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Nothing to Wear Panic When You Are Getting Ready to Go Out

March 31, 2014 by Nancy Goldblatt Leave a Comment

 

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What happens when you get invited to a special event?

After you get all “dolled up,” do you look in the mirror and realize you look awful?

  • Does your outfit cling to your body revealing every bulge?

  • Do you look tired, old or washed out?

  • Maybe you don’t know what’s wrong.

But you feel, you look bad.

If you leave your home looking like this, everyone will think, 

              “That poor woman, is over the hill.”

Will they

        Feel sorry for you…

        Talk about you…

                  or

         Avoid you…

You say to yourself…

 “I must find something else to wear.”

  • You go to your closet and begin desperately searching.

  • Before you know it, you have pulled out more than half the clothes in your closet.

  • Clothes are piled everywhere and now you are running late.

  • Still you haven’t found the right outfit to wear.

Your heart starts beating faster and you are perspiring profusely as your panic builds.

  • If you have straight hair it’s hanging limp and wet.

  • If you have curly hair, it has frizzed up into a wild mass, from perspiration.

Your carefully made up face, is now red and blotchy and your makeup has melted away.

You are a wild woman, as you vainly pull more and more pieces of clothing out of your closet and drawers.

The friend waiting for you outside in the car has begun to impatiently honk the horn.

Or the phone is ringing and the hostess is asking,

   “What’s going on, why aren’t you here yet?”

You are in fight or flight mode and can’t talk.

You think to yourself,

   ”I  must find something to wear fast.”

Do you put on that original outfit again and force yourself to leave the house?

Will you hide in a corner, hoping others don’t notice that you are looking fat or frumpy?

Because this has happened before, you know you will be miserable, if you don’t find something to wear that makes you look and feel good.

Do you give up in disgust and call the hostess and say,

  “I’m too sick to attend.”

Now you really do feel sick, as your heart beats faster, panic is racing through your body and you can’t stop perspiring.

Maybe your problem isn’t a special event

Maybe it’s facing your closet everyday.

Do you dread trying to find something to wear to work?

Because

  • You have gained weight.

  • Your shape has changed.

  • Your “old faithfuls,” are threadbare.

  • Or you have a closet stuffed with separates but nothing matches.

Is there something you can do to avoid all of this?

You can call in sick, and hide out while you exercise like crazy, lose a few pounds and then spend lots of money on new clothes.

Even with exercise, weight loss, and new clothes, you will face the same problem, if you don’t learn what colors and styles really flatter you.

You can’t depend on the fashion industry for accurate information on how to choose flattering clothes and accessories.

They are not in the business of teaching you how to understand your unique style.

They want to sell you the latest clothes and accessories.

There is a solution

You can learn to be your own Personal Image Consultant.

Imagine…

  • Having a closet full of mix and match clothes that all look great on you.

Imagine… 

  • Going shopping and knowing what to buy and what to avoid.

This won’t take thousands of dollars or years to do.

You don’t even have to wait till you lose weight to start looking and feeling better.

And you don’t have to buy a whole new wardrobe of clothes.

You can learn to shop your closet and use what you already have. 

Are you ready to learn to be your own “Image Consultant,” and say goodbye to the panic of “Nothing to Wear”?

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Contact Personal Image Consultant, Nancy Goldblatt, the “Wardrobe Wizard,” for a 20 minute, no obligation, telephone conversation to see if her reasonably priced services are right for you. 

During this conversation, besides a needs assessment, she will give you a brief guided imagery test to help you determine your “inner fashion personality.”  By learning about your “fashion personality,” you will be able to avoid purchasing styles you don’t feel comfortable in.  

This is the first step in becoming your own Personal Image Consultant. 

No need to live in Baltimore, Md.  Nancy can now do virtual consults online.  Set up an appointment for a complimentary telephone consult to find out how this works.  Of course, Nancy is still available in-person for women in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Contact: Nancy@WardrobeWiz.com, 410-513-9496, blog.wardrobewiz.com

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Nancy Goldblatt, “The Wardrobe Wizard,” is a “Color 1,” Personal Image Consultant who specializes in working with “women baby-boomers.” whose size and shape has changed and who have too many clothes and “nothing to wear.” After a woman works with “The Wardrobe Wizard,” she will have a wallet of her best colors and styles, and a pared down closet.   She will have learned how to mix and match her best looks so she can get dressed “lickety split,” and look great everyday.

“The Wardrobe Wizard,” also works with younger women and is available to work with men.  She was trained by Joanna Nicholson, founder of Color 1 Associates an International Image & Style Company and has over 20 years of experience as a Personal Image Consultant.

