Life coaching

Life coaching certification can be accomplished online as a home study course from various organizations. A student will be able to experience motivational training and working with mentors to learn the skills necessary to become an effective Life Coach. These study courses can last up to nine months and cost around $900. A Life Coaching Certificate issued by these organizations is valid and associates are ethically responsible for promoting positive results for their clients.

Licensed parties are accountable for the things they do. Life Coaching Certifications are now popular in Business, Dating, Personal Achievement and other areas. Occasionally, Personal Management Training and Self Help Organizations find the need to have some form of coaching. Sometimes people just can't get there lives together and this form of intervention works to help them. Some people will manage better with group coaching while others do better with emotional coaching on a one on one scale.
As a career this form of coaching holds many possibilities. The average coach may earn around $10,000 per year on a part-time basis. Many people simply need help to get up and going. They simply do not have the follow through it takes to get what they want. This type of coaching helps focus on the things you want to accomplish.
This form of coaching is thought by some to be an infringement upon the Medical Community, but it is not. It does not try to decide what happened in the past but gives a positive push into the future.

People pay Life Coaches to create the person they want to be. The coaching simply helps people move forward to accomplish the things out of life they truly want to accomplish. Getting certified with this type of coaching is open to pretty much anyone that has a positive attitude towards life and an extra dose of get up and go. It also helps if they are willing to share with other people.

When people are trying to find direction in life it is sometimes difficult. Everyone occasionally procrastinates or avoids doing things they know they really should do. Sometimes people tell themselves they cannot do things because they truly believe they cannot. It is these individuals that are excellent candidates for this type of coaching. Because of its effectiveness this type of coaching has become very popular. It does this by helping people to accomplish things they want by giving them feedback and encouragement. A Life Coaching Certificate will allow you to give others the benefit of your expertise. If you have the drive and the will power to encourage others you have the ability to become a life coach.

Next, now that you understand the importance of a Life Coaching Certificate what's stopping you? Click here to find out more about getting Life Coaching Certifications.

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Made to Stick

A Crash Course in Marketing With Stories

Remember learning Greek mythology in school?
I’m going to give you one name, and I want you to think about the first image that pops into your head …
Hercules.
What’d you think about? Was it what you read in that dusty old history book, or was it the unforgettable Disney cartoon?
That, my friends, is the power of storytelling in action.
According to Chip and Dan Heath in their book “Made to Stick”, stories are an incredibly important element in creating ideas that stick.
We humans process information much more efficiently when it’s in the form of a story, and we’re therefore much more likely to remember it.

We quickly forget a dry recitation of the facts.
And yet, most marketing is just that: fact after fact after fact …
“Buy this widget from us, and it’ll do this, this and this.”


That doesn’t stick.
If you want your marketing to really sizzle, if you want people to remember it, you need to turn your marketing messages into stories.
I’ve broken down the classical elements of story below so you can begin to think like a storyteller, and make your marketing messages stick …

The protagonist leads the way

You don’t have a story unless you have a main character — also known as the protagonist — whom the audience empathizes with.
The protagonist helps the audience become emotionally engaged with the story.
That’s why very emotional scenes, such as love and action scenes, are so powerful.
Think about horror movies, particularly when the killer is chasing the protagonist.
The audience is on the edge of their seats because they are experiencing the same fears and rush of adrenaline as the protagonist.
Who or what is the protagonist — the hero — of your business?

Your antagonist is their antagonist

In addition to a protagonist, a story also needs an imposing antagonist — someone (or something) hindering the protagonist from reaching her goal.
The antagonist creates conflict.
An antagonist can be a person, an entity, or even the protagonist herself (for instance, the protagonist trying to overcome her own fear).
Tap into and talk about a common “enemy” to bond with your customers, and their loyalty to you will grow very strong, very fast.

The protagonist must be on the move

Boring stories are ones where things happen to the protagonist.
Engaging stories are ones where the protagonist takes action to defeat the antagonist.
In other words, there’s an active struggle.
Let’s say there’s a story about some really bad guys who steal a boy’s dog. The boy is sitting on his couch, crying, missing his dog terribly.
A few moments later, a police officer knocks on the door and delivers the slobbering, excited dog back to the boy.

Boring.
We’d rather see the boy chasing down the bad guys, trying to get his beloved dog back himself.
Are you boring your clients/readers/customers?
This is a cardinal sin of marketing.
Boring kills sales.

