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Jean Paul Gaultier’s New Coke Bottle Revealed!
Despite Coca-Cola’s several collaborations with designers and artists to produce fresh bottle images, it’s preeminent brand signature — the shape of its bottle — is never out shined.
“I’m a big girl now”, a message from Katy Perry (imgs)
So you still think style’s just a bunch of fluff?
Katy Perry’s photographs by Jannson in Interview mag beg to differ.
When you’re in the media’s eye and every step you take is scrutinized, publicized and tweeted, it’s tough to create a brand without your audience’s approval and agreement. It could be even harder to break out of your teeny-bopper persona … unless you’ve got the right tools and strategy to to make your desired new message clear.
The photographs of Katy Perry below successfully reposition the celebrity and communicates a clear message. What’s the message???
Take me seriously; I’m a talented and professional performer.
3P
(Blk/Wht Photography by MIKAEL JANSSON)
Happy Mother’s Day, mom!
My taste for fashion and professional clothing is greatly influenced by my mother.
Each morning, I watched her leave the house to run her medium-sized print ad company, VIRGO INC.
Always tailored; always ladylike.
How’s your style? Will it help you reach success? (#3PCstyle)
#3PCstyle details: http://myprettypinkponies.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/3pcstyle.pdf
Join our Twittter/Pinterest conversation with Fashion Designer, Lando Ortega tonight at 6:30 (PT).
Lando provides us with his expert opinion on the following:
- Does fashion or style matter? Why/Why not?
- What kind of impact does styling and fashion have on women?
- How do we dress for who we really are (vs. who we wish to be) – body type, fit, style, fabric, drape…?
Please feel free to interject with follow up questions and thoughts after our guest has responded to the current question. Thank you!!!
3P
New to Twitter chat??? Start here! (Guidelines on participating on Twitter chats)
Resources: Edith Head's How to Dress for Success Sasha Charnin Morrison's Secrets of Stylists: An Insider's Guide To Styling The Stars
Congratulations, B. (Book: So L.A.)
ABOUT
Beautiful Magdalena de la Cruz breezed through Berkeley and built an empire selling designer water. She’d never felt awkward or unattractive… until she moved to Los Angeles. In L.A. where “everything smells like acetone and Errol Flynn” Magdalena attempts to reinvent herself as a geographically appropriate bombshell—with rhinestones, silicone and gin—as she seeks an escape from her unraveling marriage and the traumatic death of her younger brother, Junah.
Magdalena’s Los Angeles is glitzy and glamorous but also a landscape of the absurd. Her languidly lyrical voice provides a travel guide for a city of make-believe, where even Hollywood insiders feel left out.
Even heroes have “what-do-I-wear?” probems.
#Supergirl
More on professional wear: Harper Bazaar’s How to Dress for Success article
Source: geeksaresexy.net via Pretty on Pinterest
From Blogger to Intern: Lucy’s fashion internship at NorthSix… (magazine)
Read about a fashion blogger’s internship at a major Fashion Production Agency in
Glossy Magazine Issue 7…
Glossy Magazine Issue 7…
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Quote of the day: #Branding
“Sometimes you have to sacrifice your performance for high heels.”
- Gwen Stefani
- Gwen Stefani
This quote speaks to how essential image is for a person’s success. Gwen Stefani’s style and character is just as much a part of her identity as her musical talent. It wouldn’t be the same if she showed up to “work” lazily dressed in frumpy clothes. That’s not what her boss (fans) pays her for.
In a similar way, professionals are expected to dress according to what their business, industry, leaders, clients, expect of them. It’s part of your identity as a responsible and successful pro.
Do you agree?
Pink Ponies Pins! (Pinterest)
Career-Chic Sophisticate – A Visual Inspiration List…
Here’s a peak at some items on my list of my career style inspiration:
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| classic trousers + blouse |
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| nude nails |
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| Black + grey pumps |
What inspires your career wardrobe style?
For more images from my ever-growing list…visit PinkPoniesPins on Pinterest.
