Beauty, Faith, Fashion, Mental Health

Dopamine Dressing For Your Mental Health

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The idea of dressing to help boost your mood is nothing new. It’s called ‘Dopamine Dressing’. Also known as ‘Enclothed Cognition’ and ‘Joyful Dressing’.

It’s simply a shift towards clothing that’s bright, colorful, and downright joyful.

It’s the opposite of everything we wore at home the past three years. Think candy colors, neon hues, and prints that POP.

Dopamine Dressing: Fucshia + Lime Green color combo, Kermit Graphic T, Falsies,
LIPSTICK BOSS Lipstick & Bright Pink Earrings!

This association between brightly colored clothing and happiness is not new, the idea of injecting joy through what we wear is what I call ‘Dress Out Loud’ – and it’s what transformed my life.

I’m wearing the same three outfits on repeat. Seventy pounds overweight; nothing fits. I don’t like the way I look; I’m hiding in my house.

The crazy thing: I’m managing a ladies fashion boutique crammed full of colorful clothes & sparkly accessories, and I’m “Beige Betty” over here – feeling ugly, insecure + invisible.

So, I run away from home for five days, at 50 years old...

Little did I know, the dark season of going ‘unnoticed’ would soon be over for me thanks to dopamine dressing.

While I’m not promising that dopamine dressing can cure depression or anxiety, dressing in clothes that complement your coloring, body type and personality can certainly give you a much-needed emotional boost and it’s a great place to start!

Three Things You Need to Know About Dopamine Dressing

There is a slight art to following this movement, so I wanted to share three things you need to know when playing around with dopamine dressing.

#1. Use Color Theory/A Color Wheel

Use Color Theory/A Color Wheel to help decide what color combinations you want to try together. How colors mix, match or contrast with each other will determine how well your look comes together.

#2. Ease Into it With Accessories

Keep your foundational pieces (dress, top, or bottoms) in a neutral color and then layer in a pop of color with a boldly-colored handbag, shoes, jewelry, lipstick or even nail polish (I love press-on nails because they can instantly lift your whole mood)!

#3. Stick with Silhouettes That Flatter You

Then just step outside of your comfort zone when it comes to the pattern or color. Don’t go against your own style rules; still think about the colors (your Color Code™) and what shapes (your Body Type) are flattering on you.

… I spent an entire year discovering and developing my personal image, purpose and potential; and as a result, God transformed my personal appearance, my mental and emotional health and restored my marriage.

Conclusion,

Fashion is meant to be fun and a form of self-expression, so next time you need a boost in your mood when getting dressed, try out the dopamine dressing movement to see how it makes you feel!

AS BELIEVERS, you and I are on a never-ending journey of becoming brighter and more beautiful – Christ-like beautiful.

Read more about How to Build a Lipstick Wardrobe Like a Boss

Feeling Anxious? “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1Peter 5:7

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Have you ever wished you could run away and start over? Put your crown back on, Sister! He doesn’t want you to live like that…

You were not designed to dress down and disappear in the crowd. You were created to wear your crown and DRESS OUT LOUD!

MY SIGNATURE MESSAGE (and the one that most planners request) is ‘GET READY TO GLOW!‘

It is centered on the Biblical story of Esther and encourages women to embrace, elevate and express their true identity.

MY TRANSFORMATIVE MESSAGE will help your ladies face the mirror and the day – recognizing and appreciating the unique beauty, personal style and special qualities God has given her for such a time as this.

– Nancy Joseph aka The LIPSTICK BOSS

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How To Jazz-up Your Personal Brand – Jewelry Trends 2018

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Are you looking to give your look and your business a boost?

Adding jewelry to your wardrobe can easily promote you to the next level of success – in style.

Here’s how to Jazz-up your personal appearance and style with more exciting, sexy; attention-getting jewelry trends.

(BEWARE!!! Only wear these trends if they align with your own signature style)

2017-2018 JEWELRY TRENDS

  • Stackable rings
  • Chokers and Collars
  • Long statement necklaces
  • Multi layered necklaces (My personal favorite)
  • Mineral Stones
  • Gold hoop earrings
  • Tassels
  • Mismatched earrings
  • Arm cuffs
  • Lots of bracelets
  • Anklets

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

It’s about creating your own unique SIGNATURE LOOK; a look that sends a powerful message about who you are and what you represent.

JEWELRY is a tool that can help you boost your look, your personal brand and your business!

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I BELIEVE you are Uniquely Fashioned by the Creator and put on this planet on purpose – for a purpose.

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Kisses!

 

Nancy

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“The Image Consultant for Entrepreneurs”

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DRESS CODES 101: For Self-Employed Women

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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:

  1. the way you think,
  2. the way you feel,
  3. the way you act or behave, and then
  4. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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)
  4. 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

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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

  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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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Seven Things You Must Have In Your Closet – How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe

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Imagine this is your entire wardrobe.

Would you like to know how to create 18 unique outfits with just 7 pieces?

It’s Simple.  It’s called a Capsule Wardrobe.

A Capsule Wardrobe is the best way to organize your wardrobe because it will give you a lot more outfits with just a few pieces.

 

Here’s what you need:

3 – *tops

3 – bottoms

1 – coordinating cover piece (jacket, cardigan, blazer, vest)

*All the tops should coordinate with all of the bottoms, but the tops don’t have to match each other.

 

Here’s how you do it:

On your bed, lay all seven pieces in a row starting with the three tops; then, next to them, lay the three bottoms in a row and then your cover piece.

Basically, you will start with the first top and partner it with the first bottom.  There is outfit number one.  Now add the cover piece.  There is outfit number two.

Now match the first top with the second bottom…. and so on and so on.

You will be able to create 18 wildly unique outfits by mix matching the seven pieces.

Now HAVE FUN with accessories that express your Style Personality.

Every capsule does not have to consist of 7 pieces and you can create more than one capsule, depending on your lifestyle.

Do you have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear?

… Let me introduce you to an online academy for creating capsule wardrobes.

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If you want to fall in love with your closet, save time and money and look your absolute best everyday, this $27 program is for you!

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