on July 29, 2022
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Fictional Characters That Became Fashion Icons
on November 26, 2018
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The world of fiction is filled with characters that have influenced fashion on a global scale. This is because in fiction, fashion can be a powerful storytelling device. Any fan of Scandal can confirm this. Olivia Pope’s striking outfits have … Read More
5 Reasons to Hire Janelle Long Image Consulting
on May 7, 2015
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In this era of “Me, Inc.” and “The Brand Called You,” we spend a significant amount of time strategizing our career moves while polishing our online profiles and company bios. We sharpen our communication and presentation skills and we keep … Read More
Perception Is Reality
on June 6, 2014
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You’ve seen it. You’ve heard it. You’ve read it. You’ve said it. What does it really mean? Perception is reality means that what people perceive is what they believe. And, what they perceive is based first and foremost on what … Read More
Making Introductions
on June 6, 2014
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Ever wonder who to introduce to whom? Is there etiquette to introductions? Or does it even matter? There is a social code, but it is NOT commonly followed. Stand out from the crowd by knowing how to properly introduce people … Read More
Professional Online Image
on April 25, 2014
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Your online image is worth investing in. Whether it’s your corporate website bio, your Linked-In profile, your social media presence on Facebook and Twitter, or all of the above, your personal, professional or corporate online “brand” is often the very … Read More
Image Consultant vs Fashion Stylist
on February 17, 2014
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I’ve been called an image expert, a fashion stylist, a wardrobe magician and a professional presence coach. All apply. But there are distinct differences between my career as an image consultant and my work as a fashion stylist, right from … Read More
On Wearing Black
on February 13, 2014
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Black. Boring or classic? Flattering or draining? Drab or demure? Having told a few clients (with closets full of the colour) that black doesn’t suit them, here’s my stance on the colour. Black suits in the workplace denote a formality and strong … Read More
360 Image Makeover
on January 18, 2014
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START YOUR 360 IMAGE MAKEOVER! 4 WEEK SERIES ~ 3 HOURS/WEEK ~ MAXIMUM 6 PEOPLE ~ ONLY $495 (value of $1700)* SESSION 1: April 27th 1-4pm @The Oakville Club COLOUR ANALYSIS | Your Custom Palette … Read More
First Impressions
on December 6, 2013
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Within the first three seconds of a new encounter, you are evaluated… even if it is just a glance. People appraise your visual and behavioural appearance from head to toe. They observe your demeanour, mannerisms, and body language and even … Read More
Fashion Landscape
on November 20, 2013
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Where do you fit in the fashion stylescape…err landscape? Fashionista She’s all about what’s ‘in style’ NOW! The colour, style or fabric may not suit her, but the prestige certainly does. She likes to keep her money wear she can … Read More
Networking Not Working?
on August 2, 2013
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Over the last six months, I’ve slowly reduced my prolific networking activities to none. Why? It wasn’t feeling truly productive. I was leaving events exhausted instead of charged up. I was feeling jaded about networking altogether. Recently, I returned to the … Read More