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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:37:39 +0000Jana Kos Style PartnersImage ConsultingDressing for SuccessFall 2010 TrendsPrivate Label ShoppingTrendsContestEconomic StrugglesEtiquetteHoliday AttireNew York Garment DistrictSummer Vacations"Strut Your Style" Self Help Book2009 Goals2010 Spring trends2010 accessoriesBarbie's 50th BirthdayBargain ShoppingBest DressedBluegrass StateCareersCloset OrganizationClosetsColorConsignment ShoppingCost per wearDerby FashionsDerby HatsDress CodeDressingEarth Friendly FabricsFabric WeightFall 2009Fall coatsFashion Feng Shui transformationFashion Group InternationalFitnessFun in the SunGoal SettingGrand Glam MakeoverHealthInspired StyleJim CarreyKentucky DerbyLeatherMakeover WinnerMaking your Dollar StretchMiss AmericaMiss USANew Year ResolutionsNew Year's ResolutionsNew Years ResolutionsNigel BarkerOffice PartiesOrganic DressingOrganizingPacking a SuitcasePant fitParty InvitationsRecycleSarah Palin's WardrobeScale DownSelf ImprovementSpring dressingStyle BookSuccessSummer 2009 Bathing SuitsSummer Makeup TipsSwap PartiesTaking ActionTextureTraditionTransition ClothingTrasformationTravel TipsTrunk ShowsVegan Leatheraffirmationbody languagecleaning leather and suedeeffortless dressinghair and makeupimageimage consultantsingouterwearphotossuedetelevisionthe fashion gourmettrendy shoesworkshopVIP Studio's Image and Fashion BlogWelcome to the official blog for VIP Studio - Visual Impact & Presence. Your best source for daily tips on all areas of visual, verbal and non-verbal communication.http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)Blogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-8162602263821885184Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:52:00 +00002010-08-02T09:07:03.660-04:00affirmationimageJim CarreyAffirmations I've always believed in magic.  When I wasn't doing anything in this town, I'd go up every night, sit on Mulholland Drive, look out at the city, stretch out my arms and say, "Everybody wants to work with me.  I'm a really good actor.  I have all kinds of great movie offers."  I'd just repeat these things over and over, literally convincing myself that I had a couple of http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2010/08/affirmations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-7930861085621932990Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:36:00 +00002010-07-23T07:15:47.799-04:002010 accessoriesFall 2010 Trendshair and makeuptrendy shoesFall for Accessories, Shoes, Hair and Makeup in 2010It isn’t just clothing that can be trendy.  New trends are always seen with shoes, handbags, accessories, hair and makeup.  As with all trends, adapt those that work for your body shape, personality and are age appropriate.  According to InStyle Magazine – “Fall 2010 is the return of the lady.  Sleek heels and structured bags are sophisticated, refined, and part of the http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2010/07/fall-for-accessories-shoes-hair-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-838660341602009142Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:18:00 +00002010-07-15T16:18:05.486-04:00Fall 2010 TrendsFashion Group InternationalJana Kos Style PartnersFall 2010As a member of the Fashion Group International (FGI), I always look forward to receiving the trend Overview.  The fall fashion mantra written by Marylou Luther states:  If clothes are truly socio-economic indicators, the recession is really over and it's okay to look rich again. I think by "looking rich" it means to pull out the fur - real or fake - and pile on the bling!  A lot http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2010/07/fall-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-2752760141795373817Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:33:00 +00002010-07-10T10:17:57.204-04:00Earth Friendly FabricsFall 2010 TrendsJana Kos Style PartnersOrganic DressingVegan Leather"Green is the new Red, White, & BlueI hope all of you had a fun and festive 4th of July.  In retail, the 4th of July signifies that it is time to get summer apparel off the floor and make room for Fall!  My next several blogs will focus on Fall 2010 trends.  Fall fashions are as exciting as fireworks to me.  I ooh and aah over the fabrics, textures, colors and styles. This year there is even more to light up thehttp://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2010/07/green-is-new-red-white-blue_6653.