Design implies intention. Ask an architect, a computer software designer, or a curriculum designer and they'll confirm this. There is an assumed intention behind designing something that it will serve its intended purpose, be practical and functional. Design can also imply aesthetics, beauty, or a pleasing combination of elements. Is it pleasant to the eye [...]
Each day and for every meeting or event you are observed. When you walk into the room, you send out a message, whether you intend to or not. Your physical, visual expression combines with you energy to say, “This is who I am.” The way you look expresses aspects of your personality and tastes. It [...]
The words “logical” and “fashion” aren’t often found in the same sentence. However, if you agree that you are more important than your clothing, then it logically follows that an element of harmony is essential to creating your best look. Why harmony? It’s simple: similar objects tend to blend and harmonize. Dis-similar objects will stick out and create some degree of disharmony. [...]
The great news is no one can be a better you than you! First, everything about you goes together. When you truly know this, there’s a whole and consistent message that you experience and express. When you have a clear, strong sense of yourself -- you will feel the wholeness deeply. You communicate it naturally in [...]
Why wear clothing? What’s the purpose? If it were just to protect our bodies from the elements, almost any clothing will do that. We could wrap ourselves in an old blanket and not be arrested for indecent exposure. No, we want more than protection from our clothing. Some women want to use fashion to show [...]
Once you know what you want, your question is likely, "So, how do I get from where I am to where I want to be?" You can ask this in every area of your life. Then, of course, listen. The answer lies in recognizing that the process of Designing Your Self™ is an Inner-Outer and Outer [...]
You can actually design your look and your life. These go hand in hand. You truly can’t redesign your look without seeing changes in your life. Likewise, when you design your life you must consider what it means to be you and how you express yourself. What is Designing your Self? It is an “Outside-In” [...]
We often underestimate the power of our mind. The construct we call our mind, includes our consciousness, imagination, perception, thinking, language, memory, and more -- all filtered through our emotions and instincts. The mind is a complex concept that includes the functioning of our brain. Our brains are so amazing, taking in countless millions of [...]
“Life is not a fashion show,” I pointed out to my audience of several hundred women. Hearing this from a fashion designer got their attention. “It doesn’t matter much how fabulous your outfit or look is if you look in the mirror and criticize yourself. It doesn’t make much difference if you impress others yet [...]
