Sharing my fashion solutions for every woman!

Happy New Year!   We are already five days into the year, wow.   I’m sure you, like me, have been busy setting goals and making plans of things that you would like to accomplish for 2011.   Many people have goals to save money, exercise, eat healthy or update their look. I am always excited when I am contacted by someone who feels they have reached a point where they want to enhance their image.  Often times people are hesitant about making the decision to work with an Image Consultant and they wonder how it would benefit them.  Let’s clear up some …

This time of year always brings about many party invitations.  Many of us know how much time and effort the hostess puts into planning the party and we want to show our appreciation by bringing a gift.  Trying to figure out an appropriate and thoughtful hostess gift is something that many people struggle with. You could get discouraged when wondering whether or not the gift is enough, just right, over the top, or even necessary. It’s always better to show up with something rather than with nothing. So here are a few suggestions for hostess gifts. You can adjust your …

The other day I was speaking to a  male friend who mentioned that he needed help selecting the right outfit for a special photo shoot.   I mentioned to him that while my focus is on women,  I have been properly trained to assist men with their Image matters.  Thinking of this I decided it was time to write an article just for the guys.   Let’s talk about a few key looks for men. “Sensible” has returned to men’s fashion. No longer is the focus on any one “it” piece but rather on choosing items that will hold their value. Here …

Thanksgiving has arrived sooner than many people expected.  Yes, we know it’s always the 4th Thursday of November but sometimes we get rushed doing other things that it sneaks up on us.  I’m sure most of us have plans for the holiday be it staying home with family or perhaps you’ve been invited to join friends for this holiday. Lets say friends invite you over for a dinner party. They spend a couple days prior to the evening figuring out what to cook, and then go to the grocery store to pick up all the necessities, clean up and beautify …

What is it about accepting a compliment that is so hard for us to do?  When someone says, “You look great!” we feel compelled to deflect the attention by saying something like: “This old thing? I’ve had it forever!” “I got this at a garage sale.” “Oh gosh, I just threw this together. Really, it’s nothing.” “I got this at Marshall’s.” The funny thing is that I found myself doing this the other day.  I was complimented on my hair and because I thought I was having a bad hair day I quickly responded to the person by  thanking them …

This weekend it finally started to get cold in Texas. This makes me know that soon it will be time to put up the summer items and bring out the fall ones. Transitioning from one fashion season to the next can be challenging. It’s hard to decide when to pack up your summer gear when the weather continues to play tricks on us. We face unpredictable patterns, like when it’s chilly in the morning, feels like summer by noon, then temperatures plummet again by dinnertime. What do you do? The solution lies in layers. 1. A legging as pants is …

The other day I was speaking to a very nice lady that I met and we were discussing fashion, style and image consulting.  My favorite subjects.   While she was familiar with image consultants and personal stylist, she associated them more with celebrities than every day people like you and I.  Of course I explained the benefits that she could gain from working with an Image Consultant. This started me to think that there may be many women out there who are wondering how they might benefit from working with an Image Consultant.  Let me share my 5 benefits that I …

We all experience those times when it’s imperative that we look our best. Maybe we want to look our best for a job interview or meeting the potential in-laws or prospecting for business in a new market. When people meet us for the first time and the stakes are high, that’s when it’s important to have everything working in our favor. Don’t leave your appearance and what you’ll wear to last minute decisions. When you’ve done the best you can to prepare for this special moment, you can relax and be your best. Here’s a handy checklist to keep you …

In the last blog I covered a few “do’s for business casual dressing.”  This article was prompted by a question from a client.  With the “do’s” there must be some “don’ts.”  Below is my short list of things to consider. 1. Don’t assume business casual means the same as after hours casual. While t-shirts, shorts and flip flops might be good weekend options, in most businesses they are not good work options. 2. Don’t let inappropriate clothing jeopardize your credibility, reputation or brand at work. 3. Remember, your business clothing should not be the cause of someone losing focus when …