There’s no excuse for not looking good with everything that is available in today’s market. I don’t agree with some who say, “Either you have it or you don’t”. It doesn’t matter when you begin, how old you are, or what size you wear.
Some people have a sense of style and a great fashion flair but there’s no reason you can’t learn or get help if you don’t have a clue. It requires knowledge, effort, and the willingness to make change. Getting out of your comfort zone in essential to moving in the right direction, even if you take baby steps. Don’t try to find the time to look great, make the time to get the help you need to look and feel your very best, every day. You can do it if you make up your mind to stop making excuses. You will be surprised how small changes will go a long way. It will be worth your time and effort. Love yourself and stop procrastinating. Start right now. You’ll be glad you did. Be everything you want to be and more.
Archive for the ‘The New You’ Category
Is Style Really Something You Can Learn or Either You Have it or You Don’t?
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
What to Wear in Your Thirty’s
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Dressing your age means making the most of your body style and not wearing things that make you look like you are trying too hard. You don’t want to dress like you’re in your twenties. That’s just as bad is dressing too frumpy. By the time you reach your thirties you should begin getting a sense of who you are and what your individual style is. There is no reason to stop following fashion trends. Just be sure they flatter your changing body style.
For the thirty-something, slightly structured dresses with simple embellishments close to the neck or at the hemline look great. If the neckline is too low or you are self conscious about your arms, layering woks well and looks trendy.
Wear skinny jeans with a tunic top or a loose fitting top. Don’t wear faded or ripped jeans as they are too young of a look. You want to look fashionable yet classy. Try something other than jeans, like white pants paired with a great black top and fun accessories. Think streamline.
Wear shorter and more fitted jackets with a great fitting pair of dark wash jeans.
Stick with classic shapes.
Show off a bit of cleavage or prance in a shorter skirt but not both at the same time. It looks trashy. One shoulder tops and full sleeves look chic with a pencil skirt.
Get a trendy sophisticated haircut (especially if you haven’t cut your hair in years) and udate frames or sunglasses.
And please, no belly shirts, pig tails, or shirts that say “Sexy”, “Kitten”, or “Victoria Secret”.
Dressing your age means making the most of your body style and not wearing things that make you look like you are trying too hard. You don’t want to dress like you’re in your twenties. That’s just as bad is dressing too frumpy. By the time you reach your thirties you should begin getting a sense of who you are and what your individual style is. There is no reason to stop following fashion trends. Just be sure they flatter your changing body style.
For the thirty-something, slightly structured dresses with simple embellishments close to the neck or at the hemline look great. If the neckline is too low or you are self conscious about your arms, layering woks well and looks trendy.
Wear skinny jeans with a tunic top or a loose fitting top. Don’t wear faded or ripped jeans as they are too young of a look. You want to look fashionable yet classy. Try something other than jeans, like white pants paired with a great black top and fun accessories. Think streamline.
Wear shorter and more fitted jackets with a great fitting pair of dark wash jeans.
Stick with classic shapes.
Show off a bit of cleavage or prance in a shorter skirt but not both at the same time. It looks trashy. One shoulder tops and full sleeves look chic with a pencil skirt.
Get a trendy sophisticated haircut (especially if you haven’t cut your hair in years) and udate frames or sunglasses.
And please, no belly shirts, pig tails, or shirts that say “Sexy”, “Kitten”, or “Victoria Secret”.
Don’t Get Stuck in a Fashion Rut
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
As we age, we get too comfortable wearing our old standbys. All it takes it a little tweaking with basic styles you already own to look and feel fantastic. No need to make any radical changes. Remember what makes you look beautiful is being comfortable in your own skin and owning your own individual style.
Shop at a different store than you typically frequent. Try on styles from new vendors you haven’t used before. Ask a sales person who is dressed well whats hot.
Check out the fashion magazines to see what’s new and add the color of the season. This season corals of different shades are in style. They can easily be paired with brown or khaki and white looks fabulous.
Accessorize with a punchy necklace or earrings. Don’t forget to add a belt to define your waist.
Purchase a new handbag in a fun color and texture and get some new sexy sandals.
Speak to your stylist and try a new do. You’ll look and feel 10 years younger.
As we age, we get too comfortable wearing our old standbys. All it takes it a little tweaking with basic styles you already own to look and feel fantastic. No need to make any radical changes. Remember what makes you look beautiful is being comfortable in your own skin and owning your own individual style.
Shop at a different store than you typically frequent. Try on styles from new vendors you haven’t used before. Ask a sales person who is dressed well whats hot.
Check out the fashion magazines to see what’s new and add the color of the season. This season corals of different shades are in style. They can easily be paired with brown or khaki and white looks fabulous.
