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Wear The Trend: FUR VESTS

admin — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:03:44 +0000

Right now is the perfect weather to reach for your fur vest. Whether your vest is real deal or faux, the choice is yours. Slipped over a jacket or cozy knit, it’s perfect for fall. Vests are great pieces for layering, adding interest to your ensemble and hiding a not so perfect midrift. Here are two images of faux fur vests: Can you guess which one is more expensive?

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Embellishments As A Focal Point

admin — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:22:29 +0000

How many of you really think about design elements when shopping for an article of clothing? A design element is a color, line, silhouette, fabric and design features. A design feature can include zippers, pockets, buttons, texture, lapels, darts, seams, collars and patterns. Taking design elements into consideration when building your wardrobe can work minor miracles in camouflaging figure challenges.
As I’ve stated before, all women have challenges. So it would be in your best interest to pay attention to them so you can recognize the ones that flatter your figure and are a pleasure to wear.
When you look at a garment or someone looks at you, his or her attention will be drawn to the most dominant design element or feature. The on trends this season features embellishments: sequins, embroidery, brocades and feathers to name a few. Learn to use embellishments as a focal point.
Join me on “Wardrobe Wednesdays” @7:00pm CST on BlogTalkRadio and listen to examples of how you can use design elements, specifically embellishments as a focal point. Submit questions in advance at: info@imagebygwen.com. Join the show at: www.blogtalkradio.com/imagebygwen

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The Peplum Trend

admin — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:35:34 +0000

As an Image-Stylist my clients always ask me at the beginning of a season, “How can I easily incorporate a trend into my wardrobe”? My first response is that you need to look at the trends and decide which if any you like. Then your next step is to do some soul searching to really determine if that trend can REALLY work for you, your personality, lifestyle and budget etc. If you’ve given yourself the green light, then go for and have fun with it.
One of the trends this season is the Peplum a very sophisticated and feminine style. The picture on the left is from Elie Tahari, which shows you just how easy it is to wear this trend. Pair the peplum top with a pair of bootcut jeans and a pair of boots with a heel and you’ll all set. I recommend the peplum trend for the inverted and straight (boyish) bodytype. Most women with a pear or hourglass bodytype would agree that the peplum would only accentuate the hip area, which would not be their best look.

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Vitality Link With Supplements

admin — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:19:16 +0000

Most of us are looking for the fountain of youth. We want to look and feel younger than our parent’s generation. After all 60′s is the new 50 and 40′s is the new 30′s and so on..
*”Women today are expected to be more physically attractive than their mothers generation 63%”
The vitality link with supplements is an easy step to restored health and looking and feeling better each day. If you follow me regularly than you know my approach towards a healthy, vibrant image is a multi-prong approach. Below are my recommendations for supplements and what you should be taking at the very least each day. Of course, depending on your genetic makeup and history it is likely that you may need additional supplementation. A visit to your doctor and a blood and saliva test will best determine you’re coarse of action.

*Multi-vitamin: The vast majority of Americans fail to obtain in the tiny amounts of nutrients in their diets that the medical establishment itself says are needed.

*Vitamin D: Research indicates that most Americans are deficient in vitamin D. Maintains optimal bone health and vascular health

*Fish Oil:omega-3 fatty acids EPA/DHA Supports heart health, brain function and helps with inflammation.

*Curcumin: Fights against cancer, arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and reversing the pathological processes underlying Alzheimer’s disease, among other conditions.

*The Dove Movement for Self-Esteem
*Life Extension

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Your J.Lo Glow to a Healthier You

admin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:18:16 +0000

Do you have the J.Lo Glow look in reference to your skin? It is the hottest trend to refer to glowing skin. What are you doing each day to help you with your signature skin look?
This week on “Wardrobe Wednesdays” on blogtalkradio we talked shop about “makeovers” and how they can help you look & feel better, which ultimately improves your overall health. So what can you do each day that can lead to big results like a makeover? You’ll want to listen to this archived show (the most listened to show) and find out from the experts what they recommend you do that gives you the boost to look and feel better for a healthier you!
Click to find out. Wardrobe Wednesdays archived show on 9/26/12, “Wardrobe & Makeup Look & Feel Good Tips For A Healthier You!”.

