Many people underestimate the power image has in career and business success and wonder why they keep getting passed over for a promotion or why their business isn't doing as well as it could. Image i
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s powerful.
Within six seconds of meeting someone the other person has already determined a persons social status, their educational level and their income level!
Did you know 55% of what people think of you is based on your appearance. Having a polished image creates instant expert status and trust as well as credibility.
Image power is the key ingredient to building confidence, making a great first impression and getting what you want every time.
Following these simple rules will help you create an image of power and influence.
1. Be true to thyself!
Selecting clothing based on your color season, fashion personality and body type. For example, if you are a Cool Dramatic Hourglass, look for the latest styles in colors that accentuate your curves.
2. Simplify, Simplify, Simplify!
My Private Stylist Personal Image Profile teaches you how to simplify your wardrobe, closet and shopping. Less is more. Before you head out, look in a full-length mirror.
If some feature (your hair, jewelry or shoes for example) screams "look at me first," people will se
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e "it" before they see you! The goal is to achieve a balanced, harmonious look from head to toe.
Grace and Charm Insight: If you think it's too tight, too short too loose or too revealing, it probably is!
3. Think Quality, Not Quantity
It is better to invest in one quality piece than to buy three pieces for the price of one. Unless of course the quality pieces are on sale. A word of caution here: It is not a sale if it does not fit into your lifestyle, the color does not compliment your skin tone or does not fit.
Invest in:
A quality core wardrobe. Instead of a closet full of bargains, you will have a small selection of well-made pieces in lasting fabrics that you can mix and match for a variety of great looks.A quality handbag. Purchase a handbag in proportion to your height, weight, and body type. A quality handbag can last for years with proper care.Quality footwear. Anything made of good leather is a good choice. Make sure you have the proper fit, and the shoes fit into your lifestyle.Good fabric. Good fabrics drape better than inexpensive ones, and they last longer too. Choose natural fibers: wool and rayon crepes, cotton, silks.
4. Update your look.
Invest in your personal image profile for the latest makeup, fashion and accessory trends. You don't have to buy a whole new wardrobe every time a new season starts--just update it with a new handbag, pair of shoes, belt, scarf, jacket or piece of jewelry. Eye frames should be updated every two to three years. Consult an expert hairdresser about updating your color and cut.
5. Jump Feet First
Nothing spoils a beautiful look like worn, scuffed shoes. You can wear the most expensive outfit in the world, but if your shoes look like seething the dog dragged in, it's all for naught. Find a good shoe repair shop. Repair scuffs, frayed or broken heels. Purchase leather shoe polish and use regularly to keep your shoes looking new. If you wear sandals, be sure to get a pedicure.
Grace and Charm Insight: When wearing open toed shoes; wear nude toe hosiery. If the shoes are sling back styled; wear hosiery with a nude heel. Generally hosiery is not worn with sandals. However, with evening sandals it is best to wear hosiery with both nude toe and heel.
6. Avoid the 'Nurse' shoe style.
We call it the 'nursing shoe syndrome.' Don't wear shoes that are lighter than the predominant color in your outfit. It will break a harmonious head-to-toe look.
7. Never Break The Rules.
Wearing color hosiery that doesn't match your hem or your shoe will 'break' the line and bring it to a crashing halt. Color hosiery should match either your shoes or the hem of your dress or skirt for the most slenderizing effect.
8. Adorn Yourself Well.
Choose one great-looking piece of jewelry as a focal point. Don't wear two pieces of large jewelry near one another or you'll risk looking like a Christmas tree. For example, if you wear eye-catching earrings, skip the necklace. Beware of clanking bracelets--they can distract others.
Grace and Charm Insight: Rule on rings, never wear nor more than one per hand.
9. Be Scentsational.
But don't overdo it! If your fragrance lingers on long after you've left a room, you're wearing too much.
10. Smile
It's the greatest style-builder of all! A smile invites the world in.