Image and Etiquette
My profession brings a constant parade of diverse clients. From one week to the next, I’m constantly surprised and delighted by the stream of people arriving at my virtual doorstep. Variety is, indeed, the spice of my life. It keeps me primed for a fast-paced — make that high-octane — life.
A case in point is [...]
Posted on July 6th, 2010 by Diane
Filed under: Accessories, Celebrities, Dress, Fashion, Social Etiquette, Special Events, Womenswear | 1 Comment »
Picture a weather-perfect long weekend marking the unofficial start of summer and you’d have Toronto’s Victoria Day holiday. My husband and I decided to seize the moment and take advantage of the idyllic conditions with a long walk — far from the pervasive concrete of our urban neighbourhood.
We headed for our local public transit station [...]
Posted on May 28th, 2010 by Diane
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Corporate branding has many forms; so naturally, I’m always on the look out for opportunities to enhance a client’s image. My areas of expertise are a very specific series of branding touchpoints —customer service, employee training, and employee image — but sometimes I see an opportunity to jump into other arenas.
A case in point is [...]
Posted on April 13th, 2010 by Diane
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Seasonal cues about queuing —waiting in line for a lift
Every winter right about now, I start to think about our annual March ski trip to the Canadian Rockies. This year, with Vancouver’s Olympics only a heartbeat away, thoughts of “schussing” came a little earlier.
Although I now consider myself a true Torontonian, sadly, the ski locations [...]
Posted on January 29th, 2010 by Diane
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Accessories can make or break an outfit. They can update a classic, breathe new life into an old favourite and turn daywear into elegant eveningwear. On the other hand, the wrong accessory can spoil the success of a really great look.
Simple truth #1
Eyewear is the most obvious accessory.
Simple truth #2
The right eyewear is crucial to [...]
Posted on December 9th, 2009 by Diane
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We created a wardrobe plan for Liz; “reorganized her lingerie drawer” with flattering new undergarments and now, the big day had finally arrived. We were going shopping! This time our destination was Freda’s, a one-stop shopping experience in the heart of Toronto’s Fashion District.
It was going to be a long day. Extensive editing left Liz [...]
Posted on December 4th, 2009 by Diane
Filed under: Accessories, Body Image, Dress, Fashion, Image, Image Consultation, Womenswear | 1 Comment »
Before we catch up with Liz, I’m going to review some of the reasons the colour analysis process is so critical.
Last week I was asked to explain the difference between a “fashion victim” and a “fashionista.” Bottom line, the former aspires to be the latter — but has taken things too far! The fashionista follows [...]
Posted on November 24th, 2009 by Diane
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During a recent meeting with our graphic designers, I arrived with a photograph for a Dining Etiquette project — but the woman in the picture had her elbows on the table. No worries, the designers said, we’ll adjust it. And they did; they “photoshopped” the misplaced elbow right onto her lap.
Adobe Photoshop® is the software [...]
Posted on October 20th, 2009 by Diane
Filed under: Accessories, Body Image, Fashion, Image | 3 Comments »
Remember when Fridays everywhere were casual? Menswear retailers portrayed the look with crisp, khaki chinos and impeccable open necked shirts. There was an occasional sweater, often tied around the shoulders. Reality was far different — bank clerks dressed like garage mechanics, senior executives wore golf shirts and there wasn’t a pressed pant in sight.
Over time, [...]
Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Diane
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Not just one specific thing, like the Pashmina craze that recently swept across the planet. I’m talking about every single accessory category a girl could crave, with the possible exception of millinery.
The timing is perfection itself – great news in a season of closely trimmed clothing budgets. All these accessories provide a much-needed boost to [...]
Posted on July 9th, 2009 by Diane
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