No plot, big problem

Of course, a story isn’t a story unless it has a beginning, a middle, and an end.
The beginning sets the stage, showing what the protagonist’s life is like before the antagonist disturbs it.
After the antagonist is introduced, we enter the middle of the story where the protagonist fights the antagonist, trying to accomplish a particular goal.
Then, we reach the climax.
All seems lost. The protagonist makes one more dramatic move and defeats the antagonist totally.
In the end we see how the protagonist restores order to his life.
What’s the “plot” of your content marketing?
Is there a beginning, middle, and end present in your messages?

The moral of the story is …

Lastly, great stories have an overarching message, or moral.
For instance, the moral of “Beauty and the Beast” is that we shouldn’t judge people by their looks.
What’s the major message — or, moral — of your business or idea?
Distill it into one or two very clear lines that you repeat, like a mantra, over and over in all of your marketing efforts.

Pulling it all together

Now, let me bring this all together by diagramming one of the greatest marketing stories of all time: Apple, Inc.’s “1984″ commercial.
Take a minute to watch it here:


The protagonist in this story is the running woman.
The antagonist is “the man” on the screen (Big Brother for you “1984” fans).
The plot here is interesting. There is a beginning, middle, and end, but the commercial only shows us the climax, and merely hints at all the other elements.

We can determine the beginning of the story was that the woman and society were living free. Then, Big Brother came and forced everyone to conform. But the woman — possibly alone — resisted (the middle).
Now, when there is no hope left and the entire culture has submitted to the will of “the Man” (the climax), she takes one last action: she destroys big brother by launching that hammer through the screen.
And she does it in front of the entire world.
As the screen explodes, we know that both the woman and society have been freed from Big Brother once and for all.

The moral? We must act to overcome tyranny and conformity.
And the marketing message? Macintosh will set you free from the tyranny and conformity of the other droning, boring PC manufacturers.
See how stories really help make a marketing message stick?
Apple could have just said, “Hey, we make better computers, and here’s why …”
Instead, they told a story.
Take a look at your marketing message and ask yourself: How can I use a story to make my message stick?
It’s how we humans communicate with each other best.
Go tell your story …


About the Author: Ready to create relationships with your customers that lead to more sales? Want to build a business consumers know, like, and trust? Check out Brandon Yanofsky’s website, B-List Marketing, and discover how.

Charging the Human Battery

An excerpt from
Charging the Human Battery
by Mac Anderson "Fear kills more people than death."
General George Patton

Master success coach, Steve Chandler said, "The world's best kept secret is that on the other side of your fear there is something safe and beneficial waiting for you. If you pass through even a thin curtain of fear you will increase the confidence you have in your ability to create your life."

Your ability to confront your fears is one of the most important keys to staying motivated. Because when you back away and do nothing, fear can quickly dominate your thinking and your emotions.

Everyone has fears and it takes courage to confront them. Mark Twain said, "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not - absence of fear." When you're afraid, you have two choices: to do nothing and let fear fester like a cancer, or identify the person or situation that is causing your fear and deal with it immediately. Can it be difficult? Of course it can, but the alternative to constant worry and pain is much worse.
50 Ways to Motivate Yourself, by Mac Anderson

"There is a remarkable difference between
a commitment of 99% and 100%."
-Vic Conant If you're married, your primary relationship in life is with your spouse. And of course, the strength of that relationship will go a long way to determine your happiness in life.

Vic Conant, the president of Nightingale Conant, has been a good friend for over twenty years. Not long ago he wrote an article called The Keys to Successful Living that focused on things we can do to improve our marriages. It was terrific!

Vic acknowledged that a few years ago he had some problems with his marriage to the point where he was considering other alternatives. But he wanted it to work and decided to try what he called "the 100% commitment experiment" (not 99%, but 100%). He said in doing so something magical happened. He began to look for the positives and began to enjoy his wife more each day. She naturally responded by being much nicer to him. He said it began an amazing transformation and today, after 36 years of marriage, they've never been happier.

As Vic discovered, there is a remarkable difference between a commitment of 99% and a commitment of 100%. At 100%, you are seeing your problems all the way through to their solutions. At 99%, we can still find a way to take the path of least resistance...and usually do.

And guess what? "The 100% commitment experiment" not only works for marriage, it also works for life.

Goals by Gary Ryan Blair

The odds that you'll succeed without taking action are about the same as winning the lottery without buying a ticket!

For those times when you feel trapped, stressed, or in a prison of your own making, take purposeful action. It's your Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free card.

