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So Now You've Been Dotted?!

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:03:00 +0000

What's next...

Here are some fashion tips to increase your Dot energy, making you look and feel even more fabulous!!

Increase Your Dot Energy!!

Dot 1s
1. Wear BIG gold earrings
2. Pop your collar whenever possible
3. Cuff your jeans, and/or wear capris or pants that stop at the ankle
4. Accent everything with GOLD, go gold or go home

Dot 2s
1. Layer, layer, layer
2. Accessorize: with soft energetic items... go for: silk scarfs, floppy hats, oval anything
3. Draped and soft neck lines
4. Wear shades of the same color as often as possible, think monochromatic

Dot 3s
1. Heavy and angular fashions always; avoid circles, ovals, and anything soft and flowing
2. Cuff your jeans, and/or wear capris or pants that stop at the ankle
3. V-neck lines, one-shoulder, no draped necklines
4. Layer and accessorize, more is better!! Wear your belt at an angle on your hips or waist, add a bomber jacket, add more necklaces, add heavy/chunky earrings. Embrace the heavy earth elements!!

Dot 4s
1. Contrast with complimentary colors
2. Accent with bling bling accessories
3. Wear one color outfits, and enhance your make up with bright red lipstick
4. Scout out classic vintage looks... think Jackie O

5 Dangerous Truths About Fashion

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Sun, 15 May 2011 19:23:00 +0000

The average woman…

Only wears 20% of the clothing she buys

She spends $81,000 on clothing between the ages of 14 to 65

She wastes $64,000 on clothing she never wears

She spends 16 minutes in front of her closet everyday trying to figure out what to wear. Over her lifetime these 16 minutes add up to 1 year

1 out of 4 women, hide their clothing purchases from their husband or boyfriend

All of these fashion facts were derived from The Telegraph and the Daily News Reporter.

Avoid these dangers by only buying and wearing the right energetic clothing.

The reason why the average woman is subject to these dangers, is because she buys clothing that is not the right energy for her.

Here's a typical scenario:
The average woman is out enjoying a day of shopping. She stumbles upon a few fabulous items. She takes them into the dressing room. She tries them on, some items she likes and some she doesn't. She ends up buying a few things and heads home.

The next day she pulls out a top from her new purchases. She puts it on... something's not right. Why doesn't this top look as cute as it did in the store???

She decides to not wear the top, and go back to her basic. The new top sits in the closet.

A few weeks later, she remembers the new top. This time she decides to wear the top out... she's going to make it work. The whole night something still feels off about the top. She throws it back in the closet. And this new top joins the 80% of the clothing she doesn't wear.

What's wrong with the new top? Its cute and chic, but it doesn't feel right.

The new top, is not the right energy for the woman. The new top, is not her true Dot energy.

Learning about your true Dot, allows you to only buy and wear clothing that looks and feels great on you.

It all comes back to energy. When we dress in our true Dot, we are matching the clothing's energy to our personal energy. And this is why we look and feel great. Like energy creates harmony.

When we dress in the wrong energy, we feel off balance or beside ourselves. Wrong energy clothing makes up the 80% of the items that sit in our closet, never to be worn. Think about all that wasted money... AND... all the time we spend trying on wrong energy clothing, not ever knowing why it never looks or feels right.

But now think about this...

Simply by embracing the right energetic clothing, your true Dot...
1. You save money because you're only buy clothing that looks and feels great.

2. Your loved one won't have to be concerned with your over spending.

3. Picking out outfits becomes effortless. No more wasted time, sifting through the wrong energy to get to the right energy.

4. Best of all... You'll open your closet and only have your true Dot energy. And this creates harmonious clarity.

So have I convinced you yet?!

Come by Swiss Dot to learn your True Dot!

What Dot is your favorite celeb?

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:44:00 +0000

Determining someone's Dot can be easy and it can also be a challenge. Sometimes, a person will just walk into our boutique, and we'll know their true Dot right away. Other times it takes a bit longer...

