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Don't Get Burnt!

Don’t Get Burnt!

Written by Scarlett De Bease on . Posted in Image and Style, Shopping Tips.

I’m a big believer in avoiding getting sunburned and aging your skin any faster than it naturally will. In other words…

Don’t Get Burnt!

I discovered a great line of stylish clothes, Coolibar, that have UPF 50+ built into the fabric to protect you from getting too much sun.

Yes, these clothes cost a bit more than regular ones, but avoiding sun damage and skin cancer is worth it, and in true ‘Scarlett’ fashion, you can take 25% off any already on sale items with code JUL25. I love saving you money!

CooliBar also makes UPF 50+ protecting clothes for men and children.

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It sure does make for a better look, than wrapping yourself up like a Mummy as did the fabulous character Cam on the very funny TV show, Modern Family.

Don't Get Burnt

No sun for Cam on Modern Family’s Season 9 Premiere, as he was on an antibiotic that would cause him to sunburn easily.

Don’t forget to also protect your face EVERY day of the year with sunblock.

Try my tip: Mix suntan lotion with your foundation and you’ll have a customized SPF protection product.

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Want to spend 4 hours this summer ending your “I have nothing to wear” hell??
Of course, you do, and that’s why I created Dress Without Stress– a self-study online video course with tons of my easy to follow, fun, style (and life) changing, thump on the head styling tips you wish you had known years ago.

All you need is a mirror, sense of humor, and the goal of no longer getting stressed, frustrated and miserable when you try to find something to wear that will make you look great and love who you see in the mirror.

You’ll learn how to use each styling tip for your specific features: the good, the bad and the ones you’re not so thrilled with.

Dress Without Stress Starts July 16, 2018, so you can spend the lazy hazy days of summer getting yourself ready to sizzle with style.

Enroll HERE.

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Mary, Not Her Real Name, Wasn’t Happy

Written by Scarlett De Bease on . Posted in Image and Style, Makeovers, News and Events, Uncategorized, What To Wear.

Mary passed the mirror in her hallway and was startled when she caught a glimpse of her reflection…OMG.

What happened to her body?
How did her middle get so much bigger?
When did her body parts shift?
Why do her clothes no longer fit the way they used to?
Where are the clothes she needs to hide her lumps and bumps?
Why can’t she find anything in the stores that look good on her?

She wondered if she should just take that mirror down, but instead decided to immediately go on a diet and lose those pounds that sneaked up on her when she wasn’t looking. Problem solved?

Then 3, 4, 5…20  years later she now weighed more and had developed a great fondness for leggings and an all-black wardrobe.

The trouble was, that really didn’t work for when she had to attend a networking event, accept invitations to events, speak, or meet a potential client.

Panic would set at the moment she needed to leave her home office, and she often found herself turning down invitations that required her to get out from behind the computer.

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Speaking of her computer, she now had developed a very unhealthy relationship with it and was finding it hard to step away from. Although unlike herself, it never judged how she was dressed, looked and felt.

Mary had some thinking to do.

She has her own business and started to realize that how she looked and felt about her very own bottom, was hurting her bottom line, and taking a serious toll on her dwindling self-confidence.

She had no idea how to dress her body or what to wear to make her look as successful and capable as she had been working so hard to be. Finally and with great relief, Mary decided she was ready to accept the body she has and finally get the help she needs to find out how to dress it.

She was ready to wear clothes with zippers and buttons, get out of the house, reduce her I’ll just stay in my legging days, and look at her reflection with confidence and a smile.

UPDATE: She turned quite a few heads the next time she went out and all her lumps and bumps were quite stylishly hidden, all because she found out how to Dress Without Stress. 

Now It’s YOUR Turn !!!

Are you ready to get out of your leggings, wear some color, look and feel stylish, and learn what will look good on you?

Enroll in Dress Without Stress, to get the tools you need to be able to choose an outfit without getting frustrated or stressed out and get my personalized feedback. You won’t have to do this alone.

I would love to help you Dress Without Stress..it’s totally possible
&
you deserve it.

If You Enroll by July 1st, you’ll get a 1-Hour Personal styling call with me for free.

Get all the details on Dress Without Stress & sign up right here.

