Posted by Karen Hughes on January 7th, 2008 in Articles, Etiquette, Fashion Tips, Image, Style, Trends
The goal in getting dressed for work is to project a professional, competent image, regardless of your employment level or career path.
The styles, colors, lengths and fit of your fashion choices will speak about your ability to do your job. You should be more concerned with looking professional than looking cute or trendy. The more [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on January 6th, 2008 in Articles, Beauty, Fashion Tips, Image, Style, Trends
Handbags can flatter your shape as much as the right jacket or pants. Think of these tips the next time you shop for a handbag and you’ll get great shape and style with each outfit.
You’ve heard me say it before and I say it again. It’s all about proportion. Think Shape and Scale.
1. Shapes
Choose a [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on January 5th, 2008 in Articles, Fashion Tips, Hairstyle, Image, Style, Trends
When it comes to getting great hair, don’t look any further than your own mirror. Whether you’re a “heart,” “round,” or “oval,” your best cut is determined by your face. Every face is different and it’s important to understand that every hairstyle is not for every face shape. To accentuate balance and beauty, strive for [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on January 4th, 2008 in Articles, Beauty, Fashion Tips, Image, Style
Cleaning your closet can be an emotional experience. It can conjure up all kinds of memories both good and bad. If this is the first time that you have cleaned your closet in years, it might take the better part of a day. Select a time that it can be completed, otherwise, you might
find yourself [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on January 3rd, 2008 in Articles, Fashion Tips, Image, Style, Trends
Choosing the appropriate dress shirt for your body should be guided first by the size of the collar to the face. It should never be dictated by the current fashion. Just as a small picture would require a small frame, so would a smaller face require a smaller collar. Conversely, a large frame would require [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on January 2nd, 2008 in Articles, Fashion Tips, Image, Style, Trends
Color is a powerful tool that we universally respond to. Color can impact not only your mood but also the mood of others. When you use color correctly, it can make you appear healthier, younger, more energetic and exciting.
Just think of the colors in nature. The green of the leaves and the grass gives you [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on January 1st, 2008 in Articles, Beauty, Fashion Tips, Image, Style, Trends
To find a jean that looks good on your body, you should study your body’s design pattern. Most women should wear a lower rise jean style rather than the high waist-above the belly button style. A lower rise doesn’t necessarily mean real low! It just means a bit below the belly button! Jeans that rise [...]