The same is true for celebrities. Sometimes just by seeing them on the screen or in photos I can gather their true Dot and other times I'm just not sure, Id have to meet them in person to really decide.

So I thought it'd be fun to share with you some famous people and their Dots...

I tried my best to only find photos of the celebs dressed in their true Dot, but in some cases it was a challenge

Dot 1s

Doris Day, check out her gold heels... such a fabulous Dot 1

Vanessa Williams, in her Dot 1 gown


Keri Russell, pretty in pink, in her Dot 1 dress

Katherine Heigl, notice her circular designed Dot 1 necklace

Will Smith, in his Dot 1 suit

George Clooney


John F. Kennedy

Dot 2s

Jodi Foster in a lovely, flowing Dot 2 gown

Leighton Meester, in a simple chocolate brown Dot 2 dress

Judi Dench

Joseph Gordon Levitt, dressed in a Dot 4 suit... too bad it's not a Dot 2 suit

Harrison Ford

Bruce Willis

Tony Robbins

Dot 3s

Sarah Jessica Parker, such a fabulous Dot 3 dress!!

Kate Winslet

Juliann Moore, in a simple gold Dot 3 dress

The fabulous, Tina Turner

Conan O'Brien

Ron Howard

Kurt Russell

Humphrey Bogart

Dot 4s

Audrey Hepburn, the woman wore the little black dress so well

Jackie O, another lovely lady that wore the little black dress so well

Demi Moore

Oprah Winfrey

Robert De Niro

Al Pacino

Michael Jackson

Dot 4 Clothing Energy for Men

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:49:00 +0000

For all the Dot 4 men out there...

Dot 4s look and feel great when they WEAR...
1. Pure colors that have black undertones: magenta, turquoise, kelly green, blue red, deep purple, navy blue, electric blue
2. Shiny silver accented accessories: watches, cuffs, and glasses
3. Only one or two colors at one time
4. Outfits that contrast with complimentary colors
5. Shapes & designs that are minimalist, striking, and tailored

To Increase Energetic flow
*Match your sock to your shoe color
*Wear heavy fabrics
*Wear black & white
*Wear stripes
*Wear classic vintage fashions

Because Swiss Dot only has enough room for women’s fashions in-store, I decided to collect photos of Dot 4 Men's Clothing from various internet sources.

Dot 4 Fashions

Notice the contrasting colors and designs of the items below. The fashions are minimalist and tailored.

Notice the contrasting black and green check pants. This is a fabulous outfit for a Dot 4.


This jacket is sleek and stylized. Dot 4s look great in classic looks, along with high fashion trends, like this coat above.

What an awesome Dot 4 tie!!


This is the perfect Dot 4 suit, it's striking, contrasting, and stylized. Fabulous for a Dot 4.

Dot 3 Clothing Energy for Men

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:31:00 +0000

For all the Dot 3 men out there...

Dot 3s look and feel great when they WEAR...
1. Colors that are earth-tones; forest green, olive green, rust, mustard, ivory, deep teal, eggplant, camel, and browns
2. Antique gold, brass, or wooden accented accessories: watches, cuffs, and glasses
3. Brown, camel, khaki instead of black
4. Layered outfits, more is better... Add a blazer, hat, belt, etc.
5. Dynamic and textured fabrics, especially in shoes
6. Shapes and designs that are angular, textured, and heavy

To Increase Energetic flow
*Match your sock to your shoe color
*Wear heavy and textured fabrics
*Avoid black & white
*Avoid stripes
*Wear v-neck lines whenever possible
*Pop your collar whenever possible

Because Swiss Dot only has enough room for women’s fashions in-store, I decided to collect photos of Dot 3 Men's Clothing from various internet sources.

Dot 3 Fashions

Notice the earth-tone feel of all the items below:

Notice the angular pockets on this jacket and popped collar. This jacket design is perfect for a Dot 3. The items under the jacket are not Dot 3s.

