Color Psychology: How Do Colors Affect Mood & Emotions?
Color can play an important role in conveying information nonverbally, creating certain moods, and even influencing the decisions people make. Given that 90% of snap judgments are influenced by the psychological effects of color alone, it’s important to know what colors mean and what responses they can elicit. You can then choose the look you want to present, both personally and professionally, to get the results you want. What is Color Psychology? In its simplest […]
Wear These Clothes that Make You Look Slimmer
It is natural to want to look your very best in the clothing that you wear. However, before you rush out to buy the latest trends and styles, take a closer look at your own closet. You may already have many garments and pieces that are flattering and slimming! When worn together in a new way, you may find a whole new host of ensembles and outfits that make you appear at least ten pounds […]
Interested in Learning How to Become an Image Consultant?
Image consultants help their clients develop and project their best appearance through grooming, clothing selection, and, in many cases, training in etiquette and self-presentation. It is a job ideally suited for someone who is a people person and has an eye for fashion and style. The demand for consulting has risen dramatically, and it is no longer exclusively for the rich and famous. Thanks in large part to social media, new opportunities have developed, and […]
What to Do When Someone Invades Your Personal Space
What Is Personal Space? We all live inside a personal space bubble that shrinks and expands depending on our relationship to the person with whom we are speaking. However, we guard our personal space as though we owned the air itself, and anyone who tries to breach the barrier uninvited feels like an invader. Under attack, our lower brain (Amygdala) goes into flight or fight. We run away, or apologize and back off, or fight […]
How to Dress Up – A Style Guide for Any Occasion
The Importance of Proper Attire Want to know how to dress for different social situations? Appropriate dressing means dressing with the occasion in mind. Years ago, we had a defined code such as suits and jackets for work and we dressed up for all occasions such as going to the theater and dinner parties. The code is still there but the guidelines are blurred and confusing. Here we attempt to give some guidelines. Sending the […]