Dressing for Comfort, Confidence & Style

Beauty & Wardrobe by Nancy Goldblatt, Color 1, Personal Image Consultant

Meta

younger looking skin

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

by Leave a Comment

 

Zemanta Related Posts Thumbnail


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”?

_______________________________________________________

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

__________________________________________________________

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

 

– See more at: http://blog.wardrobewiz.com/nothing-to-wear-panic/#sthash.kr0bVDI3.dpuf

What Did You Learn From Your Mother About Your Appearance?

by Leave a Comment

 

Nancy, Wardrobe Wizard

I wonder how many of you were affected by the way your mother felt about her appearance.

Even if your mother did not talk about how she felt about her looks, she may have communicated her insecurities by the way she behaved.

I remember going to the grocery store with my mother when I was a young child.  If she glimpsed a neighbor or friends she would grab my hand and duck down another aisle to avoid them.  She told me this was because she did not have time to stand and chat.  As I got older, she admitted to me that she didn’t want to chat because she did not feel she looked her best.

As a young child, I did not understand my mother’s behavior. When  I became an adolescent I began to understand her behavior when I started having some of the same feelings.

My mother was a beautiful woman, but she did not feel beautiful. She felt her nose was too big and she hated her freckled skin.  She envied her friends who could lay out in the sun until their skin turned leathery brown. Even though she had dark brown hair, she had the skin of a red head. When she tried to lay in the sun, thinking her freckles would blend together to give her a tan, she got sun poisoning.   Ironically, because she had to stay out of the sun, as she got older, her skin stayed beautiful as her friends grew more wrinkled.

They say it’s not what our parents say but what they do that affects us.’

For me it was what my mother said and what she did.  She was highly critical of her own appearance and my appearance.  When I was about 6 years old, I was invited to my best friends ballet recital.  I did not go because I got a stomach ache.   That stomach ache felt real at the time, but I realize now, looking back, that underneath the stomach ache was anxiety because I felt I did not have anything to wear that I felt I looked good in. As I got older, I turned down many invitations, because I felt I did not have anything to wear.

When I became an adult, if I could not avoid going to a special event, I would look in my closet and feel panicked because my “old faithful’s,” were too raggedy to wear.

So I would go out and feel desperate as I shopped for something to wear for the special occasion.  When I did go to the event, I felt self conscious and did not enjoy myself because I felt fat and frumpy.  I would often find myself comparing the way I looked to the way the other women looked.

  I wonder if any of you can relate to this?

I discovered after I got trained as an image consultant that I have the most challenging body shape to dress.

Even when I weighed 112 pounds, I felt I looked fat because I have narrow  hips and a proportionally wide waistline and midsection. ( If you happen to have this body shape, you need to wear tops with undefined waistlines.)  It was hard for me to find clothes that looked good on me because

I did not really understand my body shape or the colors that flattered me.

No matter how much I dieted, my waist stayed wide because of my bone structure.   Because I did not understand which styles or colors were flattering, it would take me forever to find one thing that looked ok and fit me.  Frequently if I found one piece that looked good, there would be nothing to match it and it would just hang in my closet unworn.

Nancy at 112 pounds and still feeling fat

Something  magical happened to me when I learned what silouettes worked best on my body shape and what my most flattering colors were.

Shopping got easier and putting myself together became a breeze.  As I got more and more compliments about my appearance, some of those old feelings of self consciousness and “not looking good enough,” began to melt away.

When I have an important event to go to or I am invited out now, I still have a flash of panic, but it only lasts for a few seconds.

Then I remember that I have the knowledge to put myself together and look good.  When I leave my house, I no longer feel self conscious because I am confident that I know what looks good on me no matter what my shape or weight.

Even if you did not have a self conscious, critical mother or body shape challenges, some of you may be experiencing body shape challenges as you have gotten older.

 Do you understand your body shape and the styles of clothing that most flatter your body?  

Do you know what shades of color really flatter you?

 Do you understand your “Fashion Personality,” and how that affects what you feel comfortable wearing?

What are you doing as you get older to continue presenting the best version of yourself?  I would love to hear from you.  Please feel free to comment.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you ready to save lots of money and look great everyday?  To far away to meet in person.  Think you might be interested in an Online Wardrobe Makeover? Call or e-mail to set up a Complimentary 25 minute telephone consult.  The telephone consult I am currently offering is FREE, with no obligation, but I only have a few of these slots available each week.   The purpose of the telephone consult is to help you determine what your fashion personality is and to help me better understand what your needs  are.    Say goodbye to those, “Nothing to wear moments.” 

