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CONTENTS
YOUR IMAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 2
THE SEVEN STEPS TO DRESSING FOR SUCCESS ...................................................................... 2
1. WEAR THE COLORS THAT SUIT YOU BEST ........................................................................... 2
2. WEAR THE STYLES THAT SUIT YOUR BODY SHAPE .......................................................... 2
3. LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR CHALLENGES ............................................................... 2
4. DRESS WITH A DISTINCT PERSONALITY STYLE .................................................................. 3
5. FOLLOW A DRESS CODE ............................................................................................................ 3
6. COMPLETE A REGULAR WARDROBE DETOX ....................................................................... 3
7. MAKE A SHOPPING LIST WITHIN YOUR BUDGET ................................................................ 3
YOUR DRAMATIC PERSONALITY STYLE ......................................................................................... 4
HOW TO DRESS YOUR DRAMATIC STYLE ..................................................................................... 5
1. CLOTHES ..................................................................................................................................... 5
2. SHOES AND ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................... 5
3. HAIR ............................................................................................................................................... 5
4. MAKEUP ....................................................................................................................................... 6
BRANDS WITH DRAMATIC STYLE ..................................................................................................... 7
YOUR DRAMATIC STYLE RESOURCE .............................................................................................. 8
PINTEREST.COM ................................................................................................................................ 8
AURA IMAGE CONSULTING UPDATES ......................................................................................... 8
SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS ................................................................................................................. 8
ABOUT THE AUTHOR ............................................................................................................................ 9
REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................................... 11
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YOUR IMAGE
Did you know that everything you wear, from your hairstyle to the nail polish on your
toes communicate a message or attitude? Your appearance and everything you wear
on a daily basis speaks on your behalf. Your image and style speak so loudly that when
people see you, especially for the first time, they are making judgments about you
based on your appearance. Studies show that your visual appearance influences 85% -
95% of your personal presentation. Is your current image a good reflection of who you
are? This style guide will help you dress according to your true self and help you create
a more distinct style and presence.
THE SEVEN STEPS TO DRESSING FOR SUCCESS
Although this book will talk about your Personality Style (step #4), here are all seven
steps to dressing for a successful image. Once you’ve mastered dressing with your
personality style, incorporate the other steps for a complete image and style makeover.
1. WEAR THE COLORS THAT SUIT YOU BEST
You will instantly lift your image when you wear your colors, and benefit with the look of
diminished blemishes, wrinkles, dark under eye circles and weight loss. The opposite is
true when you are not wearing your colors. You will look tired, sickly, and all your
imperfections stand out.
2. WEAR THE STYLES THAT SUIT YOUR BODY SHAPE
You will look more sophisticated and attractive if your clothing is fitly suited to your body
shape. When you are wearing the correct styles, you will camouflage problem areas
and enhance your assets.
3. LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR CHALLENGES
Some may look at weight gain as a challenge and postpone their shopping trip until all
the extra weight is gone. Did you know you can wear clothing to create an illusion of
weight loss? This goes with any other challenge whether your bust is large and difficult
to fit, or you are petite and want to add more height. Learn how to work with your body
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just the way it is and save the dieting and weight control remedies for health and
wellness goals.
4. DRESS WITH A DISTINCT PERSONALITY STYLE
Instead of aimlessly going to the mall looking for something that catches your eye, go
with a plan. Ask yourself how you want to look. Whether it is dramatic or romantic,
define what you want to communicate with your clothing, and keep this theme
consistent in your wardrobe. It will make dressing easier since everything will coordinate
together. It will also help you maintain a successful image.
5. FOLLOW A DRESS CODE
Be sure you know what your company’s dress code requires you to wear. If you are a
business owner or sole proprietor, dress to match the formality of your clients. If you
don’t have a dress code, be sure to dress appropriately to your lifestyle for maximum
use of your wardrobe.
