Change Your Body Proportions with Clothing - (Personal Impact International)
Clothes can help give the illusion of how we want to appear. If we know how to choose the right silhouettes, lines, fabrics and colours, we will appear more evenly balanced and proportioned. The proportion and line of our clothing must work with proportion of our bodies. The key is to understand our own specific [...]
- (daily DRESS)
Nerd Alert!
I’m in one of my favorite coffee shops, the Plymouth Coffee Bean and this guy is totally chatting up the girl behind the counter. (At the moment, they are talking about what they want to do with their lives.) He’s sort of got this geeky chic thing going on: short collared shirt, glasses- laid [...]
My Hands-Down Favorite Hair Product for Men - (Rath & Co.)
My always sharply-dressed and well-coiffed friend was visiting town last weekend, and both his Mint Tingle Facial Masque and his hair product were commandeered by airline security. So he asked me for a recommendation as to what he should buy to tide his hair over while here. After busting on him for being such a [...]
Shoes - (Anna Soo Wildermuth’s Blog)
Shoes
The dictionary definition of shoes is: an external covering for the human foot, usually of leather and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a lighter upper part ending a short distance above, at, or below the ankle.
But shoes do more than just cover your feet and protect them from [...]
The Power of Yellow - (Feel Fab at 50)
I took the liberty of ’stealing’ this from my inspirational POWER (Perfectly Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Results) colleague Lisa Whitehead’s e-zine as I thought it was really apt
It feels decidedly cold here for March. I heard that the daffodils are about 4 weeks behind their normal appearance this year. It seems Spring is a little slow to [...]
Wisdom from the beauty salon - (Jill Bremer Communications)
I heard a great line at the beauty salon today – “You can teach skills. You can’t teach attitude.” How true. My stylist, Tina, who is co-owner of both the salon as well as Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago, and I were discussing the challenge of finding the right people to hire. Her business is really [...]
Oscar Fashions: Elaine's First Impressions - ()
By: Elaine Stoltz, AICI CIM The following ladies looked beautiful in their outfits: Penelope Cruz in her red gown Helen Mirren in her sheer, lilac gown Cameron Diaz in her gold, sparkly gown Jenna Hurt in her cream and black overlay...
Jewelry at the 2010 Academy Awards - (JCK - Jewels on Jewels Blog)
And the winner is . . . diamonds. After all the color of the gemstones and boldness of designs at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, the Academy Awards proved to be the time for the presenters and...
Tricky Trend - Over the Knee and Thigh High Boots - ()
.
.
Yesterday
I posted on trends for 2010, one of these is the new over the knee boot, and thigh high boot.
Pic: Thigh high boot by
Christian Louboutin from Bluefly
As you can see the boot that goes up mid-thigh is going to need a much shorter skirt, or pair of shorts to wear with them, you could possibly wear them over a skinny jean. As they are a more extreme fashion they will suit the younger wearer, so as not to look too fashion victim. You may find it hard to walk and sit down as the knee is quite constricted by the leather.
Over the knee boot by
Giuseppe Zanotti from Shop Savannahs
If you want to try this trend, go for a pair that hits just over the knee, like the ones above, these won't restrict your knees as much as the thigh high, are on-trend, but not as extreme. I can easily see these worn with a dress or skirt that stops just above the knee, or alternatively with a skinny jean (
check out Donna and again) without looking MDAL. They can also be folded down to just below the knee if that's your preference.
The benefits of a knee-high or longer boot - they make your legs look longer, and can disguise the size of your calves (if they bother you).
Three Components for an Excellent Pattern - (Image Management Consultant at Conselle Institute)
By Judith Rasband, AICI CIM with Sarah Ward, Conselle Affililate
You may have noticed how these days it’s difficult to find harmonious high quality pattern designs. Exhibit A:
Problematic Patterns by Conselle
Because in the last several decades we have gone through a period of minimalistic design in dress with lots of solid colors and few patterns, many [...]
“Have the guts to be you.” -Interview from local fashion designer, Julie Wheat - (Mackenzie's Blog)
My closest friends and family know the soft spot I have for the 4-H program. Growing up in the midwest, it was a staple of my childhood. So when I came across another 4-H loving fashionista right here in Charleston, it was an instant connection. Sewing clothes as a 4-H member growing up, Julie Wheat [...]
Com qual sapato eu vou? - ()
Nessa foto o modelo está de terno (costume) azul marinho com sapato preto!
Eu recomendo sapato marrom café, fica muito mais elegante e bonito.
Academy Awards 2010 - (Corporate Class Inc.)
Every year, I look forward to the Oscars. Lights, cameras and evening wear — it’s the original red carpet event and birthplace of Joan River’s famous quip-question. “Who are you wearing?” has become part of the lexicon of celebrity interviews, thanks to her and daughter Melissa.
