How to Discover Your Best Colors {VIDEO}

October 22, 2018 No Comments

Are you wearing the right color?

Coco Chanel said: “The best color in the whole world is the one that looks good on you”.

How many times has someone asked you “Are you tired?” “Are you not feeling well?” and yet, you were perfectly fine?

Chances are, you were wearing the wrong color.

You need a Color Analysis.

The season-style coloring system is old and outdated.

It’s time for you to learn a new way of looking at color, as well as a new way of looking at you.

We’ve cracked the code!

Introducing…. COLOR CODE.

There are six COLOR CODE categories: Light, Deep, Soft, Clear, Warm and Cool.

The color of your HAIR, SKIN and EYES will determine your COLOR CODE.

READ EACH DESCRIPTION AS IT PERTAINS TO YOUR COLORING AND SEE WHERE YOU BELONG.

LIGHT – Naturally blonde hair or white hair (due to hair
changing to this) Fair Skin tone
Light to medium eye color

DEEP – Medium to dark brown hair or black hair
Medium to dark skin tone
Hazel, brown, or black eyes

SOFT – Light to medium brown hair, sometimes described as mousy or dishwater blonde
Light to medium skin tone
Medium intensity eye color, like hazel, brown, blue, or green

CLEAR – Dark medium brown to black hair
Very fair to light or medium skin tone
Bright eye color (green, blue, or hazel) or dark brown

WARM – Red hair or golden blonde or brown hair with reddish highlights
Any skin tone, sometimes with freckles
Green, blue, brown or hazel eyes

COOL – Silver, gray, or ash brown
Light to deep skin tone, most often with a pink undertone (but not always)
Blue, green, hazel or brown eyes

You may see yourself in a couple of different categories. Helpful Hint: Your hair color is the key.

Color Codes as they appear above.

Warm, Clear, Light

Cool, Soft, Deep

When you know for certain into which category you belong, then read on to get more detailed information.

Basically, everybody can wear every color (there are few exceptions) it’s all about the Intensity of the color.

LIGHT – Wear pale to medium hues. Stay away
from very dark or too bright colors; bold makeup is not for you.

DEEP – Wear medium to deep shades, some
brights. Stay away from muted colors for clothes, and coloring your hair too light.

SOFT – Wear medium hues. Stay away from
black, black and black! Also stay away from very bright colors and combinations of high contrast colors like black and white together.

CLEAR – Wear bright hues. Stay away from
muted and dusty shades; beware especially of wearing brown and beige together.

WARM – Wear hues with a yellow undertone,
autumn-like shades. Stay away from pink, pink, pink!

COOL – Wear Light to medium, but always with a blue or pink undertone. Stay away from brown, beige, yellow, and orange.

Your eye color is your best neutral. If you have no idea what color to wear… go with the color of your eyes!

Knowing your Color Code is the foundation of your Personal Image.

I am here to help you determine your Color Code; and which 36 colors look best on you.

But, this INSTANT assessment is a great starting point to building your personal brand.

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The #1 Reason You Need a Signature Look

August 22, 2018 No Comments

What you wear can influence your chances of business success.

Here’s Why You Need a Signature Look…

…Your Signature Look will affect your brand as perceived by others,

But,

More Importantly,

It will MAKE YOU MORE PRODUCTIVE!

You feel fulfilled and happy
You’re able to reach your goals and dreams – because productivity means that things that seemed impossible in the past are happening!

Designing a Signature Look is a very creative process that expresses your personality and suits your lifestyle.

Here are The Five Components of a Signature Look.

I. (Impact with color) – wear colors that make you look and feel younger – AVOID colors that cause you to look tired and your skin blotchy.

M. (Master your fit) – wear clothes that fit your body silhouette and proportion – AVOID clothes that cause you to look bigger and just add pounds.

A. (Add Accessories) – wear accessories that harmonize with your personal style – AVOID wearing too many accessories and looking like a fashion victim.

G. (Glam it up!) (Hair & Makeup) – wear a hairstyle that flatters your face shape & makeup that enhances your beauty – AVOID outdated styles and looks.

E. (Eat Clean & Exercise) – Learn to love your body and then make it BETTER! – KNOW your body type and its guidelines. Not every style suits every body type.

Bottom Line – Your clothes influence your performance.

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Three Steps to Developing a Powerful Personal Brand

December 28, 2017 No Comments

You have to be seen to sell!

Your personal appearance is a powerful tool in helping you stand out from your competition, attract your ideal clients and impact your income.

Everything you wear conveys information about you. For this reason, you need to understand the foundational details of a well-dressed woman.

As women entrepreneurs living and working in a highly competitive society, you must recognize and understand the impact of your appearance as it communicates first to you and then to others. What you wear and the way you look affects:

your ideal clients
your influence
your income

Each of us presents an Image, consciously and sub-consciously ALL the time, through non-verbal communication including appearance.