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-2489724148531505041Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:11:00 +00002010-06-19T10:46:04.534-04:00DressingFashion Feng Shui transformationworkshopFashion Feng ShuiIn March I became the first person in Kentucky to be certified in Fashion Feng Shui. Evana Maggiore is the creator of Fashion Feng Shui and held this training in her beautiful Florida home. It is a holistic approach to personal style - dressing your body, mind, and spirit. A FFS workshop can guide you to a deeper understanding of your personal energies and teach you how to dress to honor your http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2010/06/in-march-i-became-first-person-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-6533341456729870567Sat, 29 May 2010 00:55:00 +00002010-05-28T21:09:38.963-04:00Contesttelevisionthe fashion gourmetThe Fashion GourmetFor the last two years I have been working on a book called The Fashion Gourmet – Simple Recipes for a Delicious Wardrobe. The concept of The Fashion Gourmet is to take the successful format of cookbooks and provide simple recipes for appropriate dressing. The photographs on the opposite page of the recipes create impact, similar to seeing a picture of your favorite food recipe. Recipes are http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2010/05/fashion-gourmet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-7018352962153826882Thu, 20 May 2010 21:39:00 +00002010-05-20T18:43:50.939-04:00"Strut Your Style" Self Help BookInspired StyleStyle BookInspired StyleOn Monday, May 3, the book I co-authored, Inspired Style, arrived. It is so exciting to see it come together after spending a year on the project.When I was first asked to contribute I was hesitant. Not knowing all the other co-authors left me wondering about their capability. As a co-author I wouldn't have final say about the "look" of the book Both fears vanished as soon as I read the http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2010/05/inspired-style_20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-6040641794169803663Fri, 14 May 2010 14:22:00 +00002010-05-14T10:57:04.429-04:00body languageMiss USAphotosMixed MessagesI was very disappointed when I saw the direction Miss USA has gone with their “official photos”. My concern is the mixed message that is being sent to young girls. I never missed a Miss America or Miss USA as a child. The grace, poise, and intelligence of these beautiful women captivated me. I wanted to be Phyllis George.This Sunday Miss USA will crown a new winner. The theme for the pageanthttp://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2010/05/mixed-messages.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-3933671315918141671Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:32:00 +00002010-02-06T21:55:54.569-05:00Image ConsultingingJana Kos Style PartnersNew York Garment DistrictPrivate Label ShoppingRegarding Jana's Letter    Have you seen all the leather pieces available this fall and winter? Leather is a must have for fall/winter 2009. It is seen in gloves, jackets, coats, dresses, belts, and boots. Your leather purchases are investment pieces you will enjoy for years to come as long as it is cared for properly. These general guidelines are from the Leather Apparel http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/11/leather-and-suede-care.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-2836371454469408359Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:27:00 +00002009-08-21T15:47:47.458-04:00Fall 2009Trends2009 Fall TrendsFall Clothing has always been my favorite. There are several trends this year I'm very excited about. As with all trends, adapt those that work for your body shape, personality, and age group. Here are a few of my favorites:1. Leather: Nothing feels better than buttery leather. This season there will be lots of it with gloves, full leather dresses, and thigh high boots. The boots aren't for me, http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/08/2009-fall-trends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-2789351130288982496Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:28:00 +00002009-06-24T10:59:15.986-04:00Image ConsultingPrivate Label ShoppingPrivate Label Shopping Are you tired of going through the malls looking for the right outfit for a special occasion? Are you fed up with salespeople telling you how beautiful something is on you only to take it home and your family hates it on you? Are you tired of shopping boutiques that cater to smaller sizes? Are you ready for some good old-fashioned customer service?If you answered yes to any of the above http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/06/private-label-shopping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-2447002433997321364Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:11:00 +00002009-06-09T19:18:42.018-04:00EtiquetteSummer VacationsHouse Guest EtiquetteMany years ago, several of my family members decided to take a road trip to visit relatives in Odessa, Texas. These Texans always roll out the red carpet for us and this trip was no exception. With the struggles many have had with the economy, I have heard of several families visiting relatives and making it their summer vacation just as we did several years ago. For those of you who will be http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/06/house-guest-etiquette.