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Be Rebellious – Color Outside the Lines!

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

WHAT IF I TOLD YOU . . .

Wearing the wrong colors make you look:

- older
- heavier
- unhealthy

REAL TALK: Your favorite blue may be hurting you.

More Real Talk: Color is an immediate element and generally catches the eye before anything.

If the color you’re wearing washes or blots you out it may be the only thing people remember.

And Still More Real Talk: Many people know they could use a color analysis, but think they can’t afford it.

But here’s where it get’s good!

Host a “Color Outside the Lines Gurl’s Night Out” and you get a complimentary color analyses!!

Yeah, I said it . . .COMPLIMENTARY

PLUS, when three or more of your guest schedules a color analysis, you also receive your customized 20-piece color-palette set. retail valued at $75.*

About This Certified BB called The Colour Gurl:

My name is Indigo Zuri a/k/a/ The Colour Gurl and I swoon over color. Ever since a moppet, I loved coloring, although always rebelliously. I intentionally colored outside the lines. Interestingly, my color creations consistently presented harmonious patterns. Today, as a certified BB, ( no, that’s not bad bitch, or is it?) my passion for coloring continues, stronger than ever. The difference is today I love coloring clients’ wardrobes.

Trained and Certified: Certified in Montreal, Canada by world renowned Carla Mathis, Master Image Consultant and owner of the esteemed Body Beautiful Institute, I can show you what colors to wear to help you feel good, look years younger and even pounds lighter. Spend a few hours with me and you’ll look absolutely stunning every time you get dressed.

Attendance Requirement: Invite a minimum of five friends to an in-home color analysis party.

How the Colour Gurl Works her Magic: Using my discerning eye, keen knowledge and tools of the trade, I will analyze:

* The natural hues of your skin, hair and eyes

* Your natural color temperature scheme

* Your value level, and

* Your contrast level

You will leave feeling empowered and ready to take on all of Spring 2011′s new colors.

Keeping it Real: No woman wants to look older, heavier or ill and no woman should. Spend a fun-filled evening with your besties and watch me work my magic.

For more information or to schedule a party, call (248) 933-2631 or contact P2STYLES.

*Guest must schedule within 30 days of party date and pay a $25 deposit to secure appointment date.

Customized color palette received after the completion of the third appointment.

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(Video) Lawyers Need to Get Back to Dressing Like Lawyers

Monday, January 24th, 2011

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I’ve worked in the legal industry for more than 15 years and have seen a number of changes. The most obvious change surrounds business attire. Lawyers, particularly those new to the field, seem to have forgotten that their profession is one of the highest paying and most prestigious careers on Earth. Why else would those working in an industry where “smart” dressing is the uniform of a powerful and successful lawyer dumb down to a more slovenly approach to dressing?  I remember a time when aspiring professionals could learn a lot about dressing professionally from attorneys. Today, it’s hard to differentiate who’s the attorney and who’s staff. Clearly, dress codes for today’s lawyers are much different than they were 15 years ago.  Still, looking crisp, polished, authoritative and professional, even when wearing business casual attire, rules.  Whether choosing to sport a power suit or a relaxed look, lawyers should always dress to impress.

• Take Pride in Your Look and Your Profession
  Take pride in your image as an attorney.  You’ve worked hard to earn that J.D.  Look the part.
• Buy the Highest Quality Clothing You Can Afford
  Invest in a high-quality suits.  Avoid less expensive, trendier outfits. Classics will stand the test of time. You can always spice things up with accessories.
• Ladies, Make Sure You’re Wearing the Right Foundations
  Consider the quintessential items that should go underneath; Undergarments. That includes everything from Bras and Camisoles to Control Tops and Body Shapers.  These often forgotten pieces can truly make or break your look.
• Wear Colors that Flatter You
  Based on your hair color, eye color and skin tone, some colors will naturally look better on you than others. Take the time to find out which colors flatter you most and build your wardrobe accordingly.
• Find a Really Great Tailor
  Fit is paramount.  Ill-fitted clothes look cheap no matter how much they cost. Get referrals from the well-dressed people at your firm.
• Find a Good Dry Cleaners, Too
  Ask your fashionable friends who they use and try different ones before making a decision.
• Wear Jewelry Judiciously
  Tasteful accessories and jewelry can add interest to any outfit. A classic, but understated watch is a most. 
• Stay Light on Perfume and Cologne
  Like jewelry, too much of a good thing is not a good thing at all. Think about how you reacted the last time you were trapped in an elevator with someone wearing way too much cheap perfume. Don’t let that be you!
• It’s Better to Overdress than Underdress
  Nobody will fault you if you dress too nicely. And you can always “dress down” if you feel overdressed in a particular situation.

