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Do you need expert fashion advice on looking polished, pulled together and stylish without spending a fortune so you too can Flaunt It? For image tips, wardrobe advice, style ideas, resources, super cool giveaways, and more, you’re in the right place! The goal of Flaunting It with the Image Diva is to keep you informed and up-to-date on all things fashion and help you to look fabulous of course! My blog has over 4 years of content, so kick back, relax and knock yourself out absorbing all the tips and advice and having fun entering our blog giveaways. And please do post your comments on the blog. I love hearing from you!

For more detailed style advice, be sure to pick up your copy of my Amazon bestselling book Frumpy to Fabulous: Flaunting It. Your Ultimate Guide to Effortless Style.

For more information on all the ways I can help you elevate your look, visit Elan Image Management’s Services.

Dare to be Fabulous!

Accessorizing: Scarves to Accent your Outfit

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It’s official, we still have 6 more weeks of winter to muddle through. Is your winter wardrobe starting to feel dull? Don’t want to spend money trying to revamp it? Don’t worry; we have the perfect solution- accent with a scarf! Adding this accessory will give your outfits an instant dose of color and update them up for the remainder of the season. Plus, they’re budget friendly!

Scarf to update Basics

A printed scarf, like this modern polka dot, will instantly wake up your basics. We chose a light weight style, grounded in coral with shades of grey and tan in the design. This makes it easy to pair with jackets and cardigans in this same color family. Keep the pops of color going with a fun textured flat or clutch.

Soft Terracotta Scarves

Soft Terracotta Scarves by fortheloveofblueshoes featuring silk chiffon scarves

Don’t let pattern or texture prevent you from layering on a scarf, especially if you’re not keen on very vibrant colors. You can keep the palette more tonal like we did here. These blush tones scarves add a soft touch to an otherwise very subdued color palette. Any of these taupe sweaters and soft terracotta scarves can be mixed and matched together without making your ensemble a snooze fest.

Blue Scarf w/ White Blouse

Blue Scarf w/ White Blouse by fortheloveofblueshoes featuring tailored pants

You can also wear a scarf with collared shirts. For this you want to opt for a bold color like this cobalt blue print number. Here your basic white blouse and grey trousers are transformed to an ensemble infinitely more interesting with a colored, printed, silk scarf. We kept the other accessories understated yet fun. A cuff bracelet pulls in the blue further while rope detail earrings are intriguing in their own right. Get those heels replaced on your favorite ankle boots and take on the rest of the winter season in style!

Love the idea of accenting with scarves, but struggling with the styling. Check out this video featuring Natalie from Elan Image Management. She’ll show you three quick and easy ways to style our suggestions in this video A Guide to Tying Scarves.

Have fun!

Frumpy to Fabulous: Flaunting It Book Review

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The following review is an excerpt from a review of Frumpy to Fabulous: Flaunting It. Your Ultimate Guide to Effortless Style (Revised Edition) by Simply Stacie’s blog. The reviewer, Myla received no compensation for the review and provided her unbiased, objective opinion based on her opinions after reading the book. For the full review visit Simply Stacie‘s website.

Frumpy to Fabulous: Flaunting It book coverExcerpt of Simply Stacie book review of Frumpy to Fabulous: Flaunting It (Revised Edition), available for purchase on Amazon.

“This woman covers everything you NEED to know. She starts with the basics – colors. What colors look good with this skin tone and hair color, how to find out what colors look best on you, bring out the color of your eyes with – you guessed it – color! She guides you through body shapes and how to identify what yours is. How does your body shape affect the style and fit of clothes you should be wearing. She also covers personal style, the key pieces of clothing that should be in your wardrobe, self-esteem, accessories and make-up. More importantly, she guides you to accept who you are, as you are. I identified with several of the case-studies she used and I know I’ll be able to use everything I’ve read to improve my wardrobe.

While I can’t afford to shop in boutiques and buy designer labels, all of her advice will be something I will consider the next time I’m standing in a changing room trying on clothes. If you are looking for a style boost and don’t know where to turn, pick up this book and give it a read. You might come out of it looking at your clothing in a whole different way and your style becoming a little more polished at the same time...Easy and fun to read, Natalie Jobity writes with passion about fashion, drawing on her own experiences and of others to help you embrace your own style to look and feel your best.” Read more of the review HERE.

If you’ve read the book, I’d love your feedback! Stay tuned for upcoming giveaways and promotions featuring this book and more!

