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How To Quickly Make Your Closet Look Better

How To Quickly Make Your Closet Look Better

Written by Scarlett De Bease on . Posted in Caring for Clothes, Organizing Tips, Shopping Tips. 2 Comments on How To Quickly Make Your Closet Look Better

Q. Who wants to know how to quickly make your closet look better?
A. Everyone.

I’ve said it before and am saying it again.

One of the quickest ways to make your clothes and the closets they hang in look neater and more welcoming, is to put all your clothes on identical hangers.

You’ll also most likely will find a few pieces you’ve forgotten about and discover others that truly need to go.

These hangers below, not plastic, are the type you should use and will love. They’ll also keep your clothes in better shape and keep them from sliding off the hanger.

Trust me it’s worth the small amount of time to do this, and while you’re at it please take out all those nasty wire hangers and give them back to the dry-cleaners for recycling.

Here Comes The Bride…no, not me.

Recently a longtime and very stylish fellow member of a woman’s networking group, asked me if I would consider offering a group virtual color consultation for her daughter-in-law to be and bridesmaids. She thought it would be a fun way to gather from all over the country, grand-mothers, moms, aunts and friends… it sure was.

How To Quickly Make Your Closet Look BetterFrom the bride herself:
“That was the perfect activity for a bridesmaids brunch!
Not only should it be something everyone is cognitive of when getting ready for events, but everyone learned something and it also worked as a fun way to break the ice”. Eva Maria

I wish I had thought of this fun service myself.

I showed the bride and bridesmaids what their best colors and necklines are, so that they will be even more gorgeous on next year’s wedding day.

Reply back to get the details on how your family can have this stylish wedding party fun too. It really was a blast!

 

 

Galentine’s Day

Don’t Say I Didn’t Tell You

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

Galentine’s Day

Many and I mean many years ago, I was at a conference in California while working for a major cosmetic company.

After 2 days of non-stop presentations and lectures, we were all gifted a spa treatment to help us wind down.

I booked my first ever massage. This was an indulgence I never gave myself before, so I was really looking forward to it.

I had about 1 1/2 hours before my appointment, so I treated myself to a poolside burger with fries.

Bliss…right?

Then I hear my name being called, and into the massage cabana by the pool I go.

After a few polite exchanges, and as I was getting onto the table, the masseuse asked me: “how far along are you? Do you know what you’re having?”

I replied with the first thing that came into my mortified mind…”I’m having a burger and fries”.

I was startled and embarrassed. I knew my stomach got bloated after eating certain foods, but never thought much about it…until then.

What we eat can have all kinds of bad side effects, including making us blame our bodies about how clothes look on us.

And, now after almost a full year of Covid stress and being home a lot, your body, wardrobe, and mind might not be where you want them to be.

We’ve got you covered, because Integrative Dietitian Esther Blum and I are hosting a FREE, yes a free Galentine’s Day live event of fitness and fashion!

It’s is all about empowering you to become your best self and I don’t want you to ever say I didn’t tell you about it!

REGISTER HERE, tell a friend, mark your calendar, and be ready to take lots of notes! We can’t wait to spend time with you.

 

 

 

 

Zoom What to Wear Dating Tips

Zoom What To Wear Dating Tips

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

Zoom What to Wear Dating Tips

Check out my Zoom what to wear dating tips for my Dating Success episode on Sandy Weiner’s Last First Date podcast. I share tips to help women get the confidence to be seen when dating on Zoom, but my what to wear tips for dating apply to any woman who wants to make her first impression a great one. In this episode, you’ll hear…

Why Scarlett became an image stylist – How a woman’s clothes affect her mindset and confidence in dating – Tips for a woman to rock her first date outfit – How to ace a Zoom date by looking and feeling your best.

Watch or Listen to get my Zoom what to wear dating tips.

Want to know how to stop stressing about dressing?

If your answer is yes, then you need to be in my next Always Know What To Wear Workshop.

Reserve one of the last few seats before they’re gone.

