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Break the Rules! The Right Way to Wear White After Labor Day

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Yes! You can wear white after Labor Day Ladies.  Just make sure it’s YOUR white.

 

HOW THE RULE GOT STARTED

In the early 1900’s the rule about ‘not wearing white after Labor Day’ was started by the upper class, where there was a dress code for every occasion and strict guidelines.

They could afford to live the summer months by the sea – where they had light, bright, pieces (a completely different wardrobe).  After Labor Day they packed up and went back to their “real life” wardrobe, so the cut off for wearing white clothing became Labor Day.

The rule no longer applies, (unless you were born in the early 1900’s, upper class, with a summer home by the sea).

I BELIEVE wearing white has nothing to do with the Weather or Where You Live.

It has everything to do with which white looks BEST ON YOU – everyday – everywhere – all year long.

 

Here’s an example:

I live in Sunny Southwest Florida ( where it looks and feels like summer all year long)

I have a completely different wardrobe than my friends and family in Chicago.

When the kids go back to school, the weather changes and then all of a sudden I’m supposed to be drinking pumpkin spice, wearing an orange scarf with black riding boots and jeans?

Nooooo!!!!  When I visit my northern friends in the Fall, yes, I will be drinking pumpkin spice, but I’m wearing an ivory scarf with light blonde booties and jeans. 

Why?  Ivory is my best white; and light blonde booties match my hair. (Link to blog post: How to Stay Attractive – Fall 2017 Fashion Must-Haves for Women over 50)

 

LET’S FIND YOUR BEST WHITE.

The color of your hair, your skin tone and the color of your eyes determines which White will make you look radiant or washed out.  Your Color Code.

There are six Color Code categories:  Light, Deep, Soft, Clear, Warm and Cool.

YOUR BEST WHITE:

  • Light – Pure White or Ivory
  • Deep – Pure White or Ivory
  • Soft – Ivory
  • Clear – Pure White
  • Warm – Pure White is never good on you.  So wear Ivory or Cream.
  • Cool – Always better in Pure White

ONCE YOU KNOW your best white you can wear it all year long with CONFIDENCE!

If you want more information about your COLOR CODE,  I INVITE you to get your hands on the FREE GUIDE: How to Instantly Improve Your Image and take the assessment.  Your COLOR CODE is the foundation of your Image.

Click on the Heels (above) to instantly receive your FREE GUIDE.

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Wonder Woman Has Me Like – The Power of Personal Development & Accessories

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Wonder Woman knows the Power of Personal Development and the Power of Accessories.

This past weekend I saw the Wonder Woman movie.  It’s a LONG movie; 2 hours and 45 minutes.

I sat through the entire movie, eating popcorn, drinking water and NEVER got up to pee!

I ALWAYS get a seat on the isle at the movies because I ALWAYS get up to pee.  (That’s just what you do when you’re in your 50’s).

Did you know there is an APP that tells moviegoers when to pee?  It’s called Runpee.com (How cool is that?!!)

Anyways,  I’ve never been a fan of Wonder Woman.  Maybe it’s because she was a brunette?  I related more to the blonde, Bionic Woman.

(I’m a fan now!)

IN THE MOVIE she discovers her full powers and true destiny.

A couple of accessories and she made quite an Impact!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below is a link to a FREE Guide:  5 Steps for Women over 40 to Look Good & Feel Great

Step 3 is all about ACCESSORIES.

You will Discover:

  1. How to increase Your ATTRACTIVENESS and CONFIDENCE.
  2. How to make an IMPACT and Make Your Mark on the World.
  3. and Much More!

Are you afraid of looking like the OLD LADY wearing all the noisy bangles, necklaces, obnoxious hat, the go-go boots and the glasses hanging from a bedazzled chain around her neck?

No fear!!!

I want to share with you what one of my coaching clients, Dr. Rosemary, said:

“…It’s been a long time since I cared what I looked like because I felt like I was a lost cause…”

She had the same fears you have, and I was able to help her by teaching her the formula to refashion her life and turn her middle years into the best years of her life!

Here’s the thing:  It’s more than just throwing on a necklace.

Unlike Wonder Woman, it takes more than wrist cuffs to look your best, discover your full powers and true destiny.

The FREE Guide is a great place to start!

Just Click (on) the heels 🙂 and you’ll be on your way to Instantly Improve Your IMAGE and Your Life!

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“The greatest gift you can give someone is your own Personal Development.  I used to say, “If you will take care of me, I will take care of you”.  Now I say, “I will take care of me for you, if you will take care of you for me.”” – Jim Rohn

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  • looking for Help,
  • are Eager to learn,
  • and Ready for change; you might be HER!   We can’t wait to meet you.  (There is a REWARD!)

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How Not To Look Old – The Three-Bling Rule

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Too many of us make the mistake of piling on every shiny, glitzy, fancy thing we own when we get dressed for evening or a wedding.

It’s easy to overdo it.

Here’s an easy fashion rule to follow:

THE THREE-BLING RULE.

You need to count up your bling, because you are allowed only three bling points.

  • Sparkly dress (2 bling points)
  • bold necklace (1 bling)
  • earrings (1 bling)
  • shimmery metallic sandals (1 bling)
  • cocktail ring (1 bling)
  • shoes or bag (1 bling)
  • jeweled cuff bracelet (1 bling)

Remember that location matters:  You don’t want to use two bling points in close proximity.

Congratulations!  You look gorgeous!

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Are you afraid of looking like the OLD LADY wearing all the noisy bangles, necklaces, obnoxious hat, the go-go boots and the glasses handing from a bedazzled chain around her neck?  No fear! 

