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Pantone’s Living Coral – jazz up your wardrobe and home
Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year – Living Coral “An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge” It’s that time again to shift our attention to what’s new in the world of color! Thanks to Pantone, who...
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Just graduated college? Are you ready to trade in flip flops for wing tips? The classroom for the meeting room?
Congratulations to the many college graduates out there celebrating their academic accomplishments and framing those hard-earned diplomas! My niece just graduated this past weekend, and seeing the river of graduates flowing through campus in their caps and gowns,...
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Ageism. Too old? Too young? Says who?
Ageism. Age is only one factor when it comes to your personal image and there are more articles than I can track when it comes to ageism in the workplace. Alex Bruni does a great job sharing her perspective on just that in her article below. As she approached 60 in...
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To gray or not to gray?
I recently made the choice to go "au natural" with my hair and embrace gray. I was a natural blonde and like many, happily subscribed to years of chemically enhancing my blondie hair. What I hadn't realized is that my natural color had evolved into a silvery blonde...
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Color – influencer
and expression
Ultra-violet 18-3838. It’s what’s in! Every year Pantone researches which colors appear to be most influential across the globe and various industries – fashion, home interior, food, pop culture, entertainment and yes, even politics! Each season, they predict color...
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The Scarf – How to wear
a girl’s best friend (and accessory!)
The scarf. Perhaps the most versatile, cost effective and flattering accessory available. Unfortunately, many women leave them hanging dormant in the closet as they are intimidated by the “how”. Fear no more! Say “yes to the scarf”! A well-styled scarf elevates and...
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