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Nailing it for Spring!

Angela — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:52:53 +0000

Spring has officially sprung, and though the thermostat may not be complying yet, we are slowly shedding all vestiges of the blustery winter that was winter. With our wardrobe, that means woolly sweaters, duck boots, and fur-lined hats are being pushed to the nether regions of our closet, replaced with flouncy dresses, shorts, and sandals. Time has sprung forward and with it our attitude. Spring cleaning brings with it shopping to build a strong wardrobe of inter-changeable pieces.

Beauty routine, the first seasonal change a woman aims for is nails,makeup and hair—after many months of goth-y darkness and rich deep hues of Blondes and Browns. It’s officially time to lighten and brighten up the scene-Nails and Hair are softer, lighter and brighter! Shedding the deep winter shades. Spring has offered inspiration. Showing the way for brighter, lighter while the forecast for this weekend may still be, brisk , at least your fingertips, hair, makeup and attitude can be springing forward.

Clean your closet with confidence with the help of a professional. Sometimes we hang on to clothing, makeup or styling products we will never have the need to use again.

Makeup
Discard after six months of use
seasonal changes with your skin tone
a good foundation is the key

Styling
products have a shelve life of two years from being opened
ask your stylist for professional recommendations
purchase from your salon for the guarantee(plus it’s cheaper)

Clothing trends goes out of style quickly
swap out seasonal items
look at the stitching for quality vs label
classic styles with a few trend pieces go farther

Do you know the classic styles that flatter your physic? Do you know the best colors to flatter your skin tone? This is what a professional image consultant will help you with: breezing though the store or mall choosing the perfect colors and styles without second guessing. Your closet contains gems just waiting to illuminate your style! Learn which pieces, why and what to pieces let go. You will the right attitude with the best style .

Happy Spring Clean

Angela River
Image Consultant

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Colors talk! What do they say about you?

Angela — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:17:07 +0000

Browns are Beautiful

This is what Brown has to say:

Brown clothing is usually perceived as being more informal. However, it can reveal reliability and warm-heartedness.

Most brown clothing and accessories look classy, as long as they look new and are well-maintained.

Brown pants — similar to black pants — go with most colors, from beige to red.

Wearing brown gives people the impression of: stamina and patience, a tendency to be very solid and substantial, conscientious, dependable, steady and conservative.

Browns show responsibility, reliability and kindness.

Is brown your complimentary color? Which shade works best?

Does it flatter your skin tone?

Learn your best colors with a Color analysis tailored to your underlying pigments in your skin-tone, eye coloring and hair color.

Special introduction offer: Learn the shades and tones of colors for radiating your best foot forward. Learn from a professional while in the comfort of your home. Bonus a quick swatch guide to use for shopping. Email us today at dare2impress@peoplestring.com for this limited introductory 50 % off deal, saving you money every time you go shopping.

Here are some wardrobe strategies to consider as you build your spring wardrobes:

Angela — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:05:15 +0000

q Before you shop, do a closet assessment; see what you have and determine what you really “need”

q Work with items you love, build on these key pieces

q Don’t buy anything unless you know it will ‘work hard’ for you by mixing and matching to make numerous outfits (A bargain is not a bargain if it hangs in your closet)

q Consider that you only need to add a few strategically chosen new items to give your wardrobe a significant boost

q Invest in tailoring for a custom fit (this is an expense that is well worth the investment)

q Invest in quality verses name brand.

q Take shoes to the repair shop for a pick me up for about $20 verses $50-$150 new

q Shop Bargain Rack first for prices that fit everybody’s pocketbook. Buy only the things that fit your body shape & wardrobe strategy

q Make a ‘wish list’ and let me figure out how to make your ‘wishes’ come true (birthday, anniversary, Mother’s Day)

q keep the quality in your lifestyle spending wisely

Most people only utilize 20% of their clothes in their closet. And having 20% they have barely or never worn. With the economy being tight learn how to shop savvy. Sometimes right out of your own closet!

Investing in an Image consultant saves $$$$ by effectively giving you the tools you need to build a strong wardrobe to send a consistent timeless message. Invest in a closet audit, personal eveluation of clothing shapes and styles that work for your shape. Learn how to shop like a pro picking the colors that will radiate against your skin.

Schedule a closet Audit with a professional to enhance your Image at a fraction of the cost of random purchasing that doesn’t always work hard for you.

