Beauty is More than Skin Deep

By Erika Chloe

Society seems to be obsessed with self transformation while television networks introduce new makeover shows weekly. With explosive television ratings, it's apparent that viewers are tuning in weekly to see the latest geek turn chic. While these shows provide an embarrassing experience for the unlikely contestant, they give home viewers something comprehensive.

The likelihood of having a T.V makeover that caters to your specific wardrobe, hair, and make-up most likely are impossible. Allowing friends, significant others, or relatives to determine what is acceptable fashion will never work out to your advantage, unless they are a fashion expert.

When it comes to your image, how would you describe you style, personality, and lifestyle? Sometimes, people naturally fall into a category. Are you happy with the way you dress? Your clothing and image is what speaks volume when no words are being said. What message are you sending to your peers, children, husband, wife, and friends? If you do not focus on your appearance, then who else will. Own your image and take control of what your image says about you.

Everyone is unique and special. You can be beautiful regardless of shape, age or size. There are many ways to focus on your assets and downplay problem areas in order to maximize your body's full potential. Part of the process is to understand your body structure. This can be further explained by an image expert, image consultant, or fashion consultant.

Wearing the appropriate styles, garments, textiles, and colors have an enormous effect on your overall image and shape. When seeking the advice of a fashion consultant, be prepared to have your world turned upside down because it can be a life changing event.

If you have had the same hairstyle since college perhaps this means you are ready for change. If you find that you have a closet full of clothing and nothing to wear then you may be in need of a wardrobe analysis. If you have had the same clothing style for the past ten years because you are uncertain of what else looks good on you then perhaps you should contemplate hiring an personal shopper. It is not uncommon for corporations, small businesses, or executives to seek the help of an fashion consultant. Business and office attire should also be stylish but stay within the respected realm of your professional environment.

Be careful that if you decide to hire a fashion consultant or image consultant that they are experienced, educated, and work with a full range of clients. Most fashion consultants will give you a free consultation. Push yourself to make the call and I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Updating your look with a beauty and fashion makeover is a great form of rejuvenation. When your image is dated or out of style, you send a message to those around you. When you dress stylish and look put together you are simply saying that you care about the way you look. You appear current, updated, and informed instead of being stuck in a time capsule.

Whether you are going for a job interview, promotion, dinner date, or dropping the kids off at school, you should dress appropriate. Work attire does not always have to be stuffy and boring. Sometimes clothing has to be comfortable and agile to accommodate children. Either way, dressing appropriate for the task at hand can be accomplished while wearing stylish and flattering pieces. - 30291

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