Nancy@WardrobeWiz.com, 410-513-9496,  WWW.WardrobeWiz.com

 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nancy Goldblatt, “The Wardrobe Wizard,” is a “Color 1,” Personal Image Consultant who specializes in working with mid-life women 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 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.


 

 

Looking Good In Cold Weather

by 3 Comments

Its the middle of December and its below zero and there is snow on the ground in Baltimore.   I have seen lots of people so bundled up that only their eyes are showing.

If you care about your appearance but still want to stay warm when you venture out on very cold days, here are some guidelines that will enable you to still look visually pleasing.

1. Wear shoes or boots that repeats the color on your head. If you are wearing a hat, repeat your hat color or if you have lots of hair that shows, choose shoes or boots that are hair color.   This will visually help you to look “pulled together.”   Our eyes automatically search for repeated colors.  When you wear a hat and shoes that are the same color the eye travels up and down to the repeated colors and this is relaxing to the eyes.

Here are a few examples: With  a hat or hair that is dark brown wear boots or shoes that are dark brown.  If you have a moss green hat, that you love, try to find moss green boots.  If your hair is black and lots of hair shows even with your hat on, consider black boots or shoes.

2. Choose a coat color that is flattering to your skin. (Note : not everyone looks good in black).  But if you already have a black coat choose a neck scarf that repeats your eye, or skin color.  This will give you a “color break,”and the black coat will not look so harsh against your skin.

3.  Unsure which colors are flattering to you? Get Joanna Nicholson’s books Dressing Smart for Women and Dressing Smart for Men at Amazon.

4.  Consider getting a “Color Analysis,” from a Color 1 Associate.   This is a very accurate “non-seasonal approach,” that allows you to wear every color in the right shade.   To find a Color 1 Associate in your local area contact Joyce Harris at Color Style.  Her e-mail is Joyce5001@aol.com.  She  also can sell you copies of Joanna Nicholson’s books.

Nancy Goldblatt, Personal Image Consultant & The Wardrobe Wizard of Baltimore is a Color 1 Associate with over 20 years of experience.  She is available to do your colors if you live in the Baltimore, Washington corridor.  Contact her at 410-235-5325 or nrgoldblatt@gmail.com  (She can teach you how to shop your closet and eliminate what doesn’t work, mix and match in new ways and she’ll suggest what you need to fill in the gaps)

Paula Begoun, “Cosmetics Cop,” comes to Baltimore

by 2 Comments

When Paula Begoun aka ‘The Cosmetics Cop,” came to Baltimore Thursday, Dec 4th and spoke at Barnes & Noble in Pikesville, Md., she stated, “For centuries women have wanted to look pretty, and wasting money is not pretty.”

Paula came to promote  version eight of her book  “Don’t Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me.”   I have been a fan of hers since she wrote “Blue Eyeshadow Should Be Made Illegal.” in 1986.   I currently subscribe to her  on-line  “Beautypedia.”  It costs  $24.95 a  year to subscribe  and new products are reviewed every two weeks.

I find it saves me money because it prevents me from impulsively buying new products.  Paula said her goal has always been to help women save money. She has saved me a lot of money over the years.

Before  I buy a new product I go  online to “Beautypedia,” to check  “the Cosmetic Cops” review.  Cosmetic & skin care reviews include both drugsstore, department store and other retail brands. I am still unsure about the product and  it’s a drugstore cosmetic, I buy it at CVS or Rite Aid because even if it has been opened  or used it can be returned or exchanged.  Paula emphasizes in her reviews that expensive products are not necessarily better than less expensive products.

Paula now wears two hats. She is still “The Cosmetics Cop.”  She and her staff evaluate thousands of brands of makeup, and skin care products.  She gives a smiley face with a check mark for outstanding products and a frowning face for products that aren’t well formulated and do not do what they promise.   She also has her own line of makeup and skin care products called “Paula’s Choice.”

I especially like her exfoliating AHA  and her BHA  products. I have  very dry skin  but in the summer time I get oily around the T zone.  I break out with pimples under the skin and even have had a few blackheads.  Nothing helped me until I used her 2% BHA product.  It cleared up my pimples without overly drying my skin out.   “Yeah, Paula’s Choice.”

If you like Internet research and want to get reviews of new products coming out, its worthwhile subscribing to Beautypedia’s online reviews or  if you prefer buying a book, get her latest version of  “Don’t Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me,” available in paperback from Amazon for $19.77.