Accessorize with a punchy necklace or earrings. Don’t forget to add a belt to define your waist.
Purchase a new handbag in a fun color and texture and get some new sexy sandals.
Speak to your stylist and try a new do. You’ll look and feel 10 years younger.
Fashion No-No’s Over Sixty
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
At any age, dressing like you are trying too hard sends a message of insecurity and shows you haven’t accepted your age. Looking over done over sixty, is the number one give away to aging. Accessories, styles, and details that are over done attract negative attention. You don’t want to get caught up in the “Baby Jane” syndrome. Stay away from mini skirts, (although with nice legs, lengths at the knee are acceptable), low cut tops, bustiers, lace fingerless gloves, and clothing that is too long or too baggy. If you can help it, try not to get too skinny. Although thin may be in, a few extra pounds will help fill in sagging and wrinkling. Tiny floral prints, black shawls, boobs falling near the waistline, hair buns,and cardigans closed with chains, look very matronly. Helmet hair and too much color on the face, lips, shadow and blush are very aging. Choose one area at a time to highlight and don’t over glitz. Tailored looks are more elegant than frilly or fussy. Wear color but don’t shy away from black. Textures that are mixed, like leather, crocodile, patent, fur, and lace, are timeless and look updated and elegant. When in doubt, wear chic black and white and accessorize with color. Be careful exposing your upper arms and neck, tricky areas for most woman. Less is always more. Always opt for a natural look.
At any age, dressing like you are trying too hard sends a message of insecurity and shows you haven’t accepted your age. Looking over done over sixty, is the number one give away to aging. Accessories, styles, and details that are over done attract negative attention. You don’t want to get caught up in the “Baby Jane” syndrome. Stay away from mini skirts, (although with nice legs, lengths at the knee are acceptable), low cut tops, bustiers, lace fingerless gloves, and clothing that is too long or too baggy. If you can help it, try not to get too skinny. Although thin may be in, a few extra pounds will help fill in sagging and wrinkling. Tiny floral prints, black shawls, boobs falling near the waistline, hair buns,and cardigans closed with chains, look very matronly. Helmet hair and too much color on the face, lips, shadow and blush are very aging. Choose one area at a time to highlight and don’t over glitz. Tailored looks are more elegant than frilly or fussy. Wear color but don’t shy away from black. Textures that are mixed, like leather, crocodile, patent, fur, and lace, are timeless and look updated and elegant. When in doubt, wear chic black and white and accessorize with color. Be careful exposing your upper arms and neck, tricky areas for most woman. Less is always more. Always opt for a natural look.
For Women Over Seventy
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Mature women want to look as fashionable as the younger women. The challenge is finding wearable updated clothing to fit your life style, budget,and figure. Modifying today’s fashions will keep you looking current when you follow simple guide lines keeping everything in proportion to your size.
Handbags are one of the give aways to your age. Discard pocket books that are flattened, stained, cracked, or have multiple compartments. Condense. You don’t need to carry a lot for one day’s outing. Choose shoulder bags in bright colors and textures with different shapes.
Shoes should be updated selecting colors with texture and some stretch. Don’t sacrifice style for comfort. If you have to wear corrective shoes, keep the eyes up with your elegant outfits and fun accessories and your fabulous smile.
Dressing sexy doesn’t mean you have to show off too much of your body. You don’t want to look like you are trying too hard. Bring out your sensuality wearing rich fabrics like silk, cashmere fur, or leather.
Choose strong vivid colors like elegant reds, plums and wines. Chocolate browns, deep navy and rich champagnes look luxurious. Fabrics with gold or silver threads running through it add shine and subtle glitz. Stay away from beige, taupe, army green or pale pastels unless paired with vivid colored blazers or accessories. Wear cabled cardigans with flat knit tops nit the matching tank. Be comfortable but stay away from baggy clothing. Dresses are great as you never have to concern yourself with what goes with them except accessories and a great pair of shoes.
Accessories are important to dazzle any outfit and should be used differently that how you originally wore them. Use multiple strands of pearls of different sizes and lengths mixing them with gold chains. You can also wear them as belts. If the pearls are costume, be sure they haven’t yellowed. Apply brooches on hats and scarves and use them to pinch together a neckline. Use clip earrings on the straps close to the bust line.
For rounded or sloped shoulders, add shoulder pads too square off your frame and appear upright. Use them with your everyday outfits not just for special occasions.
Be sure to wear a good bra that fits properly. Consider padding and adjust straps for a great lift. Buy pretty colors, patterns and lace in bras and panties. Even if no one sees them, you will feel sexy, youthful, more feminine and it will show on your face.
