Choose a handbag in proportion to your body. Square shape bags flatter a round figure and a round shape will flatter a square figure. Be sure the strap length doesn’t fall near a trouble area giving you volume in the wrong place.
Use soft, light weight layering pieces to lightly camouflage, not cover you up.
High heels will give you more length and sleek legs, especially when wearing a pant. Be sure the opening at the ankle is not too narrow. Let the shoe show. Sandals and pumps with a 2 or 3 inch heel will also work.
Dressing in one color will give a slimmer look but be sure to add color in your accessories or a soft or sexy camisole to draw the eye to the face.
Wear a body shaper. A light weight Spanx will do the trick in smoothing you out, but don’t go too tight. It comes in a variety of styles and sizes. You can find them on line or in Chico’s or JC Penneys.
Be sure to wear the correct size bra. A larger size that fits properly will make you look thinner and your clothing will drape properly showing only your assets.
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What’s Your Internal Dialogue?
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
One does not have to look further than the daily newspaper to see what people will do to improve their physical self-image.Everyone has opinions about their appearance.
Many people look at mostly the negatives that they see when they look into the mirror. It is important to do what we can to be our best and then accept ourselves for what we look like. Get into a new habit of being nicer to yourself.
Improve the way you talk to yourself and keep your self talk positive.
Don’t allow others to bring you down. Stay away from negativity.
Recognize your strengths. You probably have more than you think.
Change is good and represents growth, embrace it
It does not matter what others think; what is important is what you think.
Stop being what others want you to be. Become an expert on yourself.
Take action. Concentrate on yourself and focus on what you do well. Base your value on you own internal standards.
It’s not just what you dress yourself in, but what your internal dialogue is. They two are intertwined and you cannot look good on the outside unless you possess confidence on the inside.
One does not have to look further than the daily newspaper to see what people will do to improve their physical self-image.Everyone has opinions about their appearance.
Many people look at mostly the negatives that they see when they look into the mirror. It is important to do what we can to be our best and then accept ourselves for what we look like. Get into a new habit of being nicer to yourself.
Improve the way you talk to yourself and keep your self talk positive.
Don’t allow others to bring you down. Stay away from negativity.
Recognize your strengths. You probably have more than you think.
Change is good and represents growth, embrace it
It does not matter what others think; what is important is what you think.
Stop being what others want you to be. Become an expert on yourself.
Take action. Concentrate on yourself and focus on what you do well. Base your value on you own internal standards.
It’s not just what you dress yourself in, but what your internal dialogue is. They two are intertwined and you cannot look good on the outside unless you possess confidence on the inside.
Looking Good is Feeling Good!
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Looking good is feeling good!
If there is one thing that I have learned in my dressing both men and women, its that the individual who feels good about the way they he/she looks is an empowered individual. People who like the way they look exude beauty and project confidence. The key to looking good is recognizing your body style and understanding which styles flatter your body shape. It is the art of learning the art of dressing which means recognizing the whole package from head to toe. Mastering the element of this art is the key to gaining control over this path of empowerment.
How many of us are guilty of having a closet full of clothes yet we still have nothing to wear? Busy schedules and emotional attachments get in the way of the much needed weeding out. We usually hang on to the clothing that doesn’t fit any more, vowing to some day be able to get back into them. And, we hang on to the clothing that reminds us of what we used to look like or how great we felt when we wore them.
We go shopping and there is nothing to buy because the racks of styles appear too young or too old. So we buy nothing or another pair of black pants, which match the other five pair we already own, or if you are like me- another pair of shoes, which always fit. The end result is wearing a handful of comfortable, easy to put together outfits (usually the way we initially purchased them) again, and again; never changing, never getting out of our comfort zone. Why, because we get caught in a vicious cycle of being stuck and not knowing what to do.
Breaking out of this cycle is a matter of being ready, willing, and open to learning some simple lessons in the art of concept dressing. Each and every individual has the ability to attain the empowerment of looking good regardless of age, weight, or lifestyle. At the core, concept dressing is about creating balance and proportion. The answer is not covering up. It is about gaining awareness of your body type and selecting styles that accentuate the positive areas and masking the imperfections. The ultimate goal is to be your self, be comfortable, and be in style.
Looking good is feeling good. To be empowered, individuals need to make the conscious effort to invest time in them selves. Only the level of commitment limits the payoff.
Looking good is feeling good!
If there is one thing that I have learned in my dressing both men and women, its that the individual who feels good about the way they he/she looks is an empowered individual. People who like the way they look exude beauty and project confidence. The key to looking good is recognizing your body style and understanding which styles flatter your body shape. It is the art of learning the art of dressing which means recognizing the whole package from head to toe. Mastering the element of this art is the key to gaining control over this path of empowerment.
How many of us are guilty of having a closet full of clothes yet we still have nothing to wear? Busy schedules and emotional attachments get in the way of the much needed weeding out. We usually hang on to the clothing that doesn’t fit any more, vowing to some day be able to get back into them. And, we hang on to the clothing that reminds us of what we used to look like or how great we felt when we wore them.
We go shopping and there is nothing to buy because the racks of styles appear too young or too old. So we buy nothing or another pair of black pants, which match the other five pair we already own, or if you are like me- another pair of shoes, which always fit. The end result is wearing a handful of comfortable, easy to put together outfits (usually the way we initially purchased them) again, and again; never changing, never getting out of our comfort zone. Why, because we get caught in a vicious cycle of being stuck and not knowing what to do.
Breaking out of this cycle is a matter of being ready, willing, and open to learning some simple lessons in the art of concept dressing. Each and every individual has the ability to attain the empowerment of looking good regardless of age, weight, or lifestyle. At the core, concept dressing is about creating balance and proportion. The answer is not covering up. It is about gaining awareness of your body type and selecting styles that accentuate the positive areas and masking the imperfections. The ultimate goal is to be your self, be comfortable, and be in style.
Looking good is feeling good. To be empowered, individuals need to make the conscious effort to invest time in them selves. Only the level of commitment limits the payoff.
