Andrea Dupont
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Issue 1:  Feng  Shui Tips  Summer:  Year of the Pig
Greetings!

Summer has arrived! Summertime is full of events and opportunities to meet with people - are you ready to present your true self? This issue of my newsletter contains many tips for you; each will help you represent your uniqueness. Whether it's a wine tasting or a friend's wedding, what you wear matters.

I hope you enjoy my first issue on Feng Shui Tips, available only to my e-newsletters subscribers and that you are inspired to try some of my tips to help you attract all you desire in life. You're welcome to share my Tips Newsletter with friends and colleagues by using the Forward email link at the very bottom.

Finally, I have several workshops scheduled this fall, but your are welcome to contact me to host your own.
 
 Wishing you a peaceful & fun summer,
-Andrea
 
A Core Woredrobe Refresher

Fire Elements Body ColorIn Fashion Feng Shui we dress the whole person. Mind, Body and Spirit. Representing who you are in your wardrobe will have a positive impact in your life.

In order to have a wonderful wardrobe that works for you and what you want to attract into your life, you need to have an understanding of who you are and what you want first. What is the essence of you, what is your driving force?

Discover "who you are" and express it through your appearance by contacting me about LifeStyle Coaching.
 
My Core Woredrobe recommendations for summer include:
 2 neutral colors that compliment each other, like brown and cream

You'll also want:
3 Trousers  in neutral and stripped or checked
1 Jacket  that matches both trousers
3 Blouses: one plain, one dressy and one print
1 Skirt that matches your jacket
2 Sweaters
1 Dress

My services include closet evalutions &  shopping with or for you.  You'll love having an expert eye, helping you select colors and fabrics which compliment who you are.

Clearing your Closet
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If you haven't cleared out your wardrobe closet yet, you are overdue. Ideally, Spring is the time to sort and grow, but you'll still  initiate positive energy by addressing your closet now.

Here's some tips on getting the clutter from your life:

Sorting: 3 Rules

  1. If  it doesn't fit - donote it!
  2. If you haven't worn it in a year - donote it!
  3. If it's worn or stained - it's a rag!

Purchasing: 1 golden Rule

Don't purchase anything until you have purged; you'll adore your new garments and they'll have a front and center position in your closet.

Color and Comfort and Style
2007 is the Year of the Pig  or boar in the Chinese calendar and the  fashion industry has translated the Pig into color, comfort & style.

Still, not everyone can "pull off" all the looks the designers have created this year. Here's a few tips to keep you looking your personal best.
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This years garments come in colors that are vibrant, soft, neutral and white is suddenly very " in". You can have it all.
  • Remember to wear your best colors near your face; colors that compliment your eye color.
  • Have pear shaped body? A shirt dress or wrap dress will certainly suit you.
  • Though wide belts are back in - be careful, they're not for busty women.
  • City Shorts - cut right above or below the knee suit almost everyone.  They can be worn casually or dressed up with a great heel. Treat yourself to a pair of Peep Toe heels.
  • Metalic flats are also in, but if shiny isn't you, choose a neutral color instead.


Interiors ConsultingPersonality and Feng Shui
Feng Shui is based on the premise that individuals are energetically linked to their environments and that their prosperity is enhanced by harmonious and balanced surroundings.  Surround yourself with only things you love and you'll create an environment that brings you pure pleasure.

P
erfectionist? 
P
ioneer?  
Philosopher? 
P
leasure
Seeker? 
Peace Maker?
 
Choose the personality that best describes you and learn what design elements are most suited to your home and work environments.
  • Do you tend to civilize, organize or elevate? Then ovals and rounded shapes will please  the Perfectionist in you and your colors are pastels & whites and metalics.
  • Are you contemplative, creative, a being creature? Then you're likely a Philosopher and your design elements are asymmetrical shapes, dark colors, fluid fabrics.
  • If charismatic & dramatic best describes your personality, then red and purples will compliment the Pleasure Seeker in you. Try angular and pointed shapes and life-like fabrics
  • Are you competitive, sporty, a doer? You'll find that greens and blues are your colors as a Pioneer and columnar shapes will please you; use plant based fabric with sporty & comfortable styling.
  • If you consider yourself committed, a nurturer and traditional then you're likely a Peace maker. Using earth tone colors, boxy shapes and textured fabrics will change the way your rooms feel to you.
By using the Five Element theory in your home or work space will create an environment that is harmonious and balanced to you.