At last, we are at the end of our Style Secrets. I hope that I haven’t kept you waiting too long to receive these last 3 Style Secrets.  These are a bit different than the first six but are definitely things we need to remember that will help you on our journey to becoming “the Stylish You.”

7.  Learn the secrets of Fabulous Grooming: Grooming is one of the most essential and important rules of all.  Your hands and nails should be clean and neat whenever you go out and present yourself.   Although summer is almost over, it is important to remember our feet.  Feet should be clean, moisturized, toe nails trimmed and if polish is used make sure it is not chipping.  You would not believe how many people pay attention to our feet. Makeup is also a part of the grooming process.  These days the trend is “less is more.”   The right makeup can take years off your look.

8.  Be Gracious, Well Mannered and Charming: We talk about feeling and looking self confident.  We must go that extra step and also behave in a “stylish” manner. This completes the entire picture.   Some things may seem to be common sense but believe me, not everyone has a clue.  For instance, do you know the correct etiquette for introducing people or even  for mobile phone usage in public?   Knowing a few social graces never hurts.  They say beauty is only skin deep.  True grace and style takes alot more effort but this is what people will remember and respect.

9.  Get Professional Advice: It’s not always easy to know how to be confident and stylish, how to enhance your appearance through the right clothing or how to use proper etiquette in the right situations.  This is a process of continual learning.  We should all strive to improve ourselves and sometimes the best way to do this is to seek professional help.  Always know that I am here to help you with your image needs.

I hope you have enjoyed the 9 Style Secrets mini series.  You might need to go back and review secrets 1-6 as a refresher.  Keep them handy if you need a reminder.   It was actually good for me to revisit some of these tips.  If you’ve been following along you know that these came to me in the midst of a basketball tournament.  Well,  summer basketball is over so I will need to find new avenues of inspiration for writing ideas.

Until next time

About the Author: Valerie Hatcher, owner of Your Total Image works with professional women who enjoy clothing and understand the importance of their image to their success.   She teaches them how to dress for success-enabling them to look fashionable, stylish and confident.   Visit Your Total Image at www.yourtotalimage.net and sign up for the monthly newsletter filled with tips.