Natalie

 


Cupid’s Cash Giveaway. $850 CASH to one lucky winner!

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So many of us want to update our wardrobes but we’re on a budget. I promised in my last newsletter that I would have an amazing giveaway for you to participate in and this is it!

Welcome to Cupid’s Cash giveaway, hosted by Mama NYC! She has teamed up with a group of amazing bloggers including Flaunting It with the Image Diva in this collaborative giveaway effort–we’ve pooled our resources without any sponsor support to provide one lucky winner with an amazing cash prize of $850! Can you believe it!! It could be you!

What would YOU do with $850? I can think of SO many things but many of my readers are interested in looking their best. With $850 you can literally revamp your entire spring wardrobe. How fabulous is that?

Open to residents WORLDWIDE; 18+. Winner must have a PayPal account in order to claim this cash prize. All entries are optional, but the more completed entries – the higher your chances will be to win this prize. Want to enter? It’s so easy just check out the form below. Good luck!

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Having Fun with Color: Creating Outfits withTeal

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Sometimes it can be hard to incorporate an off beat color into your wardrobe. Sure, maybe you wear a fun shade of teal or aqua with your jeans. After that your coordinating ideas probably start to get fuzzy. Don’t relegate these fun colors to casual weekend wear! We have tips to help you mix and match bold colors into your everyday wardrobe.

Color Mixing: Red and Teal

Color Mixing: Red and Teal by fortheloveofblueshoes featuring betsey johnson jewelry

Teal looks stunning mixed with red.  It’s a bold concept, so we’ve provided an easy visual cue. A neutral base like this tan pencil skirt is a great place to start.  Then we paired a red ruffled blouse with a three quarter sleeve teal blazer.  You favorite neutral pumps will ground this look further. Then you can play with accessories. On our lust list, Christian Louboutin color-blocked bag and Alexander McQueen peep toe pumps were too perfect not to include.

Mustard and Teal

Mustard and Teal by fortheloveofblueshoes featuring a double breasted shirt

The pieces in this suggestion are basic silhouettes you should be familiar with. We’ve just updated them with new colors. Since we realize this might push you a little further out of your comfort zone, we’ve given you an option to try with jeans. Our favorite combination is the mustard ankle-length capris paired with a teal tunic. It’s very fresh for spring! Don’t these two shades look fantastic together?!?  Our neutral base for this outfit shows up in the grey shoes and bag.

What do you think? Will you try mixing teal with other colors in your closet? If you’re still struggling, contact Natalie. She’s sure to help you adventure into color mixing.

Elan Service Spotlight: Wardrobe Makeover

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Are you one of those women who has a closet full of clothes but still feel like you have nothing to wear? Do you buy clothing and leave them hanging in your closet with the tags on? Are you a binge shopper? Do you keep clothing for a long time in the hope that one day it will come back in style or that you can fit into it? If any of these questions make you nod in agreement then my wardrobe makeover service might be just what the image consultant orders.

A closet ideally should be a reflection of the woman who owns it–however, this is often not the case. An important outcome of this service is seeing whether the clothes you do own are aligned with where you want to take your look and your image.

The ideal goal is for you to utilize and love ALL your clothes in your closet. After an initial consultation, I will review your current wardrobe for style, fit, color, relevance, coordination, and function. I take your preferences, priorities, lifestyle, tastes and goals into consideration so that the wardrobe makeover is customized to your needs. I will ensure you have key wardrobe essentials in place; purge items of clothing that are not in sync with your new image goals; and identify key gaps in your wardrobe. Continue reading →

Easy Ideas to pull together your jacket outfits

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You have the perfect tailored jacket and a great silk cami to wear underneath. Now what? We’ve been building up to today’s post, now we are pulling it all together with our stylist tips.

Peplum Jacket Outfit

Peplum Jacket Outfit by fortheloveofblueshoes featuring cropped capri pants

If you jumped on the peplum trend, you may be surprised how versatile this jacket actually is. We’ve found a fun bubble print cami to layer underneath. In classic “wear now, wear later” fashion, we’ve got two options for you. Wear your peplum jacket with a fitted pencil skirt now. Then when the weather turns and Spring emerges, update your look with white capris. For both ways, a neutral pump and wallet will finish the ensemble.

