Image and Career Blog

Looks- Why They Matter More Than You Think

2008-01-16T19:52:00.001-06:00

Check out this article about why looks matter:

http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/01/16/looks-why-they-matter-more-than-you-imagined/

Double Your Points

2007-08-31T15:39:00.000-05:00

Need new shoes? I know, I know- that was a rhetorical question. From September 1 to September 10, DSW Rewards members get double points on all purchases. For more information, visit the DSW website.

For information on A Beautiful Life's Personal Shopping services, see our Personal Shopping webpage.

Your appearance does affect your career.

2007-08-30T16:30:00.000-05:00

Check out this article, "Survey: Fashion Affects Job Advancement" by Tom Musbach at Yahoo! HotJobs. He says, "In a Yahoo! HotJobs poll on workplace fashion issues, a majority of the general workforce (68%) and HR professionals (82%) believe that how employees dress at work affects their chances for a promotion."

For information on A Beautiful Life, Inc.'s Personal Shopping services, see our Personal Shopping webpage.

Clearance Sales

2007-08-30T16:22:00.000-05:00

Nordstrom is currently having a shoe clearance sale; selected shoes are 33% off. See the Nordstrom website for details.

Steinmart is holding a summer clearance sale from August 30th through September 3rd.

For information on A Beautiful Life's Personal Shopping Services, see our Personal Shopping webpage.

Texas Tax-free Weekend

2007-08-16T19:08:00.000-05:00

This weekend is the "Tax-free Weekend". Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 17-19, clothes under $100 have no state taxes in Texas.

For information on A Beautiful Life Inc.'s Personal Shopping Services, see our Personal Shopping webpage.

Who would have guessed? Designer wedding gowns at Target.

2007-07-23T09:23:00.000-05:00

Isaac Mizrahi now designes a line of wedding gowns and bridesmaids' dresses for Target. See the Press Release.

For information about A Beautiful Life's Personal Shopping Services, see our Personal Shopping webpage.

Sales

2007-07-20T19:01:00.000-05:00

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is going on now- including fall fashions.

DSW still has shoes on clearance- some are up to 80% off. I just purchased a fabulous pair of Ralph Lauren pumps there. They are perfect for fall and I only paid $22 for them; they were originally $110.

Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet has a special for one day only on Saturday, July 21st. Spend $100, get a gift card for $20; spend $250, get a gift card for $50; the rewards go up all the way to a gift card for $400 when you spend $2000 or more.

Macy's has summer clothing on clearance for up to 75% off.

Steinmart has its red dot clearance sale going on this weekend (Fri, July 20th through Sunday, July 22nd).

Now is the perfect time to go shopping, because you have access to a great selection of the new fall fashions, and you can get summer clothing at great discounts.

For information on A Beautiful Life's Personal Shopping services, see our Personal Shopping webpage.

New online store from Amazon for shoes and handbags.

2007-07-17T07:57:00.000-05:00

Amazon has a new online store, called Endless that sells shoes and handbags. Overnight shipping is free.

Personally, I don't know how you can buy shoes without trying them on or handbags without feeling the leather, but it's always good to have options. DSW is still my favorite store for buying shoes, and you can't beat the service at Nordstrom (you certainly won't get that from an online retailer).

For A Beautiful Life's personal shopping services, see our Personal Shopping webpage.

Jewelry

2007-07-12T18:46:00.000-05:00

A Beautiful Life, Inc. now offers one-of-a-kind jewelry. To see this fabulous jewelry, visit our Jewelry webpage.

This jewelry is unique, because:

Our jewelry is one-of-a-kind, made by our designer; it is not produced for the mass market.
Our jewelry has a lifetime warranty; just send it back to the designer and she will repair it at no additional cost.
Our jewelry is made from high-quality materials, including sterling silver and natural stones. Many pieces include semi-precious gemstones. It is not made with plastic beads made to look like stones or inferior metals.
Convenience; we will bring jewelry to your home or office within Houston for you to see it in person before you buy.
Value-added service; an image consultant will advise you in selecting the jewelry to match your clothing and personal coloring.

Changing Careers

2007-07-09T14:33:00.000-05:00

If you have been wanting to change fields, now is the perfect time while the unemployment rate is so low. This online article, "Five Tips for Switching Career Paths" by Jennifer Merritt, Carolyn Bigda and Donna Rosato, MONEY Magazine gives you some pointers.

For information on A Beautiful Life Inc.'s Career Coaching Services, see our Career Coaching webpage.

Liz Claiborne

2007-06-28T18:44:00.000-05:00

Sadly, Liz Claiborne died Tuesday at the age of 78. Check out the story at CNN.com.

Ms. Claiborne was a wonderful women's clothing and accessories designer.

Shoe Sale Up to 80%off

2007-06-27T14:53:00.000-05:00

Wow- the DSW Summer Sale starts tomorrow, Thursday, July 28th. Up to 80% off shoes plus DSW rewards members get triple points on all purchases the first 3 days of the sale. Happy shoe shopping!

For information on A Beautiful Life's Personal Shopping Services, see our Personal Shopping webpage.

For more information about DSW or the sale, see DSW's website.

Shoe Sale

2007-06-21T14:03:00.001-05:00

Women's and Kid's shoe sale going on at Nordstrom- 33%-50% off.

For information on A Beautiful Life's personal shopping services, see the Personal Shopping webpage.

