The last time you looked in a full length mirror, what did you say to yourself?

 

If you are like most women your self talk went something like this.

 

I need to lose weight.

My stomach sticks out too far.

My hips are too wide.

I wish I was naturally tall and thin.

Why do I look so worn out and tired

Would new makeup and clothes help?

Have you stopped looking in a full length mirror except for a quick glance before you leave the house?

Want a new way to look at yourself in a mirror?

The following information will help you create a visually pleasing (balanced) appearance.  My hope is that your self criticism will begin to melt away when the compliments come rolling in as you start looking more “pulled together” visually.

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• Stand at least 5 feet from a full length mirror, with good lighting and use the blink test.

• Blink at yourself.

• When you open your eyes, notice where your eyes goes first. (This is your focal point, the part that will be seen first and where the eye will be drawn back to constantly.)

• Look at your face and eyes.  Do the colors you are wearing make your eyes sparkle and your shadows and wrinkles look less obvious?

• The Rule of 3  or uneven numbers.  

• Repeat colors from head to toe in uneven numbers so you look pulled together.  For example, wear shoes the same color as your hair and repeat the color one more place, such as around your neck with a scarf or necklace or if you have a defined waistline, with a belt or sash.

• If you want to wear red shoes or a non hair color, bring the color up by repeating the color in the upper part of your outfit such as a vest or blouse or scarf or belt.

In the following photo the red shoe color is repeated in the vest and lipstick.

When you learn some simple rules, starting with the “rule of three,” and bringing your bottom color “up,”you can begin to use color, and proportion to look visually balanced and “pulled together.”

 

The next time you look in a full length mirror, instead of focusing on the parts of your body you do not like, look to see if you are visually balanced using the “rule of three,” and or bringing the bottom color up.

If you can’t resist using those “pop of color,

shoes,” be sure to bring that color “up,” by

bringing the color up to your waist, or neck.

 

Research has shown that when our eyes look at something that is visually balanced, our brain waves change and we feel good.

 

Not only will you feel good when you look at yourself, but your visually balanced appearance will create a confident, trustworthy look that will be magnetic.

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Nancy Goldblatt, “Wardrobe Wizard of Baltimore,” is a professionally trained personal image consultant.   She can analyze you and give you a wallet of 40 to 50 of your best shades of color.

“I was trained in 1991 by Joanna Nicholson of Color 1 Associates, an International Image and Styling Company.  I specialize in working with mid-life women whose size or shape has changed and who have lots of clothes and nothing to wear.”

Say goodbye to those “Nothing to wear moments.”

e-mail to set up a complimentary 20 minute telephone session where you will discover your “Fashion Personality,” and receive a free “Wardrobe Needs,” assessment.

Contact “The Wardrobe Wizard of Baltimore”at  Nancy@wardrobewiz.com or call 410-513-9496

The Wardrobe Wizard is available to work with you “in-person,” if you live in Baltimore, Md. & surrounding areas or “on-line,” if you are long-distance.

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