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Existen muchas prendas que no nos pueden faltar en un armario funcional. Una de ellas, y que siempre aconsejamos tener, es el vestido negro clásico. Lee mas aqui  goo.gl/JhZBUx

Aprovechando que para el próximo año vuelven a ser tendencia hoy te vamos a hablar del blazer. Now that next year blazers will become trend again, today we'll talk about them. Blazer AW2015-16 from Milan, London, Paris and New York. El blazer o americana es un básico que no debería faltar en nuestro armario, ya que puede combinarse con todo, dependiendo de tu estilo y de la ocasión. En nuestros cursos de formación hacemos siempre hincapié en que dependiendo del tipo de prenda, de los cortes que ésta lleve y del color, variará el mensaje que transmitamos a través de nuestra imagen. A veces, éste mensaje puede no ser el deseado, por eso hoy te contamos qué tienes que tener en cuenta en una chaqueta o blazer para transmitir la imagen que quieres. 

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The blazer is a basic that should always exist in our closet because it can be combined with everything depending on your style and the occasion. In our training courses we always emphasize that depending on the garment, cuts it and color, the message that we transmit through our image can vary. Sometimes, the message may not be the desired one, so today we tell you what you have to consider in a blazer to convey the image you want.

Las faldas midi, un clásico de los años 50, desde hace un par de años son una tendencia que vemos en pasarelas y street styles. Llevados por artistas, it girls, bloggers y el resto de los mortales como nosotras. En los años 50 las mujeres lo llevaban con tops de punto o en vestidos, hoy en día, puedes llevarlas con blusas, camisas, crop tops, t-shirts con inscripciones, bodies, etc.   Hoy te contamos 5 consejos para llevar estas faldas tan femeninas y sofisticadas.

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Midi skirts, a 50s classic, since last year are a trend that we can see on runways and street styles. Wore by artists, it girls, bloggers and the rest of mortals like us. In the 50s, women wore these skirts with knitted tops or dresses, today, you can wear them with blouses, shirts, crop tops, t-shirts with inscriptions, bodies, etc. 50's midi skirts. Today we give you 5 tips to wear these very feminine and sophisticated skirts.

Today we have a question for you: Are you among the women who have a closet full of nothing to wear? 

We hear you, this isn't something that happens only to some people. Statistics show us that 8 of 10 women experience almost every morning the dilemma of not knowing what to wear. With so many options it is easy to get lost between so many styles and colors. Between the trends that change so fast, and you're never convinced if they are really suitable for you. 

Every time we buy, thousand questions come to our head, "Will this outfit make me look older?" "Too serious?" "What X would think about me?" "This clothing can make me look ridiculous?" "It will be good for my body type?" And in the meantime ... we continue to spend money on things that end up filling the closet, without being useful to us. We end up using only 20% of what we have 80% of the time. When we are in a situation like this, we feel overwhelmed by having so many things and feel that we can't wear anything. 

When this happens, the best thing to do is to get away from the shops for a while and deal with your wardrobe. This is something that we always end up procrastinating, but believe us, it's just a matter of having a bit of will, and see that then you'll enjoy the final result.

Today we will talk about the tips to plan the perfect suitcase for you and for your family. 

Según dicen algunos expertos en psicología social, entre 7 y 30 segundos son suficientes para causar una primera impresión y que de esta manera, una persona forme un juicio de valor acerca de nuestra personalidad, educación, confiabilidad, cultura y demás aspectos sobre nosotros.

Esa primera impresión tan sólo un 7% se refiere a la comunicación verbal, a lo que concretamente estamos diciendo, y un 93% a la comunicación NO verbal (55% la apariencia física, 38% el comportamiento y lenguaje no verbal, actitudes, gesticulación, etc). En consecuencia, somos vistos y (pre)juzgados antes de ser escuchados.

No se trata de que ser guapo (según los estándares de belleza culturales) es el camino al exito. Se trata de cuidarnos, y de sentirnos bien con nosotros mismos. Eso nos genera una seguridad y una confianza en nosotros mismos, que es proyectada a los que nos rodean. De hecho, a nivel profesional y laboral, entre dos personas con las mismas capacidades, si una de ellas repara en el cuidado de su imagen personal acorde con el entorno laboral y el cargo que desempeña (o desea desempeñar), seguramente consiga el éxito laboral de manera mas eficaz que una persona que no lo tiene en cuenta.

