If I could request resolutions from my readers, my request would be that we actively look for ways to encourage one another in our respective quests for Beauty. If you see someone who looks nice, say so. If you see someone rocking an individual aesthetic that’s working for them, tell them that you enjoy it….
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Be Yourself
Why not be oneself? That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound, why try to look like a Pekingese? – Dame Edith Sitwell “Attractive” according to dictionary.com: 1.providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring: an attractive personality. 2.arousing interest or engaging one’s thought, consideration,…
Comfort Zones vs. Hard Limits
Anyone who has ever seen a makeover on TV has seen someone taken from one look to another virtually overnight. Can I do this for you? Yes. We can find someone to do your hair and makeup, I can treat you like so much raw material, and in a few days, you’ll be a whole…
Accessories are Everything
You have heard the words 1000 times – that accessories change everything. The more minimal your wardrobe, the more this becomes true. Today, we’re going to do a quick visual exploration of this. Same outfit. Same day. Same lack of makeup. In the picture to your left, I’m wearing an eye-catching bracelet, a pair of…
Western Adventurer
In her book, “Dressing Rich”, Leah Feldon identified several meta-types of upper-class woman in America. I highly recommend her book – but it was written in 1982, so a few things have changed. One of the things that I believe has changed is one of the types, which she calls, “L.A. Throwaway”. “[LATs] are young,…
Always Prepare
This is why you *always* set out your clothing in advance of an important event: I do not know what happened to my favorite dress. I do not remember having someone splatter me with grape juice the last time I wore it – or I would have dealt with the stains at that time. (Those…
Color, Emotion, and Mis-Identification
Color evokes emotion. Warm, bright colors evoke energy. Cool, clear colors evoke intensity. Cool, muted colors are sensible, and warm, muted colors are comforting. One of my greatest challenges as an image consultant is explaining to my clients that yes, you can wear the colors that look best on you and still evoke…
Color-coordinated closet
There are substantial advantages to a color-coordinated closet. One of the foremost of those advantages is the ease of putting together outfits, and mixing and matching the items in your closet. I set out the following outfit last night: Teal gypsy skirt Oatmeal cold-shoulder top Brown heeled sandals, brown belt Leather bracer w/turquoise emblem, teal/gold…
Elements of Style: Balance
One of the principles of design in any artistic venue is balance. The two types of balance are called formal and informal. The difference? Whether the “weight” of the picture is balanced evenly across the image, with a matching motif on each side, or informal balance, where a lot of “weight” on one side…
Toppers make the outfit
What’s a topper? A topper is any top layer – the item you wear over your shirt/dress, whether that be a blazer, a cardigan… or something a little wilder. A topper sets the mood of your outfit, all the more if you’re working with basic, foundational pieces. I like a creative/feminine/crunchy vibe and I…