Boots, Boots, Boots.  Boots of all shapes, heights and colors are the dominant leg wear of the season.  We are seeing everything from over- the-knee boots to riding, rain, dressy or ankle boots.  Boots pair well with the ever popular leggings, tights and trouser socks.  Add some pop and texture to your outfit by slouching your trouser socks over a brown ankle boot paired with an above-the-knee autumn dress.

Check out Nordstrom.com to find expert tips on how to find the proper fit for boots. Click on an “over-the-calf” boot, click on “the fit” and watch a two minute video on how to measure boots based on your calf circumference.  This video explains the fundamentals to ensure proper fitting.  Nordstrom also offers a handy tutorial, in addition to the video, with detailed instruction on how and where to measure.

Walk, run, shop and dine in your boots.  Wear boots with a heel to work, pop on some above-the-knee boots with skinny jeans for a football game, spice up a dinner date with 3 inch heel boots and a rich colored dress and wear those riding boots with leggings.  After all, boots are definitely made for walking! 

Leather             Velvet

Fur                   Sparkle

Lace                 Plaids

Ruffles              Animal print

Colors

Hunter green   

Olive green

Brown, black and camel

Purple, red and teal

Gold metallic

Clothing

Preppy jackets

Leather jackets

Military influences

Capes, ponchos and vests

Boyfriend cardigans

Tunics: tops and dresses

Skinny pants

Straight pants

Short-straight skirts

Accessories

Boots

Statement handbags

Pearls, beads and multi-strand necklaces

Bracelets: bands or multiple bangles

Fedora hats

Makeup:

Safe and Fashionable!

Have you cleaned out your makeup drawer recently?

A few tips to remember, makeup doesn’t have the lifespan of clothes.  It should be thrown away when it expires. 

Think safety first, please be careful to change out your makeup on a regular basis, especially anything that comes in contact with your eyes. Refer to your “Style Manual” for specific guidelines.

Makeup is relatively inexpensive.  If you add up the cost of all your makeup, it would probably be less than what you spend buying a single jacket.  So pitch your makeup periodically and start over with new products.

All current clients receive two complimentary makeup updates a year, so don’t forget to take advantage of this beneficial service.

Plan to budget for new makeup twice a year.  Makeup trends tend to go along with seasonal styles; so it is imperative to update your makeup each season to be in harmony with your clothes.  We wear deeper, darker and heavier clothes in the winter. Likewise, our makeup tends to be a bit more intense during the fall and into the cold winter months.  Periodical reorganizing and cleaning out your makeup drawer will have you staying safe, current and on trend. 

New York is the Mecca for fashion.  To help us all stay on trend, Elaine reviewed the up-to-the minute New York fashions and is ecstatic about the latest makeup colors introduced this season.  For the first time in several years, Elaine feels like the new colors of lipstick are very wearable here in North Texas.  You will love the bright reds, corals; rose and plum shades hitting the runway and our studio this season.

Eyes:  We are delighted to announce we finally have a gorgeous “antique olive” eye shadow that will look stunning on many clients. “Toasty browns” and “grey smokes” are both in vogue this season; come check out our new selection.

Balance:  This season is all about balancing hot and spicy eyes with intense lips.  Makeup is front and center with bold lips and dramatic eyes. Instead of a “nude look” we are seeing lots of rich, opulent colors empowering and enticing us to express our womanly beauty.   Makeup is making a statement this season, balancing a fine line between soft and radiant to bold and forefront.  Set your summer makeup aside and get ready for a  coveted new look.  The new season is here!

I have been having so much fun the last couple of weeks, working in my client’s closets, creating new fall looks!   It is such a pleasure to start working with you as we discover new fall clothes.  I have been scouring the Metroplex to see all the new and latest trends and reading up on all the current magazines so I can bring you my much anticipated fall 2010 trends forecast.

Today energized me as I worked with a client to create her custom look for this fall.  She was such a pleasure to work with.  I created outfits from last year’s clothes and gave her a shopping list of new articles to make her wardrobe say 2010!!!  It’s all about using what you have, adding some spice with a few select pieces to create a look--- that is --what is happening now!

I am booking up fast for September and October so don’t wait to make your fall 2010 consult!

The Importance of Face Primer

One of the easiest makeup steps in the morning is to apply a Face Primer.  It literally takes 5 seconds to apply.   A small amount goes a long way, so only use a “pea size” amount or less.  Be sure to put the Face Primer on before your foundation.

This speedy step adds so much “oomph” to your makeup. Face Primer can be worn alone or under makeup.   It works all day to even skin tone, fill pores and help makeup glide on smoothly. 

We offer two Face Primers:

Retexturizing Face Primer with SPF of 20 (works for all skin types) and

Pore Perfecting Face Primer (works for normal to oily skin)

Call the studio today to set up your complimentary makeup update and try on the Face Primer.  You will love the difference it makes!

Who says we only have to look fabulous when going out on an exciting dinner date?  Would you like to look your best all day, every single day?!  How good would it feel to look amazing when you run to the gym? 

If you think looking your BEST is an impossible dream, that only the divas among us can contemplate, think again.  Looking your BEST doesn’t mean spending a ton of money on clothes or having a closet full of shoes.  Looking your BEST means wearing the colors that accentuate your natural skin tone and selecting outfits that complement your body shape.  Looking your BEST means spending your money wisely, knowing you have a few high quality outfits rather than a dozen mismatched items you will never wear.  Looking your BEST means going through your closet, discarding outfits that don’t fit and only keeping the ones you feel amazing in.