Why is so important to know in Image Consulting which colors work for each person? 

When you wear a color near your face the light reflects upwards either enhancing your look or casting shadows and making you look tired. Wearing the right color near your face will make you look bright-eyed, more vibrant and younger.  

Let’s see what are the properties of the warm colors that are on trend this season, and for what type of people suit better.

TOASTED ALMOND

The first warm color I’m going to explain you today, is Toasted Almond.

As Pantone said, this is a sun-tanned neutral. “Toasted Almond offers comforting warmth and is indicative of a spontaneous spring, summer feeling. Timeless and versatile, Toasted Almond is an organic shade that speaks to authenticity and all that is natural”. 

This color is very good to be used as a neutral, on wardrobe basics, garments as trousers, skirts, coats, etc. 

Also, is a very special color for a Soft type person:

This means, people with no contrast between skin, hair, eyes, eyebrows and eyelashes. Here more examples:

TANGERINE

Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of Pantone Color Institute, says that “Tangerine is a juicy orange shade that is energizing, yet not jarring to the eye. Versatile Tangerine is striking enough to stand on its own and adds vitality to a printed pattern. Good natured and friendly, but with a tangy edge, this fun-loving color invites a smile”.

The denotation of Orange is youth, fun, joy. Is an amazing color for summer. Much less aggressive than red color and super warm.

This color pairs really well with Toasted Almond and Strawberry Ice, both colors on trend this season.

Who should wear this color? People with a Warm dominant type. 

Which means people with this properties:

•Hair: all warm tones and golden, reddish, coppery blond, red. 

•Skin: white or beige, sometimes with freckles. 

•Eyes: green, brown, honey, turquoise, dark blue.  

Here some examples:

CUSTARD

“Custard is a delicious and delectable yellow. Sweet and sunny, Custard is a cheering tone that brings thoughts of pleasant relaxation and comfort food. Engaging with its soft and mellow warmth and full of good feelings, subtle Custard has an affable and easy disposition.” Leatrice EisemanExecutive Director, Pantone Color Institute.

This color is good for Warm, Light, Deep types. Can be also a good color to warm up a summer print.

Here some examples:

Also, is a great color to be used in Interior Design for weddings: 

SRAWBERRY ICE

I know there is ICE in the name of this color and it’s suppose to be COOL, but it’s not.

“Strawberry Ice is suggestive of a cooling and refreshing delicacy, yet its warmth as a color is quite appealing. Subtle and charming, Strawberry Ice is an ideal shade for Spring/Summer 2015. Both tasty and tasteful, Strawberry Ice is a confection color that evokes a feeling of being “in the pink,” emitting a flattering and healthy glow”. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute.

This color pairs perfect with Toasted Almond, Tangerine and light blue.

Who can wear this color? You can use it close to your face if you are a Warm and Clear type, which means people with all the features of Warm type named before, who also has an important contrast between eyes, skin, hair, eyelashes and eyebrows.

Here an example:

As Custard, this is a great color to be used in weddings, in this case is good choice to add a touch of color and romance.

I’m a certified color consultant on the Colour Me Beautiful system, from the United Kingdom. 

If you need a full and accurate color consultation, you can contact me on my email or my Facebook page.

Stay tuned to read my next post, and know more about the colors of this season.

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Pantone have published the colors of the season Spring Summer 2015. These colors are: Aquamarine, Scuba Blue, Lucite Green, Classic blue, Toasted almond, Strawberry ice, Tangerine, Custard, Marsala and Glacier Gray.. But, are all these colors good for everybody?

In Image consulting, is really important determine what are the most appropriate colors for each person. The colors have their symbolism and transmit feelings and emotions. Also, depending on what typology of color you are, if you use colors (close to your face) with the same properties than you have, you will send a message but also you will create an harmonic image.

TODAY, we are going to talk about all the shades of Blue that are on trend this year. 

AQUAMARINE 

This is a good color if you are a person who has no contrast between hair, eyes, skin, eyebrows and eyelashes. Over all, if your hair is light blonde and your eyes are very transparent.