It all begins on July 16…

and then You’ll also be saying…

“Oh, my goodness. That was fun. I feel like I just lost 20 pounds.It’s like I was given permission to let go of past things that just didn’t work. Past ideas and even goals that literally just don’t fit me anymore. Thank you so much for your help. So much I never knew or even thought about!!!”  Lisa Tancredi

“I discovered Scarlett through a mutual friend whose ensemble was stunning. I had to ask “who” she was wearing. She passed me Scarlett’s name, and what I got from our engagement was so much more than a few beautiful dress recommendations. She empowered me with the knowledge of the right colors and silhouettes for my coloring and shape. I’ve received piles of compliments on the items we both chose using her guidance. She gave me a tool I will have for the rest of my life. Working with Scarlett is an investment not only in your closet but your confidence as well!” Lea Pica

“Thanks to your course I learned how to NOT draw the wrong attention to my backside, and for teaching me soooo much that I never knew about dressing.” Dr. Pamela Hoffman

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Take A Look At This Makeover’s Before & After

Written by Scarlett De Bease on . Posted in Image and Style, Makeovers, News and Events, What To Wear.

It’s always fun to see a makeover in magazines and on TV, so wouldn’t it be nice to know the details that make the after so much better than the before?

Of course, it would!

So let’s take a look at my client’s makeover before & after and how my tiny tweaks made big improvements in how she looks.

Makeover's Before & After

Before Don’ts

  1. The yellow color is not flattering and caused her skin tone to look unhealthy and red.
  2. This low v-neckline is not right for her and made her face look too small for her body.
  3. The neckline is also too wide for her which made her shoulders disappear.
  4. Having a print over a wider part of the body is causing her to look larger, which is pretty much not the goal for most of us.
  5. This top is also making her look even shorter than she already is, and wants to be.
  6. Her top is a bit too long for her and makes her hips look wide and her legs look short.
Makeover's Before & After

After Do’s

  1. This blue is perfect for her and brings out her pretty eyes and is making her complexion appear creamy and even-toned.
  2. This neckline is perfectly proportioned for her and visually adds some width to her shoulders, while minimizing her bustline.
  3. Wearing this solid color on her upper body is slimming her down and making her look taller.
  4. A jacket in the same color as her pants is visually elongating and slimming her body.
  5. Pushing up sleeves is an instant waistline maker and makes you look a bit taller too.
  6. This top is a perfect length for her as it minimizes her hips and makes her legs look longer.

You better believe there’s more, but this is a blog post, not a style tips guide, and that’s why… I created Dress Without Stress– a self-study online video course filled with tons of my easy to follow, fun, style, and life-changing, thump on the head styling tips you wish you had known years ago.

 

You’ll learn how to use each styling tip for your specific features: the good, the bad and the ones you’re not that thrilled with. And yes, we each have a few of those. All you need is a mirror, sense of humor, and the goal of no longer getting stressed, frustrated and miserable when you try to find something to wear that will make you look great and love who you see in the mirror.

 

And if you enroll by July 1st you’ll receive a 1-Hour Personal styling call with me for Free.

 

Get ALL the details HERE.

 

Just think about how much you’d love being an AFTER instead of a BEFORE. Just saying.

 

Dress Without Stress Starts July 16, 2018, so you can spend the lazy hazy days of summer getting yourself ready to sizzle with style.

May I please solve your problems and make your life easier?

Written by Scarlett De Bease on . Posted in Image and Style, News and Events.

Want to know the top 3 problems a woman tells me she has?

  1. I don’t know how to dress the body I have now?
  2. I want to lose weight before dressing better…but I’m not losing those extra pounds.
  3. I hate shopping for clothes because I can’t find anything that fits me.

Sound Familiar?  

If you relate, I’ve got some something for you…and it doesn’t involve dieting, being uncomfortable or spending $$$ on new clothes.

It’s called Dress Without Stress, a video lesson “Dress Shop” where you’ll always find something to wear to get you excited to get out of your leggings and home.

You’ll stop being stuck in your what to wear hell
start humming “Heaven Is A Place On Earth”.

This series of 12 videos total less than 4 hours which means:
YES, you’ll have time to watch
plus
see yourself differently when looking into a mirror.