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-2073299882994613959Thu, 28 May 2009 17:11:00 +00002009-06-08T14:08:01.534-04:00Fun in the SunSummer 2009 Bathing SuitsTrendsBathing Suit Season is HereThere is so much to love about summer. Besides the obvious - longer days, no school, going to the beach or pool, and grilling outdoors - the possibilities are endless. Do you have your bathing suit selected? Ready or not - bathing suit season is here.I have mixed feelings about some of the suits I've seen such as the "Trikini". This so called one piece covers less than my daughters bikini. http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/05/bathing-suit-season-is-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-1691032922540842867Mon, 11 May 2009 18:09:00 +00002009-05-11T15:03:57.247-04:00Packing a SuitcaseSummer VacationsTravel TipsPack It All InFor Mother's Day, I spent the weekend in Indianapolis shopping and eating (my two favorite activities) with my two daughters. Going for a weekend doesn't require a lot of packing, but as I unpack, I find myself transferring to another suitcase - my extra large, pink, you can see me coming from a mile away, suitcase. I am leaving for the AICI Conference on Wednesday. AICI is the Association ofhttp://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/05/pack-it-all-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-4364214946729947886Fri, 01 May 2009 11:46:00 +00002009-05-01T08:16:28.854-04:00Bluegrass StateDerby FashionsDerby HatsKentucky DerbyTraditionBeauty in the BluegrassThis past Tuesday I was at Churchhill Downs participating in a Morning Line Radio Network. I was interviewed by several regional radio stations about Derby Fashions and Derby Hats.What I found interesting is the "awe" that out of town folks experience when seeing the beautiful women at Derby. Louisville takes center stage this weekend with the running of the Oaks and Derby but the women's http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/05/beauty-in-bluegrass.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-8827056934098967132Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:07:00 +00002009-04-22T19:04:29.301-04:00Miss AmericaSelf ImprovementSuccessPretty ImpressedIn January a girlfriend attended the Miss America pageant and purchased a book for me called Pretty Smart by Penny Pearlman. Penny is a former Miss America. Her book has insights from twenty-two former Miss America's she interviewed. I didn't take the time to read the book until a couple of weeks ago when I was on spring break with my family. It is a wonderful book and I recommend it to http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/04/pretty-impressed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-1161515176487032129Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:26:00 +00002009-03-07T08:15:25.184-05:00ClosetsConsignment ShoppingTrunk ShowsYou Go Girl!Yesterday in The Wall Street Journal, there was a story about women selling their personal clothing out of their closets. Women who have a lot of clothing and then find themselves without a job are posting their advertisement on Craigslist suggesting women not shop in stores but to shop in the advertisers closet. I had to laugh as I read about one seller complaining about her first five http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/03/you-go-girl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-6545742126085045386Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:11:00 +00002009-03-03T19:29:09.896-05:00Barbie's 50th BirthdayImage ConsultingHappy Birthday BarbieBarbie needs no last name - like Cher or Madonna. This is the gal we grew up with - perfect full bustline, tiny waist and hips, long legs, successful in her many careers, lots of cute friends, and the perfect man - Ken. Like her or not, Barbie has been the standard of beauty for the average female - however she isn't the girl to model ourselves after. She's just to...plastic. Barbie is http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/03/happy-birthday-barbie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-2690951142092582414Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:57:00 +00002009-02-19T07:42:41.240-05:00ColorFabric WeightTextureTransition ClothingTransition ClothingYesterday I promised my friend Julie I would write a new blog. I suppose I'm showing my age when I mention how fast time seems to fly between blogs. When I looked at my last blog the title was "Winter Blahs." Yesterday it was 65 degrees in Louisville. This morning the wind chill is 18 degrees. How is a gal suppose to dress for these extreme temperature changes? Are you like me and tired of http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/02/transition-clothing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759032773733972368.post-3520205326058300946Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:50:00 +00002009-01-28T14:03:02.844-05:00Winter BlahsAre you feeling the winter blahs? Today my state of Kentucky is in a state of emergency. So many are without power and we are told not to drive if it isn't necessary. I am so thankful that I still have electricity. Being in the house for two straight days does get old - if you're like me and on the go all the time. I started thinking about some things women could do to wipe out the winter http://vipstudioonline.blogspot.com/2009/01/winter-blahs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VIP Studio - Visual Impact and Presence)0