Design Yourself

Fun Fall Fashion Tips For Women

2011-09-13T11:57:00.000-07:00

LADIES

Skirts are longer this season and color is in:

*Maxi Skirts and cozy sweaters are a fall fashion trend. It's a nice alternative to comfortable leggings and long sweaters. Petite women will find the maxi skirt overwhelming for their height.

*Jade green and all tones of red are big colors for fall which can be nicely utilized in dresses and blouses.

*Rust colored coats are fashionable which is a good neutral, but not the best color on everyone.

*Polka dots are a big trend, and if you like the pattern, but don't want to wear it as an outfit, try adding it though a scarf or blouse.

*Lace is also fashionable for fall/winter, and if used in a subtle way it can add texture to a polished look.

2011-01-25T10:56:00.000-08:00

Interior Design Makeovers For Home and Office - Create an Office with Function and Great Design Or a Beautiful Home Sanctuary for 2011!

*Create a breath of fresh air in your space by removing accessories, knick knacks and furniture pieces that block energy and clutter space.

*Recycle existing pieces by re-upholstering with a favorite fabric. Slip covers and new pillow fabric can be used for an inexpensive fresh look.

*Balance and color can freshen your interior decor. With an expert eye, I can advise you on decisions that will give you a pleasing space.

*Present an office space that suits your business and clients or a home office space inspiring better productivity with a pleasant design.

*Change your accessories or paint colors for a mini makeover to any room. I can assist you with a new look through simple changes in color.

New Year - New Dynamic You

2011-01-17T12:13:00.000-08:00

Wardrobe Image Makeovers for Women and Men - You have 10 seconds to make a first impression...Make it count!

* January is an opportune time to clear the closet of items you have not worn for more than a year.

* Create a clean, stress-free closet by clearing the clutter. I will assist you in going through all your attire, as well as accessories. This process is the most important initial step of my work.

* Put your best foot forward by wearing what serves you best! I can guide you through a step-by-step process that will teach you all you need to know to achieve a powerful look.

* Pay attention to fit, style, and color - what suits your individual style, body type, hair color and skin tone, as well as personal goals is key! My expert eye can help you determine your best look!

* Feel empowered and increase your business with an image you desire to project in 2011-!

Holiday Home Decor & Makeovers

2010-12-02T15:53:00.000-08:00

Interior Design Makeovers & Holiday Home Decor:

*Give your home a face-lift with an interior design makeover individually tailored for the holidays.

*Assist you to clear the clutter in your home... find clever ways to store things and donate what you don't need.

*Simple, elegant decoration in your home fit for family and parties.

*Change the color in your home accessories to fit the winter season.

Holiday Personal Shopper

2010-12-01T14:15:00.000-08:00

Enjoy the convenience of a Wardrobe Consultant, Personal Shopper and Interior Decorator for the Holidays!

*Give the gift that keeps on giving - Wardrobe Image Consultant gift certificate

*Eventful travel plans made easier by wardrobe coordinating and packing.

*Mini makeover for the holidays or special event consultation.

*Persosnal Shopper for your business & personal gifts selected with care and great taste.

*Gifts will be wrapped and delivered to a business or to you for your convenience.

Interviews, Entrepreneurs, & Image Presentation

2010-10-20T14:16:00.000-07:00

Polished Image

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

LADIES

*Are you presenting a professional image that you feel confident in?

*Understanding what style, fit and color works best on you is the first step.

*When you choose what to wear in the morning, is it presenting a "dress for success" presentation?

*Start with the basics: Great fitting pants, two skirts, two tailored jacets, two cardigans with several tops to mix and match.

*Know how to use scarves and tasteful jewelry to create a different look with existing basics.

*Tights give you polished look to-the-toe for the fall/winter season.

*A shoe boot or simple pump.

*Flattering hair and make-up to enhanced your polished look.

MEN

Are you walking out the door feeling confident for your business day with a head-to-toe polished image?

*Tailored fit is key to presenting a "dress for success" image.

*Think of layering for a polished, but casual look. Example: a collared shirt under a vest or pullover sweater ups the style factor, and a jacket not only gives warmth but adds structure to your look.

*Add a couple of new ties to your wardrobe for a fall fashion statement like a deep orange or gold. Consider bold colors.

