Image Tips from The Image Architect. Look Like a Polished Professional http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/monthly_newsletter.htm http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:50:04 -0400 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:35:24 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.1.6) http://www.feedforall.com The three women in the photo on the left are members of the US Senate. Nancy Pelosi, right, is the Speaker of the US House of Representatives. All have positions of immense power, but only one exudes power: Nancy Pelosi. http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/2008/Mar08.php The frontrunners in the remaining Republican primaries are John McCain and Mitt Romney. Here's how I see it. McCain will win because his image is better in one important detail. When it comes to image, the devil is in the details, and if you get one thing wrong, that's all that is noticed and remembered - particularly when that one thing concerns the face. http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/2008/Feb08.php John Edwards got a lot of criticism recently with his $400 haircut. However, in terms of increasing his credibility as a serious presidential contender, it was more than worth it. His old hairstyle (left) is not sophisticated and is a classic collegiate look. http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/2008/Jan08.php Wednesday, 26 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0950 Hillary Clinton is the top contender for the Democratic party's candidate for President in next year's election. Her message and her presence are powerful, but the drab olive green suit she wears (left) makes her look both dreary and tired. This yellow- green suit also throws yellow on her face and causes her to look unhealthy. http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/2007/Dec07.php Sunday, 09 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0950 George Clooney is a handsome man, but even attractive men need to exert caution when wearing grey. That's because grey was born "negative." For example, we often say Old and Grey, Sad and Grey, Tired and Grey. And when we speak of a grey area or a grey lie, we are not being positive. Grey often needs help in order to be worn successfully. http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/2007/Nov07.php Thursday, 01 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0700 Nancy Hogg sells real estate in Hampton, Virginia. She knows that when it comes to buyers, everyone is looking for their special dream house, no matter what their price range is. http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/2007/Oct07.php HRU46JND-8S0I-0853-3JNR-93DHCYWS5758 Tuesday, 09 Oct 2007 11:00:00 -0400 Tom Davidson owns Kinesis International, a leadership development practice based in Richmond, Virginia. He is also a speaker and workforce trainer. Tom has worked hard to become a leader in his field, and he decided that it was time that his image caught up with his credentials. http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/2007/Sept07.php HRU46JND-8S0I-0853-3JNR-93DHCYWS5758 Mon, 06 Sept 2007 11:00:00 -0400 The way you look and dress announces the outcome other people can expect from you. Bland, washed-out colors will announce that you are bland. Furthermore, khaki trousers usually appear baggy and rumpled, and they should not be worn for business. http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/August07.htm HRU46JND-8S0I-0853-3JNR-93DHCYWS5758 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:00:00 -0400 Renowned football coach Vince Lombardi said, "Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing." Most people choose clothing colors and styles from habit and not from the results in the mirror. When you leave home each day will they look at you and say, "This is a serious person who will go the extra mile for me?" Or will they look at you and dismiss you entirely because you look ordinary? http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/July07.htm 0640B64F-AE46-4B14-A2C4-A19B0CAC6EC0 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:35:24 -0400 When we look at a person, we make an overall impression that is based on all the details we take in and process in a mere fraction of a second. Now, scientists have proven what my female clients have known for years. And that is the fact that when we make the face tone one color from forehead to chin, we will look years younger. But there is another important factor, as you will discover. http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/June07.htm HRU46JND-8S0I-0853-3JNR-93DHCYWS5758 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:00:00 -0400 When it comes to business attire for men, "fashion" looks may not be an asset for men in board room settings. If you are in a highly-competitive field such as banking, finance, investment and insurance, for example, an Old Money look trumps a High Fashion look any day. http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/May07.htm F2A8031C-79A5-4573-806C-34C5D61E7FE5 Thu, 3 May 2007 11:40:53 -0400 My research has repeatedly proven that when you wear makeup that looks polished and professional, other people feel better about you. And now, recent university studies have shown that when you wear makeup, other people feel better about themselves, not just you! http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/Apr07.htm 4FF36BCB-A530-48FB-A1FA-40DF49AA8655 Thu, 3 May 2007 11:40:04 -0400 The enigma of Mona Lisa’s smile has been debated for centuries. Is her smile one of happiness or sadness? Does she have a secret that no one knows? In reality, it is not her smile that attracts, it is her eyes, and her secret is revealed below by... http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/Mar07.htm E1455C96-7ECD-4226-A760-22FDA893C5C1 Thu, 3 May 2007 11:36:38 -0400 The photo you see is from a two-hour documentary presented recently on National Public Television. It was entitled "People Like Us" and chronicled how Americans look at people and judge them according to socio-economic background, success in life, etc. The couple you see was unanimously judged to be "upper class." The man was thought to be a CEO. Here is the question for you: From the woman's appearance, does she also appear to be a successful business executive? Or is she more likely to spend her days playing bridge or doing charity work? http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/Feb07.htm C5E43226-6473-474D-B22E-2E8E70E0C47F Thu, 3 May 2007 11:35:49 -0400 In December 2006 NBC presented a series of shows entitled "Identity." Twelve strangers appeared on a huge stage together, and twelve different professions or "identities" were presented to a contestant, who was to match the people with their correct profession. If the contestant matched all twelve contestants with their correct identities, he or she took home $500,000. http://www.theimagearchitect.com/newsletters/Jan07.htm 37B0BAE0-64B5-4A1A-A3BA-F48063216E0C Thu, 3 May 2007 11:33:21 -0400