Don’t over due your make up. You are beautiful naturally and your laugh lines and wrinkles display your wisdom. Highlight your lips with brighter shades of lipstick or your eyes with mascara. Use a lip liner to avoid lipstick bleeding but don’t over extend your natural lip lines. Re-apply lipstick after lunch. Fill in patchy eye brows with a powdered brow or eye shadow applying with a slanted thin brush. A dark stick pencil looks too severe. Contour the shape. Too straight across will appear angry, too rounded looks clowny.
Update your hair do with a chic salon style that is manageable, staying away from small curlers and perms. Add color to washed out locks and shine to beautiful gray hair. Be sure to brush the back or crown eliminating the natural parting or flattening of hair.
Invite compliments by putting effort into looking and feeing stunning everyday. Think young and be unpredictable. It will do wonders to distract you from aches and pains. Celebrate everyday as Your special day.
Mature women want to look as fashionable as the younger women. The challenge is finding wearable updated clothing to fit your life style, budget,and figure. Modifying today’s fashions will keep you looking current when you follow simple guide lines keeping everything in proportion to your size.
Handbags are one of the give aways to your age. Discard pocket books that are flattened, stained, cracked, or have multiple compartments. Condense. You don’t need to carry a lot for one day’s outing. Choose shoulder bags in bright colors and textures with different shapes.
Shoes should be updated selecting colors with texture and some stretch. Don’t sacrifice style for comfort. If you have to wear corrective shoes, keep the eyes up with your elegant outfits and fun accessories and your fabulous smile.
Dressing sexy doesn’t mean you have to show off too much of your body. You don’t want to look like you are trying too hard. Bring out your sensuality wearing rich fabrics like silk, cashmere fur, or leather.
Choose strong vivid colors like elegant reds, plums and wines. Chocolate browns, deep navy and rich champagnes look luxurious. Fabrics with gold or silver threads running through it add shine and subtle glitz. Stay away from beige, taupe, army green or pale pastels unless paired with vivid colored blazers or accessories. Wear cabled cardigans with flat knit tops nit the matching tank. Be comfortable but stay away from baggy clothing. Dresses are great as you never have to concern yourself with what goes with them except accessories and a great pair of shoes.
Accessories are important to dazzle any outfit and should be used differently that how you originally wore them. Use multiple strands of pearls of different sizes and lengths mixing them with gold chains. You can also wear them as belts. If the pearls are costume, be sure they haven’t yellowed. Apply brooches on hats and scarves and use them to pinch together a neckline. Use clip earrings on the straps close to the bust line.
For rounded or sloped shoulders, add shoulder pads too square off your frame and appear upright. Use them with your everyday outfits not just for special occasions.
Be sure to wear a good bra that fits properly. Consider padding and adjust straps for a great lift. Buy pretty colors, patterns and lace in bras and panties. Even if no one sees them, you will feel sexy, youthful, more feminine and it will show on your face.
Don’t over due your make up. You are beautiful naturally and your laugh lines and wrinkles display your wisdom. Highlight your lips with brighter shades of lipstick or your eyes with mascara. Use a lip liner to avoid lipstick bleeding but don’t over extend your natural lip lines. Re-apply lipstick after lunch. Fill in patchy eye brows with a powdered brow or eye shadow applying with a slanted thin brush. A dark stick pencil looks too severe. Contour the shape. Too straight across will appear angry, too rounded looks clowny.
Update your hair do with a chic salon style that is manageable, staying away from small curlers and perms. Add color to washed out locks and shine to beautiful gray hair. Be sure to brush the back or crown eliminating the natural parting or flattening of hair.
Invite compliments by putting effort into looking and feeing stunning everyday. Think young and be unpredictable. It will do wonders to distract you from aches and pains. Celebrate everyday as Your special day.
The Forgotten Women
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
A Challenge Piece Inspired by responses to my blogs from women over 65.
In an age obsessed with youth and beauty, women approaching “Le Quatrieme Age”, the Stunning Sixties, Sensational Seventies, Elegant Eighties, and the No-Nonsense Nineties, have been pitifully forgotten. “Sounding so much better than over the hill or senior citizens”, says Mary Louise Cox, many women approaching these undeniable decades are looking and feeling great taking better care of themselves and in more cases than you can imagine, looking better than their younger sisters. These women are the last generations of real classy ladies who were inspired by the glamorous movie stars of the television screen in the yester years.
Mature women want to be as fashionable as the younger women, however, they are faced with the challenge of finding appropriate clothing and general guide lines to enhancing their looks. In doing research for this piece, even I had a difficult time finding supporting articles for these age groups. Fashion magazines obviously ignore women over sixty.
