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Sofie Goes to England

Karen Hughes — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:30:03 +0000

Here we are again! Sofie has traveled so far to Paris and now to England! Pretty soon, I’m going to share with you a really fun application for your iPhone so that you too can take “Sofie” with you on your travels.

We want to know where you go and hear all about your travels! I want her to be like “Flat Stanley”! I want you to experience the world through Sofie! So don’t forget to send us your photos. We’ll put a collage together and show you the world through Sofie’s eyes.

As Dale Evans and Roy Rogers sang: “Happy Trails To You, Until we meet again!”

“Look Good, Feel Great and Have FUN Doing It!”

Travel Smart – Get Organized

Karen Hughes — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:12:00 +0000

Summer vacations are fast approaching and with them comes the angst of wondering what to take. While you may acknowledge that it is not necessary to take your entire closet, sometimes it is difficult to figure out just what to leave home and what should go with you. Just as you might prepare of a holiday party, planning and preparation (focus) are keys to stress free dressing while away.

Check in with these 5 easy tips before you go to organize yourself before you go and you will look good, feel great and have fun each day!

Note how many days you will be gone and the number of outfits you will need. Pay special attention to any activities that may require a different outfit (hiking, touring, etc)
Next assemble your outfits based on your activity. This will allow you to put accessories, shoes, lingerie together with each piece
Go neutral with your basic pieces. Choose black, khaki, brown, or navy for your neutral core.
Add an accent color. Choose a color that you love in different styles and add it to the mix with your neutral.
Keep your shoes in your neutral color and add 2 different heel heights ( pumps and flats for winter sandals or flats for summer)

These are the basic guidelines for creating a wonderful working wardrobe while traveling. Always take your jeans and a crisp white shirt. It’s a given these days that your denim can be dressed up or dressed down for many occasions. A simple wrap and costume jewelry in your favorite accent color adds panache and style to the mix and you’re good to go.

Just remember to keep it simple. For more effortless packing tips, read 6 Steps for Stress Free Travel

Next we’ll discuss traveling with children! How in the world do you do it? Smile!

“Look Good, Feel Great and Have FUN Doing It!”

6 Steps For a Stress Free Travel Wardrobe

Karen Hughes — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:24:38 +0000

Have you ever been on a trip with someone you swear packed their entire closet? Do you seem to forget something on your trip because you didn’t know or couldn’t decide what to take? Travel will soon be in high gear and with current travel restrictions you may find that you have added stress just trying to pack for your trip.

Perhaps you are planning an exotic vacation or just a weekend trip. Maybe you are going on an extended vacation, or just jaunt to the relatives. Regardless of where you are going, the rules do not change when planning your wardrobe. Create stories, vignettes, capsules or ensembles and remember these words: core and signature color as you begin to pack. It will make your travel style effortless and easy.

Core Color is a solid neutral base to build your looks around. It gives support to the other actors in the story. Signature Color is a color that you look good and feel great in. Working with your core and signature colors will give you flexibility to change your looks as the day changes. No, you won’t have your entire closet, but you will enjoy a stress free, worry free style wardrobe while away. It is funny but true; less is really more if you follow these six travel tips.

Select 5 pieces in a neutral solid core color for your foundation
1-Slack
1-Short
1-Jacket
1-Skirt
1-Jeans (white or dark denim)
Select Novelty Pieces-add your signature color
1-Raincoat or sweater (outer layering piece)
1-White shirt or blouse
1-White t-shirt
5- Tops in different styles in signature color (3/4 length, tank, sleeveless, etc)
1-Print top in signature color (optional)
1-Dress (optional-in core or signature color)
1-Pashmina , wrap or scarf in signature color
1 workout or comfortable lounging ensemble
Accessories in signature color (scarves, handbag, necklace, bangles, etc)
3 belts (1 dressy, 1 casual, 1 trendy)
3-4 Shoes (walking or exercise, dressy, casual flats, sandals or loafers core color)

It goes without saying that you will know to pack sleepwear, lingerie, and toiletries. Once you have pulled your wardrobe looks (vignettes) together, you will see how easy it is to mix and match your core pieces to create different mood altering vignettes.

Going on a trip longer than two weeks? No problem, just add one more signature color! No matter what the occasion or where you are going, you will feel dressed appropriately. Add a few accessories and be dressed for the evening. Change your shoes and be dressed for a day of sight seeing. It is easy, effortless and you’ll look good, feel great, and have fun doing it!

P.S. Don’t forget your camera to record all your great new looks and fun you’ll have!

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Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape