How to Dress for an Interview

The dress code in most organizations is as different as the organization itself, so it is impossible to find an outfit that will work well in all interviews. What should you do? Do some investigating and find out how the employees dress and follow their lead but dress just slightly better.

Wear business-like attire, avoiding flashy colours, bold prints, logos and keep jewelry to a minimum. Wear clothes in which you feel comfortable and don't wear skirts that will ride up when you sit. Carry a nice attaché case or folder to hold your resume and examples of your work.

Before you leave home check yourself in a full length mirror and have one last look for rips, runs in stockings (take an extra pair just in case you get a run along the way) and buttons that are about to fall off. A few extra points:

1. Wear a fashionable suit or dressy tailored separates. Make sure they fit well and don't remove the jacket during the interview (don't laugh, I saw this happen).

2. Prepare your clothes for the interview the night before and try it on. Don't leave anything to chance.

3. If you are not wearing a jacket but choose to wear something more casual long sleeves are a must. Sleeveless garments should not be worn in a work environment and certainly not for an interview.

4. Never go without hosiery and don't wear sandals.

5. It has been said that you can look at a person's shoes and determine how wealthy they are - it seems shoes are the last investment. For an interview or business, wear shoes with a closed toe and closed heel and keep them polished without nicked heels or scruffy toes.

6. Pay attention to your hair. A stylish haircut is essential to a professional image.

7. Carry yourself with confidence; stand tall with your shoulders back. Portray a successful image by paying attention to details - tastefully applied makeup, the best garments you can afford and being prepared for the interview.

When you are prepared for the interview, which means knowing the job you have applied for, knowing your resume and how you fit that job, your self-confidence will become apparent. Taking care of how you look will give you one less thing to worry about so you can concentrate on selling your skills.

Don't forget to smile!!

Fashion Tips - Decorating for a Winter Wedding

Decorating for a Winter wedding is easier than you think. Close your eyes and imagine it. Your wedding, that is. It is beautiful and pure. Frosted Christmas balls float from a ceiling of organza and thousands of little white lights. Pine trees outline the room, reaching up to the sky.

Your loved ones are drinking sparkling champagne, musing over the incredible times you have had. Mirrors cover the walls, reflecting this beauty for eternity. You, in your pristine white dress, are the queen of this Winter Wonderland, and everyone is here to bless and celebrate this day.

You do not have to be very creative, or talented to produce this feeling in reality. Your wedding can be as beautiful as you want it to be, with just a little thought and effort. No matter your budget, you can make it look as if you hired a professional. Awe your guests with you Winter Wonderland wedding.

What is winter?

What is winter to you? Perhaps it is white, blue, or deep jewel-tones. Maybe it is all of these. Is it lights and icicles? Or maybe snow and ice-skating make you think of winter. What is it that makes winter so magical? Make a list of the things you love about it. Once you have done that, it will be much easier to see what you will use to decorate your very own winter wonderland. What items are on your list? Use these in your décor for an unforgettable wedding.

You can put a twist on any of the following ideas to create a feeling that is unique to you, or to allow for budget differentiations.

Decor
* Organza or other sheer fabrics draped from the ceiling, and down the walls, concealing small white Christmas lights.
* Organza bows on the backs of the chairs. Or hang wreaths on the backs of each of the chairs.
* Iridescent Christmas balls hanging on clear fishing line from the ceiling.
* Mirrors on the walls, or small mirrors with tea light candles on the tables.
* Centerpieces made by freezing water in a large Styrofoam cylinder after placing Holly Berries still on their twigs in it. Remove the Styrofoam, or other form, and you have an instant beautiful ice sculpture. Or use a clear glass vase.
* Pine trees with ornately wrapped “gifts” under the trees, or one beautifully decorated tree in your colors used to hold the gifts others will bring.

Music

* Find out if a local high school has a bell choir. You may be able to hire them for a very low price, or even for free.
* Hire a local harp player. (For those on a budget, you may be able to hire a music student from a local college or university.)
* Classical guitar is another beautiful holiday musical genre.
* You can also try for a DJ, depending on the wedding theme, is it very formal or semi formal, watch for next post on selecting the Music for your wedding

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How to Dress for a Winter Wedding

If the wedding falls on New Year's Eve, chances are you're heading to a very formal event. Otherwise, check your invitation for clues to expected attire. Evening is traditionally dressier than day, and restaurant receptions are traditionally less formal than country club or hotel gatherings.

