Beauty or a Beast? Part 1

What is real beauty?

The media would like us to believe that beauty is being, “forever young,” tall, perfectly proportioned with flawless skin and a great head of hair.

If this is true, we are all doomed to accepting we can’t be beautiful.

It’s difficult not to compare yourself to models in magazines, who look like they have no flaws.

We forget that the models have been airbrushed and photo-shopped to look perfect.

I don’t look at those magazines anymore, but when I did, I felt flawed and frumpy.

When you feel more like a beast than a beauty what do you do?

Do you overeat, exercise or go shopping?

When you feel bad about how you look, you are more likely to buy beauty products, clothes, jewelry and shoes you do not need.

What is real “beauty” ?

You can check this out by visualizing a picture or painting you like looking at.

Why do you enjoy looking at it?

Because it’s visually pleasing to your eyes.

It gets your attention with its repetition of color, line, and proportion.

What can you do to be more visually pleasing?

Think of yourself as an “unfinished masterpiece,” waiting for the right frame.

Do you remember the last time you had to choose a frame for a painting or print?

When you went to the framing store there were hundreds of choices of frames and mats. The store clerk quickly and easily picked out a few frames and mats and you were able to choose the one you liked.

Before I tell you how the store clerk was able to pick out the right frame, I want to know how well you do picking out a frame for a painting or print.

Visualize an 11 x 14 inch painting of a water scene with boats tied up at the dock. The sky is gray blue and a storm is brewing.

What color mat and frame would you put on it? Would you choose a wide, shiny gold frame and a pure white mat?

Or would a soft white mat with a non-shiny mat silver frame be better? Now think about an abstract painting the same size but with large, bold splotches of primary colors.

Would you choose the same frame for both paintings?

No…..

The frame needs to be an extension of the painting.

How did the clerk do this so easily? He or she did this by looking at the painting and picking out one or two predominate colors and looking at the scale of the painting.

So how can your frame look like a natural extension of you and how can you put the finishing touches on the “masterpiece,” that’s uniquely you? (See part 2 of this blog for important tips on how to use color to do this. Beauty or a Beast? (part 2)

Nancy Goldblatt, “The Wardrobe Wizard of Baltimore,” is a professionally trained “Color 1, personal image consultant.”

She can be reached at Nancy@WardrobeWiz.com

Her website is: https:blog.wardbrobewiz.com

She can work with you online using digital photos to create a wallet of your best colors.

If you live in Baltimore, Md or surrounding areas she can work with you in-person or if you are not local she can work with you on-line.

Unsure if her services are right for you?

E-mail her today to set up a no obligation, FREE 20-minute telephone consult.

During this conversation based on your needs, Nancy will tell you how she can help you. Also, you will discover your “fashion personality,” and find out why understanding it is important.

sign up for her blog with lots of free posts at https://blog.wardrobewiz.com

Beauty or a Beast? Part 1

What is real beauty?

The media would like us to believe that beauty is being, “forever young,” tall, perfectly proportioned with flawless skin and a great head of hair.

If this is true, we are all doomed to accepting we can’t be beautiful.

It’s difficult not to compare yourself to models in magazines, who look like they have no flaws.

We forget that the models have been airbrushed and photo-shopped to look perfect.

I don’t look at those magazines anymore, but when I did, I felt flawed and frumpy.

When you feel more like a beast than a beauty what do you do?

Do you overeat, exercise or go shopping?

When you feel bad about how you look, you are more likely to buy beauty products, clothes, jewelry and shoes you do not need.

What is real “beauty” ?

You can check this out by visualizing a picture or painting you like looking at.

Why do you enjoy looking at it?

Because it’s visually pleasing to your eyes.

It gets your attention with its repetition of color, line, and proportion.

What can you do to be more visually pleasing?

Think of yourself as an “unfinished masterpiece,” waiting for the right frame.

Do you remember the last time you had to choose a frame for a painting or print?

When you went to the framing store there were hundreds of choices of frames and mats. The store clerk quickly and easily picked out a few frames and mats and you were able to choose the one you liked.

Before I tell you how the store clerk was able to pick out the right frame, I want to know how well you do picking out a frame for a painting or print.

Visualize an 11 x 14 inch painting of a water scene with boats tied up at the dock. The sky is gray blue and a storm is brewing.

What color mat and frame would you put on it? Would you choose a wide, shiny gold frame and a pure white mat?

Or would a soft white mat with a non-shiny mat silver frame be better? Now think about an abstract painting the same size but with large, bold splotches of primary colors.

Would you choose the same frame for both paintings?

No…..

The frame needs to be an extension of the painting.

Your clothes, hair, accessories, and makeup are your frame.

Your frame needs to look like an extension of you so that it can compliment, not detract from your natural beauty.

How did the clerk do this so easily? He or she did this by looking at the painting and picking out one or two predominate colors and looking at the scale of the painting.

So how can your frame look like a natural extension of you and how can you put the finishing touches on the “masterpiece,” that’s uniquely you? (See part 2 of this blog for important tips on how to use color to do this. Beauty or a Beast? (part 2)

Nancy Goldblatt, “The Wardrobe Wizard of Baltimore,” is a professionally trained “Color 1, personal image consultant.”

She can be reached at Nancy@WardrobeWiz.com

Her website is: https:blog.wardbrobewiz.com

She can work with you online using digital photos to create a wallet of your best colors.

If you live in Baltimore, Md or surrounding areas she can work with you in-person or if you are not local she can work with you on-line.

Unsure if her services are right for you?

E-mail her today to set up a no obligation, FREE 20-minute telephone consult.

During this conversation based on your needs, Nancy will tell you how she can help you. Also, you will discover your “fashion personality,” and find out why understanding it is important.

sign up for her blog with lots of free posts at https://blog.wardrobewiz.com