5 Reasons Why You Should Dress to Impress Everyday

Believe it or not, people judge you based on the clothes you wear.  I don’t care if you’re walking down the street or sitting in a networking meeting; people are constantly looking at what you’re wearing.

The absolute first impression you will make on someone will be through your clothes.

Do you know how to dress to create your best possible first impression?

A guy goes into a clothing store to buy a new suit, but he doesn’t want to spend too much money.  The tailor shows him a really nice suit for $400, but the guy says it’s too much.  Then the tailor shows him another suit for $200, but the guy says it’s still too much.  After showing him several others, he finally shows him one for $10.

“That’s more like it!” the guy says, and he goes to try it on.

He comes back and looks in the mirror and one sleeve is about two inches shorter than the other.

“No problem,” says the tailor.  “Just hunch up your right shoulder.”  So the guy hunches his right shoulder way up and the sleeves look OK, but the lapels are crooked.

“No problem,” says the tailor.  “Just stick out your left arm and rooster it like a bird’s wing.”  So the guy sticks out his left arm and the lapels look OK.  But then he notices that one pant leg is shorter than the other.

“Well, just keep that leg stiff” says the tailor, “and no one will notice.”

“I’ll take it!” the guy says.

So the guy leaves the tailor shop wearing the suit, walking with his left leg stiffened, one arm stuck out like a bird’s wing, and one shoulder hunched way up.  As he’s walking down the street he passes two orthopedic surgeons.  One of the doctors says to the other, “I have never seen anyone in such bad shape in my twenty five years of practice.”

“Me neither,” the other doctor says, “But he sure has a nice suit!”

Disclaimer:  You may have heard this anecdote before, it’s been around the block a few times. (Hehehehe!)

 

Well-dressed people are typically given more respect and attention than those who could care less about their looks.

Regardless of what people say about not judging a book by its cover, people’s first impression of you are the ones they’ll take away with them.

Here are 5 Reasons Why You Should Dress to Impress Everyday

1 – It makes a good impression

2 – It will give you confidence

3 – Getting compliments on your outfit feels awesome!

4 – It will keep you productive

5 – You never know who you’ll run into

Never underestimate the power of your personal image.  When you dress in a way that lets people know you have a sense of confidence, and present yourself in a professional manner, it makes a huge difference.

Everyone makes snap judgments about the people they come in contact with everyday.

In other words, Your Image Impacts Your Income and Your Outcome.

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Source: The Fashionating Life Formula: How to Build Your Self Confidence by Nancy Joseph

 

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How To Avoid Autopilot And Live A Fascinating Life – Struggles of a Solopreneur

Are you selling yourself short and living your life on autopilot?

Every day we choose how we live our lives, whether we’re conscious of it or not.  And choosing to live a fascinating life doesn’t have to be complicated.

The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.

John Maxwell said, you will never change your life until you change something you do daily.

Have control of how your day starts and ends.  Have a routine for both.

RISE & SHINE and SWEET DREAMS

Start with your goals in mind and design your behaviors and routines accordingly.

RISE & SHINE

I was inspired by The Miracle Morning and my morning routine starts at 6 am.  It includes the six principles stated in the book. (S.A.V.E.R.S.)

Silence(meditation), Affirmations, Visualization(vision board), Exercise, Reading and Scribing (writing in journal).

I recommend you create a routine that is styled unique to you.

SWEET DREAMS

I was inspired by The Compound Effect and my evening routine consists of reading at least ten pages of an inspiration book before going to sleep.  Evidently, the mind continues to process the last information consumed before bedtime, so I want to focus my attention on something constructive and helpful in making progress with my goals and ambitions.

Every so often interrupt your routines.  Otherwise, life gets stale and autopilot takes over.  Look at your routines.  If something that used to energize you has become same-old/same-old, or is no longer generating powerful results, switch it up.

It’s difficult to predict what will show up in the middle of your workday, but you can always control how your day starts and ends.

*For solopreneurs, having a starting and ending time for your business day will give you greater life balance, help with focus, and allow for personal time, so you don’t feel like you are working all the time.

GET UP! DRESS UP! SHOW UP! and NEVER GIVE UP!

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Source:  The Miracle Morning, The Compound Effect

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How to Make Your Brand Stand Out From The Competition – Struggles of a Solopreneur

How can you make your brand stand out?

One of the biggest challenge facing solopreneurs is consistency.

They begin a blog, social media presence, e-newsletter, or networking membership and are active for a few weeks or months but then disappear when life gets in the way.

Can you relate?  

I’ve done every one of those things!   And the truth is…

Results only happen when you’re consistent.  

Consistency shows others that we’re dependable, credible, and serious in our intentions.

 

We don’t have to do ALL of those things.  Just pick ONE and stick to it.