Instructions

* STEP 1: Select from the tones of the season, including rich browns, cool grays and basic black. Brights such as tangerine, ruby, sky-blue or lime, whether in a shell or print scarf, will give the winter palette a little kick.
* STEP 2: Go to a casual wedding in a wool skirt, a sweater set, tights and loafers. Or pair a sleeveless wool shift dress with a cashmere cardigan, a scarf and pumps.
* STEP 3: Step out in a heavy satin strapless dress and a pashmina scarf or in a velvet gown and patent-leather mules if the wedding calls for formal attire. Men might go in heavy corduroy pants and a tweed sport coat for a casual gathering or a dark suit for semiformal, whereas formal functions always call for a tuxedo.
* STEP 4: Balance heavyweight winter fabrics with chunky beaded chokers, thick cuffs and heavier earrings. Choose leather or flannel-covered shoes over microfiber and remember: the dressier the occasion, the smaller the bag.

Tips & Warnings

* If you're traveling to a climate that's dramatically colder than the one where you live, make sure you have the proper outerwear to brave the winter weather.
* You may have to tromp through a slushy parking lot or salt-covered street to reach the event but don't let the elements ruin your shoes. Give them a quick wipedown before you take your seat.

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Fashion Tips on How to Select that Perfect Prom Shoe

Prom is coming near, you have completed your preparation for prom, selected a nice prom dress, fixed the prom make up and hairstyle appointments, everything is just perfect, but did you select the right prom shoes. One thing girls often overlook while preparing for prom is their shoes.

Normally girls select prom shoes based on their prom dresses, they select a shoe which complements their prom dress look wise and color wise. But on prom night you’re expected to dance a lot, and you may find yourself limping after the dance for the rest of night. So it's important that you select right prom shoes with the right balance of style and comfort.

The important thing after selecting the prom shoe don't keep it in your closet so that it should be safe till prom, rather wear it before prom and try get your feet the feel of your shoe, so that it would be comfortable wearing it on the most important prom night.

Select a prom shoe that would be more than just a prom shoe, a shoe that you can use even after prom, on other occasions, on various dresses, is wise. A Silver sandal would go with most of formal, semi-formal dresses like sundresses, cocktail-dresses and also with those casual ones like jeans, skirts and trendy pants. Black sequined flip-flops with a black prom dress would be real wise purchase it would be more than just a prom shoe.

Don't go out there to buy a shoe with same color as your dress, just try and find a shoe with complementing color. Even then you want a shoe that has same color, order shoe and get it dyed as your dress color, this service is mostly provided by bridal stores.

Most of the girls today go for high heels to add extra height, but don't get stuck with this idea you can also select flats and flip-flops as I mentioned above comfortability is also important. If adding height is necessity for you then go for shoes with kitten-heels, sandals with low or wide heels, slides, or slingbacks.

The most important thing try and be imaginative, create your own style, I m just giving you tips not hard written rules.

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Fashion Tips On How to Choose a Plus Size Dress

Are you looking for plus size special occasion dresses? If so, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed. First you visit your local dress shops only to become discouraged. Although you thought you knew your size, nothing seems to fit well. Then, the things that you find in larger, plus sizes just do not seem to feel right. This can become rather troublesome as well.

How can you find the look and feel that you want? When it comes to finding plus size wedding gowns, plus size cocktail dresses or just the perfect special occasion plus size suits, insure that you give yourself all of the things you need to look amazing.

Start With Sizing

The first thing to do to find the perfect plus size special occasion dresses is to have your body sized. Visit a professional and have them take your measurements down. This is important as when you visit retailer’s websites they will offer a sizing chart for you to look at, but if you do not know the size of your hips or your bust, you are not going to be able to select correctly right away. Since many manufacturers offer sizes that are smaller than standard shirt or pant sizes, it is essential to know your measurements before getting started with finding the perfect special occasion plus size dress.

Look At Your Frame

You will then want to look for at your own body for the right special occasion dress for plus size woman needs. Where your problem areas are and what area of your body would you like to enhance? When you learn this, you can then look for a dress that offers just the right look. If you are after a plus size wedding gown, for example, is an A line something that is appealing to you and your body’s frame? What is? You can always find dresses that enhance a good part of your body, like the breasts or the shoulders and this can help to draw attention away from those areas that are not so flattering to you.

Determine Need

Don’t forget to look at the formality of the plus size suits or special occasion plus size dress you need. For example, if you need a plus size mother of the bride dresses to consider, then you will want to insure that you pick a style and color that works for the wedding celebration rather than something that is hindering to the wedding reception.

When it comes to finding just the right special occasion dress for a plus size woman, do not stop looking at your options until you find just what it is that is appealing to you. One of the most important factors to consider is your ability to find something that you love.

When you wear something you love, you will feel good about yourself and then look even more amazing.

Go for sexy. Go for elegant. Whatever it is that you are after, the perfect plus size special occasion dresses are available to fit your needs.

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Fall Collection 2006 video

There seems to be lot of hype about google take over of youtube, even i got a little thing from youtube the video for fall collection 2006 , I hope you would like viewing it.
It shows collection from different designers, nice fall collection video have a look.