While you are shopping for accessories, check out our new Jewelry page.

Sales

2007-06-06T14:02:00.000-05:00

Nordstrom's half-yearly sale for women and kids started today. www.nordstrom.com.

Also, DSW Shoes is having a sale- up to 50% off on sandals and more. www.dswshoes.com.

For information on A Beautiful Life's Personal Shopping Services, see the Personal Shopping webpage.

Get ready for Summer 2007

2007-04-02T04:48:00.000-05:00

The Juliana Collezione Summer 2007 runs from April 11th to April 22nd. Hurry and book your appointment now while they are available. The trunk show runs from 9AM to 9PM each day of the show including Saturdays and Sundays.

See A Beautiful Life's Juliana Collezione page for more information.

Forth & Towne Stores Closing

2007-03-24T18:52:00.000-05:00

If you're a fan of Forth & Towne, do your shopping there now. All the stores will be closing. The store in the Galleria will be closing sometime between now and June, but the date has not been announced yet.

Double Points at DSW

2007-02-28T09:33:00.000-06:00

From March 1 to March 11, DSW will give double points. If you are not familiar with DSW, it stands for Discount Shoe Warehouse, and it's a fabulous place to buy great shoes at great prices. There is a very large range of shoes with something to fit every lifestyle and price point. They offer a free membership and you can earn points with your purchases toward a $10 gift certificate.

For information about A Beautiful Life's Personal Shopping Service, see our Personal Shopping page.

Body Language- A Key to Success in the Workplace

2007-02-20T10:31:00.000-06:00

Check out this article, "Body Language- A Key to Success in the Workplace" on Business Week Online by Carmine Gallo.

"Only a small percentage of communication involves actual words: 7%, to be exact. In fact, 55% of communication is visual (body language, eye contact) and 38% is vocal (pitch, speed, volume, tone of voice). The world's best business communicators have strong body language: a commanding presence that reflects confidence, competence, and charisma."

For information on A Beautiful Life's Career Coaching Services, see our Career Coaching Page. For information on our Image Consulting Services, see our Image Consulting page.

Style Event this Thursday

2007-02-06T08:00:00.000-06:00

A reminder that the Style Event with Fashion Show is this Thursday, February 8th starting at 5:30PM. This is not to be missed. This is a FREE event, including complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine, and valet parking. The event will be attended by a couple of the 2007 Houston Fire Fighter Calendar Men. The featured speaker is Eleese Lester of Authentic Communication, who will be speaking on, "The 4 A's of Professional Communication". Then, experience a spectacular fashion show featuring a selection from the Spring 2007 Juliana Collezione Line of Women's Fashion and stunning jewelry from the Shahji Group.

For more information on this event, see A Beautiful Life's Style Event page. For information on the Juliana Collezione line of women's apparel, see A Beautiful Life's Juliana page.

Hot Houston Job Market

2007-02-01T09:26:00.000-06:00

The unemployment rate in Texas dropped from 4.7% to 4.5% from November to December 2006. The Houston unemployment rate dropped from 4.5% in November to 4.0% in December. This is really amazing, because this was over the holiday season when hiring tends to slow other than seasonal positions to cover holiday shopping.

To learn about A Beautiful Life's Career Coaching Services, see our Career Coaching page.

Great News - Show extended for 1 week

2007-01-26T09:57:00.000-06:00

Exciting news - the Juliana Collezione Spring '07 Trunk Show has been extended through February 11th. So, it you wanted to come shop, but were going to be out of town during the initial show, you now have a chance to come see the fabulous clothing.

For more information, see A Beautiful Life's Juliana Collezione page.

Spring 2007 Fashion

2007-01-23T08:04:00.000-06:00

The Spring 2007 Juliana Collezione trunk show is here January 24th through February 4th. Contact me to schedule an appointment for your shopping. Complimentary advice from certified image consultant about which of the clothing is most flattering on your figure is included. This clothing is exclusive and only available through Juliana sales consultants; it's not available in any retail store or outlet facility. For information on the trunk show or Juliana, see A Beautiful Life's Juliana Collezione page.

Free Style and Networking event including fashion show, food, wine, and much, much, more happening on February 8th and open to the public. Invite your friends and have a fun evening. See A Beautiful Life's Style Event page for more information including how to RSVP to attend this fabulous event.

Beauty Foods

2007-01-15T15:43:00.000-06:00

Beauty starts on the inside. Check out the article, "Top 10 Detox Foods" on Yahoo! The healthier you eat, the more attractive you will be on the outside.

For information on A Beautiful Life's Image Consulting Services, see our Image Consulting Services page.

Health Guidelines for the Fashion Industry

2007-01-12T09:08:00.000-06:00

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has issued health guidelines for the fashion industry. This is good news that the American fashion industry is following the lead of the European and no longer encouraging models to be rail-thin. However, they are not going as far as the Europeans; they will not be measuring the model's BMI, but instead encouraging education about healthy eating, warning signs of anorexia, etc.

For information on A Beautiful Life's upcoming Fashion Show and Trunk Show featuring exclusive women's apparel by Juliana Collezione, see our Style Event and Trunk Show pages.

8 Career Enhancement Tips

2007-01-11T15:26:00.000-06:00

For tips on improving your career, see this online article, "Eight Resolutions to Enhance Your Career" by By Jaclyne Badal.

For information on A Beautiful Life's Career Coaching Services, see our Career Coaching page.