In real estate, it's location, location, location. In goal-setting, it's action, action, action.

You can't just stick out your thumb and hitchhike your way to success, you've got to roll up your sleeves and do the work that needs to be done.

Be seduced by the attractiveness of your goal. Inaction leads to impotence. Taking purposeful action immunizes you from "Goal Parkinson's," a long, slow goodbye to your dreams, talents and destiny.

A quality life is accomplished when thoughtful attention, goal setting, and purposeful action click into position. Whether your dream is to be or not to be is largely dependent upon your actions.

The cure for the ills of procrastination is a heavy prescription of action, until the day arrives when your dreams and their achievement are one in the same. When that day arrives, dream bigger dreams and take more action.

A good plan will almost always get you in the door, but it is action that seals the deal. So you want a guarantee? Well here it is: Without purposeful action, the only guarantee is failure and mediocrity!

Don't tiptoe toward your goal, walk confidently before it waltzes off into the arms of neglect. Dreams become reality through one simple mode of transportation: purposeful action.

The continuation of bad habits, such as procrastination and poor follow through, is like having an addiction to weapons of mass destruction.

It is tragically un-hip to procrastinate. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people never display their true potential; it never has an opening night...never makes a debut.

The bulk of potential resides deep within each individual just waiting to come out, and it stays there because people are afraid. The mechanics of achieving a goal makes it easy for people to relate t the necessity of action. But when action is not purposeful, it can be an Achilles heel.

When we operate without planning, we remain forever scattered and confused. You're always busy, but not much gets accomplished. Without a deeper appreciation and application of planning the most you can expect is marginal improvement.

Intimidate your fears through purposeful goal-directed activity. Since when is being the underdog any reason for not pursuing your dreams? Remember, it's not the size of the dog in the fight...it's the fight in the dog!

Don't just pursue your goal...inhabit it. Wear it, act it, live it, taste it! Get committed - take action. Life is not a scratch-and-sniff test!

When you set a goal, there's a distance between your current reality and desired reality. Procrastination increases the distance and minimizes the chances of achievement. Procrastination is the mother of regret. It postpones the future, aborts liftoff at the last minutes.

Unless you take action to achieve your goals, life becomes a constant series of postponements, cancellations, and missed opportunities.

You will never attain your goals simply by thinking and talking about them. You must take action as all success comes down to execution.

Designing Your Life

What would you be doing tomorrow if you retired today?
 Let’s say you had a blank day staring at you. You didn't have to work. You could do anything at all (although money is still a limiting factor). What would your perfect day be like?These questions are more than just hypothetical questions to ask for fun or idleness.

It’s an exercise meant to get you thinking about designing your life. How do you design your life? Well, let’s assume that your life is under your control. Sure, not everything is under your control, but let’s assumes that much of your life is yours to do with as you please. Even if that’s so, many of us go through life doing what we do because a series of events have made our life what it is today. We continue to do what we do without giving it much thought, because it’s easier that way.

Designing your life isn’t easy.You first have to dare to ask yourself these questions. You then have to dare to imagine that it can come true. And then comes the difficult task of changing your life so that it is what you want it to be. Perhaps your life is already just how you like it — if that’s the case, you are to be congratulated. But I submit that many of us, while generally happy, have a life not of our own design — at least not a conscious design.

So today let’s take a look at one way to consciously design your life. It’s not the only way, but it’s a path to happiness that I’d recommend.

Here’s the process:

1. What’s important? Ask yourself what is most important to you. Regular Zen Habits readers know that I ask this question in many articles, but that’s because any process should start with this, whether it’s a process of simplifying, of productivity, of frugality, or of becoming happier. What do you love doing? Who do you love spending time with? Make a short list of 4-5 things.

2. What is your passion? What do you love doing the most? Can it be a way you make your living? If you can make a career out of doing something you love, you will love your day. Dare to imagine that this could come true.

3. Design your day. Start with a blank slate, and design your perfect day. Incorporate the short list of 4-5 most important things above, to ensure that you are spending your day doing what’s most important to you. Also include time spent working at your passion (from item #2). Include an ideal routine, including a morning and evening routine, and everything in between. What time would you wake up and go to bed?

4. Figure out how to get there. What changes would you need to make in your life to make that perfect day a reality? Be willing to consider drastic changes if necessary. Come up with a plan to get there. It might be a plan that will take 6 months, a year, two  years or 5, but you can get there eventually, if you want it enough. Dare to make it a reality.