 

Quote by Robert Kiyosaki:

F.O.C.U.S.

Follow. One. Course. Until. Successful.

 

STAND OUT by being consistent, because most people aren’t.

 

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Three Keys To Create Duplication in Network Marketing

The key to success in Network Marketing is duplication, it is also the ability to teach duplication.

Here are Three Keys to Create Duplication in Network Marketing

Key #1  Use your products.

Seems like a no-brainer, right?  You won’t have massive success in your business if you don’t use your products.

 

Key #2  Recommend your products.

Build an expanding base of retail customers.  One of the basics of successful network marketing is selling the largest number of products to the largest number of people possible.

 

Key #3 Sponsor your existing customers into your business.

They are already using the product (Key #1) now all they need to do is Recommend the products(Key #2) and Sponsor their existing customers (Key #3) into their business!

Teach 1.2.3.    If everybody does 1.2.3. you’ll be duplicating machines!

 

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Now, you know I can’t do a post without some kind of fashion/beauty tip…

When you invest in a handbag that you will wear with everything, what color should it be?

Answer – MATCH YOUR HANDBAG TO THE COLOR OF YOUR HAIR.  That’s all.

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The Absolute Best Way to Prospect for Network Marketers – Stop Bugging Strangers!

Ever hear of the 3 foot rule?  Newcomers to Network Marketing are told that everyone within 3 feet is your prospect and you should show her your business opportunity.

Nothing could be further from the truth!

 

After studying successful people in small business, I have discovered that successful network marketers build relationships, they build friendships. Their goal was NOT to immediately recruit their prospects.

 

People don’t join a business – they join YOU!

It all starts with a First Impression.

It’s important to know how to make a good first impression.

A first impression is what a person thinks of you when they first see you.  Making a good first impression can lead to a relationship and ultimately sales.  So whether you are walking through the mall, sitting at a coffee shop, or at a social event, you never get a second chance to make a first impression… unless everyone was drunk!

Did you know?  When a person sees you for the first time they form an impression in 30 seconds.  Of that first impression, 55 percent is your visual appearance, 38 percent is non-verbal communication and just 7 percent is what you say.

 

Wow! Fifty-five percent of your credibility is based on how you LOOK!

 

Will you agree that clothes are the most noticeable thing about a person?

 

The absolute first impression you will make on someone will be through your clothing.

Do you know how to dress to create your best possible first impression and attract your ideal client?

  1. Wear your best colors.
  2. Wear clothes that fit your body type.
  3. Wear clothes that express your style personality.

 

Colors that suit you make you look healthier, slimmer and younger.  When you know you’re looking good, you feel great and so self-esteem rises and with it grows your confidence.

Here is a quick do-it-yourself assessment to identify which colors will make you look your best.

K. I. S. S.

K is for (K)nowing if you’re WARM or COOL by,

I (I)dentifying the veins inside your wrist and,

(S)eeing if your veins are Blue = COOL or Green = WARM;

And then wearing that (S)side of the color wheel.

TEST:  In the natural light make a fist and look at the inside of your wrist.

If you see Green veins you are WARM and Red, Orange & Yellows will look amazing on you.

If you see Blue veins you are COOL and Green, Blue & Violets will make you look beautiful.

What if you see Blue and Green veins?

Ah, ha!  Most likely, you are both Warm and Cool.  You’re NEUTRAL.  You can wear any color on the color wheel.

COOL COLORS                                                                                                                       WARM COLORS

 

Divide the wheel down the middle.  To the right are WARM colors.   To the left are COOL colors.

When you are wearing your best colors, there is a balance and harmony between your natural color and the colors you are wearing.  The colors of your skin, hair and eyes will seem fresher and brighter.  Your skin will appear more clear and healthier, and because of how others react to you, you will feel more confident. (One important key to success is self-confidence)

No more bugging strangers in public places!

You will be attracting your ideal clients.  Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe.

YOU are a Powerful LEAD MAGNET!

 

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Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula: How to Build Your Self Confidence 

Life is a fashion show and the world is your runway, so always dress your best and walk with confidence.” – Coco Chanel

 

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3 Super Foods to Help Your Nails Grow

ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR NAILS?  Here’s three foods that’ll help you get gorgeous nails.

WHEN I was younger I used to bite my nails.   I even tried “nail biting” polish; nasty tasting!  Looking back… I probably would have had nice nails if I didn’t EAT them!

ONE DAY, I decided to stop biting my nails because my new boyfriend said he really liked girls with long nails.  Ah, ha!  I realize now that he just liked back scratches! (and still does… aka… my husband)

TODAY MY nails grow so fast, and I completely attribute this to my diet, which includes an array of plant protein, nuts and seeds, healthy fats and lots of leafy greens and green Super foods.