Why Is It Important To Know Which Shade of White Is Right for You?

by 1 Comment

Nancy Goldblatt, "The Wardrobe Wizard of Baltimore,"

 

 

Because only 50% of people look good in “pure bright white.”    For the other 50%  of you, “bright white,” will look harsh and or wash you out.  Everyone can wear “winter white,” which is a less intense white. When wearing “winter white,” be careful not to pick a white that has yellow in it.

Can you guess which shade of white is most flattering to Michelle Obama? Take a look at recent pictures of her in a pure white top.  Do you look at her or the top first?    Can you guess what shade of white Oprah looks the best in?  What about Jessica Simpson and Hillary Clinton?

Find the answers at the end of this post.

How can you determine which white is your best white?

Use the “blink test.” Stand 5 feet from a mirror in good light , put on or drape a pure white item over your top half and close your eyes and then quickly open them.  Where does your eye go first?  If it goes to the white before your face, the white is too bright for you.  If you look at your face and the white at the same time and your eyes sparkle and your skin looks fresh and radiant you may be able to wear bright white.

You need to take something else into consideration when you are choosing the right shade of white. What color are your teeth?  Even if the pure white works with your skin, if it makes your teeth look yellow or grey you may be better off wearing “winter white,” at least near your face.  Speaking of teeth, if pure white does not flatter your skin, if you ” over whiten.” your teeth this can make your teeth look like they are false teeth.    I am not against whitening teeth, I am just cautioning against over-whitening them.

(Answer to questions)  Michelle Obama looks better in “winter white.”  Bright white is too bright on her  because she has “muted.” coloring.   Oprah also looks her best in “winter white.”   Jessica Simpson and Hillary Clinton both look great in ” bright white.”

*For more information on choosing colors get Joanna Nicholson’s books, “Dressing Smart for Women,” and “Dressing Smart for Men.”

Nancy Goldblatt is a professionally trained, personal image consultant.  She was trained by Color 1 Associates.  She specializes in working with women in Baltimore and surrounding  areas whose weight or shape has changed and or who have lots of clothes and “nothing to wear.”  Reach her at Nancy@wardrobewiz.com or 410-235-5325.  She offers a complimentary initial telephone consult to help you determine if her services are right for you.  She also works with men, and groups in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.

What body lotion is a naturally occuring body moisturizer?

by 2 Comments

I have had seriously dry skin since I was a child, especially on my hands, feet and elbows. As a child my hands and feet were so dry they developed tiny painful cracks.   The dermatologist told me I had contact dermatitis.   Not only did my hands and feet hurt from the dryness and cracks, but the little cracks made my hands and feet look dirty.  The more I washed, the worse the cracks got.   During the cold, dry,  Chicago winter’s my mother would put petroleum jelly on my hands and cover my hands with socks when I went to bed at night.    This did not help me much.   As I got older,  I tried every over-the counter remedy for dry skin.  A dermatologist gave me prescription cortisone lotion which only helped  a little.

Finally, about 15 years ago I discovered a lotion that really helped.   This was a prescription lotion called Lach-hydrin 12%.    This lotion is now available over the counter at CVS drugs.    The over the counter name is Amlactin lotion.  It comes in a 7.9 oz bottle and costs about $15 dollars.   It’s probably available on line if you do not have a CVS drugstore near you.   Use it only on your body, especially hands, elbows, and feet, its too strong to use on your face.

This is what the label says  “Amlactin  moisturizing body lotion is a special formulation of 12% lactic acid neutralized with ammonium hydroxide to provide a ph of 4.5-5.5.  Lactic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid, is a naturally occurring humectant for the skin.  Amlactin moisturizing body lotion moisturizes, exfoliates and softens rough, dry skin.”

It gently exfoliates the outer layer of skin.  It prevents calluses from building up on my feet and  I am no longer embarrassed by the way my hands look in the winter and in the summer I can wear sandals and my feet don’t embarrass me.  It works on elbows too.

I would be interested in hearing what results you have with Amlactin Lotion.

Nancy Goldblatt, is a professionally trained personal image consultant.  She has a holistic approach and looks at the whole person.  She specializes in working with women whose shape or size has changed and or who have lots of clothes and nothing to wear.   She also works with men.    If you are in Baltimore or surrounding areas including Washington, D.C. she can work with you “in person.”    She offers a  30  minute telephone consult to help you determine if her services are right for you.  Contact her at nrgoldblatt at gmail dot com or 410-235-5325.

Get Rid of Your Pimples and Get Back Your Radiance With Two Products

by 2 Comments

Nancy Goldblatt, "The Wardrobe Wizard of Baltimore,"

[Read more…] about Get Rid of Your Pimples and Get Back Your Radiance With Two Products