09.24.08
Posted in Corporate Image, Style and Image Information
at 9:12 pm
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, IndyMac, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, and Washington Mutual are just a few of the financial institutions that have gone under or are on the verge of bankruptcy. It is no secret that the United States housing and mortgage crisis is having a significant impact on the lives of millions of people. As a professional in this ever changing, competitive financial world, your image is more important than ever. The slightest increase in your credibility, intelligence, success, and confidence can often be the deciding factor in landing a new client. With the training and help of an AICI (Association of Image Consultants International) certified image consultant, it is possible to take your image to the next level, to ensure that you have every advantage in this do or die market.
The recent government buyouts, bankruptcies, and overall downward spiral of some of the world’s largest banks, have left consumers feeling unsure of their investments and skeptical about where they should invest. For financial professionals, your image is one of the few things that you can control, and now is the perfect time to make sure it is not letting you down. It is essential that you and your team are sending the right message to your existing and potential clients. Investors need to feel confident that you and your team are professional, experienced, successful, and knowledgeable about the changing market. They want to know that you will pay attention to every detail of their account to make sure their money is invested wisely. The current market leaves no room for error. Thus, your image is a key part of your success.
Enlisting the help of an AICI certified image consultant will help ensure that your image is immaculate and reflects your overall experience and expertise. An image consultant can help you understand:
· How your image can improve your company brand, increase your career advancement, credibility, and energy levels; · How to create visual authority to achieve better business results;· Understand your unique body type and coloring to find clothing that fits perfectly and establishes you as an expert;· How to look more credible and professional in any situation through body language and business etiquette;· How to identify the most common image blunders that financial professionals make and how to avoid them;· What your dress code actually means and how to dress with ease and confidence every day.
By enlisting the help of a professional image consultant that offers individual or group instruction, you will receive proven tips, guidelines, and practical examples to ensure that any financial professional will feel more self confident, up to date, put together, polished, and professional. In this imploding financial market, ignoring your image and letting it slip with your company will ultimately lead to your failure. Consumers need confidence and if your image does not project confidence and credibility, they will take their money elsewhere. More than any other time in recent years, this market requires a confident, credible image. An AICI certified image consultant can help you weather this financial storm with ease. Visit www.aici.org to find a certified image professional in your area.
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09.22.08
Posted in Style Training, Style and Image Information
at 10:01 am
Are you looking to get started in a career as a stylist, image consultant, or personal shopper? Well here’s your chance.
Erin Stafford, former celebrity stylist and Orange County’s top image consultant and personal shopper is offering a comprehensive two day training program for aspiring fashionistas.
You will learn:
The key components of styling:
How to build your portfolio, where to shop, how to shop strategically, building your contact base, how to work a photo shoot (how to set up, what to do, where to begin, and how to do it quickly), pulling clothes, returns, fittings, basic tailoring, and building your kit.
The key components of image consulting:
Basic color and style analysis, body type analysis, wardrobe planning, personal shopping, working with a variety of clients, creating product for increased sales, and developing strategic alliances.
General business components:
How to start your business from the ground up, learn how to market yourself and find a niche, learn about the different revenue streams available to stylists and image consultants.
Walk away with the tools and confidence to start your own successful personal styling business.
Upcoming Class Schedule:
October 18-19, Costa Mesa
January 16-17, Costa Mesa
More classes will be added soon!
Fee:
$1200 per two day training
Includes instruction and materials
Spots are filling up. Call today to sign up for this invaluable, small group training and get your career jumpstarted today. Email for full course description and more information.
I look forward to helping you discover this fabulous, rewarding, and profitable career.
Erin Stafford
erin@erinstafford.com
www.erinstafford.com
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09.08.08
Posted in Body Type Tips
at 11:56 am
Small Chest
- Add gathers to your bustline
- Choose jackets with shape
- Choose higher necklines over deeper necklines
Large Chest
- Choose deeper necklines
- Shape your waist
- Choose tops that hit at the “hip zone”
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09.03.08
Posted in Uncategorized
at 10:05 pm
Are you looking to get started in a career as a stylist, image consultant, or personal shopper? Well here’s your chance. Erin Stafford, former celebrity stylist and Orange County’s top image consultant and personal shopper is offering a comprehensive two day training program for aspiring fashionistas.
You will learn:The key components of styling:
How to build your portfolio, where to shop, how to shop strategically, building your contact base, how to work a photo shoot (how to set up, what to do, where to begin, and how to do it quickly), pulling clothes, returns, fittings, basic tailoring, and building your kit.
The key components of image consulting:
Basic color and style analysis, body type analysis, wardrobe planning, personal shopping, working with a variety of clients, creating product for increased sales, and developing strategic alliances.
General business components:
How to start your business from the ground up, learn how to market yourself and find a niche, learn about the different revenue streams available to stylists and image consultants.
Walk away with the tools and confidence to start your own successful personal styling business.
Upcoming Class Schedule:
September 13th and 14th – Costa Mesa
October 18th and 19th - Costa Mesa
More classes will be added soon!
Fee:
$1000 per two day training
Includes instruction and materials
Sign up by September 5th and save $100!
Spots are filling up. Call today to sign up for this invaluable, small group training and get your career jumpstarted today. Email for full course description and more information. I look forward to helping you discover this fabulous, rewarding, and profitable career.
Erin Stafford
erin@erinstafford.com
www.erinstafford.com
714 351 3849
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Posted in Body Type Tips
at 2:31 pm
Jessica Biel has very broad shoulders and does a perfect job of always looking fashionable, feminine, and stylish. Here are a few tips to follow to help you look your best as well.
Broad Shoulders
- Choose fuller bottoms over narrower ones
- Choose diagonal lines that angle inward at the neck
- Soften the shoulders with softer armholes
- Choose vertical lines over horizontal lines
- Choose v necks over square necklines
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