Some people have a natural talent or ability to present themselves appropriately and attractively. Most DO NOT.

THE GOOD NEWS is that personal image skills can be learned, then practiced til they become second nature.

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DRESS CODES 101: For Self-Employed Women

December 20, 2017 No Comments

Congratulations! You’re self employed. No more dress codes. You get to wear whatever you want!

BE CAREFUL!!!

As women entrepreneurs working in a highly complex and competitive society, you must recognize and understand the impact of your appearance as it communicates first to you and then to others.

What you wear and the way you look affects:

the way you think,
the way you feel,
the way you act or behave, and then
the way others react or respond to you.

A couple of years ago, I was invited to a Cinco de Mayo party at a private home. I didn’t see the invitation (I was somebody’s “plus one”).

I was anticipating margaritas, some tacos, and chips with salsa.

I wore my favorite faded jeans and a casual top. I threw on a “fancy shmancy” statement necklace, just because, I’m random like that. It was my version of Mexican Chic 🙂

BUT! I was mortified when I arrived at the house party and discovered it wasn’t just a casual get-together with tacos and tequila…

It was a FULL BLOWN business networking event with vendors,

a Chef in the Kitchen preparing fresh seafood (tacos) and a

Bar with Bubbly Bartenders serving specialty drinks!

I was NOT at the proper DRESS CODE level.

I was embarrassed for myself (and the woman that invited me). I felt irrelevant, insecure and inferior.

I wanted to crawl inside my jumbo “jalapeno margarita”… and die.

That night I promised myself I would never, ever, be below dress code level again!

Can you relate?

Here are FOUR Types of DRESS CODES to help you avoid a dress code disaster and dress appropriate for the occasion:

FOUR Types of DRESS CODES

Casual. Pull out your favorite jeans! You can opt for a comfortable tee or dress things up with a stylish top, jewelry or even a blazer. Footwear – Can range from sneakers to heels to boots.
Business Casual. Dress pants or khakis with a fashionable top is appropriate. A casual skirt is also an option. Feel free to dress up your outfit with heels, jewelry and/or accessories. Hair and Makeup everyday style.
Business. Wear a business suit or a business style dress with heels (high or low). Tip: Stick to business colors: black, navy blue, gray or brown. (Knowing your best business color is vital so you don’t look tired, old or sick)
Smart Casual. Smart Casual (or dressy casual) is basically a combination of casual, business casual, and business dress codes, where you can combine them into a “smart” ensemble. It’s safest to go with nice slacks or a skirt, though you could also wear a nice pair of dark jeans dressed up with a collared or otherwise dressy top. Throw on a blazer for an extra touch of class. For Smart Casual, you should look sharp, stylish and neatly put together.

I’ve come a long way since my dress code disaster – As for me, I believe blazers are the answer for all occasions!

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I challenge you to become more aware of how your clothing and grooming affect the way you think, the way you feel, the way you act, and the way others react to you.

Make the power of personal appearance work for you!

Kisses!

Nancy

PS By the way, if you want more information like this, feel free to reach out to me. I have a lot more tips that have helped women entrepreneurs create a powerful, attractive and visible personal brand and may help you, too.

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3 Hacks to Help You Snatch the Perfect Handbag

October 10, 2017 No Comments

Women get more pleasure from buying a handbag than any other item, a survey has revealed.

Handbags are the accessory that we use the MOST and they NEED to go with every outfit so there is a lot of satisfaction in finding the PERFECT bag.

Three Hacks to Help You Snatch the Perfect Handbag

Match your handbag to your hair. It’s impossible to have your bag match every outfit you own, but you always have your hair with you – so match your handbag with your hair!
Wear the right size for your frame. If your frame is small, wear a small bag. If your frame is medium, wear a medium bag. If your frame is large, wear a large bag.
Carry your bag correctly. Your bag should hang at your waist. If you have large hips, don’t let your bag lay on the side of your hips. If you have a large bust, tuck your bag behind you.

BONUS! Your bag should REFLECT your Personal Style.

(Fringe is on trend!)

For many women, handbags are the most EXPENSIVE items on our shopping list. Using the three hacks above will ENSURE that you are making a wise investment. $ $ $

Your HANDBAG is only ONE of your accessories.

Check out the FREE 16pt. Accessory Rule Report here to see the full checklist for accessorizing with style & CONFIDENCE.

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P.S.S. I help my clients build an authentic + magnetic Personal Brand so they can have success, happiness and prosperity in their life and business.

Have a beautiful day!