Public Relations Isn’t Just for Big Corporations

Angela — Sat, 01 May 2010 22:15:53 +0000

As defined Public relations is the practice of managing communications between an organization and it’s public. Public Relations gains an organization or an individual exposure to their audience utilizing topics of interest and news that produces a third party endorsement. Commonly through speaking at conferences, working with the media, crisis communications, and social media engagement or client and employee communications. It is something not usually considered tangible and sets it apart from advertising. Image is your verbal and non-verbal communication translating to your Public Relation.

Concise Oxford Dictionary, image is described as “the character or reputation of a person or thing as generally perceived”. A first impression that is based on non-verbal communication goes a long way in influencing this perception and influences their decisions . Within seconds of someone meeting you, based on a single observed physical trait or behavior,a person will assume to know everything about you (as is explained in the 2003 book Social Psychology by H. Andrew Michener, John D. Delamater, and Daniel J. Myers).

When communicating your PR non-verbal sets the stage for perceptions. Public relations and building positive successful branding for your self or business is the key to success. Image consultants build on enhancing your Public Relationship presence and character through a variety of different tools. Accentuating, Balancing and Camouflaging.

These are the “ABC’s of Image.” for your PR. Your image is more than your appearance — so much of what you do and say contributes to the impressions you make. An image consultant serves in many ways as a valuable resource for your PR, helping you become more poised and polished, guiding you to your own authentic style, and instilling the sense of success and confidence that comes with knowing that your own Appearance, Behavior and Communication are beyond reproach. You are your best PR for your, business, home or social life.

An image consultant advises men and women on colors ideally suited to them, creates a wardrobe that is stylish and represents their desired outcome (PR), selects accessories and jewelry and teaches them how to shop. Consultants also advise individual on the best hair style and color to flatter their face shape, skin tone, body structure and lifestyle as well as all of the details that go in to making the WOW statement in the PR. Working with an image consultant will build confidence and self-esteem, giving you valuable and tangible advice while taking pride in assisting you to become your best version of yourself to project a positive effective Public Relation for the world to see.

An image consultant may also give advice on decorating colors for their home and office and how to make a wonderful first and lasting impression. In my years in this exciting profession I’ve had the opportunity to build confidence and self-esteem in clients and give them the competitive edge in their business, home and social life.

Looking Younger, Thinner and Vibrant with Color

Angela — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:54:40 +0000

Color is key to a youthful glow, appearing thinner, and vibrant while maintaining your personal style. Avoid the mistakes of magnifying looking older, heavier or dowdy.

Wrinkles be gone: Avoid Dark colors around your face that will magnify wrinkles and imperfections.
Introduce the use of lighter or brighter colors around the face to reflect a youthful glow and soften lines.
Using monochromatic colors schemes to flatter any figure.
Bright tones are best for pop on flattering areas you want to emphasize.
Keep it Mid- tones on your middle of the road body zones.
Avoid light shades (white) on the not so hot areas to minimize self-conscious areas .

Only wear the colors that attract compliments, and make you feel confident and happy. These are the ones you all ways receive compliments when wearing.

Learn which colors are best for flattering your body shape, skin tone and eye color with a color analysis to achieve optimum success of a younger, vibrant and thinner appearance. Modern clothes that fit your lifestyle, figure and budget are obtainable. Learn more tips and figure flattering necessities from a customized one on one with a professional image consultation. Your new lease on life with confidence is an email away at dare2impress@peoplestring.com

The Gift of Style Never Goes Out Fashion

Angela — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:49:19 +0000

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Color to Dye for

Angela — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:07:55 +0000

You may spend hours coordinating your ensembles, from your earrings to your blouse to your toenail polish. Having a killer outfit not in the right hue or shade of color will break the stylish look.

Consider this:
Is your hair color matching your skin tone? It’s essential, the right shade to Dye for will flatter and give a radiant glow to your skin tone. The wrong hue can make your complexion look washed out, sallow, drab, or muddy. The right shade will enhance your skin tone and coloring, you can rejuvenate your complexion, brighten up your best features from head to toe while radiating a glowing youthful complexion. This is key for a consistent powerful image and you wear it every day. It is the most cost effective way to enhance your appearance on a daily basis.

Use a color uncomplimentary to your eye, hair and skin tone, and people ask if you’re feeling okay or tired.

If gold compliments your skin then you would be best suited in warmer shades of color.

Bold or subdued colors in the right shade to accent your face will permeate confidence and pose.

A professional color expert will be the best investment to achieve optimum results.