Of course, the whole point of the evening is the [...]
DIFERENTE A CADA USO - (OFICINA DE ESTILO: MODA PRA VIDA REAL)
Guarda-roupa de gente criativa rende mais looks – com muuuuito mais interessância – do que guarda-roupa de gente que compra demais. Fazer o que a gente tem parecer diferente a cada uso é um super desafio, mas também uma recompensa deliciosa de se ter em frente ao espelho. Por isso, obrigada querida internet: por abastecer [...]
Add Some Spring in Your Step! - (Dulcet Style Blog | Image Consulting, Wardrobe Assistance & Personal Shopping)
The gotta have shoe for spring/summer is looking to be the wedge. If you didn’t try this shoe style last year it’s a must for this year. Worried it might be uncomfortable? Don’t be, given the fact there is actually more heel to balance yourself on this style is really not bad. Just pay attention [...]
New York Image Consultant Training Program Options at the Sterling Style Academy - (Sterling Style Academy | Image Consultant Training)
Hello Sterling Style Academy Prospects:
Many of you have been contacting us regarding registration into the 2.5 Week Certification Course in New York, however unfortunately registration closed 2 weeks ago on February 22, 2010 and the class is full to capacity.
Your other options for image consultant training in New York will be to enroll into the [...]
Crown Your Image with a Great Hairstyle - (Illustra Image Consulting Blog)
Your hairstyle sends strong, silent messages about your brand and level of professionalism. Because it surrounds your face, which is the main communication center, the attention of others is constantly drawn to your hairstyle and those in the corporate world...
Eco Couture – Go Natural This Spring - (Image Assets - Educate | Empower | Enrich - Atlanta Image Consultant - Alpharetta Image Consultant)
Will it EVER quit snowing? One day soon, I’m sure but until then, I must keep “thinking spring”. It puts me in the mind of perfumes that waft through the air, going for a walk outdoors and going “natural” with my makeup!
This spring that’s the hottest trend in cosmetics.…the “natural” look. Getting a “natural” look [...]
Updating Your Style for Spring: The Season’s Top Trends - (Peggyparks's Blog)
I don’t know about you, but I’m dying to pack away my heavy coats and sweaters and dive into a lighter, brighter spring wardrobe. So what trends are hot this spring? Glad you asked.
Turquoise: Turquoise was named 2010’s top color by Pantone, so try to give your wardrobe a shot of this brilliant blue. It’s [...]
How to React to The Loss of a Friend’s Loved One - (Juanita Ecker's Blog)
By Juanita Ecker
The mother of a good friend of mine recently passed away, and it got me thinking about how to respond appropriately in the face of death. We’ve all had friends and co-workers who have suffered the death of a loved one, and it’s important to treat the situation with sensitivity. Read on for [...]
The W Network Expert Search - (Zayna Mosam Image Consulting)
Amanda Brugel (Owner of The Red Carpet Room) and I both produced short videos for participation in the W Network Expert Search. We had a great time appearing in each other’s projects!
Amanda’s video is about The Red Carpet Room and mine was done with my colleague John Callaghan with whom I have a joint venture [...]
The Newest Nails - (Elements of Image)
One of the new trends in nail polish for the spring and summer season (okay, I don’t see why now is a problem,) is Taupe. I love this as an option for professional dress. It’s a little brown; it’s a little gray; and it’s certainly not bright and distracting. And a huge advantage is that [...]
What to Wear to a Job Interview - (Diana Jennings - Speaker, Image Consultant and Personal Branding Expert)
Having received several newsletter comments regarding this subject, I thought that I would post this here too. At a recent panel discussion, the Emerging Professionals with the Irvine Chamber of Commerce asked me this question. What is appropriate to wear...
eco-friendly wedding gowns | denver bridal stylist - (worthwhile style)
Something old, something new, something borrowed and something “green”?
Do you want to wear an earth friendly gown on your big day and still look unforgettable? This is your day and it’s all about you. You have many options to find the dress of your dreams and still hold onto your green [...]
A simple tip: contrast to harmonize - (StylePro Personal Stylists / Stylistes Personnelles)
As it is much more pleasant to find an erudite person,let's say, with lots of wit, it is also way more palatable to temper highly casual outfits with a touch of rebellion.
Image & Style Workshops Winter-Spring 2010 - (The Powerful Presence Blog)
Welcome to 2010…a year poised to bring you success and prosperity if you’re ready and well prepared. With that in mind, in February I’m kicking off several great Image and Style workshops.
My work is dedicated to presenting you and your message professionally and accurately. If you’ve been struggling with this and could use my expertise [...]
