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Video – Part Two – Everyone Can Use a Good Image Consultant; Including The Professional

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Sure I’m a professional image consultant, but that doesn’t mean I can’t benefit from the help of one. In the second of this two-part video, again, I am  asking you to be my personal wardrobe consultant. Take a mini-journey through my closet and decide if I should keep, tweak or delete the selected items.

Check out Part 1 for the beginning of this series.

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Video – Part One – Everyone Can Use a Good Image Consultant; Including the Professional

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Sure I’m a certified  image consultant and color expert, but that doesn’t mean I couldn’t benefit from the help of one.   So, I’m asking you to be my personal wardrobe consultant. In this two part video, I’m giving you a glimpse of my closet and asking you to make a decision on whether or not I should keep, tweak or delete the featured outfits.

Check out Part 2 for the conclusion of this series.

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The Art to Good Proportion

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Good Proportion Begins with the Head

Good proportion begins with good head; length that is.

Occasionally, I get strange looks from my clients when I pull out my tape measurement to measure their heads. Once I explain that the essence of pleasing proportion begins with relating the head length to the rest of the body, well, they still give me a side-eye roll; that is until they see the technique in action.

Color, fit and proportion differentiates a good look from a fabulous one. The synergism among these elements solves the fashion equation and, like math, if you don’t insert the right variables, you end up with a wrong answer.  Real talk:

Placing the wrong color next to your face will age you. Tightly fitted clothes say “I’m easy” if you’re a woman or “I’m cheap” if you’re a man; slovenly fitted clothes communicate sloppiness.  Bad proportions make you appear insignificant, unimportant and imbalanced. Get all three correct and not only do you get 100 percent but you may even make the fashion Dean’s List.

Take a look at this picture of actress Taraji P. Henson. The blue hue works amazingly well against her skin. The dress skims her body magnificently for the perfect fit. I love the fact that she shows an ample amount of upper body skin to offset her high waist. However, there’s something still a bit off with this look.

Actress Taraji P Henson (Click Image to Enlarge)

This next picture shows where I’ve charted Taraji’s head lengths. Notice the point of her ideal dress length.  There isn’t a significant difference in terms of inches BUT to shorten her dress just these few inches would do wonders in creating better proportion.

Taraji P Henson Showing Head Lengths (Click image to enlarge)

Now take a look at actress Elise Neal’s dress. Great color and the proportions are dead on. Elise, like Taraji, has a high waist. In fact, Elise’s waist is short by nearly a half-head length. Consequently, she should always show a lot of upper body skin for good proportion as this dress does.  Also, note the actress’ side-sweeping bangs. Excellent technique as it works to visually shorten her long face, again promoting good proportion.  Regrettably, the fit of the dress is less than perfect, as evidenced by the pulled fabric seen at her hips.  It’s really unfortunate because wearing the proper underpinning would have easily alleviated this problem.

Color is good; proportions are good; fit, not quite.

Yes, both women look beautiful and, on a scale of 1 to 10, I’d give them 8.5s. But 8.5s aren’t what you pay image consultants big bucks to obtain and they sure as heck won’t get you on the Best Dress List, unless, of course, you’re First Lady Michelle Obama.

So, if you ever decide to hire me, be warned.  I’m all about good head; length that is.

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PSA for Itty Bitty Titty Committee Members

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

The Itty Bitty Bras

Growing up, I caught wind of  numerous old wives tales on ways to increase my bust size and believe me, I tried them all.  But, rubbing my preemie twins with pounds of butter in addition to performing thousands of bust increasing exercise moves, never got me past an A size cup.  Now, some of you may be thinking “Petite Gurl, I thought there was more substance to you”.  Look, I know the attention a nice set of boobs can bring because I experienced it while nursing my now D cup daughter.  (Go figure)   I’ve also gotten through some majorly long VIP lines, effortlessly, thanks to my girlfriend’s conveniently distracting decolletage.