Neglecting these age groups by designers, appropriate trendy yet classy styles are impossible to find in stores today other than Chicos, where everyone looks alike and Talbots, a bit too New Englandish and basic, in my opinion. The clothing designers have unfortunately ignored the fact there are so many women in these marketable age groups that are desperately seeking the latest and the greatest in wearable fashion. Although designers claim their styles to be ageless, that’s no consolation when you have to feather through endless racks of mini skirts and low-rise jeans. The challenge is finding wearable updated clothing to fit your life style, budget, and figure.
Sadly, these women are being portrayed in the media as being helpless, frail, unkempt, denture and diaper wearing individuals, who don’t care about how they look, simply for the sake of selling their products. This is so untrue. Today many look, feel, and act ten and twenty years younger than their chronological age, presenting themselves better than younger women. With confidence, poise, wisdom, life experience and more importantly, a great sense and acceptance of who they are, they deserve more uplifting and positive attention than they are getting.
I have met so many women over 65 who are so inspiring and truly a delight to be with. With their positive attitudes, their gratitude and zest for life as well as their wise words of wisdom, one can only aspire to achieve such a great sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in their life time let alone their elegant flair.
Today there are very active women’s organizations called the “Red Hatters” who are women over fifty who dress in purple and wear red hats. While recently at the Sunrise Theater in Ft. Pierce Florida, I was introduced to yet another new organization called the “Black Hatters”, which originated in West Virginia in October 2009. Filling two center row orchestra seats, they all wore black, like they are going to a gala or a wedding, wearing showy black hats. They dressed to the nines with lots of glitz and lots of rhinestones, big diamond brooches, lace and boas. They were simply stunning, laughing, smiling, and just enjoying life. This group from South Florida was called the “Black Bangees”. How coincidental to have met them in conjunction to writing this article.
Thankfully people like Miley Cyrus, a 16 year old actress and fashion designer has recognized the need for styles that suit “Le Quatrieme Age”. Cyrus says, “I wanted to finally make something that was for girls my age. Something me and my friends would wear. But I’d say anyone from age 8-80 can enjoy this line.”
And hats off to Britain’s 80 year old Daphne Selfe, oldest catwalk model currently gracing the runways for Dolce & Gabbana, Tata-Naka and Michiko Koshino and who appears in Nivea and Oil of Olay campaign ads. She says, “My comeback was extraordinary and quite ironic. I got big when I embraced my age and went gray”.
My friend Anna Mione, author of six books and a screen play, began her writing career at age 70 and yearns for new fashions that suit her while continuously evolving to enhance her beauty. She says, “It’s a myth that old people are stupid or ignorant to fashion and wanting to look good. Those are just the younger people who were never very bright or fashion conscious to begin with, who simply got older”.
So congratulations to our glamorous grandmothers and fabulous older women who are vivacious and “stunning”, as Ellen Chase says, and who have spoken out as advocates to help represent women of any age. Thanks to their graceful posture, high cheek bones, bright eyes, beautiful skin and lustrous unashamedly gray hair and their amazing attitudes towards aging. The women of this caliber represent genuine natural beauty. Genuine beauty is not threatened by other women, or perhaps maybe only women of the same age, after all, women will always be women. Rather than be threatened by each other, we should help each other to look and feel our best. Eventually, we will discover that we are really all the same. And if we are fortunate, we too will reach “Le Quatrieme Age” looking and feeling fabulous.
The most important lesson we can learn from older women is to embrace and accept who we are and as I always say simply, “be the best, at being the best you can be”. The greatest feeling is being comfortable in their own skin. Accepting your true self displays confidence and boosts your sense of well being. It allows you the ability and the freedom to contribute all of your great assets.
My admiration and gratitude to all of “Le Quatrieme Age” women I have been fortunate to meet. They have taught me these great life lessons by exemplifying and sharing their thoughts and feelings. Thank you for inspiring me to write this piece.
A Challenge Piece Inspired by responses to my blogs from women over 65.
In an age obsessed with youth and beauty, women approaching “Le Quatrieme Age”, the Stunning Sixties, Sensational Seventies, Elegant Eighties, and the No-Nonsense Nineties, have been pitifully forgotten. “Sounding so much better than over the hill or senior citizens”, says Mary Louise Cox, many women approaching these undeniable decades are looking and feeling great taking better care of themselves and in more cases than you can imagine, looking better than their younger sisters. These women are the last generations of real classy ladies who were inspired by the glamorous movie stars of the television screen in the yester years.
Mature women want to be as fashionable as the younger women, however, they are faced with the challenge of finding appropriate clothing and general guide lines to enhancing their looks. In doing research for this piece, even I had a difficult time finding supporting articles for these age groups. Fashion magazines obviously ignore women over sixty.
