Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Smart-casual
Smart-casual means that the overall look is more smart than casual. You might work for a small business, but not a large corporate, so a smart-casual work dress code would be acceptable or even expected. Other ways to describe smart- casual are semi-formal, relaxed smart or casual chic.
An example: a ...
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
How much of your wardrobe do you wear on a regular basis? Be honest. It's impossible to wear 100% of it regularly. There'll be special occasions and seasons that relegate some of your wardrobe to the back shelf for part of the year. But you should wear 80% of your ...
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
6 Each item that you purchase should co-ordinate with at least three other items in your existing wardrobe. Don't buy a white shirt to co-ordinate with a black skirt, black pants and black jeans (because top stays the same). Be clever, buy a black skirt that will look really different ...
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Are you tired of facing the day ahead with nothing to wear, and yet you seem to be 'starving in the face of plenty' with cupboards full of clothes? And, with all that choice, do you end up looking the same every day? Here are some great wardrobe planning solutions ...
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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Here we want to find key colours you feel you have consistently worn with success throughout your life. This test is not based on image, but purely on flattering your face. Image is important, but it comes after you know your season.
Think of your most successful clothes
First, think of compliments ...
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Includes: Sunny, bright and banana versions, through to gold, but not pastel shades like lemon.
Psychological Power of Yellow
Positive Attributes: Cheerful, hopeful, active, uninhibited. Negative Attributes: Impulsive, tiresome, whirlwind, volatile.
Wearing Yellow for Emotional and Physical Impact
To cheer yourself up, particularly on a dreary day.
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Includes: True orange, pumpkin, tangerine, bright peach.
Psychological Power of Orange
Postive Attributes: Vitality, fun, enthusiasm, sociability, uninhibited. Negative Attributes: Superficial, common, faddist, giddy.
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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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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Elegant Suits Blouses
Today you have endless possibilities for blouses to wear under your suits, but I urge you to think 'simple and elegant'. By all means have fun with colour and fabric, but keep the neckline and details unfussy. Remember, you want to be able to wear it with several ...
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