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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.

My friend and fashion mentor, Shari Braendel is the founder of 

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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PS – The inspiration for this post came from Step Ten of The Fashionating Life Formula.

A step-by-step blueprint for discovering and developing your personal image.

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Learn The Four Words that Reflect Your Style Personality

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

Your clothes reflect you and your personality.

Your personality is key when you choose what you wear and how you look.

 

Here is a simple assessment for discovering your style personality.

List four words that describe who you are: 

1)

2)

3)

4)

Those four words will help you create and manage your own personal style so that you look and feel fabulous every day!

Expressing yourself through your personal style should be giving a little glimpse into your life.

Here is my Style Personality in four words: INDEPENDENT, RANDOM, UNIQUE, CREATIVE

Take the time to go through your wardrobe.  Every item should reflect those four words that described your personality.  

Just be yourself and let your personality reflect your style!

Did you find this information on Style Personality valuable?  

If so, I don’t want you to spend another dime on clothes that are not the right color for you, that don’t flatter your figure or reflect your personal style… So here’s the Formula based on your God-given beauty; how to build your perfect wardrobe, increase your self confidence and live the fascinating life that you were put on this planet to live!

PS – I would love to hear from you:  What are your four words?  Please COMMENT below.

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Source: Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula by Nancy Joseph

 

 

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How to Create a Vision Board that Works!

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Want to achieve your goals?  Make a vision board.

Visualization is one of the most powerful mind exercises you can do.

What we focus on expands.  When you create a vision board and place it in a space where you see it often, you essentially end up doing short visualization exercises throughout the day.

So what’s the secret to creating a vision board that works?  It’s simple:

Your vision board should focus on how you want to feel, not just on things that you want.  The more your board focuses on how you want to feel, the more it will come to life.

Here’s an example, I have a picture of a green/white camper van on my vision board (pictured below), not because I want to own a green/white camper van, but because I love the feeling I get when I travel to new places.  I want my customers to feel those same happy vibes when they come across my brand, so on the board it went.

I added a few trinkets, like a shiny ball (ornament) and my bookmark.  They serve as a reminder that as a solopreneur I need to avoid Shiny Object Syndrome and focus.

A few inspirational note cards from my best friends and women I admire are on my board as well; I personally believe that their handwritten notes infuse my board with even more good vibes.

There is only one major rule to creating a vision board that works, and its that there aren’t any rules.  You aren’t going to mess it up, you can create your vision board on your own terms.

What you’ll need:

  • A Bulletin Board (corkboard)
  • Scissors, push pins, glue gun
  • Fun stickers, silk flowers, jewels, charms, buttons, glitter glue, etc.
  • Magazines that you can cut images and quotes from.
  • Most importantly, the stuff you want to look at every day.  Photos, quotes, sayings, images of places you want to go.
  • Time.  Give yourself a stress-free hour or two to put your board together.

How to do it:

Spend time gathering images, headlines and random words; anything that catches your eye in magazines, from online sources, or anywhere that inspires you.  If an image provokes a positive feeling in your body, grab it.

First, I create my push pins.  Using the hot glue gun, I decorate the pins with flowers, glitter glue, jewels, buttons, etc.

Then, when it comes to actually putting your stuff on the board, lay everything out before you start pinning so you can get an idea of where you want everything.

When you finish, I would love to see pictures of your boards!  Please COMMENT and SHARE below.

Cheers to a Fashionating 2017!!!

PS – I’m going to host a vision board party on the first night of my Refashion Retreat weekend in Naples, FL – (July 28-29, 2017). I know it will set the tone for the event – everyone will be more focused & less stressed after we do it.  Contact Me if you want more information regarding the retreat.

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Seven Lipstick Shades for Every Woman’s Mood

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“Give a woman the right lipstick and she can conquer the world” – Marilyn Monroe

Don’t you agree?

A great lipstick color can boost your confidence and uplift your mood.  Makeup, like fashion, is an outlet of self expression – and that’s one of the best things I love about it!

I usually pick my lipstick color depending on my mood.

Here are seven lipstick shades that can fit every woman’s mood and look:

1)Red 

It is a makeup essential to own a gorgeous red lipstick.  If you want to feel confident, red is the color for you.   (Marilyn)

2)Nude

I wear a nude lip when I’m sporting smokey eyes, or when I want to downplay my makeup yet still look fresh.  A nude lip color can lean on the pink, coral or brown side.  Find one that compliments your skin tone, not too light that will make you look as pale as a ghost.  (Pure)

3)Burgandy

Yes, everyone needs a good deep red lipstick but when you want to feel sophisticated, try this color.  It is perfect when paired with sleek hair and winged liner.  (Pomegranate)

4)Pink

If you feel dainty and fresh, go for a pink color that matches your skin tone.  Pink has a way of making us look youthful and healthy, especially when paired with matching pink blush.  (Blissful)

5)Coral

When the sun is out and its warm rays glimmer outdoors, coral is the way to go.  It totally makes sense to match your lippie to the weather!  (Spontaneous)

6)Neon Pink

When you are feeling extra happy and cheerful, swipe on some bright neon pink lipstick!  You’ll feel as bright as sunshine so don’t be surprised if everyone you meet flashes you a smile!  (Fierce)

7)Deep Plum

Tired of making a statement with red lipstick?  If you are feeling rebellious, go for a deep plum color.  It is eye catching, yet still fun and pretty to wear!  It is a very versatile color as it can take you from day to night.  (First Avenue)

Wearing lipstick is an amazing mood enhancer.