The women who have taken Dress Without Stress told me:
“I can’t believe how much I didn’t know”.
“I now know how to stop wasting money on the wrong clothes”.
“Now I never get stressed trying to figure out what to wear”.

I mean come on, that’s music to my ears!!!

Now it’s your turn.

Head over HERE to sign up for Dress Without Stress.

Get ready to love going thru your clothes & picking out what to wear.

I can’t wait to see your stylish & stress-free transformation.

Got a question about Dress Without Stress? Hit me up via email and I will reply ASAP. 

Movies, Clothes, Love Boat, RBG and Diane Keaton’s Neck

Written by Scarlett De Bease on . Posted in Image and Style.

This past week, I went to see three movies. That’s a big deal for me because unless I’m traveling I don’t take that much time off. It sure felt great to take some extra me time.

The unexpected bonus for me was that all three movies had something for me to learn or admire when it came to clothes styling.

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The first was Book Club, where Jane Fonda clearly has stopped the clock. Yes, she had a little help from some very talented doctors.

I kept studying Diane Keaton since she covers her neck no matter what she is doing or wearing. Even on a pool float, like in an actual pool, she covers her neck by wearing a bathrobe that is skillfully sealed tight around her neck. That may be taking things a bit too far, but you have to hand it to her…she’s knows what she doesn’t like about her body and how to hide it.

A less known styling trick she uses is wearing sleeves a bit too long. Shhh; it’s a secret wardrobe detail she uses to make her long arms appear shorter.

She knows what works for her and goes for it all the way.

I sure can relate as I love how small clothing details make big differences in how a woman looks and feels. You should only know the things I hide.

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The second was the documentary on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Notorious RBG.

Oh, my what a woman she is and oh how lucky we are to have her.

Even RBG shows us a bit of her fashionable side.

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The third movie was Oceans 8, where female stars and icons were popping out of every door, just like an episode of the 1980’s TV series Love Boat.

It was fun to see a movie with an all-star female cast, each superbly dressed for their very smart and personality-rich characters.

Although I wouldn’t have complained if George Clooney made a cameo as well.

Hey, a girl can dream….

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Should You Order Your Clothes In A Box?

Written by Scarlett De Bease on . Posted in Image and Style, Shopping Tips.

Clothes In A Box

No way can I count how many times I’ve been asked if I know about the companies that will ship you a variety of clothes in a box for you to try on.

Yes, way I know all about them and have seen quite a few sad expressions on my first time client’s faces when I ask about some of the unworn and/or unloved pieces in her closet?

So why the long faces?

Well, often it is because she imagined that by telling the online personal stylist whatever info they requested, that she would actually be getting pieces perfect for her.

Reality check time.

These services are NOT my competition, and no I don’t want to offer the clothes in a box service. I won’t change my business model from serving to selling as I’m motivated by seeing a woman looking and feeling confident, and not by making money.

I don’t believe in telling women to wear Spanx to fit into their clothes, so why should I squeeze myself to fit into someones else’s business mold? I hate constrictions of all kinds!!
 If I don’t let my clients be pushed and squeezed into the wrong clothes for their shape and lives, why should I squish myself into what doesn’t fit my own business and personality?



These clothes in a box companies mission are to make money by selling you more and more, not to help you have a wardrobe that can be mixed and matched.

More stuff doesn’t mean you have more to wear.
       But you probably already knew that.

You can make these online clothes in a box services work better for you, if you actually know what colors, patterns, styles, labels, and fabrics are the most flattering for you. And please request items that will give you the ability to make many more outfits vs just the one outfit they send you.

The best wardrobe is one that you can do lots of mixing and matching with, instead of clothes that don’t go with anything you already own.

It might be fun to try a service that sends you clothes in a box all wrapped up with a pretty ribbon, but based on the regrets I’ve seen on women’s faces or hanging in their closets, it doesn’t always work out and I don’t want you to think something is wrong with you or your body if the clothes don’t look that great on you.  

Remember, it’s not you. They simply were the wrong clothes for you.

“Want to feel “cuddling with baby goats” happy when you open your closet? Stay tuned…”

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Are Your Photos Telling You Something

Are Your Photos Telling You Something?