 5. Start making some changes immediately. Some of the changes can be done right away, especially if the changes are under your direct control. The time you wake up and go to bed, for example, are probably under your control. Your morning and evening routines are another example of things you can probably change immediately. Spending time doing the 4-5 important things on your list might also be an immediate possibility. Notice the things you normally do that aren't on the list of 4-5 important things — consider eliminating or minimizing the time you spend on the non-important things to make room for the important things.

6. Start making long-term changes now. Longer-term changes might include things like doing your passion for a living, or where you live, or getting out of big commitments that don’t contribute to your happiness or are not on your short list of 4-5 things. But while these kinds of changes might take longer, they can still be done. Start on them today, set them in motion, and dare to believe that you can change these things. Make a plan, and set it in motion.

7. Keep the end in mind. Print out your perfect day, and keep that in mind as you begin to make changes. This is the life you designed, rather than the one you’ve fallen into. You are in control of your life, and you can have that life, if you want it enough.

"I had always had a passion for the two “Bs” Making womenbeautiful and supporting women in business. The time came to pursue them."

By: Every Thursday is Happiness Day on Zen Habits.

Dance Your Way to a Glamorous You

Zumba Dance Shoes - What You Need to Know Before You Buy If you love dancing and Latin music, then you should really look at Zumba Dance Fitness. Zumba is one of the hottest fitness activities out there right now. Women and men all across the country are losing weight, getting fit, while having fun dancing to tantalizing Latin music.

Because this dense aerobics class is intense, it is always good to have the right shoes to Zumba in.
We have written this article to look at some of the more important features that people need to consider when purchasing shoes for Zumba. Check it out! Before you buy yourself a pair.


What You Need to Know Before You Buy Zumba Shoes
There are no specific Zumba shoes, but what is important is that you get sneakers that have the majority of the features that we discuss below.


Comfort - Having comfortable shoes is one of the most important features that you can look for. You do not want to come to class with shoes that are too tight, do not fit and hurt your feet when you move. You will be doing a lot of dancing and it is very important to have shoes that are comfy.


Flexible - Sneakers that are flexible are very good shoes for Zumba. These sneakers will be able to adjust and not be too firm when you are either doing lateral moves, dancing, shaking, turning, jumping, twisting and moving on the spot. Forget rigid sneakers for this activity.


Get Dance Insoles - Aside from getting the right sneaker, it is also good to get yourself a nice pair of comfortable dance insoles. These insoles will give you extra comfort and cushioning, that is needed for this intense dance aerobics class.


What Not to Buy!
When purchasing sneakers for this activity it is important that you do not purchase certain types of shoes. These shoes are not recommended for Zumba and there is a good possibility that you may injure yourself using them.

• Dance Sneakers - Even though this is a dance fitness class, it is not a good idea to buy dance sneakers to Zumba in. These shoes are designed for dancing and even though they may be flexible, they usually will not have the support that is needed for Zumba. There is a good chance of injury if you should participate with one of these sneakers.
• Running Shoes - These shoes are not recommended at all, mainly because of the grip they have on the bottom. Generally running shoes have very thick grip on the bottom of the shoe, this is to provide excellent traction when running. In Zumba, you are making side to side movements and the shoe needs to be able to glide across the floor. With excessive grip, this will not be possible. There is also a good chance that the grip on the running shoe could cause you to injure yourself.

There are many different Zumba shoes for women out there. When considering which pair to buy, always look for sneakers that are flexible, comfortable and supportive. Do not go out and buy shoes that can hurt the feet such as dance and running sneakers. These will cause more harm than good.

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Designer Fashion Trends - Fall, Winter 2011 Must Have Colors

Now that summer is almost over the fashion world has already transitioned into the fall/winter season. One of the first things that buyers, magazine editors, and other fashion insiders always notice during runway shows is the use of color. More importantly, which colors are in and which ones are out?

How to Choose the Right Hue

One of the main color trends for the autumn/winter 2011 season is the use of actual color. Blacks and grays reigned supreme in previous years but this time, bright hues are being used and it isn't even spring! Look for combinations of red, green, and yellow paired with neutral tones so the color really pops. For example, Anna Sui used shades of dark green and dark red but paired them with natural colors in order to add balance.

Camel is another color which is getting a lot of love this season because it's neutral yet it comes in so many different and versatile shades (which is always a style plus). Camel can be hard to wear head to toe so don't be afraid to add punches of other fall colors such as copper and mahogany, as well. The runways of Chloe illustrated this with long, camel-colored coats and hazel pants. Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, and Prada also demonstrated this trend beautifully.

