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27 Clothing Staples You Need to Have

Every girl should have these clothing staples in their closet. The image trick is to coordinate each piece in a master group so that everything matches around four principles: a versatile color scheme, the same family of fabrics, compatible styles and a similar level of refinement or craftsmanship. Update with less expensive tops and fun accessories. Each master group tells one style story. You save money, avoiding costly mistakes you never wear and once you

Political Elections: How Much Does Image Matter?

Political Elections: How Much Does Image Matter? The answer? A whole lot. London Image Institute President and Director, Lynne Marks, was recently interviewed about image and its effect on political opinion. Image consultants know the significance of one’s image. It involves far more than picking out a few pleasant outfits. Appearance, behaviors, and communication (both verbal and non-verbal) all play an integral role in creating a personal and professional image. In this day and age of

Finding your Style – Wardrobe Rental Services

Why buy when you can subscribe to a wardrobe rental service? With so many brands and styles available these days, it can be a challenge to find your own personal style. Even when you do, it can be difficult (and expensive!) to build out a full wardrobe. Recently, there’s been a trend in “Subscription Boxes” to fill every niche imaginable – and the fashion industry is no exception. There are several subscription/rental services available that allow

2016 Fashion Trend Outlook

2016 Fashion Trend Outlook While runway fashion is always a bit beyond what is appropriate for everyday wear, looking at the trends in the pipeline can help provide guidance to your fashion-forward clients. It’s a good idea to watch when new fashions come into the stores in a less exaggerated form and adapt them for an updated look for your own and your clients’ wardrobes for the upcoming season. Some of our favorite Spring 2016

Dry Clean Only? – Tips to Save Trips to the Dry Cleaners

Have you ever wondered why that polyester and cotton dress was labeled dry clean only? The fabric looked exactly like that other skirt you have washed successfully many times. There are several reasons why dry-cleaning is recommended by manufacturers, but in my experience, some of them are slightly suspect. Some retailers label their items as dry clean only to preempt damage (and possible returns) caused by mishandling or by rough treatment in the washing machine. Items that require dry cleaning

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27 Clothing Staples You Need to Have

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2016 Fashion Trend Outlook

Dry Clean Only? – Tips to Save Trips to the Dry Cleaners