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Stategies to Style & Success

Angela — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:16:43 +0000

Strategies to Style and Success
What is personal brand image? It’s you! Your representation of yourself is the total package, including how you dress, groom and communicate. Image speaks to the world before you even say a word. Also, pictures can make or break your image. Your image represents who you are and where you are going. Change your image and change your life!
As, Nelson Mandela once said, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Everything in life starts with you. Developing your personal brand image that people will respect and admire leads to building positive relationships full of opportunities and success.
The first step in developing your personal brand image starts with identifying what you are trying to attract and what obstacles lie in your path for success. Could it be your appearance, your inner self-talk, or both? Developing your personal brand image is indeed a self-discovery and improvement process. Whether you need to overcome career, personal, or communication challenges, the solution lies within you and your internal dialogue.
Successful people set goals with time lines to achieve them. Perfect example is Jack Canfield the author of “The Success Principles”. Successful people visualize themselves achieving their goals. Achievement comes from a plan of action designed from desired goals. Life gives us exactly what we expect. It’s a balance between persistence and flexibility towards our goals, so it’s necessary for us to make clear choices and decisions. Doubt leads straight into failure. If you’ve been procrastinating from doing something, do it right away. There is no better time than the present; that’s the power you hold! Focusing on the negative can distort your judgment and paralyze your actions. Focus on goals for success! Good energy and attitude comes from a healthy and positive self-image. The better your self-image, the possibilities are endless for achieving your goals. Trust your intuition. Positive thoughts lead to abundance, which leads to success. Remember to focus on what matters most to you!

Proactive successful business professionals today view themselves as if they are a corporation and market their talents accordingly. Just as a solid, viable product will die a slow death without consistent marketing, talented contributors can be ignored, overlooked, or never fully utilized without effective self-promotion.
At work, you are your brand and your look is your logo – it will send a clear message about who you are, what you have to offer, and where you are going with your career. Decide what your message is by working with an image consultant to help you identify and clarify your intent. And, then dress to express it. Decide to put effort into choosing a wardrobe that reflects who you are and where you are going. Take control of every aspect in your life inside and out to achieve success.
You’ve often heard people refer to themselves as the total package. However, are they really the total package? When you work with DARe Salon & Image Studio, we take the guesswork out of packaging your presentation. The process first begins with a self-exploration of who you are and where you want to be. You can look the part but if you don’t act the part, you’re not the total package. And conversely, if you act the part and don’t look the part, doors will close before you. Start opening new doors today.

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Translating First Impressions into Success

Angela — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:00:31 +0000

“The character or reputation of a person or thing as generally perceived” is the definition of “Image in the Concise Oxford Dictionary. Within seconds of meeting you, based on a single observed physical trait or behavior, people will assume to know everything about you (as is explained in the 2003 book Social Psychology by H. Andrew Michener, John D. Delamater, and Daniel J. Myers).

Light travels faster than sound, hence you speak volumes with non-verbal communication before you are even heard. This is why, before even uttering a word your visual image will say a multitude about you. Research by Social psychologist Dr. Albert Mehrabian of UCLA, appearance and body language (visual image with dress, grooming, body language, etc.) accounts for fifty-five percent of an invaluable first impression, 38 percent on the way we sound (the tone and pitch of our voice, accent, etc.) and just 7 percent on what we have to say. In any case of a contradiction between your words and your body language, body language always prevails.
Perceptions do count and are usually accurate. Nalani Ambady of the Harvard Department of Psychology observed the length of time it takes to form a first impression by recording ten second video clips of individual professors. She showed the clips to a group of students and asked them to rate and evaluate each professor. When Ambady compared these students’ evaluations with those from students who had actually taken the professors’ classes for the entire semester, the correlation was amazing. Students from the first group were able to formulate similar impressions in only ten seconds verses having seen the professors for an entire semester.

Judging books by their covers, houses are appraised by their curb appeal, and people are initially evaluated on how they choose to dress, behave and gestures. In a perfect world this is not fair, moral, or just. It’s a trait we all have and do without meaning to. What’s inside should count a great deal more. Eventually it may, but not right away and if you have the opportunity to form a lasting bond. In the meantime, a lot of opportunities can be lost. As we control the power and Cruz control for how we portray ourselves to the world. In transformational learning, the idea is to start at a place that is most visible and allows for immediately recognized results. Wardrobe, grooming, and nonverbal communication are aspects that are apparent and have the quickest and effective outcome to the world. This is why reality shows(Idol, Next top Model, America’s Top Chef ect.) are very popular the transformations through out the shows are amazing. Remember Susan Boyles? Combined, these factors can frame us as competent, knowledgeable, elegant, gracious, powerful, or anything else we choose to communicate.

Therefore, if you want to be the best you can possibly be in sales or business, career or personally the first impression you exude is crucial to your success. Work on it, polish it, and practice it!