Does a new year mean a new you?  Maybe it does and maybe it doesn’t.  I like to think of a new year as getting rid of the old.  Getting rid of the old creates room for something new to come into your life which might be a wonderful and unexpected gift!   

Let’s talk about clothes.  Clothes work as a metaphor for everything in your life.  By releasing old clothes from your life, subconsciously you are releasing what doesn’t serve you at the same time.  By releasing what doesn’t serve you you’re not only creating space for something new to fill that space, you are opening up space in your mind for something new to come into your life no matter where.   

As women we place such importance on our wardrobe.  You can use your clothes to shift things in your lives for the better on different levels.  The pieces of clothing that remain after you’ve released the old, will serve you well.  

Consider your newly refreshed wardrobe as a means to express who you are now.  Wear outfits which make you feel great by simply wearing them.   Be sure the outfit doesn’t overpower you or detract from your natural attributes.  Usually, as we age, the cleaner the look the better.  By this I mean dress so that you draw your eye to your strong features by accentuating them, not detracting from them with too many layers, loud patterns or too much jewelry!

Clothes speak volumes about who you are.  If you are put together it speaks of self respect which, in turn, makes people respect you.  If you are always dressed casually, your level of work will be average.  If you dress up a notch you help bump up the quality and level of work you produce.  It is proven to be so.  

For me personally, my wardrobe is a wonderful tool which helps me say to the world: “This is who I am and I’m ready!”  I dress up and show up.  My wardrobe is in constant renewal mode just as I am throughout the year.  January is a good time, however, to really consider how and what you want from your life, yourself and others for the new year.  Just remember: Be ready to receive by first releasing what no longer serves you.  Good luck and happy new year and happy new you!

2.  I’ve said it before that a fail proof evening look is red lipstick.  Find the right shade that fits your coloring (thank goodness there are so many to choose from!) and you instantly look dressed up.

3.  When it comes to my skin, I’m very low maintenance.  I like to spritz pure rose water on my clean skin and even after my makeup is on.  It encourages the formation of collagen and has been a beauty secret for thousands of years.  I love the way it smells, too!

4.  Without a doubt, sleep is so important. Times that I haven’t slept enough it shows in my skin.  Seven to eight hours every night is what I aim for.

5.  With just a little eye makeup on to define my eyes helps make me feel pretty.  It takes me a couple of minutes to apply.  Such a fast and easy effort for day long benefits!

6.  I find the less product I put in my hair, the better condition it stays in.  I like to experiment with new hairdos to keep it interesting.

7.  Recently I switched all my makeup products to Rejuva Made by a woman who had bad allergies, she created a line of pure products that even people with sensitive skin and skin allergies can wear it (that was me.)

8.  Sometimes I like wearing a fragrance of pure oils (cardamon is my favorite) but I apply it lightly because nothing is worst than being next to someone who’s perfume is so strong that you can’t breathe.

9.  Exercise must be a part of my life or else I feel lousy.  Regular exercise, done properly and regularly is as important as eating right and sleeping enough!

10. My desert-island essential would be blush.  You can use it on your cheeks, brow bone and lips to give you a healthy and vibrant appearance.

Virgin, unrefined and organic coconut oil is a great product for your hair because not only

does it condition your hair and smell nice, but it helps smooth those little fly-aways that

want to stand straight up!  Also, it seems to deepen the tones of color which makes for

richer looking hair. The coconut oil washes out easily (if you apply it lightly) and you can

even use it to moisturize your face and hands. Even if you have sensitive skin, this oil

should be mild and gentle enough not to cause an allergic reaction. You get three super

nourishing, natural products in one! That’s nice on the pocket book!

Do you have clothes hanging in your closet that you haven’t even worn yet? Do you wonder what made you buy them in the first place? Do you look at these pieces of clothing and feel you wouldn’t know how to wear it or wouldn’t even dare wear it out? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Women can be impulse buyers. They can be talked into buying something that isn’t right for them if they don’t know what is right for them. Think of the money spent for nothing. Think of your hard earned money wasted on clothing that you never have and never will wear again. This, my friends, is not frugal. Let me tell you a good way to spend your hard earned money and that is to get help learning what style works best for your body type. Once you know what you are looking for in clothes stores, shopping becomes fun, fast, and satisfying.

Just last week I spent a few hours with a client helping her understand what looked best on her. I took into consideration her body type, natural coloring and lifestyle. At the end of our session she grasped what is was she needed to look her best and the next day she sent me an email saying “now shopping is fun!”

Save money and be frugal buy investing in a professional image consulting service, like mine. Go to thrift stores and buy clothes for a fraction of the full retail price, and start to look fabulous because you know you look your best and you will feel your best knowing that what you are wearing is ‘suited’ to you personally, and you didn’t break the bank to look fabulous!

Allowing my grey hair to grow in was liberating.  No more expense, no more scheduling important events around my hair appointments, no more embarrassing days when the roots were growing in.  Finally, I had healthy hair again!

Now, I’m not campaigning against coloring your hair.  Not at all.  A woman needs to do what makes her feel beautiful.  What I would like to see more of are women who feel beautiful as they are. That’s why I reach out to young women and help them embrace and develop their own natural beauty.

Get them to consider as young as possible to not start pouring chemicals on their heads for decades. There is absolutely no need for it.  There are other ways to enhance your look.  Consider changing the color of your makeup and clothes instead of your hair!  Read more about this here:  http://imagebyroxan.com/modeling-coach

After all, you wear eye makeup and blush and lipstick and they all change the color of your skin.  From all the women I have spoken to on this subject, (and there has been many) I discovered that women color their hair because 1) they don’t like their natural color and 2) they think they will look much older.  Basically, what I am hearing them say is that they don’t like what they look like naturally.

Yet consider this: Nature knows the best and most complimentary color for you. Your natural hair color softens the look of your skin. It’s the most flattering color you can wear. Wrinkles look less strong while your eye and lip color look stronger.  Trust me, I know what I’m talking about!  Please share your comments about this hot topic.

In the September 2011 issue of W Magazine, a brilliant 20 page spread shows us all just how dynamic and stunning older women can look. It’s in pages like these that let’s us take a long, over due look at women getting older.  They show us that beauty transforms with us as we transform, and that it is always there with us if we only reach out and recognize it.  Thank you W Magazine and Amber Valletta!!

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