Coral Jacket

Coral Jacket by fortheloveofblueshoes featuring diamond jewelry

Are you following our tips and embracing a little color this year? These coral shades are so flattering whether you select a classic two button or a lapel-less style. We paired it with wider leg trousers that still exhibit a tailored feel. In this outfit we gave you a couple cami options. You can keep things bold up top and go for a fun graphic print or simplify your look with a basic black silk cami. Either way, your bold choice in blazer adds a WOW factor!

updated tweed suit

updated tweed suit by fortheloveofblueshoes featuring 18k jewelry

If you work in a more professional environment, look for small details to update your blazers. This herringbone tweed jacket has a solid moleskin collar. We paired it with a tweed box pleat skirt for added flair. With a few accessories tweed feels fresh and fashionable. This outfit is perfect for the cold winter months!

Keep up with our blog for more ways to look polished, pulled together and up-to date for all your occasions. If you need more personalized information feel free to Contact Us. We’re always delighted to explore ways we can serve you.

Cabin Fever $100 Cash Giveaway!

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Welcome to the Cabin Fever Cash Giveaway where numerous blogs including Flaunting It with the Image Diva will be giving away a cash prize of $100! Maybe you’re looking to spruce up your spring wardrobe or invest in new beauty/skin care essentials. Whatever is on your wishlist, an extra $100 can go a long way!

Want to enter? It’s so easy just check out the form below.

Giveaway ends January 27th 2012 at 11:59pm EST

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Chic & Effortless Weekend Style

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Whether running after the kids or running errands, sometimes it’s harder to get your weekend look pulled together than your office look. We’ve got you covered in easy styles that look pulled together and polished no matter what you have on the agenda.

Weekend Shopping

Weekend Shopping by fortheloveofblueshoes featuring nine west bags

Pair your favorite flared leg jeans with a fitted sweater and ballet flats. We found this great chevron pattern at Madewell. When accessorizing a patterned sweater like this you can match the neutral shades or play off that pop color. We did a little of both. A larger tote keeps your hands free when running errands and doubles as a shopping bag for small items.

Weekend Tunic and Jeggings

Skinny Jeans, jeggings, or leggings look great styled with a tunic. We found three different styles that would work with this easy riding boot for the weekend. With a slightly longer silhouette, tunics keep you more covered up when wearing a fitted pant. Adding a belt can help give your waist some definition if you are feeling swallowed up in this style.

It only takes a few simple pieces to pull these looks together. You know at Flaunting It with The Image Diva, we are all about effortless dressing! You probably have many of these items in your closet right now. If not, there are still a few days to shop before the weekend. If you feel stuck we would be more than happy to help you pull your weekend look together. Just Contact Us!

Style on the Red-Carpet: Golden Globe Special Report

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I love watching the Golden Globes every year to see how the stars showcase themselves on the red carpet (and of course to see if my favorite actors and actresses won in their categories!).

This year the red carpet was very exciting for me. Stars in every age group, ethnicity and figure type flaunted their haute couture for us to admire or critique. Usually I would write my perspective on best/worst dressed. But everyone does that.  This year I wanted to celebrate the actresses who don’t usually get talked about—you know the ones who are not a size 0-4 or who are perhaps too old for most folks to care?

But first, I HAVE to give a nod to my favorite of the night. Love, love, loved Charlize Theron. She looked like a Goddess truly a Dior blush toned creation with a plunging neckline, thigh high slit and big side bow. The description may sound like a lot going on but Charlize nailed the look to perfection. Her hair and makeup, soft:  natural and feminine. Her ankle strap shoes—edgy and sexy. It all works on her tall, strong and svelte frame. Simply breathtaking.

Now I want to shout out the fab plus size girls who rocked the red carpet last night. First up, academy award winner Octavia Spencer who looks beautiful in a soft lavender gown. I love the shawl collar-inspired neckline, the ruching, beading and draping down the middle, and the fact that she bared her arms. This is figure flattery at its best. She glows, she is poised, and her hair and accessories are perfect. Love her and so awesome that she won best supporting actress for her role in The Help.

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Cash Giveaway! Enter to win $125!

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This great giveaway gives one lucky winner $125 CASH! Hostessed by Mama to 4 Blessings and Home Grown Families with the help of several other fantastic group of bloggers, including Flaunting It with the Image Diva we bring you Social Media Spotlight “Facebook”! This giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on Monday 1/16 and will run until Monday, 1/22 at 11:59 PM (all Eastern times). One winner will receive $125.00 Cash via Paypal! An awesome way to win money to go spring shopping! Have fun!

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