The military trend has always been quite popular but this season, military hues (navy, khaki, and green) will be found all over the place. Also be on the lookout for military-style clothing to be paired with sexy accessories which add flair. Burberry Prorsum displayed this trend by combining strong, navy military blazers with sexy over-the-knee boots.

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Christian Dior Shoes Collection of Spring Summer 2011

Christian Dior has always been a synonymous with magnificent women clothes. It has remained in the fashion history after he offered the first fashion collection in 1947. As for today, Christian Dior is not only excellent in high fashion clothes but also in the field of perfumes, furs, sweaters, underwear, cosmetics, jewelry and shoes. It has always maintained an elegant style and taste with keep trying and constant innovation.

Christian Dior shoes collection of 2011 is not easy to express into words for its extraordinarily fashionable designs like other designer shoes. It is highly recommended that you should take a glance at the attractive Christian Dior shoes collection of 2011 which is designed by John Galliano if you are fond of beautiful and qualified designer shoes. And you will find that they are amazing as well as unique.

This collection of 2011 was created to go well with the latest trends and style of the season. It well-known that people now choosing shoes are mainly for matching the style and look of their outfits. In this regard, shoes are so important for their various colors and styles. Different color and style will certainly bring different feelings when you wearing them. This collection of 2011 will meet different tastes with its rich colors and stylish styles. You will surely find your perfect shoes in the collection.

As for the designs, comfort, style and femininity are the three most important and must aspects that a good pair of shoes should have. In the Christian Dior shoes collection of spring/summer 2011, all these characteristics are incorporated well.

This shoes collection of spring/summer 2011 has two different styles of shoes. One is the flats, which is a necessity nowadays because they can offer style and comfort at the same time. The other is high heels, which is really fashionable and colorful and present diverse and gorgeous designs.

Christian Dior shoes collection of spring summer 2011 are so amazing and stylish, don't hesitate to find the one which suit you best. Enjoy your life with this fancy Christian Dior shoes collection of spring summer 2011.

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Fitness Beauties - Secrets to a Glamorous Look

If you are into fitness, you probably know of many fitness models who have the best shaped and sculpted bodies. They exemplify what a fit woman should be. There are many websites available in the Internet that showcase these fit, beautiful and sexy models. These women carry the aura of beauty, fitness, glamour and strength. Many think that a fit, muscular body is only for the men, but through the years women have become part of the fitness world. They have carved their own niche, reshaping the idea of a perfect body.

If you want to be one of these fitness beauties, there are several things you need to do:

1. You certainly need to work out! Fitness beauties are not mere faces; they carry well-toned bodies to show off to people and you will never have the perfect body unless you work out. It is not just enough that you are slim and lean because fitness models have to be curvy and toned. Such a body can only be attained when you diligently and regularly work hard in the gym.

2. You need to have a balanced diet and the proper nutrition plan. Of course, there are people who can maintain the best body figure despite their food intake, but for most of us, we need to control and be conscious of what we are eating. No matter how hard you exercise, if you do not maintain a healthy diet, you will never have the perfect body. So, you must control the calories intake you have in a day and stay away from cholesterol and fats in order to be one of the fitness beauties.

3. You have to feel beautiful! Fitness beauties exude confidence, in both mind and body. Of course, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. It's not becoming celebrity look-a-like. All you need to do is exude the beauty from within and be confident about who you and what you are. With this confidence, everyone will see how beautiful you truly are.

These are only a few tips to become one of the fitness beauties. Remember that there is the need for discipline, hard work and passion. These are the keys to the formula to achieve the beauty, body and success you deserve.

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Spring and Summer Fashion Trends

When the summer months roll around, women of all ages strive to look their best when out enjoying the sun and surf! The trends for this summer in women's clothing puts an emphasis on comfort and practicality. New cool colors are in fashion this year with vibrant greens, pinks and varying shades of blue for skirts, dresses and casual wear.

Springtime is also prom time. For those young ladies who are planning what to wear for their big night out, a long formal dress made of a lightweight material such as cotton or silk is never wrong. Strapless gowns with brightly colored floral patterns are big this year among the prom-going set as are short formal dresses split up the sides. Paired with a lightly knitted shawl for the evening and a pair of Greek-styled sandals, young ladies everywhere will be turning heads as they party into the night!

