
To give the team an idea of what looks we wanted to achieve, subtle but still on trend, we created inspiration boards to show new season looks, shapes and colours. The trends and looks that inspired us were bodycon, 70's romance, soft tailoring (more graduation/preppy than Wall Street) and we steered away from micro trends such as tassels and anything graphic as this would take away from the soft, subtle look we want to get from the makeunder.
When we joined Snog Marry Avoid? it was already an established show so this was quite a nerve-racking experience for us. We wanted to keep the same format but make it more trend driven. There is only so much we can do with a shift dress and tights - arghhh!! We took a risk and decided to use, wait for it, playsuits, skirts etc. We think it worked, hope you do too. We are high street lovers and I have to say stores like Topshop, H&M, Asos, Miss Selfridges and Boohoo were our saving grace as they do trends so well and the sizes are spot on.
THE MAKEUNDER
Now the challenge begins, the actual makeunder. To start we need to see body shape, a real challenge when most girls don't even know their bra size, yes this is true! Measuring tape at the ready. Some of our girls were definitely more gifted in the breast department and this can cause chaos when dressing them. We stuck with empire lines (70's romance) and really concentrated on the waist. Take a look at Hollie 'Dollie' for example:
With Hollie's shape we had to create more of an hourglass figure and move away from the top heavy shape she'd created with her look. To achieve this we chose a drape front dress with cinch in waist, this created an illusion of not only a waist but disguised the size of Hollie's bust. She looked classy and half her age - we loved it!!
TOP MOMENT
My personal favourite contributor was Lynn Carmichael, she's a bodybuilder and has quite a muscular frame. Our aim was to make her feel feminine and beautiful so we went for one of the most feminine shapes - the maxi dress. We chose a soft empire line with chiffon sleeves to soften the upper arm. I dare you not to cry at this makeunder, there wasn't a dry eye on the day awwww!!!! She looked amazing! (Look out for Lynn in an upcoming episode.)
We have had an amazing time on the show and we hope you all love the makeunders we achieved, along the way we had tears and tantrums but mostly laughs.
So that's all from us but we hope you've loved this insight into the styling world of Snog, Marry, Avoid?
Lots of hugs Nicki and Rachele xxx
Nicki and Rachele are the Snog Marry Avoid? stylists. You can watch new episodes every Tuesday at 8pm.
Emily Kerr in Snog Marry Avoid?
THE TRENDS
To give the team an idea of what looks we wanted to achieve, subtle but still on trend, we created inspiration boards to show new season looks, shapes and colours. The trends and looks that inspired us were bodycon, 70's romance, soft tailoring (more graduation/preppy than Wall Street) and we steered away from micro trends such as tassels and anything graphic as this would take away from the soft, subtle look we want to get from the makeunder.
When we joined Snog Marry Avoid? it was already an established show so this was quite a nerve-racking experience for us. We wanted to keep the same format but make it more trend driven. There is only so much we can do with a shift dress and tights - arghhh!! We took a risk and decided to use, wait for it, playsuits, skirts etc. We think it worked, hope you do too. We are high street lovers and I have to say stores like Topshop, H&M, Asos, Miss Selfridges and Boohoo were our saving grace as they do trends so well and the sizes are spot on.
THE MAKEUNDER
Now the challenge begins, the actual makeunder. To start we need to see body shape, a real challenge when most girls don't even know their bra size, yes this is true! Measuring tape at the ready. Some of our girls were definitely more gifted in the breast department and this can cause chaos when dressing them. We stuck with empire lines (70's romance) and really concentrated on the waist. Take a look at Hollie 'Dollie' for example:
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With Hollie's shape we had to create more of an hourglass figure and move away from the top heavy shape she'd created with her look. To achieve this we chose a drape front dress with cinch in waist, this created an illusion of not only a waist but disguised the size of Hollie's bust. She looked classy and half her age - we loved it!!
TOP MOMENT
My personal favourite contributor was Lynn Carmichael, she's a bodybuilder and has quite a muscular frame. Our aim was to make her feel feminine and beautiful so we went for one of the most feminine shapes - the maxi dress. We chose a soft empire line with chiffon sleeves to soften the upper arm. I dare you not to cry at this makeunder, there wasn't a dry eye on the day awwww!!!! She looked amazing! (Look out for Lynn in an upcoming episode.)
Verena Twigg in Snog Marry Avoid?