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Developing a Prom Budget

Recently i have been blogging just about Prom and prom related topics, but now its time to bring climax on prom topic, and to finish it , finish it with the most important topic that is Planning Prom Budget

Teenagers look forward to their prom night with great excitement. What they tend to not realize is how much it will end up costing. That is where we step in.

Below is a list of tips for budgeting their prom night. Please use them as a way of teaching your teenager the financial responsibility of attending this event. These tips should not be used as a 'laundry list' of things for parents to do and pay for.

What you need to develop a prom budget:

* one 'going to the prom' teenager
* one pencil
* two pieces of paper
* a calculator
* a phone book and phone

You do not need to sit down with your teen while they develop the budget, but you should be available. When your daughter says she needs a prom dress, hand him the phone and phone book to get quotes from at least two or three different stores.

Repeat this process for everything your teenager says he/she needs. Come back and revise the budget as they continue to get ready for the prom. It doesn't have to be perfect, but do not miss this opportunity to teach them some financial planning.

One word of warning: Do not start this budget by telling them they have only such-and-such amount to spend. Your teenager cannot control how much things cost. Trying to stay within a certain amount at this stage of the process will cause stress in them and create a rift between the two of you.

If the budget they have come up with is more than you expected to spend, let them know that both of you will need to become creative in order to be able to get everything they want. Start looking for specials and discounts!

Who pays for what?

* Tickets - This can be either party or a shared expense.
* Attire - Both parties pay for their own attire.
* Flowers - Both parties purchase a corsage for the other.
* After Prom activities - Both parties pay their own way.
* Limousine - A shared expense for the entire group using the limousine.

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Hire the Right Limo Service for your Prom

You have planned your event. Everything is in order and ready to go. Transportation is the only thing you haven’t arranged. If you are considering hiring a limo service, there are a few things you should know first.

Your limo should look as great as you do on that special occasion. A limo can make you look and feel like a millionaire and it gives you additional room in the car and a safe ride.

When searching for the right limo service, ask your friends and family members for recommendations. People who have used limo services in the past and are very satisfied with service are the best form of advertisement for the limo service. Your friends and family members will be able to tell you about their limo experience, and anyone who has ridden in a limo will remember the experience. They will always have both positive and negative things to tell you about the limo. Asking your friends and family members for limo recommendations is the best place to start when you are considering a limo service for your transportation needs.

Next, you need to know your budget. How much are you willing to pay for the right limo service? Most limos run about $40-$80 per hour on average. How long will you need the limo? Check the limo service’s hourly minimum. Different types of limos vary in price. So, depending on what type of limo you seek and the number of people the limo must transport, you will be spending anywhere from $40 an hour to $5,000 a night.

Once you determine how much you are willing to spend, you will need to do some research. You need to determine if a limo service is insured and licensed. You want to make sure your driver is legally permitted to drive on the road. Your research can also include the things you are seeking in a limo such as the size, the amenities, and prices. Some limos come with stereos, bars, a TV, DVD players, video gaming consoles, intercoms, a sunroof and even a Jacuzzi. The more amenities you request, the higher the cost. So research your options and determine the best price for the amenities you want.

When deciding which limo service is right, you also want to check out the year, make, and model of the limo. You will also want to take a look at the limo’s condition. You should do all of this before handing over a deposit. It is ok to ask if you can see the limo before you make a final decision. If quality is one of your top priorities, you definitely want to see the limo you will be using before you sign any contracts or make any payments.

When you have decided what type of limo you want and what amenities it should feature, your next step is in hiring the right driver. A bad driver can ruin your event. It is very important that the limo driver is experienced and knows the area well. You may want to send the limo company a schedule of events so that the driver can plan the trip. When the driver arrives to pick you up, make sure he or she knows about any special needs or requests.

You might want to ask the limo service if they permit smoking in the limo, if they provide or allow party favors in the limo, and for a list of their limo rules.

When you are putting the final touches on arranging the right limo service, it is good to find out if the gratuities are included in the payment. If not, then you will have to tip the driver. The amount is discretionary.

Limo services are very popular. So, you will want to book your service as soon as you can. The sooner you can book the limo, the more likely you are to have a positive limo experience.

Your event is special, so choosing the right limo service is very important. Getting the right limo service takes time and research. If you have the time to do the right research, you will find the right limo service.

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Prom Themes Can Make Prom Dresses

Prom time is here again and you are starting to search for the perfect dress. You’ve looked at the latest trends. You’ve searched the fashion magazines to see what the celebrities are wearing to their prom. You’ve consulted with your friends to see what ideas they have. Yet you are still in a rut. Why not use the prom theme to come up with the perfect dress?

