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Greetings!
It's been a long time since my last email! I've been busy -- too busy! How about you? I'm hoping to have some time very soon to sit back and enjoy this beautiful time of year before the heat and humidity overcome us. Last night I spoke to a great group of women at a nearby library. They had plenty of different challenges involving their wardrobe and getting dressed and feeling great. It was so great to help  them, from the woman on disability who wanted to know what kind of top to wear to best flatter her body to the stay-at-home mom who wishes she had just a little more time to spend on herself. It's incredibly rewarding to be able to talk frankly about issues that are often dismissed as trite and unimportant but -- really -- go to the heart of who we are, how we live our lives, and, ultimately, how happy we are. Think otherwise? Close your eyes and imagine going to your closet and having every single beautiful piece call out to you "Wear me, wear me!" and you almost can't decide which to choose, because you love them all so much, but it doesn't even matter ... because they all fit and flatter you and make you look like YOU! Doesn't that feel GREAT?!I know I want that confidence and satisfaction for myself. Don't you? Aside from the public speaking (and, yes, I'm available to speak to your group, too!) and writing, one reason I've been so busy is getting my clients ready for spring. They're calling because they're tired of buying clothes they never wear ... feeling unattractive in their clothes ... feeling as if they have "nothing to wear." Sound familiar? For the most part, we've spent a lot of time "shopping their closet" -- making completely new outfits using what they have, maybe with one or two really fresh pieces added into the mix. I think of this as low-cost, low-stress great style.In the last month, I rolled out my color analysis services, and it's been amazing -- clients really see what colors flatter them and why. (Scroll down to find out how to bring more color into your life.) To celebrate this new aspect of my business, I'm extending my special offer on color analysis a little longer. (This low price expires next month, and then it's gone for good.) Finally, a big welcome to all the readers who are new to my list -- glad to have you! Let me know what you think! And don't forget to become a Facebook fan for tips and ideas between issues. Warmly, Ketura www.TheWardrobeWorkshop.com |
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"Fashion
is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in
the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is
happening."
-- Coco Chanel
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Color yourself beautiful
I hear it all the time: "I wear a lot of black. I'd like to wear more color, but I don't know how."
Here are a few ways to bring more color into your life. (And, believe me, once your life starts playing in color rather than in black and white, there's no going back!) - Visit the paint store. Give yourself the treat of a half-hour dawdling in front of the paint-chip display in a paint store. Collect a handful and shuffle them. Which ones do you love? Enjoy their visual appeal.
- Visit an art museum. If you live in or near DC, it's free! Take an hour and walk around a museum and pay especial attention to the art's colors. Again, what appeals to you -- and what doesn't?
- Browse magazines and art books. Try this same approach with magazines or art books. Open yourself to new colors and combinations.
- Notice the physical and natural environments. Mother Nature pairs colors together beautifully, so take your cue from her. See the irises blooming, or the beauty of some warm-red tulips against the fresh grass. Or think of the rich mix of colors in an autumn treescape. It's all beautiful!
Ready to take some baby steps? Try one or more of these ideas: - Color your accessories. I'm not a fan of black-plus-a-color, but this is still a good way to dip a toe into the sea of color. Instead of black bag, try one in ivory, gray, camel, bottle green or royal blue. Tie on a colorful scarf. Or add a colorful necklace or pair of earrings to your outfit.
- Experiment with your clothes. Take your colored pieces from your closet and toss them on your bed or place them on a rolling rack. Forget shapes and styles: Which colors go together in an appealing way?
- Take the plunge. Next time you go shopping, buy one piece that's outside your comfort zone -- a chartreuse top or a baby blue skirt. Take it home and play with it -- see what it works with that you already have in your closet, using your new-found color skills.
- Find your best colors. Try this quick test: hold a
bright white up to your face and compare it with a warmer white, like an
ivory. Does the bright white or ivory flatter you more -- making you
look younger and prettier? This may be a clue to figuring out whether
warm or cool colors suit you more.
Not sure which colors look best on you, or want help getting used to the wonderful world of color? Send me an emailor give me a call at 202.352.7120 and we'll figure out how I can help you color your world beautiful.
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Ketura Persellin is an image consultant in Washington, DC, who specializes in helping real women
find real style, through services that include style assessments, closet
editing, color analysis and personal shopping. Need a speaker for your next meeting or program? She's available to speak on a range of topics. Want to talk about what will help you find the style you've always wanted? Contact her to schedule a complimentary strategy session: 202.352.7120 or KeturaP@aol.com
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Find out what colors you should wear -- and which ones you'll probably want to avoid, at least most of the time -- by scheduling a color analysis session with me. We'll spend about an hour (it might be more or less than that) carefully analyzing your skin tones and undertones to determine which are best for you. You'll look healthier and more beautiful (and younger!) and you'll save LOTS of time and money when you shop.
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Offer expires June 1, 2010
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