Self image - (Pink & Grey)
My favorite is the ant eater;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtk5qs3HvlI
Share and Enjoy:
Chic - Magazine for shopping experts! - (Style Affairs by Nutri-Style)
I just came across a great new magazine that has hit the shops here in Singapore in the past few months. Its call Chic and touts itself as ‘The only magazine for Shopping experts’. It looks awfully like smitten with its cool illustrations and I wasn’t surprised to see that the previous editor of smitten [...]
A Career in Image Consulting - (Image Institute)
What is an image consultant?
An image consultant is a specialist in appearance, verbal and non-verbal communication.
What does an image consultant do?
An image consultant facilitates the authentic and optimal development of individuals on appearance, behaviour, and communications so that they achieve more of what is possible in themselves and in their lives.
What jobs are available to [...]
ESTAS SON LAS ASESORAS EN IMAGEN.ORG LATINAS MÁS DESTACADAS - ()
LISTADO DE ESTUDIANTES EX-ALUMNAS DE AGUEDA.TE LAS RECOMIENDO ESPECIALMENTE SI ESTÁN EN TU ÁREA PORQUE SON CABALES Y MUY PROFESIONALES. ELLAS TE DARÁN UNA CITA PERSONAL.
Todas tienen estudios anteriores. Presento sólo lo referente a nuestra profesión.
FORMADORA DE ASESORES, AUTORA, CERTIFICADA POR AICI Y EMBAJADORA PARA AICI EN AMERICA DEL SUR período 2008-2010.
Agueda García Irízar te cel: 044-5541813081
San Angel, Ciudad de México.
Asesoría General de Imagen
aguedaimagen@gmail.comhttp://www.aguedaimagen.com/ /
http://www.aici.org/CURSOS PRESENCIALES CERCA TUYO en AMERICA DEL SUR (IMPERDIBLES):Marina Mercado, Barranquilla, COLOMBIAmarinamercado_@hotmail.comAsesora Certificada, Esteticista Certificada, Novias
Piri Marotta, San Isidro, Argentina, EMBAJADORA PARA ARGENTINA de AICI 2009-2010marottamercedes@gmail.comhttp://www.aici.org/Asesora Certificada, Esteticista Certificada
Gabriela Alvin, Belgrano, Buenos Aires, ARGENTINAga.imagen@yahoo.com.arAsesora Certificada, Rep. Mary Kay, Enseña y es Maquilladora Certificada, Novias
Nancy Nagel, Bernal, Prov de Buenos Aires, ARGENTINAnagelnancy@gmail.comAsesora Certificada, Profesora Terciaria y Universitaria de Diseño de Modas
Cintia Riveros Martinez, San Juan, ARGENTINAcintia_riveros@hotmail.comAsesora Certificada, Empresaria de moda
Carla Boggio, Lima, PERÚcarlaboggio@hotmail.comAsesora Certificada, estudia Diseño, Enseña y es Maquilladora Certificada, Novias
Debora Chazar, Santa Fé, Prov. de Santa Fé, ARGENTINAdeboradiconza@hotmail.comAsesora Certificada, Empresaria Natura y líder empático.
Naty Giovannone, Venado Tuerto, Santa Fé, ARGENTINAnaty_giovanonne@hotmail.comAsesora Certificada, Maquilladora Certificada, Novias
Ellas son las más preparadas asesoras latinas. ¡ Esperan tu consulta! Muchas gracias, Agueda.
THREE MAGIC BOXES- About your wardrobe and yourself, would you like to answer these questions? - ()
Hola, todos! Hi, everyone!
Since the wardrobe speaks volumes and Shakespeares and Cervantes about who we are...
OBJECTIVE TODAY: to make your wardrobe work superbly for you,
start up with these (meant to be fun) questions now and you´ll find yourself coming accross dear treasures in shops and wardrobes alike.
How´s your wardrobe doing today, these days, this past week? GOOD, SO-SO, AWFUL, BORING, SPLENDID.Do you feel/ see /hear the link between your creativity/ stress/ objectives accomplished- or notand your wardrobe? YES-NO (I do, all the time!)When is it best? Worst? Which is your ideal closet, physically and aesthetically speaking? How far/close are you from it? What do you need today?
(you may write to me for coaching for free but keep it under 20 lines, please...)
-
-
-
-
-
Is it more a work-all-work closet? YES-NO
Do you like your main activity/ies in life? YES-NO (sorry, some might suffer here but I ask all whose closet I audit and it helps things-and tears-flow)
Is your wardrobe mostly about it? YES-NO Or is it about what you wish you could do? (Been there...)Do you think you are more analytical than creative? (there is no why, here, we are born that way)Ia there enough room and items for elegance and FUN in your wardrobe? Can you meet both?YES-NO (better be yeeeessss... ;)
If you love your job, great, but what
if you don´t?