You do not have to spend a bundle on summer clothing that is in fashion this year as today there are many discount girls clothing stores on the internet that carry all the hottest clothing at rock-bottom prices. Not only can you easily find the biggest brand names in women's clothing on the net, but you can also expect to receive low shipping and special discounts when you purchase several items from one retailer. It simply does not make sense anymore to pay top dollar at the local malls when you can find the exact same clothes online much cheaper. Not only will you save on clothing money but you will not be hassled with traffic and parking when you shop from the convenience of your home.

When shopping for womens shoes, the best deals also are found on the internet. You can find all the latest styles, the hottest brand names and even shoes in varying widths and large sizes which are often hard to find in regular shoe stores.

The trends this year reflect colorful sundresses, strappy sandals, lightweight capris and funky handbags. 

The spaghetti-strap dress is hot this year as are loose belts, bold swimwear and printed tees and tank tops. Sherbet tones are really sizzling this summer with melon colored skirts, lime green jackets. Skinny jeans with embroidered pockets are still in style. Khaki shorts and linen blouses are ideal for wearing after a day spent at the beach and for partying after dark, sassy ruffled skirts and peasant tops will be seen on dance floors from coast to coast.

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Add Glamour to Your Outfits With a Pair of High Heel Sandals

Starting from Marilyn Monroe until today's Hollywood celebrities, high heel sandals are considered a must for a fashionable, sexy and glamorous outfit. Whatever you decide to wear, high heel sandals can make you look sensational. And all fashion designers are perfectly aware of that, which is why they have all models on the catwalk wear them.

There is practically no reason not to wear them on every occasion. If you are not sure they are the right choice for you from all shoes for women, here is a list with just some of the advantages of wearing sandals to get a glamorous look:

1. Posture. Besides being highly fashionable, sandals can give your body a certain posture. They simply make you walk elegantly, keep your tummy tucked in, and they create an optical illusion that you are taller than you really are. Your legs look sexier than ever and seem to be even longer than in your wildest dreams. Petite women consider them a God sent gift, because the right pair of heel sandals can totally change their look.

2. Versatility. High heel sandals come in an extremely wide range of models perfectly suitable for all tastes. They all have something in common- they make you and your legs really sexy and attractive. You can wear them with practically all outfits. Lets' take for example stiletto sandals or strappy sandals. Even though the latter are considered to be more comfortable than the former, because of the straps that allow your foot a relaxed position, they both make you look very sophisticated. You can look stylish even when wearing a casual outfit like skinny jeans with a fitted tank. Put on a pair of high heel sandals and a maxi, multilayered dress and you are elegant and set to go to a cocktail party.

3. Fashion icon. Yes they can turn you into a fashion icon in the eye of your girlfriends and why not in the eye of all the women from work. Who says you cannot wear high heel sandals at the office? Just match them with a nice light colored suit and the right purse and you get a beautiful, classy outfit perfectly chosen for a busy day at work. They are so great, that even a dull black suit doesn't look so dull anymore. Be admired and be proud you've made the best choice ever by wearing high heel sandals!

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What is Glamour?

 We can find the word "glamour" in old sorcery books. Why? Because its roots are in spell-casting, sorcery and magical enchantment. People have different perceptions about glamour, but the core is always the same: glamour seems to be a matter of good taste and personal style. Is "chic" a sinonim for glamour? Sometimes.

I saw a lot of nude pictures claimed to be glamorous, but I have to disagree with that. "Glamour" is a euphemism. Posing very descriptive will ruffle someone's feathers who wants to think it's more "glamorous" than simply a sexy photo of a beautiful woman.

Glamour and style must to be cultivated just like a blossoming flower waiting to be discovered. Learning to love your image in the mirror can sometimes help creating your own personal style. Having the self-confidence to stand out in a crowd and speak your mind is another necessary ingredient for feeling glamorous. If you feel good about your self, you can improve your aura and the people around you will notice that.

Glamour can't be achieved over night. I've tried this searching in magazines and Internet. The answer is not copying someone else's style. That may not apply to your personality. Try looking for something that fits you, and just you. Fashion is always changing, but glamour is just like classic music. It never gets old, because one will always see it's value with just a glimpse.

If you are looking for guidelines and related information about glamour fashion trends, you can check this blog.

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A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO YOUR BEST YOU

It may sound a bit cliché-ish but “you don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression.” For that matter, you don’t get a second chance to make a good second, third or even fourth impression either.