*Versatile tweed sport jacket is a key element to a strong and polished fall wardrobe. It's perfect with jeans or slacks for a professional to dressy look.

Fall Fashion Tips For Men & Women

2010-09-15T12:44:00.000-07:00

Fall Fashion for a Polished Image

LADIES

60's and 70's simple glamour is a polished minimalism look for fall:

*The "Mad Men" look is fashion forward in 2010. Simple sheath dresses with a skinny belt, or pencil skirts with a soft blouse and cardigan.

*Accessorize with an animal print short coat, handbag, pointy toe kitten heel shoe, or a skinny belt to update clothes in your closet.

*Camel is the most fashionable color for fall. Add a blazer, skirt or trouser in camel to your wardrobe. It's classic and a great neutral to any color you love.

*Tailored lean pants or leggings paired with a belted jacket or cape and a boot or bootie is a fun trend that is still a polished look.

MEN

Layering is stylish and adds interest:

*Think of layering for a polished, but casual look. Example: a collared shirt under a vest or pullover sweater ups the style factor, and a jacket not only gives warmth but adds structure to your look.

*Add a couple of new ties to your wardrobe for a fall fashion statement like a deep orange or gold. Consider bold colors.

*Versatile tweed sport jacket is a key element to a strong and polished fall wardrobe. It's perfect with jeans or slacks for a professional to dressy look.

*A bolder addition would be to add a velvet jacket or even a jacket with velvet lapels. It's a great look with jeans. It's a touch of simple sophistication.

Spring Renewal and Reinvention to Impress for Less

2010-03-25T12:06:00.000-07:00

It always starts in the closet. Clearing what does not serve you is a confidence booster. Clearing what weighs you down in the closet or home is a freeing experience and perfect for spring!

Spring Tips for the closet and wardrobe:
* Change accessories to existing, good fitting outfits for an updated and renewed spring look.
* Clear clutter - pieces that drag you down. Integrate pieces that lift your spirits for great fit and color appropriate for spring.

Spring Tips for your home sanctuary:
* Create a breath of fresh air in your space by removing accessories, knick knacks and furniture pieces that block energy and clutter space.
* Change your accessories or paint colors for little $, creating a mini makeover to any room. I can assist you with a new look through simple changes.

Featured Female Entrepreneur

2010-01-11T15:01:00.001-08:00

I am honored to be the Featured Entrepreneur on Santa Barbara Female Entrepreneurs' website. It is a fun and very informative article. Please check it out. The website is great as well. http://www.sbfegroup.com/

New Year

2010-01-11T15:00:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year Everyone! Make sure you start the new year right with a successful, empowering makeover for you and your home!

Holiday Home Decor

2009-12-08T14:21:00.000-08:00

Interior Design Makeovers & Holiday Home Decor:

*Give your home a face-lift with an interior design makeover for the holidays by adding rich jewel tone colors in simple accessories such as pillows, table cloth, area rug, sofa slip cover, etc.

*Clear the clutter in your home to make way for holiday decor. Find clever ways to store things and make a holiday donation with things you don't need.

*Simple, economical holiday decoration in your home can create an elegant look. Consider a smaller tree in a color scheme; a clear vase with a bag of raw cranberries, water and long stem red roses; and/or fresh garland in one focal point.

Executive Women & Men Dressing for Success

2009-11-23T11:33:00.000-08:00

I find that many high-powered executive women dress in boxy, unattractive suits that don't best represent who they are or what they do. Suits don't have to look masculine. A woman can dress in a high quality suit or professional look that has great fit, color and style appropriate for what they do, but also for the woman that they are and need to embrace. I think it's a leftover from the executive world being a man's world and some women feel that in order to be taken seriously, they dress in a safe, nearly masculine attire that does not suit them or their body. I've had great success finding a polished, professional look for women that presents power and success while remaining feminine, even sexy. Women enjoy an organized, stress-free closet that I create and the conveniences of a personal shopper.

Additionally, men who are in high-level executive positions don't always find the best look for their body or style. Quality is key. Tailoring is also key in order to present a powerful look. Better to have fewer suits, but ones that have terrific fabric quality, fit, specific tailoring, and color coordinates best suited for a man's coloring and body type, and personal style. Fewer power suits, but many great quality shirts and ties are necessary. Ties are one of very few standout ways that a man can show color and style...hence, power ties. I enjoy assisting a man with a professional look created for his individual position and personality. It can do wonders for a man's presentation and cuts down on stress knowing exactly what to wear and utilizing a personal shopper saves him time.