Here an example:

SCUBA BLUE 

If you are a Cool Type, this color is for you. Even better, if you also have dark hair and light eyes (blue, green, hazel), this color will look amazing on you. Scuba Blue pairs perfect with the next blue that is on trend this season: Classic Blue.

CLASSIC BLUE

This is great for a COOL and CLEAR type person, which means dark hair, blue eyes and white skin. In general, good for people with contrast between skin, eyes, and hair.

Here some examples to find out if you are this color type:

Stay tunned to find out more about the use of the colors of this season!

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Siempre debemos tener en cuenta para qué tipo de empresa estamos trabando o queremos trabajar. Si se trata de una empresa joven, innovadora y creativa, los asesores de imagen aconsejamos usar:

- Peinado moderno, pero no espectacular, recuerda que vas a trabajar.

- Maquillaje que resalte un poco algún rasgo de tu rostro (solo uno, por ejemplo ojos, o labios) 

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Siempre debemos tener en cuenta en que tipo de empresa estamos trabando o queremos trabajar. Si se trata de una empresa clasica y tradicional, debemos usar:

- Peinado natural, simple y tranquilo

- Maquillaje suave y discreto

What is more challenging than choose clothes to dress a man?

Answer: To choose clothes to dress an italian man!

Italian men are characterized by having art in the blood, good taste in food and great style in dress. That is why on one hand, it is not easy to advise them because they have a very defined personal opinion and taste, but on the other hand, is fantastic! because they listen to you and want to learn about how to dress properly. They give importance to your job as a stylist.

In this particular case, he asked me for help because he was chosen to be the godfather in the baptism of a little girl, and he needed to create an proper outfit for the occasion.

SHOOPING MARATHON IN MILAN

Getting up at 6:30am. Take the 8:00am train. Reach Milano at 9:40am. Peeking at Etro, Zegna, Bikkenbergs and other stores, remembering my face to the sell assistants and managers of these brands, and preparing some pieces for my client. Meeting with the client at his hotel at 11am. Short briefing of what we will do within the 4 hours hired. We started the shopping marathon at Dirk Bikkenbergs where I created several total looks, and where the customer ended up buying 33 pieces. Then we went straight to the store of Roberto Cavalli, the largest in the world (in via Montenapoleone) and bought 11 more pieces.

3pm. Late lunch at the Armani Hotel Milano, courtesy of our client. I almost cried of emotion when I saw a chair and sat.

In today's service in Florence, we helped Melina, a very kind 23 years old lady, to choose some accessories she needed.

The mission was to find a bag (the biggest and comfortable as possible because it will be used to go to college), a pair of comfortable shoes or boots (if possible rain boots) and some other accessories and maybe something more according to the budget she had.

The result is the following:

We loved the colorful waterproof bag from Max&Co.

But, for the same price, we've finally chosen two items in Zara. The comfortable and practical shopping bag in black, and as the client is a big fan of short skirts, we also picked this nice black and white one from the winter collection of the same Spanish brand. Such a great deal!

For the shoes, after visiting many brands we've chosen this 125€ amazing rain quilted boots from Guess, ideal for the rainy weather in Trieste, the place where the client lives.

We also went to Matucci in Via Corso, to look around the store and we found this very nice cardigan from Only.

It was a good choice, because as the client always use beige and browns, which are great colours for her (she is a warm type), she wanted to try something new and she wanted to wear something with black.

My advice was that as black is a very cold color, and her type is warm, the total black close to her face would not be the best. 

This is why this cardigan is a good choice, because the black (cold) is not alone, is accompanied by a cream color (warm), that harmonize better with Melina's typology. This was also a good choice because it can be worn over a little black dress (giving more light to the look and also giving a warm touch), or over a t-shirt with jeans.

At the end, we passed by Coccole Fashion in Via del Corso 10, where I found a very original necklaces. These in particular are handmade from Brazil. The material is a golden leaf only found in San Salvador de Bahia. The client loved them, and she bought one of them. Again, this necklaces in warm colors, are a great choice for her.

At the end of this 2 hours of shopping, the client and her grandmother were happy, grateful and satisfied. And me too. It was a pleasure working for them.