More on professional wear: Harper Bazaar’s How to Dress for Success article
We Ponder: What Shoes Would A Very Hip Etiquette Expert Wear??? (Images)
@prettypinkpro What kind of heels would you recommend
to a hip etiquette expert? (Asked by @etiquetteexpertJacqueline Whitmore) Continue reading
to a hip etiquette expert? (Asked by @etiquetteexpertJacqueline Whitmore) Continue reading
"…She wore it like she meant it." (a little background)
My taste for fashion and professional clothing is greatly
influenced by my mother.
influenced by my mother.
Each morning, I watched her leave the house to run her
medium-sized print ad company, VIRGO INC.
medium-sized print ad company, VIRGO INC.
Always tailored; always ladylike.
My mother wore knee-length pencil skirts without the subtle
twist of irony my generation feels compelled to add when they wear classic styles today…subtly mocking
a previous generation known for dainty manners and strings of white pearls.
twist of irony my generation feels compelled to add when they wear classic styles today…subtly mocking
a previous generation known for dainty manners and strings of white pearls.
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| #Chanel |
My mother cultivated a taste for classic feminine
silhouettes and she wore it like she meant it…
silhouettes and she wore it like she meant it…
because she did.
Without a word, she entered a room and suddenly all were
aware that they were in the presence of a lady. And, to those who knew of her
her self-made success, it was understood that she ran her company with the
graceful strength of a savvy woman.
aware that they were in the presence of a lady. And, to those who knew of her
her self-made success, it was understood that she ran her company with the
graceful strength of a savvy woman.
My own aesthetic often seems to reference my mother’s style
– pencil skirts, gold bangles, diamond studs and fancy high-heeled shoes. I
adore tailored sheath dresses, A-line skirts and silk blouses. The similarities
between my office style and my mother’s professional wear wasn’t apparent to me
until very recently when I discovered a dusty old photograph from childhood –
there I was in my Catholic school uniform walking on stage to receive an
academic award of some sort wearing bangles too big for my tiny forearms. In
the background was my mom in a classic yet angular A-line dress with geometric
patterns proudly walking with me…When I returned back to the
“present”, I realized that I own and wear a dress with the same
patterns, the same color, a similar silhouette in my own fancy shoes. I
continue to discover as I continue to find old photographs that I wear exactly
the same styles my mother used to wear when she was a young mother and business
woman in her early 20s.
– pencil skirts, gold bangles, diamond studs and fancy high-heeled shoes. I
adore tailored sheath dresses, A-line skirts and silk blouses. The similarities
between my office style and my mother’s professional wear wasn’t apparent to me
until very recently when I discovered a dusty old photograph from childhood –
there I was in my Catholic school uniform walking on stage to receive an
academic award of some sort wearing bangles too big for my tiny forearms. In
the background was my mom in a classic yet angular A-line dress with geometric
patterns proudly walking with me…When I returned back to the
“present”, I realized that I own and wear a dress with the same
patterns, the same color, a similar silhouette in my own fancy shoes. I
continue to discover as I continue to find old photographs that I wear exactly
the same styles my mother used to wear when she was a young mother and business
woman in her early 20s.
=)
P.S.
The outdoors-y and playful and sometimes scruffy pieces of clothing you’d find in my closets are my own addition. My mother would never risk getting scars on her legs to climb trees.
More on professional wear: Harper Bazaar’s How to Dress for Success article
Closet Essentials – Intro. + links
Our closets reflect our identity, our desired identity and the rites of passage we’ve crossed. They know who we truly are, who we’ve been, and who we desire to become. Looking in a person’s closet can tell a lot about how much a person has grown and how they’ve developed in a span of time.
With that in mind, our closets often times store items we no longer need, items others will benefit more from, yet lack essential items of dress which are essential to our current lives…
There have been many theories on “what every girl’s closet should have”…from Rachel Zoe, to Nina Garcia.
The series of posts in this category, “fashion – closet essentials” will help identify what items of wear are essential based on Maslow’s theory of basic human needs (please google this if unfamiliar). Read on.
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"Fallen Princesses" by Dina Goldstein – a favorite post
Amazing work by Dina Goldstein, “Fallen Princesses” examines the untold story of princesses lives after the happily ever-after.
These works place Fairy Tale characters in modern day scenarios. In all of the images the Princess is placed in an environment that articulates her conflict. The ‘…happily ever after’ is replaced with a realistic outcome and addresses current issues… Disney’s perfect Princesses [are] juxtaposed with real issues that were affecting women around me, such as illness, addiction and self-image issues.