Contact her at Nancy@wardrobewiz.com or 410-513-9496

 

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Super Sunglass Sale at Walmart

February 19, 2013 by Nancy Goldblatt Leave a Comment

 

Sunglasses on sale for $1 at Wal Mart
Sunglasses on sale for $1 at Wal Mart

 I don’t like to spend much money on sunglasses because I seem to lose or break them so frequently.

This last weekend when I stopped at Wal Mart to pick up a few toiletries, I was delighted to discovered lots of sunglasses on sale.

There was no sunglass sale sign, but I noticed $1 stickers on many of the sunglasses.

Sunglass Sale at Walmart
Sunglass Sale at Walmart

The sunglasses I purchased on sale cost me $1 for sunglasses that were originally $5 and, $3 for Foster Grant, Iron-Man, shatter resistant, high performance, polycarbonate glasses that were originally $15.

 

Foster Grant, IronMan, High Performance Sunglasses, orig price $15, on sale at Wal Mart $3
Foster Grant,, High Performance Sunglasses, orig price $15, on sale $3

I bought 4 pair of sunglasses and 1 super large sun-glass case for $3.97.  Total cost, $9.97 not including tax.

 

Sunglasses in super sized case, case cost $3.97
super sized case, case cost $3.97.

  3 Tips for Choosing Comfortable & Flattering Sunglasses

  1. When you try on the sunglasses, close your eyes and see how they feel on your face.  If they pinch, feel too tight, are too loose or are uncomfortable in anyway, do not purchase them.
  2. Sunglasses should feel so comfortable that you barely notice you are wearing them.
  3. Sunglasses as well as eyeglasses should follow the line of your eyebrow.

Want to know more about choosing flattering sunglasses or eyeglasses for your face shape?

Click on the following links to read 2 of my previous blog post.

How to Pick the Perfect Eyeglass Frame Using Your Smartphone or Camera

 

How to Choose Flattering Sunglasses

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“The Wardrobe Wizard,” is available to work with you, no matter where you live.

If you live in Baltimore, Maryland, or surrounding areas she can work with you in person.  If you live other places, she can work with you on-line using digital pictures.

Nancy Goldblatt,“The Wardrobe Wizard,” is a Color1 Personal Image Consultant.  She specializes in working with mid-life women whose size or shape has changed and who have too many clothes and “not much to wear.”

After a woman works with“The Wardrobe Wizard,” she will have a wallet of her best colors and styles, and a pared down closet.  She will learn how to mix and match her best looks so she can get dressed quickly and look great everyday.

“The Wardrobe Wizard,” also works with younger women and is available to work with men.  She was trained by Joanna Nicholson, founder of Color 1 Associates, an International Image & Style Company.

e-mail or call  Nancy if you would like to set up a 20 minute FREE consult to find out if her services are right for you.  Nancy@WardrobeWiz.com, 410-513-9496

 

 

                   

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Three Fashion Fads That Waste Your Money

August 22, 2012 by Nancy Goldblatt 2 Comments

Are you trying to look current by buying the latest fashion fads?  

 Here are three of the  latest fads, I give a thumbs down to because their main purpose is to get you to spend money.

 These fads will soon be gone.

 Sometimes fads turn into trends that last a few seasons.  Trends can become classics that last forever.  An example of this is denim jeans.  I predict the following fads will never become trends or classics.

  1. Shoes that are a different color than your outfit.  The fashionistas call this “wearing a pop of color.” Do you really want people focusing on your feet instead of your face?
  2. Another large pop of color.  A second fad which is trying to become a trend.  How many of you have purchased a very large purse that is a different color than your outfit (usually in a green or orange color.)
  3. The third fad is the color orange which is everywhere this season.  Orange can work for everyone, but you must know which shades and brightnesses of orange flatter you otherwise you risk looking like a pumpkin if the orange is too bright.
Here is Judith, one of my image clients in a beautiful “toned down orange,” top.  If Judith wore the bright orange being shown this season, it would overpower her gentle coloring.

 

Judith, Wardrobe Wizard Client in a “toned down orange,” top

I would look tired and sick if I tried wearing the toned down orange that Judith looks so fabulous in.

   The Halloween orange being shown this season doesn’t flatter many people.  But when you understand the orange shades that flatter you, its easy to look current as well as visually balanced.