I want to share with you what one of my coaching clients, Dr. Rosemary, said:

“…It’s been a long time since I cared what I looked like because I felt like I was a lost cause…”

She had the same fears you have, and I was able to help her by teaching her the 16 Pt. Accessory Rule.

I have a great way to help you gauge whether you’re wearing the right amount of accessories every day.

Here’s the thing:  It’s more than just throwing on a necklace.

There is a 16 Pt. Accessory RULE.

I learned about the 16 Pt. Accessory Rule from one of my mentors, Shari Braendel (Fashion Meets Faith), who learned it somewhere along the road of her fashion career.

This is a method where you add (or subtract) points for exactly what you are wearing.  The object is to reach 16 points when you are finished.

Are you ready?  Click the Image below for Instant Access.

P.S.S. – Remember to Always Wear Your Invisible Crown!

 

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Missing Eyebrows: Learn How To Fill in Your Brows Without Looking Crazy (VIDEO)

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Eyebrows are Important!

They frame our eyes.  Without them we look like Uncle Fester from the Addams Family. Yikes!

As we mature our brows lighten and become sparse.  Light, thin, short brows make us look OLDER and TIRED.  It’s important to color them in.

How to Fill in Your Brows so they look natural and polished.

It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3

1)Find a powder or gel that is the color of the darkest shade in your hair.  Put the product on an angled brush.

** you can dampen the brush for a darker color **

2) Start in the center of your brow and apply small strokes.

3) Without adding more product; go to the beginning of the brow and fill in and all the way through to the end (again, using small strokes)

Your brow should be aiming for the top part of your ear – where it connects to your head.  Do not curve it down.  You will appear SAD 🙁 and OLDER.  If you curve them up you will appear CRAZY.

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I’m not a fan of tatooed eyebrows, especially on mature skin – I’m afraid they look unnatural.

PSS – Makeup techniques need to change as we age.  It’s important to update your makeup routine so you look more CONFIDENT and ATTRACTIVE every day.  If you know you’re going to need some help with that, just subscribe and you will receive fashion & beauty tips, tricks, and training all related to the beauty of mid-life.  Let’s get connected!  It’s an honor to help you.

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Dress to Impress – How to Know if Your Dress is Too Short/Long

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How short is too short?  How long is too long?

There’s a fine line between stylish —————- and unstylish.

 

Getting the right length, but also the right fit and shape, can make all the difference between looking fabulous or looking frumpy.

Let’s talk hemlines.

How to choose the right hem length for your body.

To determine your best length, stand in front of a full-length mirror, heels together, toes pointing toward 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock.

Check to see where your legs touch and where they don’t.

The places on your legs where your legs don’t touch, or rather the “openings” in the legs, are called “diamonds” in your legs.

Make sure all lengths, including skirts, dresses, shorts, capris, cropped pants and cuffed jeans end in the center of the diamond.

Note:  The openings will vary depending on the shoes you are wearing.

 

The bottom line is wearing a dress of the right style and ideal length to suit your body type is sure to make you feel beautiful and look fabulous!

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Resources:  Excerpts from: Fashion Meets Faith Training Manual (if you have ever thought about becoming a Certified Christian Image Consultant – please CONNECT with me so we can TALK about that), and the popular self-help book –

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

In these pages you’ll discover:

How to identify and develop your personal image

How to take care of your skin  so you can put your best face forward

How to get healthy and increase your happy factor

Why your image impacts your income and your outcome

How to build your wardrobe and your bank account.

If you want to be more confident but don’t know how, this book is for you. 

https://www.amazon.com/Fashionating-Life-Formula-Build-Self-Confidence/dp/1533558493

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How to Plan Your Weekly Wardrobe in 5 Minutes

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Do you ever plan your outfits in advance?  Or do you stand in front of your full closet, every morning, and say: “Help me, Jesus!  I have nothing to wear!”?

 

If you want to wake up every morning feeling relaxed, confident and inspired, then you need an outfit planning process.

Here is a fast and easy way to plan your power outfits for the week.  (It only takes 5 minutes of your Sunday night.)

 

 

Decide on a color palette (2 to 4 colors) and choose seven pieces.

Choose 3 tops, 3 bottoms and a coordinating cover piece (i.e, cardigan, vest, blazer) 

All the tops should match all the bottoms but all the tops don’t have to match each other.

Monday wear Top #1 with Bottom #1 (with the cover piece)

Tuesday wear Top #2 with Bottom #2

Wednesday wear Top #3 with Bottom #3 (with the cover piece)

Thursday wear Top #1 with Bottom #2

Friday wear Top #2 with Bottom #1

Saturday wear Top #3 with Bottom #2

Sunday wear Top #1 with Bottom #3 (with the cover piece)

There are actually 18 wildly unique outfits possible with those seven pieces.  It’s called a capsule wardrobe.

If you want to know more about simplifying your outfit choices and mixing and matching everything, be sure to check out Step Ten: CAPSULE WARDROBE from The Fashionating Life Formula 

Now your morning rush is less stressful and you will be dressed to impress!  Have fun creating your success through your personal style!

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“Life is a fashion show and the world is your runway, so always dress your best and walk with confidence” – COCO CHANEL

“How are you making your Mark on the World? ” 

 

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3 Super Foods to Help Your Nails Grow

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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

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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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PS – If you want to read about three more easy ways to look instantly less frumpy and begin your own transformation this book is for you.  The Fashionating Life Formula by Nancy Joseph

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

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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)

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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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