Neglecting these age groups by designers, appropriate trendy yet classy styles are impossible to find in stores today other than Chicos, where everyone looks alike and Talbots, a bit too New Englandish and basic, in my opinion. The clothing designers have unfortunately ignored the fact there are so many women in these marketable age groups that are desperately seeking the latest and the greatest in wearable fashion. Although designers claim their styles to be ageless, that’s no consolation when you have to feather through endless racks of mini skirts and low-rise jeans. The challenge is finding wearable updated clothing to fit your life style, budget, and figure.
Sadly, these women are being portrayed in the media as being helpless, frail, unkempt, denture and diaper wearing individuals, who don’t care about how they look, simply for the sake of selling their products. This is so untrue. Today many look, feel, and act ten and twenty years younger than their chronological age, presenting themselves better than younger women. With confidence, poise, wisdom, life experience and more importantly, a great sense and acceptance of who they are, they deserve more uplifting and positive attention than they are getting.
I have met so many women over 65 who are so inspiring and truly a delight to be with. With their positive attitudes, their gratitude and zest for life as well as their wise words of wisdom, one can only aspire to achieve such a great sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in their life time let alone their elegant flair.
Today there are very active women’s organizations called the “Red Hatters” who are women over fifty who dress in purple and wear red hats. While recently at the Sunrise Theater in Ft. Pierce Florida, I was introduced to yet another new organization called the “Black Hatters”, which originated in West Virginia in October 2009. Filling two center row orchestra seats, they all wore black, like they are going to a gala or a wedding, wearing showy black hats. They dressed to the nines with lots of glitz and lots of rhinestones, big diamond brooches, lace and boas. They were simply stunning, laughing, smiling, and just enjoying life. This group from South Florida was called the “Black Bangees”. How coincidental to have met them in conjunction to writing this article.
Thankfully people like Miley Cyrus, a 16 year old actress and fashion designer has recognized the need for styles that suit “Le Quatrieme Age”. Cyrus says, “I wanted to finally make something that was for girls my age. Something me and my friends would wear. But I’d say anyone from age 8-80 can enjoy this line.”
And hats off to Britain’s 80 year old Daphne Selfe, oldest catwalk model currently gracing the runways for Dolce & Gabbana, Tata-Naka and Michiko Koshino and who appears in Nivea and Oil of Olay campaign ads. She says, “My comeback was extraordinary and quite ironic. I got big when I embraced my age and went gray”.
My friend Anna Mione, author of six books and a screen play, began her writing career at age 70 and yearns for new fashions that suit her while continuously evolving to enhance her beauty. She says, “It’s a myth that old people are stupid or ignorant to fashion and wanting to look good. Those are just the younger people who were never very bright or fashion conscious to begin with, who simply got older”.
So congratulations to our glamorous grandmothers and fabulous older women who are vivacious and “stunning”, as Ellen Chase says, and who have spoken out as advocates to help represent women of any age. Thanks to their graceful posture, high cheek bones, bright eyes, beautiful skin and lustrous unashamedly gray hair and their amazing attitudes towards aging. The women of this caliber represent genuine natural beauty. Genuine beauty is not threatened by other women, or perhaps maybe only women of the same age, after all, women will always be women. Rather than be threatened by each other, we should help each other to look and feel our best. Eventually, we will discover that we are really all the same. And if we are fortunate, we too will reach “Le Quatrieme Age” looking and feeling fabulous.
The most important lesson we can learn from older women is to embrace and accept who we are and as I always say simply, “be the best, at being the best you can be”. The greatest feeling is being comfortable in their own skin. Accepting your true self displays confidence and boosts your sense of well being. It allows you the ability and the freedom to contribute all of your great assets.
My admiration and gratitude to all of “Le Quatrieme Age” women I have been fortunate to meet. They have taught me these great life lessons by exemplifying and sharing their thoughts and feelings. Thank you for inspiring me to write this piece.
Beauty Fixes for Women in Their Fabulous Forties
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Gravity begins to take it’s toll as you approach your fabulous forties.
Go for a look of sophistication rather than trendy.
Be professionally fitted for a new bra. if you think you wear the same size as you did when you were in your thirties, you will be surprised to discover your new size. The correct fit and style of your bra will do wonders for your outfits.
Add jackets and pieces that give you shape if you are thick in the middle.
Don’t cover up with baggy clothes. Find styles that flatter your figure.
Stand up collars work wonders for wrinkled necks. Stay away from turtle necks.
They may cover but also push the skin up toward the chin. Very unflattering.
Focus on your legs. They don’t age for a long time. But please, no more mini skirts. Keep the length just above or below the knee. Sexy shoes will draw attention to your legs.
The worst thing you can do is to dress to young, it will only make you look older.
