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Steal her style: Sarah

dianne bourne
5/ 5/2008

EVERY week we're out on the style scene scouting out you fabulous fashionistas. This week Diary Editor Dianne Bourne caught up with Sarah Binns, sales and education executive for make-up brand Bobbi Brown, 39, from Frodsham to find out about her glam party look.

How would you describe your style?

I think I'm very individual and I like to buy my clothes from a range of different places. In the daytime I have to be very smart and professional and outside of work I'm casual in the day and then in the evening I really like to dress up.

Where did you buy tonight's outfit and how much did it cost?

Dress: Emma Somerset, £280

Hat: Monsoon at Cheshire Oaks outlet mall, £15

Who is your style icon?

I quite like the way Sienna Miller dresses but to be honest I take inspiration from all different things that different people wear.

Name your favourite shops.

Zara, Topshop, Whistles and I love going into TK Maxx because you can always find some great bargains in there.

What's your best ever buy?

People always comment on a Zara shirt that I wear for work. It has a big bow on it and I bought it a couple of years ago now, but whenever I wear it people always ask if they can still buy it. It's one of my favourites - it's one of those shirts that looks good with jeans or with trousers.

What's your biggest fashion mistake?

I bought one of those dresses that are quite tight, like a tube dress, and it accentuated my hips and actually made me look a lot heavier on the bottom half.

It was a disastrous look! So probably that and a puffball skirt I wore once.

How much do you usually spend on clothes each month?

About £300, but it's not on one big item, it's on a range of things.

What item of clothing can't you live without?

Black, high-waisted wide-leg trousers - I've got three pairs. They are my lifesaver everyday for work.



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