Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
Do: Combine Compatible Fabrics
Fabric varies in three ways: weight, texture, and finish.
The weight of a fabric depends on its content and the density of its weave. The year-round wools are medium and thinner. Lighter weights are thin and may be wool, cotton, linen, or blends.
Texture is determined by the ...
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Sunday, September 14th, 2008
You are a man of design, style, detail and sharp contrasts. The dramatic man is authoritative, innovative, assertive. Everything about his appearance makes a bold statement; his clothes are of the latest fashion but not faddish.
The man who can wear dramatic attire is usually tall and lean, sometimes very thin, ...
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Friday, September 5th, 2008
No programme to improve your looks is complete without attention to your hair. We've all seen the man who is well dressed and yet still doesn't look pulled together. A shaggy haircut or an unkempt beard can ruin the effect. Not only does a flattering haircut strengthen your best facial ...
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Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Black is the absence of colour due to the total absorption of light.
Psychological Power of Black Clothing
Positive Attributes: Formal, sophisticated, mysterious, strong. Negative Attributes: Mournful, aloof, negative, lifeless.
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Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Colour produced by the reflection of visible rays of sunlight.
Includes: Pure, soft white and ivory shades.
Psychological Power of Wearing White
Positive Attributes: Pure, clean, fresh, futuristic.
Negative Attributes: Clinical, 'colourless', cold, neutral.
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Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Colour is only part of the challenge in selecting clothes that will make you look your best and help you project a successful personal style. You also need to understand what cuts, fabrics, patterns, textures, and proportions compliment you.
Think about your favourite skirt. Why does it always look good and ...
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Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Too often women shoot themselves in the career foot by taking liberties with their image at work. Young, unattached women in their twenties, in particular, often confuse the workplace with the disco or wine bar and come to work dressed as if they are ready for a 'hot date'.
Public Relations ...
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Thursday, July 24th, 2008
The previous examples illustrate how companies and individuals have to rationalise what they feel is appropriate for best projecting the corporate identity through the personal image of their staff. I have talked about very different organisations with very different cultures. To understand better what some of these different images might ...
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Saturday, July 19th, 2008
ANSWERS
Give yourself a point for every correct answer.
1．No.
Wash 'N' Go is a clever name for a shampoo but disastrous if it describes the amount of effort you put into your image each day. Your make-up and hair needs 15-20 minutes, with dressing and accessorising taking another 10. So a half-hour ...
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Saturday, July 19th, 2008
Colour is where we, as Image Consultants, begin when advising women on how to make the most of themselves. Colour not only affects how healthy and attractive you look, but also affects how you feel.
You probably have at least one or two colours in your wardrobe that make you look ...
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