Lose the red lipstick and the liner under your eyes. I know it’s not easy but try and get used to seeing yourself that way. I assure you it looks better and you won’t look tired.
Play up your shoulders with an off the shoulder or wide neck top, a fabulous necklace, or a great pair of earrings. Not too much cleavage. You want to always look classy, not trashy.
Have fun with color and don’t wear so much black. Soft colors bring light to the face.
The colors that looked well on you in your twenties probably don’t work for you any more. Try something new.
If your hair is thinning or your color is starting to fade, make an appointment with a stylist for a consultation to a get a fresh new sophisticated style. Get rid of any grey.
Find someone you admire and emulate their look. Begin to create your own signature style and don’t worry so much about being trendy.
Shop in stores that cater to stylish women. Liz Claiborne, Giorgio Armani, Chico’s,
St. John and Escada offer great selections and you can always find them on sale.
Gravity begins to take it’s toll as you approach your fabulous forties.
Go for a look of sophistication rather than trendy.
Be professionally fitted for a new bra. if you think you wear the same size as you did when you were in your thirties, you will be surprised to discover your new size. The correct fit and style of your bra will do wonders for your outfits.
Add jackets and pieces that give you shape if you are thick in the middle.
Don’t cover up with baggy clothes. Find styles that flatter your figure.
Stand up collars work wonders for wrinkled necks. Stay away from turtle necks.
They may cover but also push the skin up toward the chin. Very unflattering.
Focus on your legs. They don’t age for a long time. But please, no more mini skirts. Keep the length just above or below the knee. Sexy shoes will draw attention to your legs.
The worst thing you can do is to dress to young, it will only make you look older.
Lose the red lipstick and the liner under your eyes. I know it’s not easy but try and get used to seeing yourself that way. I assure you it looks better and you won’t look tired.
Play up your shoulders with an off the shoulder or wide neck top, a fabulous necklace, or a great pair of earrings. Not too much cleavage. You want to always look classy, not trashy.
Have fun with color and don’t wear so much black. Soft colors bring light to the face.
The colors that looked well on you in your twenties probably don’t work for you any more. Try something new.
If your hair is thinning or your color is starting to fade, make an appointment with a stylist for a consultation to a get a fresh new sophisticated style. Get rid of any grey.
Find someone you admire and emulate their look. Begin to create your own signature style and don’t worry so much about being trendy.
Shop in stores that cater to stylish women. Liz Claiborne, Giorgio Armani, Chico’s,
St. John and Escada offer great selections and you can always find them on sale.
How can a Wardrobe Consultant Benefit You?
Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Do you struggle to get dressed in the morning, feeling that no item in your closet will make you feel polished and confident? Are you unsure of the impression that your style or clothing communicates to others, whether at work or at play? Are you just plain sick and tired of making excuses? Beginning in your closet and then shopping at stores selected to fit your interests, I can provide an individualized plan to dressing stylishly that is true to your lifestyle and budget. You will not believe the difference it will make in your every day dressing routine. Relieve stress and get organized.
If you are a reluctant shopper, I will show you how to develop the skills you need to be savvy about your wardrobe. If, when you walk into a store, you feel instantly overwhelmed by the array of styles, cuts, and colors. I will teach you to spot the styles or cuts that will be the most flattering on you and make you feel like your best self. Invest in your self. You’re worth it!
Do you struggle to get dressed in the morning, feeling that no item in your closet will make you feel polished and confident? Are you unsure of the impression that your style or clothing communicates to others, whether at work or at play? Are you just plain sick and tired of making excuses? Beginning in your closet and then shopping at stores selected to fit your interests, I can provide an individualized plan to dressing stylishly that is true to your lifestyle and budget. You will not believe the difference it will make in your every day dressing routine. Relieve stress and get organized.
If you are a reluctant shopper, I will show you how to develop the skills you need to be savvy about your wardrobe. If, when you walk into a store, you feel instantly overwhelmed by the array of styles, cuts, and colors. I will teach you to spot the styles or cuts that will be the most flattering on you and make you feel like your best self. Invest in your self. You’re worth it!
New Years Resolution
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Take Time for Yourself
So we all know what we should be doing to take better care of our selves; exercise, eat right, drink lots of water, eliminate bad habits and reduce stress – the key elements for feeling good and looking great. It’s about living healthier and aging gracefully. It’s about living in the healthiest way we possibly can.
Another important element in living healthy is feeling good about our selves in the now and exuding our own natural beauty. It’s about doing the best we can to look our best and gain more self confidence. No one can give you that and no one can ever take it away. It’s about accepting who we are and loving who we have become.
So how do we motivate ourselves to take better care of our precious gift of life? How do we love ourselves and continue to practice good habits religiously in our daily lives until it becomes a part of who we are and what we do. Once we decide to change our thoughts and our routine, then we will realize that it really doesn’t require a lot of effort to live a happy and healthy life.