Five –  3 seats left for the 2/6/21 Know What To Wear Workshop.

Four   1 seat left for the 2/19/21 Know What To Wear Workshop.

Reserve Your Seat

 

How To Clean Out Your Closet Fast

How To Clean Out Your Closet Fast – Tip #1

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

This is the perfect time of year to start tackling your over-loaded and messy closet.

My apologies if your closet isn’t messy.  You could either be a client, a professional organizer, or a very neat person. But even if you are all or any of those things, you might have some
of the _______________ I share in the video below.

Use my tips to get them out in just minutes. You might have heard these tips before, but if your closet is not looking the way you want it to, watch my short video from last week’s Facebook Live and you’ll be so much closer to a less cluttered closet.

Note: Get all 5 Tips here.

How To Clean Out Your Closet Fast – Tip #1

 

 

 

 

Buying More Clothes Isn't What You Need

Buying More Clothes Isn’t What You Need

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

Jennifer Klepper, the author of Unbroken Threads, has a great 10-minute  WIP Mondays Instagram show.

WIP stands for work in progress. Aren’t we all WIPers?

She asked me to be a guest, and even I was amazed at how much can be shared in just a few minutes.

I gave a few tips and thoughts about what you already have in your closet and that buying more clothes isn’t what you need to get your closet to serve you well.

Why Buying More Clothes Isn't What You NeedHere’s what Jennifer wrote after my spot on her Monday 10-Minute Instagram show:

“Full truth: My closet includes two embarrassingly large stacks of pants and skirts that don’t fit me anymore. I used to be thinner. So there. I’m going to take Scarlett’s advice: box them up and get them out of the closet. I know what looks good on me. Why keep the stuff that doesn’t?”

After you watch my 10-minute spot, reply back with what you did, or plan on doing with some of the clothes in your closet. I love hearing from you.

Oh, and please ignore my Casper 👻 like appearance. I have no idea why my iPad did that.

New year note:

Here we are at the end of a year we can’t wait to leave behind and to get started on a new year filled with much needed fresh starts….but are you ready for 2024?
If you’ve been hiding behind the excuse of “nobody sees me”, yet remain uncomfortable with what YOU see in the mirror after you get dressed, you are so not taking your career and well-being as seriously as you should.

YOU need to address how you dress so you’ll feel better about yourself, which will get you more comfortable to do virtual speaking, networking, and help you make more money.

Speaking of money, you can save some before my prices increase. Choose one of my virtual styling services or my online course Dress Without Stress, at my 2023 prices for you to use anytime after February 25 when my calendar opens up a bit, in 2024. The sooner you choose the service right for you, the earlier you can work with me, and the faster you’ll be feeling and looking put-together and successful in your career.

I Think I Said Too Much

I Think I Said Too Much

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

Ever start talking and what you planned to say is not what came out of your mouth?

Well, it happened to me a few days ago. I intended on discussing a common complaint that I hear from women, and then…I think I said too much

It’s really scary to share a personal story, and I managed to do it live on Facebook.
I simply got caught up in excuse-a-mania.

 

Look no more for the perfect gift to give and receive.
Give or ask 😉 for a gift certificate towards any of my virtual personal styling services starting at $100.

I Think I Said Too Much

Call 914-441-0756 and a gift certificate will be in yours, hers, or his in-box just in time for Christmas.

Merry Christmas and A Very Happy YOU Year.

Celebrate You

Here’s How To Celebrate YOU

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

Celebrate You

Tis The Season to Celebrate YOU.

 

The three most common problems women tell me they have with their clothes and self-image are:

1. I don’t know what looks good on me.
2. I need help putting new outfits together.
3. I’m tired of looking around and thinking everyone looks better than I do.

For those who haven’t worked with me or another personal stylist…why are you still saying that?

 

Do you know what happens when you don’t solve your problems?
THEY DON’T GO AWAY.

It’s time to celebrate you!

Announcement:When the new year starts I will be rolling out a new VIP – Day Of Styling.

