THE POWER OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION AND YOUR IMAGE

To successfully communicate, you need to have a strong grasp of two languages. No, I don’t mean like Chinese or French. Although, kind of! I am talking languages where you need to learn how to "read", understand, interpret, and "speak" clearly to be effective. So in a way, yes, these languages are exactly like a spoken language.

The first is verbal language, also known as words. The second is non-verbal language, which consists of your facial expressions, your body language, your tone of voice, and your style expression.

Did you know that most communication is 93% non-verbal and 7% verbal? In some romantic situations, it’s 100% non-verbal! So what your body movements, facial expressions, and image are projecting are far more powerful than the words you are saying!

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Posted on September 8, 2014 by Michelle McFarlane and filed under Personal shopper, Personal stylist, Image Communication and tagged non-verbal communication body language facial expressions business success relationship success more clients better job miscommunication corporate image corporate branding business relationships love relationships effective communication style personal stylist personal shopper first impressions building rapport successful selling customer relations.

THE SHOPPING FRIEND'S BEST NON-TOXIC ORGANIC DEODORANTS

As always, I like products that tend to be more organic and toxic-free because I believe the health of our bodies adds to our outer beauty. The deodorants listed here have minimal to no toxic chemicals with maximum effectiveness.

There is much debate about aluminum in antiperspirants. Antiperspirants rely on various forms of aluminum salts to block and dry out sweat. Since it’s known that aluminum is a potent neuro-toxin and has been linked in some studies to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer, I figure, better safe than sorry.

 

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Posted on July 25, 2014 by Michelle McFarlane and filed under Style Shop and tagged organic all natural deodorant non-toxic health and beauty inner health alzheimers aluminium chemical free personal care products beauty outward beauty beauty products.

THE SHOPPING FRIEND'S BEST NON-TOXIC ORGANIC SHAMPOOS

Do we really need to be concerned about what's in our shampoo? It's on our heads for, like what? 2 minutes tops?

Okay. You’re thinking that it’s just hair. It’s dead. Who cares if there are some toxic ingredients in it? Hair can’t absorb it and we’re washing it out anyway.

It sounds like a logical argument. It's wrong. But it does sound logical.

This is not the area to be lax with your health awareness. Your hair isn’t the concern. It’s the wonderfully thirsty, porous, spongy layers of your scalp! They are the most sensitive and absorbent part of your body.

 

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Posted on July 25, 2014 by Michelle McFarlane and filed under Non toxic shampoos, Style Shop, MOST POPULAR and tagged all natural organic shampoo non-toxic hair care beauty biodegradable health and beauty inner health outward beauty clean shampoo detergent sodium lauryl sulfate sodium laureth sulfate pretty.

THE ZOE EFFECT

Being a fashion and wardrobe stylist is not easy, but it's one of the most glamorized behind-the-scenes jobs around. Lots of young, aspiring people ask me how they can "become a stylist", like it's as simple as choosing to bob their hair or eat a burrito for lunch. They see stylists depicted in the media as getting to attend the hottest parties, being gifted items all the time, and getting to "shop for a living". This then makes them think "OMG, that would be so fun to get paid to do!"

What most of these people don't realize is that even Rachel Zoe worked very hard to get to where she is, and any of us actively in this career have dedicated years and lots of money (stocking our extensive kits, throwing freebies to potential clients/traveling distances to build our books, attending fashion/business school, agent fees) to get to where we are.

They happen to be meeting Zoe's public persona after she's been in it for over 20 years...

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Posted on July 20, 2014 by Melynda Choothesa and tagged personal styling professional shopper rachel zoe hard work personal stylist clothes wardrobe consultant dressing well look good.

SURPRISING TIPS ON HOW TO WEAR CLOTHES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD

Many people think that fashion is shallow. That fashion and clothes don't contribute much to us as human beings and certainly doesn't contribute much to society. Well, fashion gurus are no Albert Einstein or cancer curers. But those who work in fashion and styling do serve a beneficial purpose to mankind. They provide awesome expressions of communication for us.

Huh?

Yep. That is God's honest truth. Clothes can help you communicate what you're feeling or thinking.They can tell your story. Not all of us are great at telling people exactly what is on our mind.

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Posted on May 23, 2014 by Michelle McFarlane.

HOW TO GIVE GOOD GIFTS - 3 STEPS THAT WILL IMPRESS THEM

Mother's Day is coming up...FAST. Are you're still struggling to figure out what special gift to get for the woman who birthed you and gave you life?

We can help. We're going to reveal the top 3 steps we, as professional shoppers, take when we are buying gifts for clients, as well as our own loved ones.

If you need more gift ideas, don't worry, we've got some stellar tips to help you figure out what you could get mom to show her your love this Mother's Day weekend.

Let's talk about mom. You love her and want her to feel cherished and special, right?

So you start perusing the stores, looking online, and reading magazine articles about what the perfect gift could be, but as you do this, a sinking reality sets in.

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Posted on May 7, 2014 by Michelle McFarlane and filed under Gifts, Personal stylist, Personal shopper and tagged The Shopping Friend image consultant professional shopper closet consultant wardrobe consultant gift giving good gifts good gifts for mom good gifts for dad good gifts for her good gifts for him.

ARE YOU TURNING YOUR GUY ON OR REPELLING HIM?

Men DO have opinions about women's fashions...and it may not be what you think.

Face it girls. Many times we put tremendous effort into the outfits that grace our bodies in the hopes that our guys will find us that much more attractive...but then their reactions make us feel like they wouldn't even notice if we were strutting our stuff down a Dolce & Gabbana runway.

But there are some men who have their two cents to put in when it comes to women's fashion. So when Glamour magazine asked 300 men if your trends turn him off, turn him on, or confused him, they definitely got an earful.

 

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Posted on March 25, 2014 by Michelle McFarlane.

HOW TO LOOK SKINNIER WITH NO CALORIE CUTS OR WORKING OUT!

Tricking the eye with "Body Blocking." No, we're not talking football here, ladies.

Who wants to have a more fit looking body and look like you just lost a few pounds without having to hit the gym or do one of those cayenne cleanses? The new black and white "body blocking" trend helps women look sexy and slimmer. I have good news ladies, you don't have to skip dessert!

You're dying to know how on earth a dress can magically take off unwanted weight? It's all about tricking the eye.

 

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Posted on March 25, 2014 by Kristin Peterson.