So that's all from us but we hope you've loved this insight into the styling world of Snog, Marry, Avoid?
Lots of hugs Nicki and Rachele xxx
Nicki and Rachele are the Snog Marry Avoid? stylists. You can watch new episodes every Tuesday at 8pm.
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Comment number 1.
At 8th Feb 2011, Sean55 wrote:My and my girlfriend often sit and watch the programme, very good, very good indeed.
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At 8th Feb 2011, smurph25 wrote:I thought your picks so far are great, particularly the male participents.
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At 8th Feb 2011, U14780433 wrote:Love this show and love the fact that you have gone for soft subtle look. The looks you have created are bang on trend and the girls usually look amazing. Keep up the good work. [Unsuitable/Broken URL removed by Moderator]
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At 9th Feb 2011, MissAnna wrote:Where did trisha's cover up/ shrug or Cardigan come from, I absolutely loved it!
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At 9th Feb 2011, steph0402 wrote:Do you know where Jenny Frost's blue ruffled dress is from! It was on last nights episode with the Rooney's at the Trafford Centre. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Help would be massively appreciated as by boss seriously needs a make under and this is the first nice item of clothing I've seen her show interest in! Thanks! x
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At 9th Feb 2011, luckykatemorrison wrote:do you know where natalie, from natalie and stephen on tuesday the 8th of februarys show, got the outfit from please? Im especially interested in the top, thankyou! x
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At 1st Mar 2011, nicki gillon wrote:Hey Snog Marry Avoid fans, sorry for the delay in answering your questions. Well here goes - Natalie Rooneys dress is Motel at Topshop. Trisha's shrug is New Look....
Thanks for all the lovely comments.
Keep on watching Nicki x
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At 1st Mar 2011, VictoriaStar wrote:Hi!
I'm just watching the latest episode with the Glamazonian! Where is the make under top you gave her from? It's like a cream blouse thing with long sleeves.. It's lovely! x
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At 1st Mar 2011, jessieopio wrote:Just wondering if anyone knows where the harem pants that Zara was wearing in the make-under on today's episode are from?
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At 1st Mar 2011, Judepw wrote:Hi Nicki & Rachele,
Please can you tell me where the metallic tiered/layered dress is from that Geisha wore after her makeunder in series 4 episode 10 - I love it!!! thank you in advance!
LOVE THE SHOW
Judepw
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At 1st Mar 2011, Yasmin-B wrote:Can someone please tell me where is Natalie Rooneys blouse from the blouse she was given for the make-under? thanks x
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At 1st Mar 2011, k_a_y_27 wrote:LOVED the purple/lilac Lace blazer....where did you get it from???? checked all major high street website's and have found nothing :( PLEASE HELP.
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At 2nd Mar 2011, Baishamao wrote:The pleated tiered dress on geisha - please tell me where it can be bought, I have a friend who look fabulous in it.
kindest thanks XXX
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At 3rd Mar 2011, Sarah wrote:This show is awesome - i love Jenny's clothes that she wears too.
Does anyone know where i could get the green top with gold buttons on the sleeves she was wearing on series 4 Episode 10 (last weeks)?
thanks xxx
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At 5th Mar 2011, xkissthestarsx wrote:just watched series 4 with the 6 ft woman and the geisha, does anyone know where i can find the blouse that jenny is wearing at 04.36 in the program
thank you x
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At 8th Mar 2011, ree-ree wrote:Hi would love to know where I can buy the blazer and dress featured in episode 9 make under of Anna from Wigan... absoluely lovely and need to buy them now! Thank you.
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At 8th Mar 2011, ree-ree wrote:.... another query...
Jenny's dark raspberry floral top from episode 9 13mins and 30 seconds in.. where can I purchase this?
Thanks again :o) x
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At 8th Mar 2011, emmalou wrote:please please can some one tell me where i can get the outfit the teacher had on after her makeunder on tonights episode ...the lace dress cream blazer and shoes please this would be perfect for my best friends wedding
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At 8th Mar 2011, scameron123 wrote:Hi, I really love all the makeovers you do. However, in tonight's episode the first makeover was amazing. I really want that blazer and dress. Could you please tell me where to get them from?
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At 9th Mar 2011, Lady Shigaga wrote:YES! I agree with emmalou! I really would love to know where the teachers outfit came from on tonights episode! The lacy playsuit or dress with the blazer and the high shoes. Was gorgeous! xxxx
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At 9th Mar 2011, frenda7388 wrote:Hello N & R:)
I think all looks so far were superb! But yesterdays (8/3/2011) episode teachers outfit was soo nice and would love to know where did you get them from???