Just you and me via Zoom, where you will learn what clothes are best for you, outfit suggestions, shopping, reviewing your current wardrobe, and yes even a makeup lesson.

Head to toe transformation in a day that will end years of frustration and self-doubt.

Want to be one of the first to know more? Send an email to Scarlett@ScarlettImage.com and I’ll make sure you will be the first to know.

PS It will also be available in-person for those in the Westchester NY area.

Tips On Looking Good On Zoom and In-Person

Tips On Looking Good On Zoom and In-Person

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

Tips On Looking Good On Zoom and In-Person are here for 2020 and beyond.

Whether for Zoom, aka remote, meetings, presentations, speaking, selling, dating, connecting, or anything else you can think of, you’ve turned your camera on more than ever before and I bet sometimes you wish you didn’t have to.

You’re being seen and heard in ways never imagined before, but have no fear because the tips I gave in the below Tips On Looking Good On Zoom presentation to the New Canaan Ct. Library, will help you turn that camera on with confidence and, dare I say, glee.

Note: Each what to wear tip will help you get out of your wardrobe rut for on-camera and in-person meetings.

Click on the remote control and enjoy the show.

Tips On Looking Good On Zoom and In-Person
Tips On Looking Good On Zoom and In-Person

NOTE: In this presentation, I offered a few free Know What To Wear calls with me.
I no longer have time left for any calls in December, but since I mention this opportunity in the video, here’s the link to book your call with me, but…

Please only book a free call with me if you are seriously tired of the problem of not knowing what to wear and want help to fix it.

Dressed For Success

Are You Dressed For Success?

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

 

Dressed For Success

Being an image consultant during a pandemic has not kept me less busy.

Surprised?

Many women have chosen to stay in PJs, leggings, or sweatpants for the last 8 months. In a way, they’ve given up on themselves, and I don’t need to tell you how bad that is for one’s self-esteem and confidence.

The women who after the first month of self-quarantine, started taking regular showers and throwing on clothes that made them feel and look somewhat normal in not normal times, started noticing that their business, minds, and lives started to look and feel viable and attractive.

Those women have kept me very busy working virtually. They got the whole dressed for success thing.

Here’s an excerpt from the NYT’s article about the German designer Jill Sander that really caught my eye about how women are dressing these days:

She may, in fact, have the answer to the question that has been bedeviling not just fashion but all of us who have had to pull ourselves out of bed and the slough of despond to negotiate life since lockdown began: How do we dress, not necessarily for the world that comes next, but to face the world we are in?
The first thing to know: It does not involve sweatpants.
“I think that radical down-dressing is a drainer.” 

To me, this is nothing new, as I’ve held the belief that dressing well doesn’t have to mean being uncomfortable since I’ve started styling women 14 years ago.

You might not be going out as much as usual, but thanks to Zoom,
you are being seen more than ever.

What if I told you that you’re losing money and self-esteem by not showing up as your best self, even if it’s only for yourself?

Waiting – is costing you one of the most valuable assets a successful businesswoman can have, self-confidence.

If you find yourself saying…

“I want to wait till I lose weight before I dress better.”
“I want to wait, till I fix this…  I want to wait till I get this done.”
“I want to wait till I look better.”

What are you really waiting for? What are you possibly avoiding?

Don’t let the waiting get in the way of your life and business!

Come on! What if you never get it fixed and you’re still waiting and all you’ve wasted is time?”

You know what? If you can’t fix it, I know how to cover it up.

There’s nothing that you are telling yourself now, that you weren’t already saying pre-Covid.

If you were unsure about what you should wear before, there’s no way you’ll know after the craziness we’ve been living in for the last 8 months.

I invite you to get one of the 3 spots left this month for your free Always Know What To Wear call, valued at $100. Let me help you stop being afraid of being seen.

Remember, I know how to accent the positive and hide the negative with clothes & accessories, and some of us have a bit more to hide lately. 😳

Get your Know What To Wear call here.