Written by Scarlett De Bease on . Posted in Image and Business, Image and Style, Makeovers.

Nope, I’m not going to tell you that a picture is worth a thousand words, although it is…

Are Your Photos Telling You SomethingHere I am as a bridesmaid 31 years ago….please stop laughing and OMG, I have tan lines!!

 

Once you’ve composed yourself, take a look at some of your photos to see if the following stories could be about you.

 

Usually, after I give a presentation a few women come up to chat with me and tell me how they related to what I had shared with them. I love when that happens, and occasionally a few more will send me an email.

 

At a recent presentation, I gave to NAPO,  the National Association of Productivity  & Organizing Professionals at their annual conference, I told the story of what a woman who attended one of my previous talks had told me.

 

Her very funny story was that she realized she had a problem with her wardrobe when she went to renew her driver’s license, and after seeing the photo she realized she was wearing the same outfit 6 years later.

 

Now let’s agree that’s a lot of years to have the same go-to outfit, which explains why she hired me to help her transform her wardrobe and self-confidence to create multiple go-to outfits.

 

A few days ago a woman who attended my NAPO presentation, posted on my FaceBook page that she was choosing what to wear for a professional family photo shoot and that thanks to my presentation, she stopped herself from wearing the same top she wore for their last professionally taken family photo… wait for it…10 years ago!!!

 

There is nothing wrong with repeatedly wearing the same outfit. I do it ALL the time.

 

There is something wrong with repeatedly wearing the same outfit because you struggle to find something new, comfortable and flattering to wear.

 

Have you ever caught yourself wearing the same outfit for many years and wondered if you might have a problem?

 

Are Your Photos Telling You Something too?

 

We are on day 3 of my 5-day spring cleaning closet plan, End Your Closet Shame.

You can still get all 5 tips when you sign up here by May 18.

 

If you are one of the 200 plus women who signed up already, forward this post to your friends and family so they too can get the tips to help them get the clutter out, and help them make their closet a neater and happier space than it may be right now.

5 Tips to End Your Closet Shame ends in 2 days, but a less messy closet will last forever when you follow my 5 tips.

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This Spring Color Will Brighten Up Your Outfit

Written by Scarlett De Bease on . Posted in Accessorizing, Image and Style, Seasonal Tips, What To Wear.

I’m keeping it simple as I want you to have more time to go out and bring some of the Spring colors from the outside into your home and onto your body.

Spring colors, as in nature, will brighten up your mood
as well as basic outfits.

This Spring Color Will Brighten Up Your Outfit

This bright, cheery, light and VERY affordable bag by A New Day, is made for  Target Stores at only $39.95.

You just can’t go wrong at that price.

This happy, and we sure can use some happy, green color looks great with black, navy, grey and white. Actually, it will work with almost every color and turn a yawn-inducing outfit into a “thank you” for the compliment outfit.

Also, the joy of a handbag is that it will fit you no matter what you ate the night before.

Not that I know anything about that…I wish.

PS. the red necklace in the background is fantastic too, but only if the color is right for you.

Psssst.  Do you have closet shame?
I’ll be giving some breakup advice soon..for free. No not for your love life, but for your closet. I want to help you end any bad relationships you may have hiding in your closet.

It’s ok..I’m here for you.

 

This Spring Color Will Brighten Up Your Outfit

“Working with Scarlett is a revelation!  As I transitioned from a full time Corporate gig into my Entrepreneurial pursuits, it became more important than ever to not only look good and feel good in my clothes during the work week, but every day of the week!  We don’t just create our future as Entrepreneurs on specific days – we create our future every day of the week.  The revelation is that we need to look and feel our best every single day – no more leaving my best self at the office!  Want to know the real secret?  I should have always been bringing my best self with me but somehow I left that best self hanging in the closet with those business clothes.

Now, with the help of Scarlett to find my happy place with the right image and an amazing closet redo, I am comfortable and confident in my clothes every day – even when I am out shopping with the kids.  Scarlett works with you to make you feel good inside and look good outside.  True successful living really does come from a balance of both.  You have to invite Scarlett into your life and see for yourself the amazing transformation that she creates!”

Cheryl Marks Young

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