Thank you in advance! x
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At 9th Mar 2011, sous123 wrote:i really love the cream lace dress that the teacher from wigan was wearing! its amazing! please tell me where its from..!thankyouuu
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At 9th Mar 2011, katdav050528 wrote:hi can you help me, can you tell me where you got verena twigg's pale blue dress from after you made her under it is stunning i have now gone from being a blonde to a maghoney red and i think it is a stunning dress i have 40th coming up soon and like verena i am top heavy.
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At 9th Mar 2011, shell wrote:can anyone tell me were the programme gets its clothes when the pod changes them last nights programme 8 march that blonde girl who ended up in that dress and cream jacket i want that dress but cant find it any ideas please
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At 9th Mar 2011, danny wrote:can someone please please tell me where that teachers outfit was from mainly the lace dress me and my friends really love it, would really appreciate it x
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At 9th Mar 2011, Chlo wrote:please where did the girl anna get her lace dress and the blazer? i LOVE it!! pleasee tell us.xx
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At 10th Mar 2011, emmalou wrote:any luck girls in finding any of the cream outfit ????? doesent look like were getting any answers on here xx
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At 10th Mar 2011, danny wrote:Emmalou not had any luck in finding any of it but i think the blazer is a plain white one just with the sleeves pushed up theres some similar ones on topshops website i think it is but as for the dress i cant find it :(, hoping the stylists will reply to our comments soon x
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At 11th Mar 2011, barbie_kelly wrote:she very beautiful with and without makeup
but FAKE IS THE BEST
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At 12th Mar 2011, aless117 wrote:I love this prgramme!can the stylists help please! I love march 8ths outfit that's anna had on can u tell me where the frilly dress/playsuit is from?thanks!
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At 12th Mar 2011, aime1990 wrote:I would like to know where anna from Wigan's lace frilly playsuit and blazer was from love it!!
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At 15th Mar 2011, han wrote:just watched tonights episode of the look alikes, where did the lady gaga look alikes smock dress come from please.
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At 15th Mar 2011, Rebecca wrote:LOVED Lynne's dress!! where was it from??
xx
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At 15th Mar 2011, kirsty wrote:hi i was wondering were you got the dress from the lady gaga look a like was wearing afta make over thanks.
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At 16th Mar 2011, Meghann wrote:Please pleasee!!! Can you tell me where you got Emma (the young mum of 23, liked to bake cakes) Dress? I have fallen in love with that maxi dress!, i just have to have it for summer!!! PLEASEEE
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At 16th Mar 2011, Cinders wrote:Have just seen tonight's SMA. Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to know where the makeunder dress for the beautiful welsh yummy mummy was from. It was a gorgeous maxi dress with horizontal floaty layers. Really lovely. Please if anyone knows let me know! Thanks so much x
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At 16th Mar 2011, nicki gillon wrote:Hellooo all, im soooo sorry for the delay, the mad world of styling is keeping me away!!!!!
Ok here goes -
Anna - playsuit, River Island, Blazer Topshop.
Emma - Dress Topshop
Geisha - Dress River Island, Jacket River Island
Lynne - dress ASOS
Rooney - Blouse Topshop
Lady Gogo - dress Topshop.
Hope this helps lovely's, so sorry again for the delay!! Happy Shoppping xx
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At 17th Mar 2011, danny wrote:Nikki thankyou for replying back to our comments, but iv just looked on both topshops website for annas blazer and river islands for annas playsuit and cant find them anywhere :( its more the playsuit i was after, did you get it a while ago? its not looking promising :( x
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At 18th Mar 2011, Cara wrote:I am a massive fan of this show, I think the transformations are always amazing! I am a textiles student who has done work placements for the ±«Óãtv and ITV in costume departments and I was wondering how/if it would be possible to get a work placement on the show's stylist team. I'm in my final year of uni and absolutely love fashion, this would be an amazing opportunity for my placement record and I would love to be able to see/ help change other peoples outlook on fashion and how you can make your own unique style at affordable prices and without fakery.
(sorry this is the only way i could think of getting in touch with the stylists) x
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At 22nd Mar 2011, fbell89 wrote:Hi love the show, does anyone know where the lookalike lady gagas makeunder dress is from? (peach and silver smock) its so cute!
