A farce is a ridiculous situation in which everything goes wrong or becomes a sham. A look back at the fashions and, dare I say – costumes, worn by many of the celebrities attending and performing at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, a fashion farce is a perfect way to describe the feast for the sore eyes that they prepared for us.
That’s right. You can literally drop pounds instantly by just getting your clothing tailored. If you look more full-bodied than you should in your clothes, it may be because of your how your clothes are fitting. When your clothes visually add pounds to your appearance, you are experiencing a situation I refer to as visual bulk. Visual bulk can weigh down how you look, and adversely affect your non-verbal communication, including the appearance of your posture and body language.
Why is purging our closets always so damned painful. I think it has a lot to do with something I call The Certainty Factor.
The Certainty Factor is a principle based on variables of knowledge and confidence. It’s hard to let go of possessions if you don’t know what you’re replacing them with – even if you know that what you’re holding onto could be replaced with something better. If you don’t have the new and improved yet, why let go what you have?
Do you see and interact with others through a “generational lens”? This past weekend I attended an educational curriculum for professional image consultants that examined the four generations: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Generation Y, and how to apply this information into our practices. The reasons for appreciating generational differences and similarities are twofold. First, there’s a chance to help workplace culture understand how to bridge the communication gap between generational differences. Second, is an opportunity to better understand an individual on the basis of his or her generational identity.
It’s striking how Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg hasn’t evolved his image and style one bit, despite his immense business success. Though his character portrayal was fascinating in the Golden Globe-winning movie, The Social Network, it’s not the basis of my assessment. The real life Mark Zuckerberg still dresses like a scrappy college dormitory resident, despite his meteoric ascent to the height of the business world. Age notwithstanding, it’s time for him to put effort and intention into his image and show that he’s not just grown up, but a leader.
I love socks. In fact, I confess that I’m so inspired by the socks in my collection that choosing an outfit for the day is sometimes built around which socks I have selected. Anyone who always wears plain socks will not see any inspiration from this idea. But anyone daring enough to wear colorful socks will see the brilliance of it.
Last week my partner and I enjoyed a wonderful holiday jaunt to Waikiki. The weather was perfectly tropical: a couple of sunny days, a couple of rainy days, and all days totally humid and steamy. No matter the time of day or what the weather was like, it was the perfect place to be in search of the perfect Mai Tai. Even though the Mai Tai was created in Northern California, this drink is best known to be enjoyed beachside in Waikiki.
Over the past twenty years as an image consultant, people have often asked me what are the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to their personal iamge. So, in the spirit of helping you and your friends start 2011 on the right foot, here’s a list of the 7 biggest mistakes people constantly make. It’s really important to know what these mistakes are because , if you are making them yourself, I can consult with you and help show you a better way to see yourself and look authentically your best and mistake free.
The abusive and neglectful childhood experiences of King George VI led him to develop a stuttering speaking pattern, a problem that is the subject of the motion picture, “The King’s Speech.” It felt like Colin Firth totally immersed himself into the characterization of King George, and Geoffrey Rush, playing the king’s speech therapist, gave an equally a sublime performance. The movie really hit home for me as I connected with two major themes: how the king worked terribly hard to overcome those negative childhood experiences, and how he did it with love and with the help of someone he grew to trust implicitly.
Here’s a chance for you to share your favorite purchase of the year with my readers and to possibly win a cool gift. So start sharing! You could win one of my favorite fashion, style, image, or branding books. Winners will be chosen randomly.
There are no qualifications to win as long as you acquired the item in 2010. Just tell us all what’s your favorite purchase of the year and why you bought it. What makes it the standout above anything else you’ve added to your wardrobe?