All it requires is the right attitude. It’s all in our attitude and our personal perception or our self -image. A good practice is to be kind to yourself and understand how special you are. Take care of yourself in the same way you would your own child. You have to take care of yourself first before you can take care of others.
You can’t change who you are but you can change the way you feel about yourself or the way you look. Having a positive internal dialogue and feeling like you look good on the outside is what keeps you healthy on the inside. We are solely in charge of our own thoughts. Why not take time for your self and make the effort to look good. The rewards will be priceless.
It frustrates me to hear people say that they don’t have time to put into the way they look. It doesn’t take a lot of time. It takes caring about yourself. It’s like a woman who has remnants of nail polish on her fingernails. It takes less than a minute to remove the rest of the polish. At least if you don’t have the time to reapply, it will look clean and it will show that you care about how you look. Oh, and that goes for your toenails as well.
And guys, it’s really a turn off for women to see a man that doesn’t take care of himself. If you desperately need a haircut or a shave, make the time. You don’t look cool with stubbles when you are over 25. You just look scruffy and unkempt. Take the time you need to show the world you care about yourself. It will do wonders in attracting women who also take care of themselves. Both men and women love a person who looks and smells great. How you present your self is what you will attract.
Don’t try and find the time, take five or ten minutes a day for yourself and make an effort that will show you care about yourself. It will carry you through the entire day. The positive thoughts you have about yourself will attract and surround you with positive people as well as positive situations. It’s all about the law of attraction. And it works. What you put out is what you will get back. If you believe you look good, everyone around you will think the same way because you will own it because you feel it and it will show. Even through adversity it will help to strengthen you and give you more confidence.
Stop making excuses and start right now. Take control of being in charge of your own destiny. You can do it. Let me help motivate you in trying new techniques to looking your best and feeling good every single day.
Drinking lots of water makes your skin look better and doesn’t require strenuous effort, only continuous effort. Dressing well is the same. It is a continuous process of making the effort to look and feel your best.
With everything that is available to us in hair care, skin care, and fashion, there is no reason we shouldn’t look our best. There are many resources available to learn about what will enhance your look and what to wear to flatter your figure .
Remember, the best thing that always fits and makes you look your best is your smile 
and compliments keep you smiling. Start by saying thank-you when someone compliments you on how good you look, instead of saying “No I don’t”. Get into the habit of being good to yourself and complimenting yourself everyday. You will soon feel more confident, have serenity and hope within yourself and your positive self-image will radiate your beauty. Then others around you will compliment you as well. And remember to compliment others as well and help them feel good too.
Let the world seen how beautiful you are on the inside by presenting yourself in a way that shows you care. Being kind and respecting others begins with how you treat yourself.
Begin the New Year right. Love yourself more and give yourself the time you need and deserve. Not only will you enjoy yourself more but others around you will also enjoy your company more as well.
Make that your 2010 New Years resolution. It will be a resolution worth working toward.
I wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season as well as joy and peace in the world.
Enjoy your loved ones. Be good to yourself. Love yourself and have a happy New Year.
Let 2010 be your year and make EVERY DAY a special occasion.
Take Time for Yourself
So we all know what we should be doing to take better care of our selves; exercise, eat right, drink lots of water, eliminate bad habits and reduce stress – the key elements for feeling good and looking great. It’s about living healthier and aging gracefully. It’s about living in the healthiest way we possibly can.
Another important element in living healthy is feeling good about our selves in the now and exuding our own natural beauty. It’s about doing the best we can to look our best and gain more self confidence. No one can give you that and no one can ever take it away. It’s about accepting who we are and loving who we have become.
So how do we motivate ourselves to take better care of our precious gift of life? How do we love ourselves and continue to practice good habits religiously in our daily lives until it becomes a part of who we are and what we do. Once we decide to change our thoughts and our routine, then we will realize that it really doesn’t require a lot of effort to live a happy and healthy life.
All it requires is the right attitude. It’s all in our attitude and our personal perception or our self -image. A good practice is to be kind to yourself and understand how special you are. Take care of yourself in the same way you would your own child. You have to take care of yourself first before you can take care of others.
You can’t change who you are but you can change the way you feel about yourself or the way you look. Having a positive internal dialogue and feeling like you look good on the outside is what keeps you healthy on the inside. We are solely in charge of our own thoughts. Why not take time for your self and make the effort to look good. The rewards will be priceless.
It frustrates me to hear people say that they don’t have time to put into the way they look. It doesn’t take a lot of time. It takes caring about yourself. It’s like a woman who has remnants of nail polish on her fingernails. It takes less than a minute to remove the rest of the polish. At least if you don’t have the time to reapply, it will look clean and it will show that you care about how you look. Oh, and that goes for your toenails as well.