The following Super foods to help your nails grow are rich in certain vitamins that give your nails length and strength.

COCONUT OIL

Coconut Oil contains rich fats that are overall wonderful for your body and your appearance.

Coconut fats are used to nourish the body on a deep level, and since they are somewhat of a cleansing food, they help to fuel nail growth by keeping the body healthy.

SPINACH

Spinach is one of the most powerful greens on the planet and is a great food for your nails.

Spinach is rich in protein with almost 5 grams per cup and it contains Vitamin E, iron, B vitamins such as folate, and Vitamin A.

AVOCADOS

Avocados are a wonderful beauty food!

Avocados are another rich source of Vitamin E, folate and other B vitamins, plant protein and Vitamin A.

Every single nutrient in avocados helps your nail health, and the healthy fats help your body absorb these nutrients faster and more efficiently.

 

EAT UP FOR BETTER HEALTH AND LONGER NAILS IN NO TIME!

 

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How often do you think you should polish your natural nails?

My recommendation is every third day.  Make it part of your daily beauty routine.  Chipped nails are not attractive.  If you don’t have time to actually polish, I get it, you’re busy with a crammed calendar, loads of laundry and windows to wash; at least file them and keep them neat because if you eat the super foods, they are going to grow like bananas!

PS – I’m crazy about COCONUT OIL.  Organically grown, unrefined coconut oil for Beauty Treatments for your hair, body hands, feet, face and overall wellness.  (I use COCONUT OIL on my cuticles)  What is your favorite way to use Coconut Oil?  Please COMMENT below!  

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Source: allwomenstalk.com

Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula

Life is a fashion show and the world is your runway, so always dress your best and walk with confidence.” – Coco Chanel

 

 

 

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3 Easy Ways To Look Instantly Less Frumpy

Do you live in fear of being Frumpy?  I can help you take it from frumpy to fabulous; so you will feel more confident and look amazing every day!

Here’s an email I received from JAMI (mother of 4  young kids who are with her 24/7) after she went to one of my workshops.

I feel like I now have the tools to help me as I dress.  I am in tears writing this because even though it seems so simple, it means a lot to me.  I don’t want to be that “frumpy” jeans and t shirt mom who doesn’t take the time for herself.  I know this is your passion and I just want you to know it’s been more of a blessing to me than you know!  I want to go through my closet and get rid of everything I know isn’t fit for me and give it away.  I can’t wait to begin to build my wardrobe up with things that flatter my body shape and skin tone.  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”

The Frumpy Factor –

Frumpy:  Dull, plain, unfashionable, old fashioned

Frumpy Clothes: Anything that doesn’t show you have a feminine shape…anything that makes you look bigger than you actually are…

 

If you are uncertain about the way you look, here are

THREE WAYS TO LOOK INSTANTLY LESS FRUMPY

Ditch the Baggy Tee and sweat pants

Running Shoes – Don’t wear gym shoes unless you are in the gym.  Look for other funky footwear options.

Long Cardigans & *Big Infinity Scarfs – Be careful if you are shorter than 5’4″, sometimes these can scream Frump City!

*If your neck is less than four fingers wide – no bulky scarfs! (I’ll wait while you check your neck)…

I have a short neck and if I wear a bulky scarf I look like I’m wearing a bedazzled neck brace.

If you LOVE LOVE LOVE scarfs but you have a short neck just wear them loose around your neck and pull them them down to open up the neck area; almost like a long necklace.

Here are some BEFORE and AFTER of beautiful ladies who participated in one of my workshops and took it from Frumpy to Fabulous!

The sweat suit by nature is Frumpy.

Running Shoes. Noooooo!!!!

Long shapeless Cardigan. Frumpy Dumpy!

Here’s what KELLY (Frumpy Dumpy Cardigan Kelly) had to say about her workshop experience:

Personally and Professionally I was in a slump.  Life just went on.  I learned how to dress better, how to apply makeup properly and make myself look and feel better.  Since going through Nancy’s program, I have increased my self-esteem and confidence…Nancy truly has made my life better.

I’m passionate about helping women entrepreneurs discover their God-given beauty & purpose so they can make their mark on the world.  If you want to get CONNECTED to us about Seminars, Workshops or Guest Speaking, please CONTACT NANCY.

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Is Your Makeup Making You Fat? Three Toxic Beauty Ingredients to Avoid

A new study has found that “chemical calories” present in beauty products such as shampoo, body lotions and cosmetics can disrupt the body’s natural weight control system.

 

Did you know that your skin is your largest organ?

Studies show that in 26 seconds all the chemicals in your personal care products (makeup) go through your entire bloodstream.

From what I understand; fat is created to protect our body from toxins & impurities creating unwanted weight.

The European Union bans more than 1,400 chemicals in personal care products.  The United States bans less than 10.

