Image Branding For Plus Size People

What Does Your Image Tell The World?

Posted on 02. Jun, 2010 by nikki.

 Attention: Plus Size Community

Just because you considered as unique to most people that look at you. So What! …… you cannot control how others perceive you, but you can control how you are presented.

Ask yourself, what do I want people to see and understand about me when they see me coming? Your image will cause people to put you in a category.

1. Identify What Makes You -You

In order to find out who you REALLY are- you must understand who you REALLY are.  In other words, find your personal style and understand who you are inside and out.  Your personality quailities are just as important as your physical qualities when identifying your personal style.

If you disregard discovering your personal and physical qualities , and head right to investigating style types, you miss the personal element of personal style.

If you take time to dig within…… and start living by who you really are and being true to your own personality, you can do this.

Nikki Curry

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5 Basic Items Every Woman Should Have In Their Wardrobe

Posted on 22. Aug, 2009 by Nikki C.

Every woman should know how to stretch every dollar so that they can achieve the best wardrobe possible. If you are able to get the most bang for your buck, your appearance will reflect you have it together. UC Imaging & Apparel Image Consultants believe there are 10 essential basic items, all women must have. Nevertheless, we are going to give you five basic pieces to start with in your wardrobe

If it takes you over 5 minutes in the morning to dress for work or prepare for your day, you are doing something wrong. Follow these basic steps and make sure you have these quality items.

Before we dive into the apparel, I have to mention you must start with the foundation. Ok, ladies that is a proper fitting bra. Yes, I know everyone thinks going to a discount store, or Walmart may take care of it. NO, it doesn’t do it at all. Please take the time out to get properly fitted by a Certified Bra Fitter. It will make a world of difference when it comes to how your clothes look on your body. There are some other pointers I could give when it comes to foundation, but we will leave that for another day.

5 Basic But Essential Items Each Women Should Have:

A. A Classic White Shirt.
B. Designer Pair Of Jeans
C. A Pair of Classic Black Pant
D. Trench Coat
E. Basic Skirt for Your Body Type ( certain knee length)

Okay, you have a great place to start with the basic wardrobe staples. We think there are 5 other basics that you should have in every closet. If you are challenged on a day to day basics with your wardrobe. Call or write us to get more information. We would love to work with you for the New Year The New You!

Call to schedule a free consultation with one of our Image Consultants. 757-241-2679 or
757-353-6990 or you can email us- http://mindbodyimage.com/contact/

Nikki Curry, Senior Image Consultant, UC Imaging & Apparel located 101 W. Plume Street, Suite #403, Norfolk, VA 23513: Visit us at http://www.MindBodyImage.com or UCImaging@gmail.com

Article Written by Professional Certified Image Consultant- Nikki Curry, AICI,Plus Size Specialist, Etiquette Coach

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=U._Nikki_Curry

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Choosing Colors for Your Eyes and Lips for the Fall

Posted on 22. Aug, 2009 by Crystal.

As an Image Consultant, Make-up Artist, and Stylist I often here 3 main complaints and here is one of the complaints that I hear all the time.

“I’m confused by the makeup trends. The magazines encourage me to buy the latest and trendiest look. I feel paralyzed when its time to decide on a product. How much trendiness is enough? How much is too much? What actually looks good on me? (more…)

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Michael Jackson King of Pop and Fashion Icon

Posted on 25. Jun, 2009 by Nikki C.

As a great entertainer and legacy leave us today, we will never forget the impact he has had on our music culture and the fashion industry.

What I am referring too, is if Michael Jackson had it on, it must be golden. He had a dynamite stage presence and a serious way of setting trends when it came to fashion. I am sure we all remember when he made the one glove with glitter oh so popular. Not to mention the white socks and penny loafers, this trend lasted for awhile.

All over the world marks the grief stricken fans, that feels the pain of loosing someone that truly touched all of our lives. Yes, he was far from perfect, but he was a gently and passionate unique human being. As his infamous title track “Human Nature” says, why, why is it really this way.

Rest In Peace Brother!

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The Vogue Collections Atlanta: Showcasing African American Style

Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by Nikki C.

Strike a pose, Atlanta. Couture has crept into the southwest side of the city in the form of The Vogue Collections; America’s first Black-owned luxury department store featuring only top African-American designers. Co-creator Dwight Eubanks, stylist to Nene Leakes of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”, says that the decision to do a store of this magnitude was easy. “Let’s do something spectacular in Atlanta and do a luxury department store. I travel all over the world and I said let’s get some designers and models together.”

Nestled in the Greenbriar Mall, The Vogue Collection, which is not set to officially open its doors until the fall, recently introduced itself to the community with a fabulous trunk show. Complete with hor’derves and a fashion show every thirty minutes, designers that will be featured in the store got the chance to strut their eclectic designs down the runway. “Over eighty designers have come in and showed their clothes, trying to get a spot in the store. Most of the communities around this area are African American and it’s great for them to put a store like this in the neighborhood, so everyone can benefit. I’m sure they’ll be more than happy to give back to the community,” says Crystal Owens, a Bold Elite model. Both partners have been traveling the world searching for designers and collections to showcase. “Diversity is what we’re looking for and we’ve found some amazing stuff. Some of the details we’ve seen could be shown at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and any of your other top department stores. We’re giving you a luxury feel with modern price points,” Eubanks boasts.

The Vogue Collection will house fashions of every type including urban wear, conservative, evening attire, and chic, trendy styles. Unlike most mainstream department stores, The Vogue Collection will also highlight international ethnic styles with the fusion of Caribbean, African and Parisian designers. Designer, Blaine Degannes, native of North Carolina, wowed audiences with his unexpected soft, illuminating collection, Rain Anthology. “I think that everybody loves color and that’s what Rain Anthology is all about. The 80s are coming back and color is really big. All of my styles are about being elegant, sleek and edgy at the same time, along with being conservative. I think my designs will be received really well.”

Most Atlantans consider Buckhead to be the epicenter of great shopping, but The Vogue Collection will give more residents a taste of those same luxuries in a convenient location. The department store will employ attendants to walk around with trays, bottled water and hor’derves, along with doormen wearing white gloves and top hats. “We no longer have to travel to the North side for entertainment and for fashion and beauty, it’s right here. At this particular mall, back in the seventies, this was the number one mall. You had a lot of top stores here and we’ve come full circle. In fact, this was my first job here in this mall, at Russell Stover. I ate more candy than I sold,” Eubanks laughs. “It won’t just be fashion; we’re doing makeup and skincare as well. We’re also doing a private label that will also be named The Vogue Collection.”

An internet and cafe bar are some of the other amenities The Vogue Collection will offer shoppers. Eubanks wants to offer the community a chance to contribute to the store with their homemade baked goods. “My inspiration was inspired by Richards department store which was bought by Macy’s. Back in those days they used to have a cart that was called a bakery and they had amazing cakes, pies, cookies and breads. That’s what we’re doing here, but also we’re looking for your mothers, grandmothers and aunts who can really make some good banana pudding and some good red velvet cake to bring to this market and sell.” The space will also transform itself into an event facility on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Fashionistas of all walks of life are invited to take part in the unprecedented arrival of what’s sure to become a cultural gem.