You can use your prom theme to choose the color, cut, style or fabric of your dress. It can also help you choose accessories to complete your prom night look. There is no better way for you and your friends to look good together than to look as though the whole night was planned around you! It’s as though the fact that you were wearing a red dress with heart jewelry made them choose the theme of Love is In the Air where the room is bathed in hearts and different shades of red.

Let’s look at some possible examples of how you can make the prom theme and dress theme work together. Prom themes surrounding Cinderella and the Ball are always a popular theme. So, look for the glass slippers, slide on a tiara and wear a princess dress with a big skirt. We wouldn’t recommend dressing as the wicked stepsisters though.

Hollywood and the red carpet are hot themes right now. Don’t just look good, look like a movie star by recreating a hot celebrity look. Better yet, go vintage Hollywood. Hello Marilyn Monroe or Mae West. The paparazzi will be ready to take your picture and put you in the latest gossip column.

Music themes can be trickier, but think about what kind of mood they evoke. What colors are they using with the music them? Coordinate your dress with those colors. You don’t want to appear to clash with the room. For instance, you wouldn’t want to wear a purple dress if the prom theme colors are orange.

Your accessories can tie you to the theme as well. If the theme is “Night Under the Stars” wear a black dress and star earrings or a yellow broach to simulate the stars. If the theme is “By the Beach” wear seashells in your hair or decorate your bag with sea glass. It doesn’t necessarily have to be all about the theme, but sometimes being subtle is what gets you noticed.

So, as you make you final decisions about your prom outfit, it is important to keep the whole night in mind. It’s not just about what your friends are wearing or what the hottest celebrity trends are that matters. Your prom, the prom theme and prom outfit can be a complete package. Allow your prom theme to choose your prom dress.

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De-Stressing the Prom - Parents

A lot about fashion trends, now something that is really important - safety

What Parents Worry About:

High-school proms are very expensive affairs. When you add up the prom dresses and tuxedos, prom tickets and pictures, stretch limos, extravagant dining, flowers, and those special hairstyles and French manicures, it's not unusual for the tab to top $1,000. A prom bill, especially for seniors, may also include renting motel or hotel rooms for all-night, post-prom partying. High school goes Hollywood.

For parents, however, the primary prom-related concerns aren't financial. Our biggest prom worries are the risky behaviors associated with proms, most specifically driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and unsafe sex. Prom night always seems to be linked with drunken-driving injuries and deaths, date rapes, pregnancies and STDs. It's become the night where teens' poor judgment and dangerous choices have become institutionalized. Think back to your own proms. While much more expensive and self-indulgent than yours were, the hopes, disappointments, joys and dangers associated with proms have remained essentially the same.

The following tips may ease your prom anxieties, while helping to keep your kids as safe as possible:

Prom Safety Tips

The Talk -- Tell your children that you want them to have a wonderful, memorable prom. Keep that wish as a central focus. They need to give you their complete itinerary for the evening, including whom they will be with, where they'll be going after the prom and the phone numbers where you can contact them. "We'll just be driving around" is not an acceptable response. Come to a fair decision on a curfew, based upon your children's past level of responsibility in this area. Express your concerns about their health and safety and explain to them why prom night makes it more difficult to make safe and smart decisions. Don't be vague -- discuss drinking, drugging, driving under the influence, and sex. Ask them how they plan to keep safe and avoid actions they will regret. Reinforce your belief in their character and in their ability to act responsibly.

The Ride -- If they're not driving themselves, you must know who'll be driving them. Regardless of how many times you have talked about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, emphasize that these dangers are particularly high on prom night. Your children cannot drink or take drugs and drive. They also must be driven by someone who has not drunk alcohol or taken drugs. You need their promise on these rules. These rules are non-negotiable.

The Connection -- If your children are not returning home right after the prom, you need to be able to contact them at all times until they return home. You also need to be reachable at all times as well. There can be no doubt where your kids will be and with whom throughout the evening and morning. If they're going to other kids' houses after the prom, check ahead of time with these children's parents. You also have a right and a responsibility to ask if these parents are going to allow drinking in their homes. Many parents believe that as long as they "take keys" in a situation like this that underage drinking is permissible in their houses. You must answer the question, "Do I want my kids at after-prom parties where parents aren't present?" Post-prom, parent-child check-in calls make sense. Establish a couple of mandatory call-in times with your kids. You might consider giving cell phones to your kids for the evening, thereby establishing a guaranteed connection.

The Offer -- Give your children the unconditional option of calling you at any time for help or advice. That includes picking them up at any time of day or night, with a promise not to shame or humiliate them in front of others. Assure them that you always welcome being part of their making smart and safe decisions. This unconditional offer of help and advice should be an outstanding offer throughout their lives.

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