This olive green blazer is fabulous!! Again, the items underneath aren't Dot 3s. Pair this blazer with an ivory button-up and a camel sweater, perfection :)

Most all Red Wing boots are Dot 3s. If you're a Dot 3, invest in some Red Wings.

Big pippin Dot 3!!

Dot 2 Clothing Energy for Men

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:26:00 +0000

For all those Dot 2 Men out there...

Dot 2s look and feel great when they WEAR...

Colors that are blended and muted with gray undertones
Brush silver, copper, and nickel accented accessories: watches, glasses, and cuffs
Gray, navy blue, and brown, instead of black
Layered outfits; Dot 2s can always add a scarf, sweater, or hat
Shapes & designs that are soft, subtle, and relaxed

To Increase Energetic flow
*Match your sock to your shoe color
*Match the buttons of your shirt to the fabric, no contrasting buttons
*Wear soft fabrics

*Avoid black & white
*Avoid pin-stripes

Because Swiss Dot only has enough room for women’s fashions in-store, I decided to collect photos of Dot 2 Men's Clothing from various internet sources.

Dot 2 Fashions

Notice the blended and muted colors used in all the fashions. They all have a soft and subtle energy...

Note, the buttons match the fabric on both shirts below... this is great for Dot 2s

Soft v-necks, rather than crew-necklines are best for Dot 2s. But no deep Vs.

This teal color is considered a fabulous stand out color for Dot 2s. If you're looking to attract some attention wear: teal, burgundy, periwinkle, or peach.

Dot 2s don't just look great in pastel colors, but also chocolate-brown, gray, rose-khaki, and navy blue...

Notice the button on the blazer below, the button stands out... no good for Dot 2s. So if you were to buy a blazer similar to this one below, I'd suggest you change the button :)

The ultimate Dot 2 suit... well blended, soft, and subtle. The white shirt and shoes are not Dot 2; the whole outfit would have been perfect had the shirt and shoes been gray.

Dot 1 Clothing Energy for Men

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:39:00 +0000

Now, it’s just as important for men to dress in the right energy as it is for women.

For all the Dot 1 men out there:

Dot 1s look and feel great when they WEAR…

Shiny yellow-gold accented accessories: watches, glasses, and cuffs
3 colors at one time
Pure and bright colors, rather than pastels
Navy blue, forest green, brown and dark purple, instead of black
Shapes & designs that are fun and light-weight

To Increase Energetic Flow:

* Match your sock color to your shoe

* Pop your collar

* Avoid Black & Gray

* Avoid pin-stripes

Because Swiss Dot only has enough room for women’s fashions in-store, I decided to collect photos of Dot 1 Men's Clothing from various internet sources.

Dot 1 Fashions

Notice the fun & light-weight energy of the shirts below...

Just the jacket is a Dot 1, not the under shirt

Pants that go to the ankle or that can be cuffed are best...

Just the pants are a Dot 1, the shoes are not.

Dot 1s, don't just wear spring/summer colors, they also look fabulous in navy blue, browns, ivory, forest green, and dark purple...

Shoes can be classy and/or funky. Notice that the energy in the dress shoes is still the same as the sneakers...

(I added some new information about Dot 1 Clothing Energy in this post. Please note, all information above applies to both men & women that are Dot 1s)

Dot 4 Clothing Energy

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:37:00 +0000

Swiss Dot’s Energetic Color System uses the magic of four: Dot 1, Dot 2, Dot 3 and Dot 4. Each and every person fits under one of the Dot categories.

Now let’s take a look at: Dot 4 Clothing Energy

Dot 4 Energy is striking, stylized, and contrasting

Dot 4s look and feel great when they WEAR…

Shiny sliver jewelry, think Bling
Pure colors that have black undertones: magenta, turquoise, kelly green, blue red, deep purple, navy blue, electric blue
Only one or two colors at one time
Outfits that contrast with complimentary colors
Shapes & designs that are minimalist, striking, and tailored

Dot 4 Before & After Photos: Bethany from Santa Ana, CA

BEFORE PHOTO

*The first thing we see is her tank top and it's loud pattern

*Our eye than bounces back and forth from her top to her face

AFTER PHOTO

*We see all of her body, in one clean line

*Her outfit doesn't over-power our gaze

*She looks calm, cool, and put together

Bethany is one of our Swiss Dot models, so we did do her hair and make up in her After Photo. But despite that, you can still see a huge Color Energy transformation.

