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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Browns are Beautiful

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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.

Would you like the color you just invested in washed away down the drain?

Unfortunately, this happens  all too frequently.

A true professional will recommend the right products to ensure your color is maintained, as it is a reflection on the service they provide.

Proper customized recommendations will not only protect your investment but, it ensures your professional keeps up with the latest training.   Professionals are provided classes based on product sales through their vendors.

These professional products are very concentrated and cost out to pennies per use. The product costs are set by the manufacture and are cheaper than the drug store.

Think twice before purchasing a product from another source because, you will be taking away from your investment in yourself. Keep your trained professional   on the cutting edge of style by supporting their professional recommendations and pledging to support your professional colorist by purchasing your hair care needs only through them.

Get it Right the first time from your Professional Stylist.  This will keep your color from washing down the sink,  cost effective,  support shine and  the best investment you will make.  This will save your valuable time and money.

Hair is the ONLY accessory you wear everyday.    You are investing in the future of how you feel about yourself on a daily basis, Make your investment matter!

Professional vs Home

coloring

Consult a true professional to guarantee the perfect hair color for your skin. Tired of looking at yourself in the mirror trying to figure out whether your skin undertones are pink or peach? Having some difficulty looking at the veins in your arms to determine whether your skin is cool or warm? A pro can take one look at your skin, eye color and natural hair, and tell you what hair colors would complement, rather than exacerbate, your undertones.

Professionals are licensed and trained in the chemistry of hair; science is a determining factor in your color experience.  Just as doctor must be licensed in order to practice.  Would you go to the cleaners for strep throat or ask a doctor for accounting help?

Pictures on the box can equal seeking a color correction. Pictures on hair color boxes can be deceiving; most boxes will call out the color (blonde, brown, black and red) and the shade of that color (light, medium and dark).   These are the colors but depending on your natural color and knowing the science behind color formulation this can be a disastrous situation. Someone with Black hair cannot put a blonde shade on without turning orange.  Professionals know the right processes that must be followed to achieve the desired out come or if it is a possibility. Many times home coloring ends up with undesirable results and the person seeking a professional to fix the unwanted shade or tone. This falls into a color correction. These are extremely costly.

Color corrections fall into four categories too light, too dark, too warm, or too drab.

Color corrections also are very costly and arise from at home coloring or communication gaps of desired results between a professional and yourself.

The science proves certain colors are not attainable  depending on your natural shade.

True: tint does not lift or lighten previously colored hair

True: any time color is mixed with a catalyst it is permanent

Maintain your color with the right shampoo and products.  When making an investment in your hair color following your professional recommendations are a must. Follow the recommended products to enhance the longevity of your investment.

Get it Right the first time by your Professional.  This will be more cost effective and the best investment you make.  Hair is the ONLY accessory you wear everyday.

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.

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