Monthly Archive: February 2009

Feb 28

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 …

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Feb 27

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 …

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Feb 27

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.

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Feb 26

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.

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Feb 25

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.

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Feb 25

Question of the Month

Which tie is more powerful? Small, repeating patterns Diagonal Stripes Horizontal Stripes Take the quiz, click here

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Feb 24

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 …

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Feb 20

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.”

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Feb 19

Question of the Month

Which is more businesslike and authoritative for women? Pantsuit Skirted suit They are equally authoritative Click here for the quiz

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Feb 18

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.

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