THREE TOXIC BEAUTY INGREDIENTS TO AVOID

Parabens ( a widely used preservative)

Fragrance

Formaldehyde (preservative)

What’s in your products?

Be sure to check out the EWG’s Skin Deep database to research toxic chemicals that could be in your cosmetic and personal care products.

Educate yourself and do your research before you buy.  You don’t have to compromise your health for your beauty or your beauty for your health.

Did you know that women who wear makeup EARN more than women who don’t?

Four Steps to a Naturally Made up Face

Once women enter the world of work, going completely bare faced isn’t a professional option, however a natural look is.

Even out your skin color with a light application of foundation

Fill in your eyebrows and define your eyes with eyeliner and mascara

Add just enough blush so you don’t look pale

Finish the look with a little lip color or gloss

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My motto:  Anything is possible with God and the right Lipstick!

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Seven Ways to Prepare for Your Own Success – How to Leave Your Mark on the World

Collin Powell says: “There are no secrets to success.  It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.”

 

So, what preparations are you making for your success?

Are you exercising your body and eating the right foods for its optimal performance?

Are you ready to wake up early, stay up late, and turn down social media events just to focus on the preparation required for the success you envision for your yourself?

Are you just hoping to strike it rich? Or do you see yourself providing a service or meeting a need in the world?

However you define success, whatever your dreams and aspirations, you must first commit to and actively prepare.  Then and only then, can you guarantee your results.

SEVEN TIPS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR OWN SUCCESS AND LEAVE YOUR MARK ON THE WORLD

  1. Always seek to create value.
  2. Make sure to be well-groomed and well-dressed.
  3. Invest in yourself: read good books, attend seminars, and learn all you can.
  4. Take care of your body: exercise, eat well, and get enough sleep.
  5. Surround yourself with people who are more successful than you are.
  6. Each day do the best you can with what you have.
  7. Be as happy for the success of others as you are of your own.

Start preparing today.  Your big opportunity may be right around the corner, and it will go to the one who is prepared.

And remember… Jesus prepared for 30 years to serve for 3 years.

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One important key to success is Self-Confidence… An important key to Self-Confidence is Preparation.

PS – If you want help with building your self confidence or any of the Seven Tips CHECK OUT  The Fashionating Life Formula: How to Build Your Self Confidence 

 

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How to Create a Vegan Breakfast Bowl (Recipe for Happiness)

This BREAKFAST BOWL has Super Foods and Super Powers!!!

“Several years ago, I was 70 pounds overweight, unhealthy, addicted to menthol cigarettes; suffering from hot flashes and depression.  I was unfulfilled in my job and unhappy in my 30 year marriage to my high school sweetheart.

At my lowest point I was inspired by a true story of a young, vegan girl. 

I spent an entire year building a wardrobe that complements me; treating myself to beauty treatments; eating healthy; organizing my closet; simplifying my style and focusing on me.  As a result, I quit smoking, lost 50 pounds and gained self confidence.  I built a booming business and restored my marriage.

Today I eat to live, not live to eat.  I make food choices that nurture my body and my brain.  I’ve decided not to poison myself with the processed, packaged products.  Instead, I delight myself with colorful fruits and vegetables.”  -(Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula: How to Build your Self Confidence by Nancy Joseph)

 

 

 

I don’t know what brought you to this post today.

But if you are tired of being sick and tired… Here’s a delicious solution!

Vegan BREAKFAST BOWLS!

Did you know that plant-based food impacts your mood and energy levels?

I like to fill my breakfast bowls with “good-mood” foods like:  oats, bananas, nuts, peanut butter, sesame seeds & walnuts. (Omega – 3s Fatty Acid)

If you know me at all or follow me on Instagram or facebook, you know that I have a saying: “Everything tastes better in a wine glass

Well, I also believe that coffee cups are not just for coffee.  So let’s do this!

How to Create a Beautiful Breakfast Bowl (Vegan)

 

What you will need:

Pretty “Happy” Coffee Cup (Microwavable)

1/4 Cup Natural Whole Grain – Instant Oatmeal

1/2 cup water

1 banana

1 handful of blueberries

cinnamon

 

What you will do:

Cook Oatmeal and Water in Microwave as directed

Top Oatmeal with sliced banana, blueberries & cinnamon

 

ENJOY!

Have a beautiful day,

Nancy xoxo

PS – If you know anyone who is not “HAPPY”, please feel free to send them this post – you may just change their life.

 

Source: Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula by Nancy Joseph

Disclaimer – This Recipe and all of these blog posts are personal opinions and experiences I’ve developed after researching different topics on my own.  Please use your discretion before taking any of my advice and please do not take my advice over your doctor, marriage counselor, nutritionist, personal trainer or God.

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