So yes, I am delighted to tell you about an alternative that doesn’t require surgery, butter or exercising.  Itty Bitty Bra offers bras that not only provide support, but are stylish, sexy and comfortable.  Best of all, on February 1, 2010, beginning at 11:00AM Est, you can purchase beautiful AA, A and B size bras by logging on to  HauteLook.com.   But, like most online sample sales, you must be a member.  So sign up now through this link and be prepared to shop  tomorrow because “we must, we must, we must increase our bust”.

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Underneath it All – Finding the Right Underwear (Bottoms)

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Underwear

In my earlier underwear post, I discussed the roles of  bras and camisoles.  Today I want to talk about those jewels we wear on the bottom; i.e., panties, body shapers and hosiery.

Bottoms

Panties are the most varied of these, coming in a myriad of styles.

  • Granny panties are the classic close-legged high-rise panties. I turn to these during that time of the month.
  • Bikini panties, the abbreviated version of the brief, have a lower-rise waist, and usually slightly higher-rise leg holes. Commonly used in general wear situations, this type is favored by younger women because they are considered more fashionable than their full-sized counterparts.
  • Low-Rise panties work with low slug jeans, skirts and pants. Any other panty simply will not do as showing ones panties violate all the rules of fashion.
  • French Cut panties are basically bikini panties (and may even be low-rise bikini panties) with legs that are cut high up on the hip. This style of leg opening often reveals skin at the hip-joint and a portion of the side of the buttocks as well. These became popular for their esthetic design – making the legs appear longer – more than for their practicality.
  • The Thong, T-Back and G-string panties were all designed and have become popular among women who truly wish to avoid showing any panty-line. While very esthetically pleasing, wear with extreme caution and do adhere to the fit principles. If too snug these panties not only can be very uncomfortable but can cause some physical damage. They also tend to reveal areas of cellulite and flab that would be less conspicuous with another style of underwear.
  • Hipsters are the newest craze in panty styles resembling short pants. Generally, they have low-rise waists and are cut to the top of the thigh at the leg opening, offering full or nearly full coverage of the rear. Most women have taken strongly to them because of their popularity and comfortable fit.

Shapers are garments designed to give the appearance of a firm and toned body. These are excellent for controlling slight bulges in ones figure. They perform wonderfully for women who have been working to lose weight and are experiencing sagging in areas where their weight-loss has out-paced their exercise routine.

  • Girdles are designed to give control and shape to the hips and thighs only.
  • Corsets are designed to add definition and shape to the waist and upper torso.
  • All in One Step-In Body Briefers are a mouthful to say but work beautifully and shape bust to thighs.  My absolute favorite right now is the Dr. Rey Shapewear All-In-One Step In Body Briefer Shapewear.
  • Also available are shapers that extend from the bra line to the ankles for women who may need/want a full-body redefining.

Hosiery.  Chosen for its looks and its compliment to the outfit being worn, hosiery generally falls into one of three categories: stockings, pantyhose/tights, body stockings.

  • Stockings in many ways are women’s counterpart to socks. Ranging from knee-high (traditionally worn with pants) to thigh-high (with elastic tops to hold them up or garter belts to which they are secured) stockings can be found in a wide range of weave designs to offer almost infinite variety for all types of occasions.
  • Pantyhose.   Designed in 1959, pantyhose cut down the number of foundation garments needed. Since their invention, they have been introduced in a variety of styles offering a variety of functions. Pantyhose are available in as many varied weave designs as traditional stockings, but offer body shaping that stockings do not.
  • Body Stockings are garments that in most cases seem impractical, but have developed something of a following as a replacement for undergarments. The body stocking (or body sock) covers every part of the body from at least the breasts to the toes, and may include openings for necessity in appropriate places. Body Stockings are often chosen by women who feel too modest to be fully naked in situations where nudity is expected or who desire to have the shaping and support that the hosiery offers.

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