And guys, it’s really a turn off for women to see a man that doesn’t take care of himself. If you desperately need a haircut or a shave, make the time. You don’t look cool with stubbles when you are over 25. You just look scruffy and unkempt. Take the time you need to show the world you care about yourself. It will do wonders in attracting women who also take care of themselves. Both men and women love a person who looks and smells great. How you present your self is what you will attract.
Don’t try and find the time, take five or ten minutes a day for yourself and make an effort that will show you care about yourself. It will carry you through the entire day. The positive thoughts you have about yourself will attract and surround you with positive people as well as positive situations. It’s all about the law of attraction. And it works. What you put out is what you will get back. If you believe you look good, everyone around you will think the same way because you will own it because you feel it and it will show. Even through adversity it will help to strengthen you and give you more confidence.
Stop making excuses and start right now. Take control of being in charge of your own destiny. You can do it. Let me help motivate you in trying new techniques to looking your best and feeling good every single day.
Drinking lots of water makes your skin look better and doesn’t require strenuous effort, only continuous effort. Dressing well is the same. It is a continuous process of making the effort to look and feel your best.
With everything that is available to us in hair care, skin care, and fashion, there is no reason we shouldn’t look our best. There are many resources available to learn about what will enhance your look and what to wear to flatter your figure .
Remember, the best thing that always fits and makes you look your best is your smile and compliments keep you smiling. Start by saying thank-you when someone compliments you on how good you look, instead of saying “No I don’t”. Get into the habit of being good to yourself and complimenting yourself everyday. You will soon feel more confident, have serenity and hope within yourself and your positive self-image will radiate your beauty. Then others around you will compliment you as well. And remember to compliment others as well and help them feel good too.
Let the world seen how beautiful you are on the inside by presenting yourself in a way that shows you care. Being kind and respecting others begins with how you treat yourself.
Begin the New Year right. Love yourself more and give yourself the time you need and deserve. Not only will you enjoy yourself more but others around you will also enjoy your company more as well.
Make that your 2010 New Years resolution. It will be a resolution worth working toward.
I wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season as well as joy and peace in the world.
Enjoy your loved ones. Be good to yourself. Love yourself and have a happy New Year.
Let 2010 be your year and make EVERY DAY a special occasion.
Develop Your Own Personal Style
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
It can be easy to get stuck in a wardrobe rut and only see your wardrobe in one dimension. If you find yourself wearing the same outfits over and over again and you don’t know any other way to mix it up I can help you create a whole new look to your wardrobe with minimal purchases.
If your wardrobe is getting tired or has become a bit outdated, refresh it with a few important pieces to update or perk it up.
Assess your current style and decide on a look you like or are comfortable in, such as traditional, casual, preppy, a chic look, or to just have more fun with fashion. Decide on what you would like to accomplish in expressing your image.
Imitate a look and make it your own by adding your own flair that reflects your personality. Choose what you are most comfortable in changing like your hair, clothing, make up, accessories, etc. Use your signature style to accent your positive features and draw attention away from troubled areas.
What ever you choose, be sure it feels like you and fits into your personality and your lifestyle. You can be stylish, be comfortable, and still be yourself.
Surely, the most important reason to look your best is for yourself. It’s no secret that when you look good on the outside, you more often feel good on the inside. When you take control of your own appearance, you begin to feel more confident and in charge of your life. Imagine what a positive impact this could have on your career, your social life, and yes, even your personal relationships!
It can be easy to get stuck in a wardrobe rut and only see your wardrobe in one dimension. If you find yourself wearing the same outfits over and over again and you don’t know any other way to mix it up I can help you create a whole new look to your wardrobe with minimal purchases.
If your wardrobe is getting tired or has become a bit outdated, refresh it with a few important pieces to update or perk it up.
Assess your current style and decide on a look you like or are comfortable in, such as traditional, casual, preppy, a chic look, or to just have more fun with fashion. Decide on what you would like to accomplish in expressing your image.
Imitate a look and make it your own by adding your own flair that reflects your personality. Choose what you are most comfortable in changing like your hair, clothing, make up, accessories, etc. Use your signature style to accent your positive features and draw attention away from troubled areas.
What ever you choose, be sure it feels like you and fits into your personality and your lifestyle. You can be stylish, be comfortable, and still be yourself.
Surely, the most important reason to look your best is for yourself. It’s no secret that when you look good on the outside, you more often feel good on the inside. When you take control of your own appearance, you begin to feel more confident and in charge of your life. Imagine what a positive impact this could have on your career, your social life, and yes, even your personal relationships!
