Image and Etiquette
Although I’m far more confident about shopping, I’ll take along the Personal Style Guide Diane prepared. In the meantime, I can’t wait to show off the new me.”
Posted on December 4th, 2009 by Diane
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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 [...]
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 that enables designers and photographers to reduce chubby thighs and chins, buff up arms and chests and eliminate facial lines. In short, this digital editing technique manipulates images with safe, non-invasive, touch-up surgery.
Sounds to good to be true and this month, Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation got caught overstepping the rules-of-reasonable-retouching.
Posted on October 20th, 2009 by Diane
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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, the extremes got straightened out and many corporations found themselves with more relaxed dress codes — jacket and tie no longer required — every day of the week. But neckties have always been a way for men to personalize their look — so I’m not surprised to report many have turned to French cuffs and cufflinks instead. Men young and old have embraced this combination with new enthusiasm. Here is a subtle way for a man to express his personality.
The older generation generally follows the formal traditions that dictate both jacket and tie de rigueur with French cuffs and cufflinks. But younger men — most have never worn this combo — show off the look, tie-less, and without a jacket.
Whichever style is yours, keep these tips in mind:
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 [...]
Posted on July 9th, 2009 by Diane
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For years, I‘ve questioned backpackers’ rights to bulldoze through the urban landscape. Call them rucksacks, knapsacks or book-bags, these bulging carryalls interfere with the general ebb and flow of pedestrian traffic and often have the power to knock an innocent transit rider to the ground. But on a recent rainy day, in the heart of [...]
Posted on July 7th, 2009 by Diane
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