LOOK THE BUSINESS – EVERY DAY!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Frances Jones

It is said that a picture paints a thousand words, and so the “picture” you first present says much about you. Have you ever worried that your image is not doing you justice?
Ever wondered how the colours you wear impact on your first impression?
Have you a wardrobe full of clothes and still find yourself saying ‘I’ve nothing to wear’!

If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, then you cannot miss this 4 week course designed to bring your image to new heights!

A uniquely designed course to help you discover how you dress impacts on what salary you earn; what position you hold; what fees you can generate!

And, after all that you will walk with greater confidence and convince people of your worth!

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Be Smart, Look Smart for Career Success

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Frances Jones

Before you even think about updating your wardrobe, you need to update your mind-set. Given that we spend more than a third of our lives at the office, it’s incredible that we often succumb to any old outfit to wear to work? And yet too often we’re happy to have a blow-out on a party dress that, when you consider its cost-per-wear ratio, makes no sense at all.

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How To Dress between the Seasons

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Frances Jones

Spring/Summer fashions are urging us to move away from winter clothes but the recent cold weather is making it difficult to make the wardrobe transition. Dressing between seasons presents a few challenges, particularly from winter to spring as we are longing to wear more colour and shed a few layers.

The film and TV world seem to be dealing with this by wearing a great deal of black and white, which is terribly uninspiring. Monochrome is one of the key trends for Spring Summer 2013, but our wardrobes need a bit of a boost!

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Take your career to new heights through effective communication and a strong personal brand!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Frances Jones

I am delighted to be joining forces with communications expert Orlaith Carmody www.orlaithcarmody.com to offer a workshop for executive women on career development and personal branding.

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Get More Life Out Of Your Clothes

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Frances Jones

Launder less frequently if at all possible – washing and drying clothes frequently shortens their lifespan due to the heat and the friction involved in washing. Try wearing clothes multiple times between launderings.

Use a non-biological powder which is kinder to fabrics – and to your skin. Avoid fabric conditioner – they are usually full of chemicals. Always check the label for washing instructions.

Wash clothes on a cooler cycle in the washing machine – perhaps 30° – kinder to your clothes and saves energy too!

Line dry your clothes as opposed to putting them in the tumble dryer.

Always turn dark clothes inside out when machine washing and this will preserve the colour longer.

Zip up any garments as the teeth of the zip can cause damage to fabrics in the washing machine. The same applies to Velcro fasteners.

Check garments frequently for wear and tear – i.e. hems, buttons etc., and repair anything that’s needed.

Never put anything back into the wardrobe after wearing without checking for stains or any signs of wear and tear.

If you are wearing suits regularly, consider having them pressed as opposed to dry cleaned unless they really need it.

Storing your clothes in an organised way will ensure that you get the most life out of your wardrobe. Invest in good hangers, particularly for suits and jackets. Store non-hanging items flat and folded – this avoids the crumpled look or having to iron before wearing.

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