PERSONAL SHOPPER FOR THE HOLIDAYS

2009-11-09T15:54:00.000-08:00

ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF A PERSONAL SHOPPER/WARDROBE CONSULTANT DURING THE HOLIDAY RUSH

The following are things you may benefit from by hiring a wardrobe consultant/personal shopper:

*Wardrobe Consultant for a personalized head-to-toe or mini holiday makeover.

*Special event wardrobe shopping coordinated for head-to-toe great look.

*Eventful travel plans made easier by wardrobe coordinating and packing.

*Personal Shopper for your business & personal gifts selected with care and great taste.

*Gifts will be beautifully wrapped and delivered to a business or to you for your convenience.

"Dressing To Be Successful" - Daily Sound Article

2009-10-17T12:26:00.000-07:00

Check out this great article the Daily Sound did on my business focusing on Wardrobe Image Makeovers in today's market. http://www.thedailysound.com/DRESS

Fall Interior Design Tips

2009-10-15T12:07:00.000-07:00

*Your interior space can be updated with fall colors, adding warmth to a space.

*Neutrally colored sofas, chairs, and duvet covers expand your accent color and fabric texture options to bold and beautiful which creates a luxurious and warm feeling to any room.

*Neutrals are a fashion forward color palette; look for warm, earthy or sandy tones that you would find in natural landscapes.

*Change your accent accessories to fall colors like burnt orange, wine red, deep teal blue and mossy greens. You can do this with pillows, area rugs, curtains, ottomans, or small chairs.

*Add fall inspired textured fabrics such as velvet, chenille, damask, or a printed silk and velvet combination.

* Now is the time to make any interior improvements you need and have been putting off before the rainy season.

*Beat holiday stress by clearing clutter in your home... find clever ways to store things and donate what you don't need.

Fun Fall Fashion Tips

2009-10-02T15:18:00.000-07:00

Fashion Tips for Ladies:
Layering and big statement jewelry are fashionable

*Add a new fall jacket or a long sweater vest, belt and tights with heels or boots to update your existing dresses - Works best with dresses in earthy tones for a fall palette of colors.

*Pair a fashionable fall jacket or long sweater vest with blouses (add a touch of romance with a white ruffled blouse), to pants or leggings you have in your closet to give each outfit a new spin.

*Accessories: Interesting and funky large jewelry pieces taking up decolletage real estate add personal style to simple outfits. Animal prints are still fashionable, and are best used modestly in form of an accessory. While animal prints make a fashionable statement, make sure you're wearing the print, don't let it wear you!

Fashion Tips for Men:
Layering is fashionable and adds interest

*Think of layering for a polished, but casual look. Example: a collared shirt under a vest or pullover sweater ups the style factor, and a jacket not only gives warmth but adds structure to your look.

*Add a couple of new ties to your wardrobe for a fall fashion statement like a deep orange or gold. Consider bold colors.

*Versatile sport jacket is a key element to a strong and polished fall wardrobe. It's perfect with jeans, and adds a polished look to dressy occassions.

*This is the time of year to wear suits whether for work or business/social events. Be prepared with a versatile (business casual to formal) good-fitting high-quality suit. Try on what's in the closet and consider a tailor or replacement if needed.

Are You Projecting Success?

2009-09-10T16:53:00.000-07:00

In our current economic times, it is important to have an edge in business! You have ten seconds to make a first impression - Make It Count! Whether it is your personal presentation or office space, projecting a polished, empowered image communicates success in a competitive market. Put your best foot forward with a successful image and attract business!

Closet Analysis and Wardrobe Image Tailored For Your Business:

* There are numerous studies on the importance of personal image appropriate for your business
* Do you walk out the door feeling confident and empowered for a successful business day?
* Confidence and empowerment are magnetic energy - Make a powerful impression to attract business.

Interior Design For The Office:

* Are you organized in an office space that is not only pleasing to the eye, but functions well?
* Pleasing color and organized space creates more harmony and a welcome presentation.