Posted by Karen Hughes on October 12th, 2009 in Articles, Color, Events, Hairstyle, style camp
My son let me wear his PINK Polo today! No, this isn’t him, but I thought I”d have some fun with this! He told me yesterday that I could borrow his pink polo if I wanted! Gotta love it!! Jeans and a polo today. I’m working on presentations for the next few weeks and getting read [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on September 27th, 2009 in Beauty, Fashion Tips, Hairstyle, Style
It’s the beginning of a new season. The phone is ringing and the email box is full….Everyone wants an update, a change, something new. Me Too! I have worn the same haircut or variation of the same style (short) for the past few years-it seems like forever.
I’m always telling people that one of the best things [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on April 25th, 2009 in Articles, Fashion Tips, Hairstyle, Interview Skills, Style, Wardrobe, communication, success
O.k, it has been a few weeks now since we have heard about the British phenomenon singing sensation Susan Boyle. Many have piped in about her potential makeover and I have to confess as I was watching her YouTube Video online I too was secretly wishing I could make some changes to her appearance.
I [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on April 23rd, 2009 in Articles, Beauty, Fashion Tips, Hairstyle, Image, Trends, success
Recently, I conducted a small “unscientific” survey to find out how much men and women spend on haircuts. Not surprising, everyone wants a great haircut at a good price.
What I found most interesting was that respondents who were classified in Academics spent more on their haircuts than Consultants. IT professionals spent the least and those [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on February 26th, 2009 in Articles, Fashion Tips, Hairstyle, Image, Style, Trends
Have you noticed when you shop lately that you have more trepidation and are somewhat guilty not if you purchase something, but whenever you buy anything these days? We’ve become so painfully aware of the financial woes of seemingly everyone that even when we go to the grocery store, there are glum faces. Whalt’s a shopper [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on January 5th, 2009 in Articles, Beauty, Fashion Tips, Hairstyle, Image, Image Matters Newsletter, Style, Trends
Although the perfect face shape is considered to be oval, there are cuts that look best for every face shape. Most people actually have a combination of two face shapes. Consider this: the object of every haircut is to create the illusion of an oval face shape. So before you go in with a decision [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on April 26th, 2008 in Articles, Beauty, Fashion Tips, Hairstyle, Image, Style, Trends
For the past several years, I have been thinking about going with an ‘all-over’ color to keep my life simple and easy as I embrace my 50’s. Through many conversations with hair colorists (literally dozens) and research, I have decided that it just won’t work-for me at least. I know as a color analyst that color [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on April 5th, 2008 in Articles, Beauty, Fashion Tips, Hairstyle, Image, Image Matters Newsletter, Style, Trends
One of the easiest ways to update your image is through your hairstyle. I love changing hairstyles. In this age of instant gratification, this is one place you can gain a quick new look and take 10 years off your face. According to Ken Pave, hairstylist to the stars, the stages of a woman’s life [...]
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 [...]