Adorning Your Unique Essence!

Today’s woman can easily assert her femininity and unique sense of personal style in a business setting and by doing so enhance her power.

You might be saying that this isn’t so easy.  Women in corporate
America are expected to wear boring boxy navy or black suits.  Especially, the higher your rank, the more you are expected to subscribe to the “male standard” of attire to assert your power. 

Expected is the operative word.  Who sets the standards for expectations?  You do!  Where is there a uniform code for women to wear standard business attire in a business setting?  I definitely haven’t come across any legislature.  Also, you don’t get paid because of what you wear. In fact, successful women CEOs and executives can just as easily be found in jeans. I would dare say that fashion and work do go hand in hand. 

The fashion industry seems to have realized this as well.  Today’s fashion designs have taken a decidedly more feminine, edgier look.  A look that celebrates a woman’s power, success and personality.  Clothes and fashion accessories help a woman play up both her credibility and her appeal to her team, business associates and customers by making a statement about her individuality.

Therefore, the real key to dressing for wealth and success, as a business woman, is being true to yourself.  Your comfort with who you are and the comfort with what you’re wearing, will translate into extreme confidence in your appearance.  This then will ultimately translate into great performance.  Great performance and confidence then propels you forward to success and wealth.

I also want to point out that comfort with what you’re wearing is absolutely essential.  It’s okay to want to be a Fashionista, but if you are just wearing certain clothing and accessories for fashion’s sake and don’t feel comfortable, then leave those items for others to buy who do feel these items express their individuality.  Also, if you are a person who loves suits and decide to become a jeans wearing type because your team wears them, stick to your suits.  Don’t try to be something you’re not.  Again, be who you are.  This philosophy is how you attract success and wealth.  You’re a hard working business woman.  Please celebrate your individuality.  You’ll see how your performance goes through the roof.  Also, allow the same for your team.  Your success and wealth will greatly benefit from everyone’s increased productivity!

So, go ahead and express yourself by setting new standards in business attire.  A look that celebrates your power and personality propels you forward to success and wealth.   

Stylishly yours,

The MMC Style Maven

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This week’s posting will conclude our five-week in-depth discovery of The Top 5 Fashion Secrets of European Women. 

We’re at the end of the discovery path.  I hope you’ve enjoyed the trail along this path as much I as I have.  Let’s then look at our final secret – Secret No. 5: 

Let your confidence be the center of style!

This is the most important secret!  Style is already within you.  European women know that drastic physical makeovers do not provide the key to unlock the door to style and flair.  Your sense of self, intuition and confidence is the real key.  Confidence in you is not arrogant, snobbish or selfish.  It’s truly delicious and authentic.  Be proud of who you are on your personal style journey. You have femininity in your bones.  Draw from this strength and assert your identity.   Radiate this confidence and next thing you know, people will be asking you from what part of
Europe you are!   

Now let me delve more into why I think this is the most important step.   Your self-confidence indicates the level of self-respect, self-worth and value you assign yourself as a person.  People with high self-confidence and self-worth feel terrific about themselves, their lives and people around them.  If you value yourself, you feel good about yourself.  This shines through in your inner and outer world.  You’re the best person you can absolutely be.  You’re gorgeously radiant.  You surround yourself with beauty and beautiful things.  You are naturally drawn to making the right clothing and appearance choices.  Your style makes a statement that truly is unique to you. 

I believe that European women haven’t been inundated as much by the subliminal messages of unworthiness, lack and disappointment present in American media, and to some degree in society.  I want for you to use your innate feminine powers to establish a shield from this programming and re-shift your thoughts to focus on how radiant and inspiring you are.  

Now, if you feel that you’re not quite there yet, don’t give up.  Just start looking, acting, and dressing the part of a highly self-confident, feminine and highly stylish woman.  Swing those hips while walking.  Wear that extra bright red lipstick.  Let those earrings dangle.  Become knowledgeable about styles, colors, and fabrics.  The rest will follow.  Be mindful that the quality of time you put into developing your self-confidence and personal style, will determine the satisfaction you receive. 

So, in closing – I ask you to commit to building your self-confidence.  The energy gained from this experience will take care of the rest!

Stylishly yours,

The MMC Style Maven

Ó 2007 MMC Lifestyles, LLC, MMC Style.  All rights reserved.

We’re coming toward the end of the discovery path by looking at Secret No. 4, which is: 

Keep up your appearance.

Have a love affair for beautiful things. Get accustomed to good taste and sophistication.  Mixing labels, styles and price ranges isn’t necessarily the key to fashion for you.  Experiment with your look, develop your own personal style and then commit to nourishing it.   Your style is not a fad diet.  In today, out tomorrow.  In order for it to “stick”, it needs to become a healthy habit.  Carve out time daily and make a promise to take care of yourself to feel and look good!  Also, evaluate every season what positive changes you can integrate into your style.  Then start over again with new habits… 

You might be wondering why I refer to keeping up your appearance as a habit.  I’ve found that a lot of women approach their appearance and creating a personal style similarly to New Year’s resolutions.  They have the best intentions and map out everything they want to do. Then after a week or so everything falls by the wayside.  What is the reason for this?  Daily, consistent and small actions weren’t taken.  They thought about it, even maybe wrote it down, but didn’t commit to doing something about it.  And when I say doing something about it, I don’t mean once a week.  In order for a change to take place in your life, you have to take actions daily, but healthfully, not obsessively. 

Keeping up your appearance is also a sign of self-respect.   It’s taking care of you and committing to your uniqueness.  Trust me – it’ll be a lot of fun discovering what your personal style really is and developing it continually. 

You will recall that I said that it pays to invest in a few quality pieces to establish your feminine and classy style.  I firmly believe that the same principle applies other aspects of your appearance.  Good, quality skin care and cosmetic products will help maintain the classy and feminine look you’re aspiring for.  Also, be wise and aim for a healthy nutritional plan.  You are what you eat.  For a truly radiant appearance, nourish the inside and out!     

Take the time and commit to developing the true you and your style.  Also, don’t forget – your beautiful smile is the best way to keep up your appearance.

Stylishly yours,

The MMC Style Maven

Ó 2007 MMC Lifestyles, LLC, MMC Style.  All rights reserved.