I want to let you in on a little secret.  We all spend too much money on clothes!  Let’s work with what we have and make wise decisions on our purchases.  If you need some help shopping, to fit your body type, give me a call and we can work to pull your fall wardrobe together. If you don’t like to shop, send a detailed e-mail of your shopping list to image@stoltzimage.com and receive a variety of options for purchase at your convenience.

We can help you look your BEST!  Our services range everything from helping you clean and organize your closet to personal shopping, and don’t forget Elaine’s custom color analysis.

Make a plan this fall to only wear your BEST every single day! 

Don't forget to schedule your complimentary makeup update to see all the new autumn looks. 

Call the studio today to set up an appointment with me to receive a little pampering and a brand new look.  We are filling up very quickly so set up an appointment today.

817-924-8300

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by Kelly Freeman, B.S., Image Consultant

Are you looking for a natural looking summer blush?  Try the "Mosaic Blushing Powder" for a fresh summer look that will go nicely with your fall colors as well.  This blush is hypoallergenic, and features five harmonizing hues in one mosaic powder. When blended together, it creates a neutral blush color for medium to dark skin tones.  

Remember, all clients receive two free makeup updates a year so stop by the studio and check out this spectacular blush!  Call to schedule your makeup update today.

817-924-8300

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by Kelly Freeman B.S., Image Consultant

It's time to find out what colors compliment you!  Before you go shopping for your fall wardrobe, make an appointment to find out your true colors.

Have you ever wondered what shoes could possibly match with that “spicy purple dress” you love, but have never worn?   Well, wonder no longer!  Elaine has developed a system to select your very best colors from over 2,000 color swatches.

A Complete Color Analysis lasts 2 1/2 hours and includes a bottle of

custom-blended foundation, mixed to match your own skin tone, a cosmetic makeover and a color fan featuring your own colors. 

You will receive a color fan of fabric color swatches and learn how to use it to select clothing, accessories and cosmetics.  Before you go shopping schedule your Color Analysis today!

$275 Women

$250 Men

Stoltz Image Consulting

817-924-8300

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by Kelly Freeman, B.S., Image Consultant

With the end of summer quickly approaching it's time to start thinking about your fall wardrobe.  Grab a cool glass of lemonade, take a deep breath and start going through clutter in your closet.

·         First, go through your closet, discard old hangers and throw away any old dry cleaning bags.

·         Now, turn on some peppy music and start trying on clothes.  I want you to try on anything you question whether it fits or is outdated. 

·         Grab a trash bag to pile in any clothes you want to donate or sell to a resale store.  Be brutal!  You are beautiful and you always deserve to look fabulous! It's better to have 5 cute outfits that fit perfectly and emphasize your personality and style, than 10 outfits that just look "ok".  Remember this is a process.  It may take a few years to really transition your outfits into clothes you absolutely adore so we are going to take it one step at a time.  

·         Ok, when you are trying on clothes, think back to the last time you wore this outfit.   Remember how great you looked, but also keep in mind our figures change with time and sometimes outfits may not look as good as we remembered.  Hmm.... Maybe that super cute dress you wore a few years ago doesn't quite look as adorable as you remembered.  It's ok though, because we need to stay current and create new looks and styles as our lifestyle changes.  It's important to analyze each outfit to consider if it is the correct color and style.  It is a good length?  Is the shape right for your body style?

·         One of the easiest and least expensive ways to update your wardrobe is to add some sparkle with accessories.  It's amazing how accessories can turn a plain outfit into something extra special!  Accessories are an easy way to add spice and pizzazz!

If this task seems a little daunting give us a call and we will come to the rescue!  Bring in the experts to get the job done! We will go through your wardrobe and create outfits with clothing and accessories you already have. After we come up with some perfect outfits we will make a shopping list of items you need.  We will also create a photo album of your new outfits so all you have to do in the morning is flip through the album and pull out a complete outfit.  No thinking required!

Call the studio at: 817-924-8300 to set up an appointment.  Fall is our super busy season.  We are filling up very quickly so reserve your spot today.

Stop by the studio to see if your favorite products are on sale.  We have a special limited time offer featuring some of our favorite summer products at 50% off!

How many times have you been in the checkout line fumbling through your purse looking for that elusive credit card or those mysterious keys that just seem to disappear?  Do you ever feel like your purse is a complete disaster?  I totally know the feeling!  Somehow I always feel like my purse is a "black hole" where my credit cards and lipstick just seems to disappear.

Guess what??  We found a simple answer to this problem.  It's called "PurseN" an instant handbag organizer insert.  This nifty product keeps your purse organized and eliminates the "black hole" phenomenon.   It has pockets galore and even a pen holder so you can easily locate everything you need in a matter of seconds.  It literally takes you from a disaster zone to an organized pro. 

Plus, it has innovative handles so you can easily transfer from one handbag to another!  This way it just takes a few seconds to change purses.  Before,  I used to dump everything on the bed, fumble through miscellaneous receipts, locate my keys and then finally give up in desperation. Now I simply move PurseN from one purse to another.

PurseN is a quick and easy organizer tool we can all use to simplify our life.  It is a wonderful option to keep you on top of things and simplify your life in the process. In addition, you will get to use all those cute handbags you have in your closet.   Stop by the studio and check out PurseN today!