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At 31st Mar 2011, RoseC28 wrote:Dear Nikki,
Love the show! Think you should definately put where the clothes are from a la Gok at the end of the make-unders!
Also, most of the filming is done in Manchester, do you have a hair stylist in Manchester that you use? Loved Lynne C's hair and would like to recreate the look.
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At 6th Apr 2011, prettyquirky wrote:Hi. Just seen the show tonight and wondered if you could tell me where the blue dress is from that you dressed the twins in?
thanks
x
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At 7th Apr 2011, smiler179 wrote:Hey1 love me n my mates love watching the show tuesday nites. one particular show, wannabes, there was a britney spears wannabe, Lorna Bliss. In her intro before her make under, she is shown in a sort of police womans outfit, she is wearing high waisted shorts, please please please can anyone tell me were these are from!! would be very much appreciated!!
Thankyou
S
x
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At 14th Apr 2011, ashlee b wrote:hello i was wondreing if u cud help me.. I've soooo fell in love with emma from wales shoes she wears them at the end wen jenni revisits her 2 c if she kept the makeunder do u no where there from? x x
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At 9th May 2011, rosalyn wrote:Hi Nicki and Rachele,
I was wondering if you could please tell me where you got the belt that Trisha wears? The black one with the gold chains? I've been looking online for it for ages but I can't find it!
Thank you so much!
xxx
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At 11th May 2011, nicolax wrote:Love Love Love anna the teaching assistants dress after the make under ... can you tell me where its from! styling has been brilliant in this series!x
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At 12th May 2011, kmun wrote:Hi Nicki and Rachele! where is jenny frost's green top from in series 4, episode 10? it's absolutely gorgeous! am loving this series! x
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At 23rd May 2011, steven198066 wrote:I like the programme but get a bit annoyed with the amount of glamour models and TV wannabes using the programme to add to their showreel and portfolio. Shame the programme is being used by non-genuine people as it takes away the message the programme is trying to get across.
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At 20th Jun 2011, jadebunce wrote:It would be great if there was some sort of blog/details of where the make under outfits are from. I watched an episode tonight and i loved the jumpsuit that one of the girls had on and have been searching the internet looking for it. No luck and i would like it for my night out next week :(
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At 23rd Jun 2011, Emma wrote:I too have been searching the internet for that jumpsuit from monday nights episode as im also out next week and that would be perfect :( I think it should say where the outfits are from as they have some gorgeous stuff on it :)if you have any luck finding it jadebunce could you please let me know :)
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At 10th Aug 2011, Smack_Jack wrote:This type of programme is needed because the ignorance of some people is shocking. It's offensive to the eyes and in truth: attraction is dead. However the new makeovers are typical English styling. It's an obvious Jane Normam dress with tights or leggings, a nasty scarf and some hat thrown on top. Why does everyone assume tights and leggings automatically make someone 'stylish'. The worst styling ever.
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Comment number 52.
At 26th Oct 2011, singingjojo wrote:Series 7 ep3. Where is Lariahs blue lace dress from it is lovely!!!!!
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Comment number 53.
At 9th Nov 2011, Littlegemz92 wrote:Hi, was just wondering what I would ask for if I wanted to get the same haircut as Emily Kerr after her makeunder in episode 2. :S
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At 9th Dec 2011, Tasha wrote:Hi, Could you please tell me where you got the tulip style dress Trisha was wearing on episode 6, I have been looking on the Internet for ages and can't find it.
Cheers :D
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At 11th Jan 2012, caissier wrote:Not sure about those floppy knitted flimsy beret things but otherwise an excellent programme, full of goodness, sense, truth, beauty and real love ...... very touching at times and very funny.
Jenny's lovely and POD is a great wit of our times.
Truly civilising and adding to human happiness by encouraging self-esteem and confidence.
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At 18th Jan 2012, Figry wrote:Can u tell me where the black print dress Jenny Frost was wearing at the end of the show tonight (Wed, 18 Feb) is from?
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At 19th Jan 2012, vixenff wrote:I need this dress too! The longsleeved, high neck dress?
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At 8th Feb 2012, angeljill87 wrote:Hi i have just watched the 7.30pm show on bbc three 08.02.2012 could you please please please tell me where the orange dress which jenny frost wore is from please and also the shoes loved the outfit have tryed google it but no joy
thanks
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