“Ahhhhh ladies….. Wouldn’t it be nice if the world just loved us for our minds .“ WAKE UP LONDA, fat chance…. lets see where was I…oh yeah impressions.

So like it or not as strong women, we have this thing called image that we get to deal with. And our image plays a major role in the out come of our lives. Its not enough that we carry and deliver the children, bring home the bacon, buy it, fry it, clean it up, help with the homework etc. etc. etc.. But we’re suppose to look gorgeous too.

Ok, we could complain, for all the good that will do; or we could just get down to the business  of making our image a lasting one that we can be proud of. And lets face it ladies, a lot of that looking gorgeous part is us. Is not the word cute the most over work word in a woman’s vocabulary? If it ain’t cute we don’t want to have nothing to do with it. So, instead of complaining, lets just make the best of it.

So, what is IMAGE? Beyond just appearances image is first and foremost:

OUR ATTITUDE- Our confidence, our virtues, our beliefs, our hearts! The most meaningful thing a woman can do for her self in her roles as mom, a career woman, an intimate partner and financial success; is improve her attitude. It is the one pre-requisite to all other improvements and the one thing over which you have total control. You may not be able to get taller or change the circumference of your head as an example.... haha.... but you can always change your attitude. No cosmetic in use to day is good enough to cover up a bad attitude. Now, there are many books written by some very prominent women on the subject so I’m not going to be-labor the point here. Suffice it to say success is spelled….

A T T I T U D E!

HAIR- Girl, take time out of your busy schedule to get cho hair did. I know you’re on a budget, but taking care of you is as important a line item as anything else on your budget. Keep your style up to date and current. Your hair style not only enhances your appearance; it dates you. When a woman is neglecting herself it usually shows up in her hair style first, for a man neglect shows up on his shoes.

MANICURES & PEDICURES-Nails and toes; we all know to keep them neat and trimmed, but also remember that length and width also compliments your appearance, especially hands. Nails can make your hands look longer or shorter and bigger or smaller, judgments are being made about your over all attractiveness based on your hands. Also remember that each season brings changes in your over all color schemes. So new nail polish shades will accompany the changing seasonal color schemes. Changes in nail polish shades will compliment the new color schemes in fashion and make-up for the coming season.

MAKE-UP- Begins and ends with skin care. The picture you paint won’t mean much if the canvas you paint it on is not clear, radiant, clean and healthy and that canvas is your skin. Bottom line is,

TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN.

Use good skin care products that clean your pours, moisturizes and re-vitalizes your skin and thoroughly removes old make-up. Having said that, now you can move on to foundations , lip glosses and lip sticks and eye artistry. Again, each season brings with it new colors; so shades are seasonal and created to compliment the colors of the current trend. It is up to you to choose and apply the shades and colors of the season appropriate for your facial shape, skin tone, personal style and event you’re attending. All of which can look very different depending on if you’re going to a business meeting at mid-day , or dinner  and the opera in the evening.

WARNING: As tempting as it may sound do not, do not share your make-up or brushes with your girl friends; not even in an emergency.

HEALTH & NUTRITION-Although I am not a proponent of fad diets, I am an advocate of good nutrition and exercise. I also believe that our bodies natural state is good health and it will maintain that if we give it the proper nutrition it needs. I’m not talking about the medias version of what we should look like but rather what is healthy and prudent for each one of us individually based on our height, bone structure, life style, age, gender and activity. The Idea is to be in tune with what’s best for you.

Maintaining image requires a team of people with expertise in different areas, Your team may include your life coach, your hair stylist, nail salon, beauty consultant, fashion co-coordinator, nutritionist and or gym. These are the people who support your in keeping up to date with all the latest fashion trends. After all just because you age, doesn’t mean you have be old!

If you don’t take care of you, then who is going to take care of your family? 

"I had always had a passion for the two “Bs” Making women beautifuland supporting women in business. The time came to pursue them."

  

Spring Prints and Fashions for Women in 2011

With spring right around the corner, fashion-conscious women everywhere are eagerly awaiting the new designs that will be hot for spring 2011. The trends for spring of 2011 will see many different styles, colors and patterns available in blazers, cardigans, polo tops, skirts, dresses, jackets and knitwear.

Semi-fitted Shirts in Colorful Stripes

The shape of the semi-fitted shirt makes it a basic staple item for any woman's wardrobe this spring. The slightly cinched waist of this blouse is figure-flattering and comfortable. This shirt also has a relaxed fit that makes it perfect for spring weekend outings. The vertical striped fabric is slimming and also works well as a cover-up for camisole tops.

