Archive for February, 2009
Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Happy National Tooth Fairy Day!
Feb 28th is National Tooth Fairy day.
A few years back I was quoted in an article in the London Financial Times (link here) asking the question “Are you held back by your teeth and glasses?” Wearing pretty lipstick for women and good grooming habits for men is essential, but also remember to take care [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Just for fun by Sandy Dumont
Friday, February 27th, 2009
Katie Couric- Camel is not for you!
Katie, camel is absolutely not a good color for you. It causes you to nearly blend into your clothing. Choose colors that give you good contrast! Grey, by the way, is born negative: old and grey, sad and grey, tired and grey, etc. It needs to be paired with a positive color like fuchsia or [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Katie Watch by Sandy Dumont
Friday, February 27th, 2009
Katie Couric- Regal in Violet!
Wow! Katie, now that’s a fabulous color for you. Violet is also a regal and classy color. Wear more of it, please.
No Comments » - Posted in Katie Watch by Sandy Dumont
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
President Obama- Image of a True Leader
Yes! That is Presidential, Mr. Obama. Those red ties say action, courage, strength. Keep it up.
Nancy Pelosi, incidentally, is not in one of her usual jewel tones and needs to ditch the army fatigues colors.
No Comments » - Posted in Image of Political Figures, The Obamas by Sandy Dumont
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Bad Oscar Fashion
The two bookends couldn’t think of anything to wear to the Oscars, so I guess they just wore the drapes. Redheads CAN wear black if they accompany it with good makeup. Not the case here.
1 Comment » - Posted in Image of Celebrities, Power Dressing, Worst dressed by Sandy Dumont
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Question of the Month
Which tie is more powerful?
Small, repeating patterns
Diagonal Stripes
Horizontal Stripes
Take the quiz, click here
No Comments » - Posted in Uncategorized by Sandy Dumont
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Hugh Jackman, Sexiest Man Alive for a Reason!
Hooray for Hugh Jackman. The sexiest man in the world realizes that only a bowtie is appropriate with a tuxedo. Those black business ties make you look like you’re driving a hearse.
Incidentally the bowties is a tie of choice with a tuxedo is whimsical and it prevents black from being too threatening as a regular [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Image of Celebrities by Sandy Dumont
Friday, February 20th, 2009
Katie Couric and Her New Career as a Sportscaster?
Katie,
This blouse is a great color for you, but the stripes suggest “sporty,” not “The Evening News.”
No Comments » - Posted in Katie Watch by Sandy Dumont
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Question of the Month
Which is more businesslike and authoritative for women?
Pantsuit
Skirted suit
They are equally authoritative
Click here for the quiz
No Comments » - Posted in Question of the month by Sandy Dumont
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Katie Couric: Baking Cookies or Serious Anchorwoman?
Katie,
Brown is the color of Mother Earth; consequently, it signals, “I’d rather be baking cookies” – unless you have on a suit in a fabulous style that knocks your socks off, and one that has fabulous accessories to go with it. Sorry, this doesn’t quite do it.