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The Power of A Makeover

admin — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:09:42 +0000

The month of September and the Self-Improvement initiative are coming to an end. As an Image-Stylist my hopes and desires is that this month’s initiative, which is to help you take action to update your look this season won’t end with the passing of September.
Recently, the popular TV show, “The Doctors”, validated what I’ve been advocating for years. Makeovers have a huge impact, not just on the outside but can improve your overall health. To end this month with momentum and really hone in on the message that looking and feeling good is more than skin deep.
Join us on “Wardrobe Wednesdays” @ 7:00pm CST on BlogTalkRadio as we welcome back special guest speaker P. D. Roche′. We will unveil our tried and true tips that can start you on a new path to improved health.
Please join us live at the new night time @7:00pm CST.
Click for show page and more information.

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Start Your Improvements Today!

admin — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:12:28 +0000

This month is Self-Improvement Month. If you take a look around you’ll see examples of small improvements being made every day all around us. For example, if you are engaged in social media then you’ll notice that Twitter just recently improved the look & feel of your Twitter homepage. If you like you can now add a header similar to Facebook. Today is a big day for Apple and their launch of the new iPhone! Perhaps you camped out so that you could be lucky enough to get one!
Just as important as it is for companies to stay current and update their branding, it is important that you do the same. As busy women it is easy to get in a rut or become complacent. It is human nature for you to put everything and everyone ahead of your needs or wants. Start today and put yourself on your to-do-list. Look and feel good today for a healthier you.
My business just launched THE FABULOUS TEST KIT yesterday. It is the perfect test to help you make improvements for a better you.
Click to find out more.

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Fall’s New Blazer

admin — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:32:22 +0000

This seasons fall blazer is anything but your basic black or navy jacket. Instead your go to Blazer this season is full of texture. Look for jackets that are reminiscent of the Chanel Jacket: rich boucle, nubby fabrics in symmetrical or asymmetrical silhouettes.
Below are two vastly different versions of a go to blazer that you can fashion this season. I’ve provided two options with strikingly different price points to go along with a theme from one of this seasons hottest shows, “ Two Broke Girls”, in which most of you indeed are on a budget too. Can you tell which of the two jackets costs more? Comment below and share with your friends.

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Positive Thinking Day

admin — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:43:21 +0000

Today is positive thinking day. Positive thinking brings inner peace, success, improved relationships, better health, happiness and satisfaction. It also helps the daily affairs of life move more smoothly, and makes life look bright and promising. Most of you are probably familiar with the show “Two Broke Girls”. With so many of you relating to the challenges of a small business owner or start up business it is important to have a positive attitude.
Here are a few actions and tips to help you develop the power of positive thinking:

Always use only positive words while thinking and while talking. Use words such as, ‘I can’, ‘I am able’, ‘it is possible’, ‘it can be done’, etc.

Allow into your awareness only feelings of happiness, strength and success.

Try to disregard and ignore negative thoughts. Refuse to think such thoughts, and substitute them with constructive happy thoughts.

In your conversation use words that evoke feelings and mental images of strength, happiness and success.

Before starting with any plan or action, visualize clearly in your mind its successful outcome. If you visualize with concentration and faith, you will be amazed at the results.

Read at least one page of inspiring book every day.

Watch movies that make you feel happy.

Minimize the time you listen to the news and read the papers.

Associate yourself with people who think positively.

Always sit and walk with your back straight. This will strengthen your confidence and inner strength.

Walk, swim or engage in some other physical activity. This helps to develop a more positive attitude.

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Resource: Remez Sasson, “Positive Thinking Your Key To Success”, Success Consciousness.com

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“How To Do Your Do” on “Wardrobe Wednesdays” on blogtalkradio

admin — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:37:01 +0000

Join us today for “Wardrobe Wednesdays” @ 2:00 pm on blogtalkradio. So excited for today’s show. We welcome Chicago’s go to hair stylist Mara Davison, as she cuts threw the top fall hair trends and how they can work for you this season. You’re not going to want to miss this show. Find out how you can update your look this season. Get clued in on the expert tips to looking your best. You’ll win big just by being on the call. You’ll be so glad you joined us for such an exciting show! I can’t wait!!
Join the show in one of three ways:
1. Wardrobe Wednesdays show page: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/imagebygwen Click ON AIR button
2.Scroll down and join online chat
3.Wardrobe Wednesdays call in #: 347-539-5826 Listen in and/or ask question
4.Can’t join us live then listen to archived shows at: http://wwww.Facebook.com/imagebygwen click on blogtalkradio
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