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A WHOLISTIC WAY OF THINKING
A WHOLISTIC WAY OF THINKING Foundation & Frameworks Systems & Strategies Principles, Concepts, Rules By Judith Rasband MS AICI CIM ©2020 Conselle Institute of Image Management I was talking with a colleague, discussing Conselle’s curriculum. We were not finding...
The Art of Dressing Well This Spring & Summer
There is an art to dressing well, but many people feel they don’t have the time, money, or energy to elevate what they wear every day to an art form. I understand that. Then there are those who don’t want to think about what they wear. They want dressing to be...
Develop a Feel for Fabric and Texture for Summer
A variety of textures makes an outfit, a cluster, and indeed a whole wardrobe more interesting to look at and more fun to wear. When clothing texture comes to mind, a lot of people think of winter-weight wools; the tweed, herringbone, flannel, and sweater knits. The...
The Importance of Dressing Mindfully
When we think of fashion, we usually think of the impact our clothing will have on other people. As we are preparing for a job interview, we dress nicely to impress the interviewer. While we’re at work, we actively strive to maintain a more professional appearance....
Investment Pieces Worth Their Weight in Gold
Now is a time of year when many people, including myself and my clients, think about acquiring a few new pieces of clothing to expand or update their wardrobe for the coming season — yet few know what to buy. You may know what I'm going to tell them — simple basics,...
Spring Is Ageless and So May We Become
By Judith Rasband Well Hello Spring! We are approaching the rebirth of a new Spring season. Most of us look forward to more sun, blue skies, green leaves again, crocus and daffodils year after year, ageless, and revitalizing. Whatever our age, it’s a time for fresh...
All Is Calm If You’re A Bright Planner
By Judith Rasband “My days are getting shorter and shorter!” wailed my neighbor. Well, indeed they are, because we’re headed for December 21, the shortest day of the year. And I know, there’s so much to do between now and then as we prepare for the holidays. Often,...
How To Have a Fabulous and Fulfilling Career as an Image Consultant Tip #2 – Do Your Homework
Before you can hope to build serious momentum in your business, become the master of the product you are selling. Remember the book, The Little Engine That Could? The poor little train full of dolls, toys, and good things for the boys and girls on the other side of...
Wardrobe Essentials…Is Black In or Out?
What about black? Yes, some advise a black blazer, black pencil skirt, black pants, black, black, and more black. Next we read, “No more black,” “Don’t wear black,” and the idea is passed on without thinking, from one fashionista to another until it’s become the...
How to Have a Fabulous and Fulfilling Career as an Image Consultant Tip #3
Practice consulting with volunteer clients who are extremely different from you. One of the challenges that image consultants face is knowing how to dress other people according to their personal coloring, figure variation, personal style and lifestyle. Dressing...
Who is Your Shape Impressing?
People get caught up in the importance of first impressions on others. But wait. Think about it. The first impression is really on ourselves, as we look down and see or feel the clothes on our body; as we see ourselves in the mirror or in a window glass. The way...
The Emperor’s New Shoes – Are Your Shoes Making You Look Foolish?
According to the fairytale, there was once an Emperor who was “exceedingly fond of fine clothes.” He was easily fooled by a pair of swindlers who pretended they could weave the most “magnificent fabric imaginable.” Clothing made from the fabric, they said, was...