6. COMPLETE A REGULAR WARDROBE DETOX
Biannually, at the two major seasonal changes, spring/summer and fall/winter, detox
your wardrobe and remove all the clutter that doesn’t support your image. Reassess
what you have and look for gaps in your wardrobe. Donate or trash what you don’t use.
Dry clean and repair pieces as required.
7. MAKE A SHOPPING LIST WITHIN YOUR BUDGET
After you’ve completed your wardrobe detox, make a shopping list that incorporates all
the above steps (dress code, personality style, body shape and colors). This will take
some time, but you will need to go to the mall with a plan, so that your result is a
wardrobe that works! Your annual wardrobe budget should be 3% to 5% of your salary.
Spend half of that budget for the warm season and the other half for the cooler months.
If you are interested in getting a detailed tutorial on how to dress with all seven steps
visit http://auraimageconsulting.com/diy-image-and-style-makeover/ to get the DIY
Image and Style Makeover Kit.
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YOUR DRAMATIC PERSONALITY STYLE
Your Personality Style is based on your personality and physical characteristics. Studies
show that there is a connection between your physiology and your personality
suggesting that your body is in harmony with your spirit. The goal in dressing is to be in
harmony with your true self, body and spirit. Based on your Personality Style Quiz, you
are a dramatic (If you have not taken the Personality Style Quiz, go online to take
yours today: http://auraimageconsulting.com/personality-style-quiz/ ). Here are some of
the characteristics in your body and personality that make you a dramatic.
Physiology:
Tall
Slim
Straight
Angular
Long legs
Square shoulders
Angular face shape
High cheekbones
Straight Hair
Career/Lifestyle
Entrepreneur
Executive
Entertainer
First Class
Partying
You Look:
Mature
Striking
Sophisticated
Powerful
Dark
Extreme
Fashion Forward
Successful
Values
Prosperity
Success
Quality
Prestige
Technology
Independence
Personality Type:
Decisive
Confident
Determined
Strong
Luxurious
Glamorous
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HOW TO DRESS YOUR DRAMATIC STYLE
1. CLOTHES
You look best in fashion forward items that are extreme and bold. Look for inspiration on
the runway and the latest vogue magazines. Clothes that look expensive and high
quality suit you best.
Try wearing clothes made with stiff and crisp fabrics. Play with dark, bold and high
contrast color combinations like black, white and red.
Look for prints that include distinct lines and geometric shapes like squares, rectangles,
triangles and diamonds.
For visual examples of the following descriptions and trending styles go to
http://www.pinterest.com/stylisttoronto/dramatic-style/.
2. SHOES AND ACCESSORIES
The same applies to your shoes and accessories.
Thick and chunky materials
Stripes and linear patterns
Geometric shapes
Structured bags
For visual examples of the following descriptions and trending styles go to
http://www.pinterest.com/stylisttoronto/dramatic-style/.
3. HAIR
Try severe, straight and sleek hairstyles that require molding, bobby pins and hairspray.
Sleek high ponytails
Severe bangs
Bone straight hair
High volume coifs
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For visual examples of the following descriptions and trending styles go to
http://www.pinterest.com/stylisttoronto/dramatic-style/.
4. MAKEUP
Try dark, dramatic, glamorous and bold makeup.
Smokey eyes with blended blacks, greys, purples or dark browns
Bold lips in magenta, red or deep plum
Apply contouring techniques to highlight your angular facial features
Use liquid eyeliner to create cat eyes
For more visual examples of the following descriptions and trending styles go to
http://www.pinterest.com/stylisttoronto/dramatic-style/.
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BRANDS WITH DRAMATIC STYLE
Armani http://www.armani.com/
BCBG MAXAZARIA http://www.bcbg.com/
Calvin Klein http://www.calvinklein.com/
Donna Karan http://www.donnakaran.com/
French Connection http://www.frenchconnection.com/
Le Chateau http://www.lechateau.com/
Mendocino (Canada Only) http://mendocino.ca/
Nasty Gal http://www.nastygal.com/
Oscar de la Renta http://www.oscardelarenta.com/
Stella Mccartney http://www.stellamccartney.com/
Valentino http://www.valentino.com/
Versace http://www.versace.com/
Zara http://www.zara.com/
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YOUR DRAMATIC STYLE RESOURCE
PINTEREST.COM
Follow Cherene Francis on Pinterest at http://www.pinterest.com/stylisttoronto/dramatic-
style/ for a regular feed of dramatic fashion and style inspiration. You will get current
updates and visual examples of dramatic clothes, shoes, accessories, makeup and
outfits, so you can easily create and maintain your dramatic image.
