Friday, March 25, 2016

Spring Style


Happy Easter and Passover my friends!
Renewal time of year! The earth unfolds new color!

  Spring buds are appearing on the trees and on the ground.
Time to tone our arms and legs for showing some skin in the warmer weather. Take in the smells of crocus and tulips and watch
the trees bloom. 

Also,  time to open our   wardrobe closets  for spring.
Here are a few  pretty things from Chloe collection.  So  girly girl!

Wishing you a beautiful Spring!
















Friday, March 18, 2016

Power of Branding





Developing a personal brand is similar to product branding. The overall goal with branding is to differentiate yourself (the product) in the market so you can attain your objectives, be those landing your dream job or becoming a famous singer. The process includes defining your brand and brand attributes, positioning your brand in a different way than your competitors and then managing all aspects of your personal brand.
The biggest issue I see when it comes to personal branding is a lack of adequate research and strategizing. There’s an old saying, “Ready, aim, fire,” but when it comes to personal branding, I see many working backwards with “Fire, ready, aim.”


People tend to get so excited that they forget to do their homework before taking action. To avoid mis-steps, take the time to work through these six steps first.

People tend to get so excited that they forget to do their homework before taking action. To avoid mis-steps, take the time to work through these six steps first.


Warren Buffet hints on Branding yourself







PERSONAL BRANDING 101
Step 1: Define your overall aspirations. Be specific and clearly define your goals and objectives. Is it to become known as the best project manager in a certain industry? Obtain the job of Creative Director at a large advertising agency? Become VP of Marketing?
Step 2: Conduct research. How are those who have made it to where you want to be conducting their personal branding efforts? What can you learn from what others are doing, be their efforts good or bad? Who are your biggest competitors and what are they doing to brand themselves?
Step 3: Determine your brand attributes. What do you want your personal brand to convey? What adjectives do you want people to associate with you (as the product) and why? In what niche of the market do you want to become known?
Step 4: Assess your current state. How do people currently perceive you? How large is the gap between the current you and the person you want others to perceive you to be? What needs to change and why?
Step 5: Create your game plan. Your game plan should include more than just branding yourself in social media – it needs to include all aspects of you, as a product. Defining your plan needs to include the tangible and intangible characteristics of personal branding including attire, hair, makeup, behavior, verbal and non-verbal communication.
Your game plan also needs to include the specific social media aspects you’ll use to convey your new personal brand (such as LinkedIn,Facebook FB +%, Twitter, blogs, etc.) and how you will use each of those aspects to build your brand.
Step 6: Manage your brand. Proactively manage all aspects of your brand, ensuring these aspects are in sync and that they continue to reinforce your brand attributes and market niche.
For example, your LinkedIn picture should look similar to the in-person you, your Tweets and any social media posts should stay within your market niche and your in-person behavior should be representative of how you want others to perceive you. And if you’ve branded yourself in social media as a creative fashion diva, then make sure that extends to how you come across in person (attire, hair, makeup, etc.).
Don’t create a mismatched brand by conveying different or competing attributes in various social media outlets, such as tweeting negative opinions about gowns worn at the Oscars and posting comments on LinkedIn about your vacation when you’re trying to brand yourself as a savvy cross-functional project team leader. Doing so will create audience confusion about who you are and what you do.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Chanel Ready to Wear l 2016-2017



Morning Friends.   I reposted this Chanel Fashion show!  It is one of most beautiful I've seen.

Enjoy the show if you have not already seen it and have a wonderful week!

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Benefits of Lemon Water




Spring is coming to the east coast  and healthy outdoor living begins. A friend reminded me  about the benefits of lemon water and how simple, putting a slice of lemon into a glass of water.
Lemon Water sits on my desk and always fells like I'm giving my body
a treat!  Enjoy the warmer weather!




5 Benefits of Lemon Water

For such a simple drink, the list of lemon water benefits is impressive. Even if you’re not a big H2O drinker, you might find yourself reaching for a glass when you check out how awesome it is for your body and mind!

1. Aids in digestion and detoxification

Because lemon juice’s atomic structure is similar to the digestive juices found in the stomach, it tricks the liver into producing bile, which helps keep food moving through your body and gastrointestinal tract smoothly. Lemon water also helps relieve indigestion or ease an upset stomach.
The acids found in lemon juice also encourage your body to process the good stuff in foods more slowly. This drawn-out absorption means insulin levels remain steady and you get more nutrients out of the foods you consume. Better nutrient absorption means less bloating. Lemon water benefits the enzyme functions in your body, stimulating the liver and flushing out toxins. Because it’s a mild diuretic, you might find yourself using the bathroom more often, helping the urinary tract get rid of any unwanted elements. All of this helps detox body & skin.

2. Bumps up the vitamin C quotient

Since your body doesn’t make vitamin C on its own, it’s important to get enough of it from the foods and drinks you ingest. Luckily, lemons are chock-full of the vitamin.
What are the benefits of getting enough vitamin C? It stimulates white blood cell production, vital for your immune system to function properly. As an antioxidant, vitamin C also protects cells from oxidative damage. Plus, getting enough vitamin C helps the immune system keep colds and flu at bay. Drinking lemon water daily ensures your body gets a sizable amount of vitamin C daily.

3. Rejuvenates skin and heals the body

The antioxidants found in vitamin C do double duty in lemon water. They fight damage caused by free radicals, keeping your skin looking fresh. Getting enough vitamin C from your lemon water also keeps the body producing collagen, essential in smoothing out lines in the face. And, in one recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, regularly consuming vitamin C led to younger-looking skin and less wrinkles.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Chloe Fashion 2016





Good day sweet people!   Chloe was on the runway with a stunning
whimsical collection for fall 2016! Love the mix of sheers,
knits and leathers. Appears to be a flowing year with  lovely long dresses!
Paris runways are in full gear and the  fashion business  moves forward.

Au Revoir