1. In her Before Photo, the image is overpowered by her tank top, which is Dot 3 Energy. Because Bethany is a Dot 4, the tank top appears separate from her body.

2. In her After Photo, the image is much more pleasing to the eye, simply because she's dressed in the right energy, which creates overall harmony. Her outfit is simple, chic, and minimalist, perfect for a Dot 4.

Dot 4 Dresses

Dot 4 Outfits

Dot 4 Accessories

Dot 3 Clothing Energy

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:54:00 +0000

Swiss Dot’s Energetic Color System uses the magic of four: Dot 1, Dot 2, Dot 3 and Dot 4. Each and every person fits under one of the Dot categories.

Now let’s take a look at: Dot 3 Clothing Energy

Dot 3 Energy is dynamic, textured, and rich

Dot 3s look and feel great when they WEAR…

Heavy metallic accessories that are antique gold, brass, or wooden
Earth-tone colors; rust, mustard, camel, olive, forest green, eggplant, deep teal, brown
Brown, camel, and khaki, instead of black
Layered outfits; more is better... Add a blazer, belt, hat, and/or lots of jewelry
Dynamic and textured fashions, especially with shoes
Shapes and designs that are angular, textured, and heavy

Dot 3 Before & After Photos JoAnn from Los Alamitos, CA

BEFORE PHOTO

*We first see the pattern on her dress and how it is separate from her body

*Her features are isolated

*She appears much older than she actually is

AFTER PHOTO

*We see all of her

*She looks much more trim and slim

*She looks 10 years younger

*She looks like she knows a lot about fashion

We simply added the right energetic fashions... and what a transformation!

1. Earth-tone red cardigan with an ivory under-tank
2. Dirty-Brown belt
3. Antique gold necklace

Clothing Energy at it's best!!

Dot 3 Dresses

Dot 3 Outfits

Dot 3 Accessories

Dot 2 Clothing Energy

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 03:45:00 +0000

Swiss Dot’s Energetic Color System uses the magic of four: Dot 1, Dot 2, Dot 3 and Dot 4. Each and every person fits under one of the Dot categories.

Now let’s take a look at: Dot 2 Clothing Energy

Dot 2 Energy is calm, flowing, and subtle

Dot 2s look and feel great when they WEAR…

Colors that are blended and muted with gray undertones
Brush silver, copper, and nickel jewelry
Gray, navy blue, and brown, instead of black
Layered outfits; Dot 2s can always add a scarf, sweater, and/or under-tank
Shapes & designs that are soft, relaxed, and Bohemian

Dot 2 Before & After Photos of Rachael from Seattle, WA

BEFORE PHOTO

*Her cardigan is separate from her body; it makes her appear less tall & trim
*Her pearl earrings are also separate from her body

*Her light skin tone is very noticeable

AFTER PHOTO

*She appears much more alive and friendly

*We see all of her, and not isolated clothing or accessories

*Her trim and lengthy figure is enhanced; very model-esque

*Her skin tone is pure and rich

*Her beauty is enhanced, all because she is dressed in the right energetic clothing, Dot 2 Clothing

We at Swiss Dot simply added the right clothing and accessories:

Muted blue dress with gray undertones
We added a layer, by giving her a scarf
And we added a layer with a charcoal gray under-tank

What a transformation!! Oh the power of clothing energy!!

Dot 2 Dresses

Dot 2 Tops

Dot 2 Accessories

Dot 1 Clothing Energy

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:30:00 +0000

Swiss Dot’s Energetic Color System uses the magic of four: Dot 1, Dot 2, Dot 3 and Dot 4. Each and every person fits under one of the Dot categories.