IF YOU DONT: Are there still useful, dynamic, sassy clothes that say what you do EFFICIENTLY at work, with enough style? IF you must work for a living, that is, because
you have to go out to work.
YES-NO.
Liking one´s life and ADORING one´s style and wardrobe have a lot to do, it´s been proven.Still with me? Anything that was not clear for you upto now? YES-NO.
Please read again or write to me.
How much time a month do you put into it? (Three magic boxes will help you to LOVE DOING it)
ONE HOUR A MONTH/ UHMMM...NONE/ONCE A YEAR/ ONCE A SEMESTER/WHEN I GET MARRIED AGAIN. WHEN IT RAINS CANDY (valid too).
What are your feelings when you check your wardrobe out? ( when you´re HAPPY, SAD, OPTIMISTIC, SOMEONE HELPS)
WHEN??Does it resemble:
the you of decades ago or
the trip you never take/never use some things
or the
you today, absolutely, with goals and obligations and fun and all.
WHICH?Does it resemble: what you´d like to be but are not yet (ASTRONAUT AT 40, PRESIDENT OF THE US, THINKING OF IMPROBABLE FUTURES)
DOES IT RESEMBLE...your mother´s father´s colours and style TOO MUCH AND YOU ARE SO DIFFERENT?
DO YOU SHOP AT THE SAME PLACES SINCE 2002?
-Does your wardrobe represent you,
with realistic money plans ($) and DREAMS today?
THE SINCEREST YES-NO ANSWER HERE, DARLING. WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF A CRISIS! (possible answers, if your sight is blurring: it does and I do keep my budget controlled and still have a certain style and flair to dress/it does not represent my life/likings and wantings-can´t manage it and I need some help, by the way... or whatever you think, reader.Do you keep wanting an ever bigger budget since you were ten? Meaning, never satisfied? YES-NO (has to do with the previous answer, of course)
Do you feel (mostly about feelings, this wardrobe, great for heart tissue excercise :-) that with your kind of life today, whatever the set, you can learn to optimize it, put more joy in it, dress more JOYFULLY, show off your best self to the world and to yourself? YES-NOYOU MAY DOUBT, CRY AND SCREAM, BUT
BE HONEST TO YOURSELF!
all answers welcome. might be published. change your name if necessary. promise to write back within a week.
men and women welcome to your own best image! Agueda and The Three Magic Boxes (tm)
next topic: your colors.
Looking your best: an attitude changing tool? The Project Image experiment - (The Image Projector)
Recession, money issues and negativity affect everybody but looking our best can help us turn our mood around.
When we feel good about ourselves this generates an energy that people pick up, and they want to be around us. We get attention, positive attention, hopefully and our attitude changes; eventually so does that one of everyone around. Put some effort into the way you project yourself, practice this for a week. You don't believe it? Try this:
How to look your best with what you already have:
- Make sure that
what you wear fits you well: not too tight, not too lose.
- Wear a
basic neutral (pants, skirt) and add a pop of color. Color adds energy.
- If you are in a traditional industry,
color can be added in an accessory: purse, pocket square, tie, cardigan, hair clip.
- Ladies, put your
basic make-up on: mascara, lip color, blush, eye-brow color and if you really want to try, eye shadow.
- Try to mix
solid neutrals (see last tip)
with patterns: checkers, flowers, geometrical designs. The most important thing is balance, don't go overboard.
- Layer your pieces to add
a touch of personality: camisole and shirt, skirt and tights, shirt and cardigan, shirt and vest, shirt and scarf, you get the point.
- Look at the colors you tend to buy and
pair up two pieces you have never put together; keep the tones of the same family together or otherwise contrasting pieces. Harmony is the key. I dare you to come up with 5 new outfits. Let me know.
Practice these very simple ideas this week, I'd like to know what happens...
mybestme@project-image.net
Students Get Lessons in Etiquette - (Etiquette Expert Blog)
Best Oscar Dresses - (Marian Rothschild)
In my book, Helen Mirin wins for one of the best Red Carpet Oscar dresses. How beautiful and elegant she looks in this Badgly Meiska silver bejeweled gown with tool sleeves. Her hair is styles lovely, and makeup and jewelry complete her elegant look. Fit for a queen.
Really, I don’t need to try it on…. - (Fabulous After 40)
Have you ever been shopping and said these fateful words: “I DON”T NEED TO TRY IT ON?” Of course some times that might be fine, but I have found that more times than not, those are words I have lived to regret!
Well,I (JoJami) forgot to take my own advice and I ended up buying this [...]