Check out these videos to help you put together a powerful look.

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Red Lipstick on Male Models = Epic Fail

Friday, January 21st, 2011

I like to think of myself as being pretty forward thinking.  But for the life of me, I don’t understand why Vivienne Westwood felt the need to place red lipstick on men models.  Not attractive and definitely not cool. I say epic fail.  What say you?

Vivienne Westwood Red Lipstick

Vivienne Westwood Red Lipstick

Vivienne Westwood Red Lipstick

Vivienne Westwood Red Lipstick

Vivienne Westwood Red Lipstick

Vivienne Westwood Red Lipstick

Vivienne Westwood Red Lipstick

Tags: Choosing the right colors, color analysis, Color Trends, Maternity Holiday Fashion, men style rules
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Top Five Reasons Men Need Color Consultations

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images

Contrary to what many men believe, a color consultation is not not a girly, “fru-fru” thing. To the contrary, having an image consultant analyzed your colors for maximum effect is one of the best investments on yourself you can make.  In a world where first impressions matter more than ever, wearing the wrong colors can be personally, professionally, physically and financially crippling.  Don’t believe it?  Keep reading.  We’ve listed five damaging affects associated with wearing the wrong colors.

1. The wrong colors age you.  Wearing the wrong colors ages you without the gracefulness..  In a world where being young, intelligent, and yes, attractive affect your bottom line, the last thing you should want is a color next to your face that has you looking like an old-timer.
2. The wrong colors give an unhealthy and ill appearance. Have you ever had a person ask you “Are you feeling okay? You look tired.”?  Perhaps you felt fine, but your stark-white shirt made your eyes appear to have dark circles.  Wearing the wrong color close to your face not only washes you out but drains color from your skin. Colors that are in harmony with your inherent coloring boost skin tone, brighten eyes and provide an overall healthier and positive look.
3. The wrong colors will assassinate your image. Unlike women, men tend to wear colors whether they’re flattering or not.  Their logic: Like it; wear it.  While you may be applauding such boldness, there’s all types of wrong associated with this manner of thinking.  Consistently wearing unflattering colors takes away from you and your image. Poor color selections reduce your presence and your words. A boss or a potential employer may be missing your brilliance thanks to the brilliance of your shirt. Don’t allow poor hue choices kill your image. Wearing the right colors demonstrates your detail-oriented nature and boasts a polished and refined look.
4. Not knowing your colors makes shopping time-consuming.  You’ve heard that time is a precious commodity. So why spend hours shopping for the right colored shirt only to get it wrong?   You’re saying, “No problem. I only buy white shirts.” News flash: All whites are not created equal. Choosing the wrong color white will make your teeth appear yellow and your eyes appear to darker. Knowing what colors suit you will cut your shopping time in half.
5. “But that’s not what I intended to say.” Colors are more than the visual spectrum we see. Colors non-verbally communicate messages, which can be interpreted in defined ways, based on how the eye and mind perceive them. Black, for example, can mean serious, conventional and sophisticated, or sexy and mysterious. Additionally, colors by themselves create definite physical, psychological and cultural reactions; colors combined are even more compelling. Wearing the wrong color or color combination to a job interview or sales meeting can project an overall image of weak or, conversely, over aggression. Getting colors right is crucial when a specific message needs to be delivered.

Incorporating the right colors into your wardrobe is a sure-fire way to command attention and communicate style and confidence.  For a small investment, you will receive a huge return.

Obtaining a color assessment is easier than you think.  Thanks to technology, many color experts offer virtual color analyses, which provide the same accurate results as one-on-one consultations.  To find a color expert in your area, Google “image consultant” or “color consultant”, remembering to add your city and state within the keywords. Remember, when a peacock spreads it’s beautifully colored feathers it gains attention and admiration. Be the peacocks you were meant to be.

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