Now let’s take a look at: Dot 1 Clothing Energy

Dot 1 Energy is high, lightweight, and playful

Dot 1s look and feel great when they WEAR…

Shiny yellow-gold jewelry
3 colors at one time
Pure and bright colors, rather than pastels
Navy blue, forest green, brown and dark purple, instead of black
Shapes & designs that are fun and cutesy

Dot 1 Before & After Photos of Haley from Seal Beach, CA

BEFORE PHOTO

* Her top is separate from her body

* Her features are very isolated and distinct

* Her light skin tone is very noticeable

AFTER PHOTO

*EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL
*Now this photo makes you want to hangout with her, she appears that she'd be very easy to get to know and a lot of fun!

*Her skin tones are rich and pure

*We see all of her, and not isolated features or clothing items

*Her beauty is enhanced all because she's dressed in the right energetic clothing, Dot 1 Clothing

We at Swiss Dot simply added the right accessories and clothing:

1. Shiny gold belt and earrings

2. Bright blue top with a yellow cami and dark denim jeans (notice: 3 colors at one time)

She looks like a million bucks, all because she's dressed in the right energetic clothing!

Why would you ever settle for the wrong energy?!

Dot 1 Fancy Dresses!

Dot 1 Tops

Dot 1 Accessories

Are you starting to see what Dot 1 Clothing Energy is all about?!

Energize Your Wardrobe

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:53:00 +0000

Energy is the driving force of everything in this world. And it’s so very important to have the right energy on your side.

Dressing in the right energetic clothing creates harmony and balance in your life.

Not dressing in the right energetic clothing creates confusion and dis-ease.

We at Swiss Dot are dedicated to teaching our customers how to add more value to their lives simply by wearing the right clothing.

When you dress in the right clothing your beauty enhances both inside and out.

Here are some examples of the difference in compliments you’ll receive when you begin to dress in the right energy.

Wrong Energy Clothing	Right Energy Clothing
“I like your top”	“Wow, you look amazing, what did you do?”
“Your new boots are so cute”	“You obviously know so much about fashion, tell me your secrets…”
“You’re so pretty”	“There’s just something about you, you’re beautiful, you light up the room, your energy is so welcoming”
“You look cute and stylish”	“Have you been on vacation, your skin looks incredible, you’ve lost weight haven’t you?”

When you dress in the right energetic clothing, we see all of you. We no longer just see your necklace, or your shoes, or your top. We see the entire picture.

This entire picture encompasses your truth. This truth is your soul radiating outward to the world.

Now let’s examine these photos below…

BEFORE PHOTO

* The first thing you notice is her scarf

* You then notice her black sweater, which makes her look heavy

* She’s a pretty girl, but certain features on her face stand out

AFTER PHOTO

* You see her whole body, you don’t see isolated clothing items

* You now see how fit she truly is

* Her facial features are softer and much prettier

* Now you want to know who she is, you want to be her friend

BEFORE PHOTO

* The first thing you see is the pattern on her dress

* Next you see how heavy her arms look with the black sleeves

* You then notice the roundness of her face

* She just looks drab… you can tell she’s pretty, but her clothes don’t reflect how beautiful she actually is

AFTER PHOTO

* Now she looks hands down FABULOUS

* Again, you see her entire body

* Now you want her on your team

* Her photos have gotten the most response, most people say “Look how much weight she’s lost.” They don’t realize this photo was taken just five minutes later

It’s amazing what clothing energy can do!!

Here’s what we want…

We want to see all of you.
We want our accessories and clothing to all have the same energy, so that no one item stands out.
We want our clothing to support us and not take away or draw attention.

Dressing in the right energetic clothing provides balance, so…

If you’re tall, you appear more normal height

If you’re short, you appear taller

If you’re overweight, you appear slimmer

If you’re super skinny, you appear to be more average weight

If you’re face is round, it appears thinner

If you’re face is thin, it appears fuller

And so on, you get the picture?!

It’s all based on positive energetic flow. Not only do you look and feel great, this positive flow attracts good and repeals the bad.