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“The Image Consultant for Entrepreneurs”

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Three Ways to Strengthen Your Brand With Your Style

October 1, 2017 No Comments

Every day you make the decision to get out of bed, get dressed and step outside. So fortunately, every day you have the opportunity to strengthen your brand.

Did you know that your clothes are the most powerful non-verbal tool that you have?

That means that your clothes are your power tools and your closet is like your tool box.

Style is “self expression”

Style is how you speak to the world without words. It’s how you visually present your inner self.

Being stylish is about embracing your individuality and radiating that spirit in your work, relationships, and everywhere else.

Creating your own personal brand can increase your self-confidence and your connection with others, heightening your presence and ultimately leading to personal and professional success.

Here are three ways to use beauty and fashion as tools of self-expression to create your own personal brand.

1. Do your hair.

Your hair is your crowning glory. Your most important accessory. Pick a style that reflects your personality, complements your face shape and your body frame.

2. Makeup your face.

Makeup enhances your natural beauty. You don’t need to wear a full face of makeup (unless you want to) but a little mascara makes your eyes look captivating + the right color lipstick will boost your mood and make your eyes sparkle.

3. Put some thought into your outfit.

Think three pieces. A top, a bottom and a cover piece (i.e., jacket, cardigan, vest) – it’s that third element that bumps up your outfit to the next level and truly expresses your personal brand.

I want to encourage you to put your best self together (do your hair, makeup your face, and put some thought into your outfit).

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IMAGINE how you would feel if you had a wardrobe that excited you and made you shine?

When you walk into a room I want you to feel self-assured and comfortable about how you look, because your clothes accurately support and express who you are.

When you feel good about the way you look, you do better, you sparkle and people take notice.

You already have style – it may just need a little guidance.

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Three Rules For What to Wear When Doing a Presentation – First Impressions

February 3, 2017 No Comments

First impressions are especially crucial when delivering presentations. You can control how the audience perceives you by taking extra care with the clothes you choose to wear.

I recently attended a conference where the presenter was not wearing a belt. He was a rather large man. No big deal, right? Well, during his entire presentation I was distracted by the sight of him holding up his pants with his left hand. I felt anxious about the possibility that his drawers might drop to his ankles right there in front of God and everybody. Then I noticed that I was annoyed that he didn’t make the effort to polish his appearance. I left the conference early…. I wasn’t impressed.

When you are doing a presentation, you have the opportunity to attract more clients, make more sales, get more leads into your funnel and build a high performing team.

It’s proven that people react to us according to how put together we are. If someone is distracted by your presentation, they won’t pay attention to your expertise.

You must dress strategically. What you wear signals your tribe.

Let me say that again, “What you wear signals your tribe.” Now YOU say it out loud: “_______ _______ ________ ________ _______ ________”

Here are three rules to keep in mind when deciding what to wear for a presentation:

Dress consistently with your brand. You should dress to mirror your brand, or embody it. Are you the creative type? Please wear something that signals that. Are you a boring banker? Then wear the gray suit. Your vibe attracts your tribe.
Be yourself. Whatever you wear, you should think about how it makes you feel. If you feel confident, that will spill over into your presentation.
Dress strategically. Think about the audience. What accessory can you wear, or slight change you can make, that will allow you to stand out from the crowd, without looking freakish? A lot of Silicon Valley types wear suits (to show that they’re successful) but add brightly colored sneakers (to show that they’re still hip and rebellious). The outfit you wear sends a message; figure out what you want to say with your style.

The bottom line: Let your personality come through just enough to make you stand out without being distracting. A polished appearance is the perfect complement to a polished presentation.

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If you are in direct sales, sell a product or a service, then it is imperative that you do lots and lots of presentations. You can’t be successful if you are a “secret agent” and nobody knows about your business. When you dress to impress, you will attract more customers and make more money. Whether you do live presentations or video presentations, I can help you make the best possible first and lasting impression with your wardrobe.

Do you feel uncertain about the way you look? Several years ago I was unhealthy, overweight, didn’t like the way I looked, had low self-esteem, and nothing to wear! I was inspired by a true story about beauty and self confidence and spent an entire year discovering and developing my personal image, my purpose and my potential. As a result I lost 50 pounds, gained self confidence and built my dream business. God impressed upon my heart to help women with their self esteem and style and that is why I created The Fashionating Life Formula: How to Build Your Self-Confidence. It’s a proven, step-by-step guide to building your personal brand, your self confidence and your bank account.

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PSS – Did you know that women who wear makeup earn up to 30 percent more than women who don’t? Go ahead, put your lipstick on and hustle!

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5 Reasons Why You Should Dress to Impress Everyday

January 27, 2017 No Comments

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

January 13, 2017 No Comments

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

January 10, 2017 No Comments

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?

Wear your best colors.
Wear clothes that fit your body type.
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