Color blocking is very popular this season.  These days I see color blocking in the stores on clothing, handbags and shoes.  I was too excited on Easter when I saw women at church wearing color blocked outfits.  It thrills me to see people having fun with trends. Almost every runway from Paris to New York has showcased color blocking in a multitude of ways. This trend is easy to achieve and fun to style, all you need is a little creativity. Haven’t caught on and wondering what I’m talking about?  Well, lets break down what color blocking in fashion is. …

If you are like me, you like your job but you like your weekends better.  In the work world, everyone looks forward to the weekend. The weekend represents fun relaxation and what I call “Free Style”. Free style is when you’re able to dress in whatever you want however you want.  Some working women feel as though the only time looking fashionable counts is at the office. That couldn’t be further from the truth! Your fabulous fashion styling should be carried through all the way to the weekend. Spring time means warm weather and creative wardrobe options. Finding something to …

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Yesterday was the first day of spring.  In Texas that meant stormy weather, hail and flooding.  Welcome to spring!  While Spring may bring thunderstorms and showers it also brings sunny days, warmer temperatures and new clothing trends for work and play.  Today we are going to look at spring trends for the office. Dressing to impress has just gotten a lot easier for working women. There are tons of options this spring for some great office looks. The colors and the silhouettes for spring 2012 provide great choices in work wear. The usual black on black or grey on black …

The other day I had on a black t-shirt and when I looked in the mirror something just didn’t look right.  Had I gained that much weight over night?  What was the deal?  Oh my goodness! It was my bra! Actually, the straps and loosened and yes, I was sagging!!!!  Not a pretty picture. Ironically, that same day I was out and saw a nice looking very stylish young lady but…she had outgrown her bra. Did you know that 8 out of 10 women wear the wrong bra size?  Is this you?  There are several reasons why this happens.  It …

Tonight I you  was standing in the mirror trying to decide what I wanted to wear to work tomorrow.  Part of the challenge is that it has been over 100 degrees in Texas for over 30 days.  I pulled out a cute white skirt and a black top but thought while it was nice, it was missing something. Have you ever stood in front of the mirror and noticed that your outfit lacked something but you didn’t know what?  I’m sure  you tried adding accessories or playing with different combinations and finally you found something that worked. But,  do you …

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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 …

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 …