1. Create a Pinterest Account.
2. Go to http://www.pinterest.com/stylisttoronto/dramatic-style/.
3. Hit the follow button!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
My story on how I went from being “The Quiet Girl” that was never noticed
to being a Confident, Attractive and Stylish Woman that
lives in the spotlight!
Growing up as a young girl, I always felt like the
sidekick living in the shadows of my friends who were
considered more beautiful and popular. If anyone did
notice me, I was referred to as “the quiet girl who hung
out with…” Although I was accepted into the “in crowd,”
my peers, opportunities and people in general often
overlooked me.
I remember always feeling insignificant and unpretty. My
friends always had the “ideal image.” They had fair skin
with long soft hair, and looked well put together in the latest trends. I had dark skin with
short kinky hair, and wore whatever was on sale at the local department store. Not cool
at all. Overall, they stood out and were favored, while I stayed hidden and unknown. It
was easy to just keep quiet anyways because I didn’t have the looks, charm or
charisma.
My faith always taught me that I was wonderfully made by God and that everyone is
uniquely beautiful. Knowing this, I eventually went on a pursuit to learn how I could
embrace my natural characteristics and make the best of how God created me. That’s
when I discovered Image Consulting and the process of making yourself over to look
and be your highest potential.
Through my journey, I learned:
1. There is a science and formula behind beauty, which is to dress in harmony with
your natural characteristics and personality.
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2. My image and other people’s perceptions of me are not only based on the
clothing, hair and makeup I wear, but also my body language and communication,
which ultimately come from how I see myself.
3. Once I embrace my entire being and learn to own my distinct role and potential,
that’s when I become most confident, attractive and beautiful.
Now I am a totally different person! I am out of the shadows and find myself living in the
spotlight! I feel and know that my image and personality shine bright as people actually
see me, remember my name and genuinely want to get to know me and stay in touch. I
also love every aspect of me; skin color, hair texture, eyes, lips, everything! I no longer
feel intimidated in the presence of sexy or beautiful people, but I celebrate their beauty,
my beauty and the glorious differences that make us all uniquely beautiful.
Are you living in the shadows? I totally understand. It’s a place where no one really sees
you. You remain unnoticed by men as you look for meaningful relationships, or you’re
overlooked at work for career promotions and exciting opportunities. Whether you’re in
this dark place because you’re a shy introvert, lack confidence, overweight or just not
put together, I can help you walk in your distinct style and presence so you can shine
too!
Stay connected with me as I promise that through any of my program offerings you will
be one-step closer to being totally free, beautiful, authentic and confident in your body
and with the image you present to the world. Even better, you will discover your true self
and manifest your full potential in all areas of your life.
I love you all, and pray that you become everything God intended you to be.
Cherene Francis
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Cherene Francis is a Toronto Image Consultant who provides styling and image
coaching services to women looking to walk more confidently and attract new
opportunities into their career and life. She is a certified Image Consultant that has been
helping women be their best since 2006. Cherene is passionate about helping women
and teens create an authentic style and presence that allows them to work and live
confidently in their true colors and personality. She loves color and specializes in using
it with clothing, accessories and makeup to create a distinct style for her clients. Click
here to connect with Cherene.
For more information about your image, and how our products and services can
help you, please visit www.auraimageconsulting.com
You can also contact Cherene directly for personal consultations, workshops and
speaking engagements by emailing [email protected].
REFERENCES
Personality Style by Karen Brunger, International Image Institute:
www.imageinstitute.com