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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
The Devil’s in the Details for Rand Paul…and others
Rand Paul is an attractive man, but when he’s having a bad hair day, it’s another matter. It’s no wonder we refer to hair as a person’s crowning glory. A bad hair day can cause a person to look dated or even less attractive. On the left, he looks not only less attractive, but less [...]
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Image Consultant’s 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions
Image consultants and stylists are asked all kinds of fashion questions in the never-ending quest to feel confident about the way we look. Without a doubt, knowing you are “doing it right” and looking good increases your confidence. Here are the five most frequently-asked questions. (1) Should my socks match my shoes or my trousers? [...]
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
The Power of Color
A lot has been said about the image of Hillary Clinton, and there are some recommendations I’d make if I were to meet with her. Color makes the difference. Hillary is a Summer in terms of a color category, so she looks best in bright cool colors, often called jewel tones. She doesn’t look her [...]
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Monday, July 5th, 2010
Overtly vs. Covertly Sexiness
Most countries have three major power centers and subsequent influencers. In the United States they are New York financiers, Washington, DC politicians, and Hollywood actors. Also included with the influencers of Hollywood are celebrity athletes and rock stars. The only group that can afford to dress overtly sexy and outrageous is the Hollywood group, along [...]
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
It’s All About Attitude!
Actress Susan Strasburg recounted that she and Marilyn Monroe were walking on a busy street one day and she remarked to Marilyn that she was surprised that no one had recognized her. “Oh, you mean her,” Marilyn responded. Then she changed her body language, facial expression and walk, and within seconds everyone was clamoring to [...]
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Saturday, May 29th, 2010
The Top 10 Most Iconic Dresses of the Past 50 Years – Yes or No.
Original article by Joanna Douglas of “Shine” from YAHOO!® You’ll love this gallery of stars and their dresses. This list was compiled by Joanne Douglas after seeing a “Top Ten” list compiled by a British online fashion retailer. Tell me what you think about her choices – my comments are below. Photos by IMDB, Getty [...]
5 Comments » - Posted in Just for fun by Sandy Dumont
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Expert Image Tips for Plus Size Clothing and Wardrobe
Different styles & patterns, different results! Many of my readers have requested more information about wardrobes for fuller figures. I’ve since visited Dillard’s department store in Norfolk, a store I frequent for its great array of collections and quality lines in clothing, with a mission to gather relevant information to result in great decision-making and [...]
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Would You Trust This Man?
Would you trust this man, who is a former assistant principal of a high school? Trust him to supervise your children, manage your assets, or look after your daughter if she were married to him? If this man were my client, I would advise him that he looks very “shady” due to his strong “five [...]
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Siobhan Magnus Presents Imaginative Image
Simon hated the butterflies–he thought they were leaves–but as part of her “costume”, American Idol contestant Siobhan Magnus chose to wear the whimsical accessories on her shoulder and hand while singing “When You Believe” last night. Really, the choice was perfect. Her entire image–whimsical and dramatic–reflected her spoken message, the words she sung. Perhaps a [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Just for fun by Sandy Dumont
Monday, April 12th, 2010
Image Tip for Katie Couric: Take the Edge Off and Honor the Woman
Katie, red’s a good color but color’s only half the wardrobe battle. Line is at least as important. This ensemble boxes you in with the masculine lines of the jacket and the “stiff”, all-buttoned-up lines of the blouse. Even the ruffle is squared off–a masculine look–rather than soft and curvy. The combination’s also in clear [...]