So what are you waiting for???

Our Color System

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:18:00 +0000

My mom and I have developed our own unique Color System to determine the very best clothing & accessories for you to wear. Our system is centered on ENERGY. We use our system to match your personal energy with clothing & accessories that have the same energy.

By dressing in the right energetic clothing, you look and feel more beautiful, younger, energized, centered, and self-confident.

Our Color System uses the magic of four: Dot 1, Dot 2, Dot 3 and Dot 4. Each and every person fits under one of the Dot categories. (We call them Dots because we’re Swiss Dot, and we thought it was cute.)

Our system doesn’t just look at your eye color, hair color, and skin tone, to determine the best clothing for you, but instead we go deeper.

At the heart of everything in this universe is energy, and when we align your personal energy with the clothing’s energy, this creates utter harmony.

If you dress in the right energetic clothing everyday you can transform your life with new, healthy, joyous energy.

• Have you ever noticed that certain colors really look beautiful on you?

• Have you ever wondered why a cute top looked great on you and only okay on your best friend?

• Have you ever wanted to know the fashions that will truly enhance your beauty both inside and out?

Well, it’s all based on energy… Schedule your FREE Fashion Consultation today, and unlock these energetic secrets.

562 430 9579

The Beginning

noreply@blogger.com (Swiss Dot) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:18:00 +0000

Hi there and welcome!! My name is Malorie Bryant, I’m a Color Consultant and Co-Owner of Swiss Dot Boutique. My mom, Danielle Bryant and I opened Swiss Dot in 2005, and have been loving our fashion journey together ever since. Our boutique is located in Orange County, California, more specifically in Seal Beach on Main Street just a few steps from the ocean.

Danielle’s a proud graduate of FIT, the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. With her marketing degree she hit the ground running, working in various retail stores perfecting her craft as a fashion merchandiser, marketer, and store manager. A few years after giving birth to me, she relocated to her childhood stomping grounds in Southern California.

I grew up loving fashion, but my first and foremost love has always been theatre. I attended Orange County High School of the Arts, in Santa Ana, California with a major in Musical Theatre. During my high school years, I was a hip “scene kid,” and I loved to buy only vintage dresses for all my school dances. My mom and I would search the racks of the local vintage and consignment stores to find the perfect dress. What’s funny is while we shopped, we always joked about owning our own clothing store. Little did we know, it was going happen sooner than we could ever imagine.

During my senior year of high school, the owner of a consignment store in Seal Beach offered to sell her shop to my mom, sorta out of the blue. At that time the consignment store wasn’t doing well, and my mom offered to help with the indoor and window displays to generate business. The owner loved my mom’s passion for the clothes and selling, so she asked her to buy the shop. Low and behold, my mom was looking for a BIG reason to leave her high paying, non-artistic job, and this was it. Our lives have been changed ever since, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

Opening a family business that was and is our sole income was pretty risky, and we’ve racked up plenty of crazy, scary, hilarious, and loving memories along the way. Helping run this business has been the best education I could have ever hoped for, especially at the age of 23. The amounts of information I’ve gathered and made my own is truly endless.

As I mentioned earlier, at the time when we bought the shop I was a senior in high school. So when I received my New York University acceptance, I had to say goodbye to my mom and Swiss Dot for a good chunk of the year. So “NYU Vacation” came to mean: working at Swiss Dot.

Together my mom and I revamped the consignment store and realized used clothing wasn’t the market for us. New, hip, trendy clothes was what we wanted to sell!! And this is when things got really interesting and sales began to take off.

We began shopping LA’s cash & carry vendors, and in due time learned the hottest, best quality, and most affordable vendors to shop at. We became dedicated and obsessed with finding the best quality at the best price.

To close, what separates us from the typical trendy boutique is our sincere customer service, and our unique color system making it easy to create fabulous head-to-toe outfits that enhance a woman's inner and outer beauty. Five years in the making my mom and I have perfected our own unique color system, more on that to come…