While the mandates to “Shelter in Place” have started to lift in areas throughout California, you may want to continue to shelter in place to avoid getting caught in a potential second outbreak. So while you continue to shelter, it’s important to give yourself a lift. I recommend you dress up a little! It may still […]
Professional Personal Color Analysis Part II: Shelly’s New “Black”
Welcome to Part II of a real-life Personal & Professional Color Analysis session! Today I’m continuing my color analysis for Shelly, a Silicon Valley high tech marketing professional who wanted advice on interview clothes that would help her gain new corporate clients. As we learned in last month’s blog post, Shelly’s current interview outfits were […]
In the Twinkling of an Eye
Beauty is how you feel inside and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical. ~ Sophia Loren As a young woman I was constantly getting compliments about my big, soft, doe eyes. I don’t get those compliments any more. My eyes seem to be getting smaller as I age, and it’s […]
Wardrobe Style: Closet Makeover
What’s In Your Closet? Why spend time in the store when you can go shopping in your closet! Let go of what no longer works and start from there: A Wardrobe Style/Closet Makeover helps you take the guessing out of dressing! Together we will: make new outfits from clothes you already have. get a list of “must […]
Closet Clutter ~ Clothes Uncovered
I’m reading Emily Schuman’s “Cupcakes and Cashmere” a compilation of her fashion blogs. In the one titled “Closet Clutter ~ Clothes Uncovered”, she has some really great ideas. Her list inspired me to create my own twist on organizing a closet: Edit Keep only the clothes that are flattering, comfortable and your style. Sentimental treasures and […]
Looks Can Be Deceiving
My good friend, Susan Schwartz e‑mailed me a link to an article by Elise Sole titled, “Models are the most physically insecure women on the planet.” about the TED Talk given by super model Cameron Russell. Wow. It really turned things upside down for me. We expect what we see on the outside to match the […]
SHELF LIFE? Long Term Success for a Quick Response World!
I just read about a quirky e‑mail campaign that worked ~ Joshua Green wrote it for Bloomberg Business Week: The techniques for getting short-term responses (Like opening e‑mail or getting them to click on a button): Is to make it ugly. Ugly draws people’s eyes You get attention by making things less attractive. So they […]
Closet Cleaning Strategies
No Regrets ~ Part 2
“I Bought This For You!”
In the past I always felt bad about buying clothes that did not work for me. “What a waste,” my mother would always say. “You just can’t throw it away. You got to use it.” My closet was full of perfectly nice clothing for someone.…just not for me. For years I couldn’t bear to clean […]
Closet Cleaning Strategies:
No Regrets ~ Part 1
Fall is here signaling time for change! It is time to clean your closet and to re-assess all the clothes you love and that look good on you. What needs to go? All the clothes that are just taking up space and do not look good on you: Clothes that you put on and then take off […]
WHY WOMEN MIX CLOTHING STYLES THAT DON’T WORK.
When we have a “closet full of clothes and nothing to wear” we know we’re mixing clothing style. If we had a consistent style then those clothes would work well together. We would have fewer clothes in the closet and many more mix and match combinations. How do we get into this situation? New clothing […]