 Look Current Without Wasting Money

 I am not discouraging you from trying new fads or trends.  Just be selective about what you buy.  
I urge you to get educated about what really is flattering for your unique coloring and shape so you don’t end up wasting your  money.
Follow Your Inner Compass
Once you understand some simple rules about looking visually balanced, and you know what colors and silhouettes are flattering, you can begin to follow your inner compass in choosing what looks and feels right on you.
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“The Wardrobe Wizard,” is available to work with you, no matter where you live.

If you live in Baltimore, Maryland, or surrounding areas she can work with you in person.  If you live other places, she can work with you on-line using digital pictures.

Nancy Goldblatt, “The Wardrobe Wizard,” is a Color1, Personal Image Consultant who specializes in working with mid-life women whose size or shape has changed and who have too many clothes and “not much to wear.”

After a woman works with “The Wardrobe Wizard,” she will have a wallet of her best colors and styles, and a pared down closet.   She will learn how to mix and match her best looks so she can get dressed “lickety split,” and look great everyday.

“The Wardrobe Wizard,” also works with younger women and is available to work with men.  She was trained by Joanna Nicholson, founder of Color 1 Associates , an International Image & Style Company.

e-mail Nancy for more information on how to get started  with an on-line consult.  Nancy@WardrobeWiz.com,     410-513-9496

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Bargain Hunter, Is It Really A Bargain?

August 8, 2012 by Nancy Goldblatt 2 Comments

How many of you have bought something just because it was on sale?

What other criteria do you need to consider besides the fact an item is on sale for it to be a bargain? 

 

Do you enjoy bargain hunting?
Do you enjoy bargain hunting?

I recently  helped Theresa pare down her wardrobe.

She had many things in her closet that still had the tags on.  Many of them no longer fit .

Theresa realized that she had too many clothes, but couldn’t resist buying more clothes because they were on sale.

Questions to ask yourself to help you decide if something is really a bargain.

  1. Can you wear it with three things you already own or can you wear it three different ways?
  2. Is it comfortable, does the fabric breathe?
  3. Does it fit properly?
  4. What kind of care does it need? 
  5.  Grab the fabric and squeeze and hold for 10 seconds.   Does it wrinkle easily?  
  6.  Can it be washed?  ( If it needs dry cleaning it will cost you more long term.)    Also, most dry cleaning uses carcinogenic chemicals and some of these chemicals may stay in the fabric.
  7. Don’t forget color.  Does the color make your eyes sparkle, do your shadows and lines disappear?
  8. Do you really need it?

When I go shopping, I have my helper, my “Wardrobe Wizard Pocket Pal.”  This includes my wallet of 50 of my best colors and  line drawings of my best styles.

I still  have trouble making decisions, at times, because sometimes “my wants and my needs,” are in conflict.  So I carry a pendulum and I ask my pendulum for help in making my final buying decisions.

I believe my unconscious mind knows the right answer and projects this on the pendulum.

(Yes, even “The Wardrobe Wizard ” needs a second opinion at times.)

How can you remember the 8 questions that help you determine if its really a bargain?  Write them down on a small index card and keep the card in your purse for easy reference.

How do you decide what is really a bargain

How many so-called  “bargains,”  do you have hanging in your closet that you rarely or never wear?

Wondering what to do with those unworn bargains? 

Some of your unworn bargains  can be salvaged and worn.  You may need to find a matching piece to make an outfit.  Your bargain may need altering.

 Want to learn more?

“The Wardrobe Wizard,” is available to work with you, no matter where you live.

If you live in Baltimore, Maryland, or surrounding areas she can work with you in person.  If you live other places, she can work with you on-line using digital pictures.

Nancy Goldblatt, “The Wardrobe Wizard,” is a Color1,Personal Image Consultant.  She specializes in working with mid-life women whose size or shape has changed and who have too many clothes and “not much to wear.”

After a woman works with“The Wardrobe Wizard,” she will have a wallet of her best colors and styles, and a pared down closet.  She will learn how to mix and match her best looks so she can get dressed “lickety split,” and look great everyday.

“The Wardrobe Wizard,” also works with younger women and is available to work with men.  She was trained by Joanna Nicholson, founder of Color 1 Associates, an International Image & Style Company.

e-mail or call  Nancy if you would like to set up a 20 minute FREE consult to find out if her services are right for you.  Nancy@WardrobeWiz.com, 410-513-9496

 

 

Nancy Goldblatt, Wardrobe Wizard

Nancy Goldblatt, “The Wardrobe Wizard of Baltimore,” is a professionally trained personal image consultant.  She specializes in working with women whose shape or size has  changed.  Contact her at Nancy@Wardrobewiz.com

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