Once you find the perfect shade, you’ll love it forever for the way it brightens your face and makes you look amazing.

Inspired yet?

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(All shades referenced are from Crunchi Cosmetics)

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Bobbi Brown Inspired – Makeup Tips For Looking Gorgeous in Glasses

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*Hey, four-eyes!

Glasses definitely make a style statement, but your eyes can get lost beneath your frames unless you adjust your makeup.

Here are my favorite ways to make your eyes pop from behind your lenses.

MAKEUP TIPS FOR GIRLS WHO ROCK GLASSES:

  • Eyeliner is key; it really adds definition from behind your lenses.
  • Always define your brows with a shadow the same shade as your hair color.  This will ensure that your glasses don’t overpower your face.
  • The glass in your frames can highlight under eye discoloration and darkness, so corrector and concealer underneath the eye and in creases is essential.
  • Waterproof mascara won’t smudge on your lenses.
  • If you have strong frames, you can get away with stronger makeup.
  • If your frames are delicate, or in a nude shade, don’t let your makeup overpower your frames.  Choose softer colors for shadow and create definition with a dark liner and mascara.
  • The color of your eye shadow shouldn’t compete with the color of your glasses.  If you want to do the same color as your frames on your eyelids, try a base hue that’s a shade lighter, and go a few shades darker for the crease color.  Finish with black liner and mascara.
  • For an easy look, go with a bold color on your lips and just corrector, concealer, and mascara for your eyes.  Put on your glasses and you’re done.

*I was 42 when I started working at MAC Cosmetics.  Yeah, 42.  Thank goodness their moto is : All ages. All races. All sexes.

I rocked the colorful eye shadows, winged liner, false lashes and loud lipsticks for five years.  The day I couldn’t read the Name on the bottom of the lipstick tube – I started to plan my retirement party.  I was already wearing contact lenses to see far and now I couldn’t see up close.  I refused to wear “cheaters” because I thought those were for old ladies.  I lost my self confidence and was afraid I’d lost my credibility.  Seeing an old woman makeup artist (wearing “cheaters”) says one of two things – “Wow! She must be an expert with tons of experience” OR “Wow! She can’t see for Sh*t and I I don’t want her doing MY makeup!”  I had no choice (in my mind) and I retired.

True Story.

I’ve come a long way since my blurred vision days at MAC and today when you see me “doing makeup” I wear funky, crazy, hipster-style “cheaters”.  I look much hipper, younger and more confident.  Bottom line… It’s all about how you SEE yourself!

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The Foolproof Way To Create A Perfect Smokey Eye All By Yourself

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THE SMOKEY EYE is timelessly sexy.  But too many women skip it altogether, because it seems too hard to create.

When it comes to gorgeous eyes, the right tools, makeup and application techniques matter.

 

I’m coming from behind the makeup counter to share a secret that makeup artists don’t want you to know.

 

HOW TO APPLY YOUR OWN EYE MAKEUP

When it comes to a gorgeous smokey eye, you want to lift your chin and look down into the mirror.

Try to keep your eye open.  The goal is to create a flat lid while still being able to see what you’re doing.

If you squint, you risk applying product to wrinkles or folds.

For lower eye application, do just the opposite: Put your chin down (make a double chin) and look up into the mirror.

You’ll be amazed how much easier it will be to see your application.

Now, let’s create that perfect Smokey Eye all by yourself.  Keep your chin up, beautiful!

The number one request I get as a makeup artist is for a “smokey eye”.  The smokey eye is actually a technique, not specific colors.

You need three colored shadows (light, medium & dark).  Purples are my favorite, they look great on everybody.

  1.  With the lightest color, apply from the lash line all the way to the eyebrow.
  2.  With the darkest color apply on the eyelid to the crease.
  3.   With the medium color apply in the crease.  (blend back and forth like a windshield wiper)
  4.   Apply eye liner around the entire eye.
  5.   Mascara, Mascara, Mascara!!!

Congratulations!  You’ve achieved an eye look so smoldering, others will be captivated by your beauty.

 

Are you feeling empowered?  Have I helped in some way?  

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Why You Shouldn’t Work in Your Pajamas – Struggles of a Solopreneur

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Working from home on your own can cause laziness.  If you treat it like a hobby, you’ll have hobby results, so treat it like a business.

GET UP, GET DRESSED AND GO TO WORK!

The act of being dressed will set this time apart from doing household chores, watching TV and drinking coffee.  Yes, you have the luxury of working in your pj’s, but when you are dressed for work you’re more likely to leave the house, network and connect with clients.

*WINNING WITH YOUR CLOTHES!

Color attracts the eye first.  Are you wearing the right color?

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.  The natural color of your skin, your hair and your eyes determines which colors will make you look radiant or washed out.

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 our skin, hair and eyes will seem fresher and brighter.  Your skin will appear more clear and healthier, and because of how others will react to you, you will feel more confident.

When you are not wearing your best colors, there is a lack of balance or harmony between you and your clothes.  Your clothes will clash with your natural color, causing you to look unhealthy and tired.  Any lines or dark, uneven color in your face will be more apparent.

Knowing whether you are Warm or Cool is the foundation of your personal image.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

“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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*Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula by Nancy Joseph.

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