Chiffon Skirts and Dresses in Fun Patterns

Skirts for spring 2011 will be flirty and fun in multi-patterned tiered Chiffon. Dresses will be ultra-feminine and spring-like with girly details like floral-inspired prints in shades of rosebud red, mint green and crisp navy and white.

Cardigans and Hoodies

Cardigans and Hoodies are a must-have item for spring. The lightweight qualities of these cover-ups provide the right amount of warmth in the evenings when the temperatures drop. They are practical and look great layered over short-sleeve tops and tanks. Pretty shades of peach and mint will make any Hoodie jacket spring perfect. Cardigans are another wardrobe staple for spring that every woman should have. Cardigan sweaters work as casual apparel and also function perfectly on the job.

Soft Knit V-neck Sweaters

A V-neck sweater can be one of the most versatile of clothing items in a woman's wardrobe. They work with dress pants, jeans, skirts, leggings and shorts. This spring finds knit sweaters in shades of pastel pink, white, basic black and nautical stripes. Dressing up a knit sweater with the latest chunky jewelry trend for spring can make a stunning fashion statement.

Buying Spring Separates Is Fashion Smart

It makes fashion sense to invest in separates. Each piece can be mixed and matched to work well and look fabulous with other pieces. The Cardigan jacket looks elegant over a spring dress and can be made into different looks by changing up the color combination's of the dress pattern and cardigan shade.

Hoodies and skirts make super-cute fashion partners. Buy having one piece of apparel in each style; a woman can rotate her wardrobe around creating new and exciting looks for spring without spending huge amounts of money. The hard part will be choosing from the great fabric choices and designs available for spring 2011.

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Spring 2011 Fashion Trends for Women

The fashion trends for Spring 2011 will be a welcome change to "real" women everywhere. Instead of clothes that would only look good on a size 2 teenager, designers chose to show a variety of figure-flattering, figure forgiving clothes in luxurious fabrics and colors.
With a little bit of modification, these styles can be easily incorporated into anyone's wardrobe.

Trend #1: Full cut trousers
For the past several seasons, designers like Marc Jacobs have mined the 70s look. This time, instead of a boho-hippie influence, we get the 70s look from the movie the "Ice Storm". Think groovy pantsuits as they would have been worn in suburban Connecticut
These pants are mid to high rise, which may look strange after over a decade of low cut, hip slung jeans, and the inadvertent thong show that followed. This is a welcome change, as is the possibility of eliminating muffin top without having to diet.
Wear this style with a tucked in blouse, a skinny belt and wedge heels for an easy and stylish work look.

Trend #2: Maxi dresses
What could be easier than a long, loose dress? Today's styles are slim, but not tight, and made with drapey fabrics like jersey.
Like everything else, it's the details that count. To avoid looking like Mrs. Roper from "Three's Company", steer clear of Hawaiian prints or paisley. Instead, opt for solid colors in nudes or in the sure-to-be-everywhere color this spring: a soft mint green.

Trend #3: Pajama dressing
Yes, this is literally what some designers and fashion editors are calling this trend.
Loose pants tied at the waist, and boxy tees worn with a housecoat over them may seem like what most of us wear when we are home sick, not high fashion. But these basics are elevated when the pants are made of cashmere or silk, the tees are whisper thin and layered over each other and the over coat is in a dark shade like navy or black.

Also shown were dresses that looked like long, satin nightgowns. Of all the trends, this is perhaps the riskiest, fashion wise. Unless you work in a creative field, coming to work dressed in these clothes will probably draw some puzzled looks from your co-workers.

Trend #4: Bold colors
Although there were models on the runway wearing head to toe orange, electric blue and neon orange, even the designers tempered this style by pairing their clothes with plenty of whites and blacks. The result was a fresh way to update the basic neutrals most of us have in our closet.

Another way color was used this season was in the use of prints. Fruit themed prints were used, as were sailor-type stripes. The trend of mixing prints continues to be strong, as stripes were shown with flower prints.
 Kept in the same color family, this combination works.

These are just a few of the trends for Spring, and it is a promising one. Designers seemed to respond to the economy by presenting clothes that can be worn in a variety of seasons, from day to night, and in silhouettes that are timeless. Investment dressing may finally be brought to the masses to mean not a three thousand dollar purse, but a  lightweight cashmere sweater you'll wear all year long.

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