Recession, money issues and negativity affect everybody but looking our best can help us turn our mood around. When we feel good about ourselves this generates an energy that people pick up, and they want to be around us. We get attention, positive attention, hopefully and our attitude changes; eventually so does that one of everyone around. Put some effort into the way you project yourself, practice this for a week. You don't believe it? Try this:
How to look your best with what you already have:
- Make sure that what you wear fits you well: not too tight, not too lose.
- Wear a basic neutral (pants, skirt) and add a pop of color. Color adds energy.
- If you are in a traditional industry, color can be added in an accessory: purse, pocket square, tie, cardigan, hair clip.
- Ladies, put your basic make-up on: mascara, lip color, blush, eye-brow color and if you really want to try, eye shadow.
- Try to mix solid neutrals (see last tip) with patterns: checkers, flowers, geometrical designs. The most important thing is balance, don't go overboard.
- Layer your pieces to add a touch of personality: camisole and shirt, skirt and tights, shirt and cardigan, shirt and vest, shirt and scarf, you get the point.
- Look at the colors you tend to buy and pair up two pieces you have never put together; keep the tones of the same family together or otherwise contrasting pieces. Harmony is the key. I dare you to come up with 5 new outfits. Let me know.
Practice these very simple ideas this week, I'd like to know what happens...
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