Guys, Do YOU Know What Collar Looks Best on You?
It’s that time of year again. Yep, time sip drinks poolside at your fave vacation spot! ….So, while recently pre-shopping swim wear options for an out-of-state client, I came across these…..trunks! Getting an accurate look at their upper torso build, gave me a perfect coaching opportunity for you. Broad Shoulders Tip: The model with the broad shoulders will look best with collars that are slightly more narrow and point downward (…though he could pretty much wear whatever he wants to, right?!) The truth...
read moreDoes Brand Name Mean Quality?
Someone recently asked me, “Is name brand clothing better than non brand clothing?” Not necessarily. Name brand clothing offers recognition, familiarity and sometimes visibility. Some name brands are known for their quality: Theory, Thomas Pink, Vince, St. John, Hugo Boss – to name a few. That said, there are also labels that are of good quality that are not brand name. What some people don’t realize is that a lot of generic or “private label” clothing is made from the same manufacturer as brand...
read moreThinking IS Working! by Jim Cathcart
…Had the opportunity to meet Jim a couple of years back at a Brian Tracy conference. A dynamic and super nice guy, I checked him out when I got back from the trip – and signed up for his newsletter. I often find myself noodling on his business principles and nuggets for life. This was really good and I wanted to share the whole piece with you….If it’s relevant, read on. Enjoy! Thinking IS working! by Jim Cathcart Sometimes it is really productive to just do nothing. With all the busyness in a typical day...
read moreWomen and Work Attire
As a veteran personal style and branding coach, I implore all professionals, to consider the language of their look. Is what they’re wearing positively communicating and supporting their brand message? We all know that the way we look from our dress to our grooming can either positively or negatively communicate something about who we are, how we feel or what’s important to us. Because we look for visual clues to tell us about who others are – especially in the absence of words- and because perception is...
read moreCHECKLIST FOR THE FREEDOM JOURNEY: Take Charge of Your Life. Why Wait?
…The goal in the message “From Fear to Freedom: To inspire the reader and to instill a sense of hope while managing life’s dreams and challenges – both personally and beyond. I believe that now more than ever, we need to embrace the message of freedom: personally, professionally, financially, relationally, spiritually – and of course, stylistically! All we have to do is dial into the communities around us, connect with the media (caution: don’t linger too long, else you might get sucked in down), or get...
read moreMYSTERY DAMSEL IN DISTRESS FINDS HER “SHOE SEXY”!
THE SCENE: Spontaneous gratis shop w/a random gal @ Belle Square. …This gorgeous gal had a big, fancy, date one particular evening. Now I don’t know her, but I watched her shopping for a new outfit at a fabulous boutique. She got it all together and then went to another store for shoes. When she came back, the sales gal who helped her said, “Those shoes aren’t sexy enough for your date, honey.” (They were nice enough) – matte black leather, versatile, everyday-ish pumps for the office. The...
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