Famous photographer, Annie Leibovitz, is also credited for her beautiful work photographing celebrities as Disney Princesses. Let’s examine the different messages their images convey:
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Snow White courtesy of Dina Goldstein (Fallen Princesses)
 by Annie Leibovitz (Rachel Weisz) |
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Ariel by Dina Goldstein (Fallen Princesses)
 by Annie Leibovitz |
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| Cinderella by Dina Goldstein (Fallen Princesses) |
What an impactful way to reveal the “other side” of the sought-after-fairy-tale-lives we imagined as girls. I am a girly-girl, however, it’s important to have a reality check once-in-a-while.
Dina Goldstein’s photographs serve just that purpose – and well. What a force to counteract the ever-so-influential princess cartoons children are exposed to.
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| Belle by Dina Goldstein (Fallen Princesses) |
by Annie Leibovitz (Penelope Cruz as Belle)
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Pocahontas by Dina Goldstein (Fallen Princesses)
by Annie Leibovitz (Jessica Biel as Pocahontas)
The Disney Princesses
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Do well in school, young ladies!!!
3P
Charlize Theron CNN interview…(vid)
Charlene Theron encourages embracing the complexity of individuals (specifically women) in the roles she chooses, recounts memories of being dismissed as being ‘too pretty’ to be taken seriously as an actor and how she has come to grips with the reality of her industry – business comes first.
Charlene Theron encourages embracing the complexity of individuals (specifically women) in the roles she chooses, recounts memories of being dismissed as being ‘too pretty’ to be taken seriously as an actor and how she has come to grips with the reality of her industry – business comes first.
“Chuck” – as Will Smith calls her – acknowledges the opportunities she was afforded by those who vouched for her when others thought she was just another pretty face.
Prof. Growth: Handling tricky work situations (# LadderChatter transcript)
LadderChatter (#ladderchatter) is a weekly Twitter chat with Jodi Glickman about how to succeed in your job and ways to improve your job performance and / or position yourself to move up to more responsibility.
This week, we (@PrettyPinkPro) participated in the chat about handling tricky work situations by painfully looking at our mistakes and the valuable lessons we learned from them. The chat was moderated by career experts, @EmilyBennington & @greatonthejob.
This week, we (@PrettyPinkPro) participated in the chat about handling tricky work situations by painfully looking at our mistakes and the valuable lessons we learned from them. The chat was moderated by career experts, @EmilyBennington & @greatonthejob.
Transcript from the Dec. 13, 2011 #LadderChatter below:
#LadderChatter on Twitter _ All Tweets _ 2011-12-14 _ Tweet Reports
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Re-post: Recognizing Uzo (NARS) for being such a class act!
Thank you for the rockstar treatment…
…and the illuminating info about Nars’ trajectory to being the biggest brand in make-up!
Xoxoxoxo,
myprettypinkponies.Blogspot.com
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Uzo:
More on Francois Nars’ accomplice, Uzo:
Vogue article (June ’11)
Youtube clip (July ’11)
L.A. Times.com
blog topic
SHOEtiquette: Brainstorming with The Very Hip Etiquette Expert (aka VHEE), Jacqueline Whitmore (images)
@prettypinkpro What kind of heels would you recommend
for a hip etiquette expert? (Asked by @etiquetteexpert Jacqueline Whitmore)
Images 5 and 6 are perfect for holiday get-togethers with your social circle. The silhouettes are ladylike and feminine without being outdated. It’s beautiful to be sentimental. Balance your 1950′s references with pieces from our time period. As I mentioned, Kate Spade does this with wit and taste. Remember: too many of grandma’s antiquated heirloom pieces can be reminiscent of mothballs instead of nostalgia.
for a hip etiquette expert? (Asked by @etiquetteexpert Jacqueline Whitmore)
I was excited to receive this question asked by the guru of presentation herself, Ms. Jacqueline Whitmore (@etiquetteexpert). I admire the Very Hip Etiquette Expert’s (“VHEE”) updated tips on how to be socially
graceful. She epitomizes grace and
manners as well as entrepreneurial success. The thought
of giving her my thoughts on what shoes to wear was one I couldn’t even dream of considering.
graceful. She epitomizes grace and
manners as well as entrepreneurial success. The thought
of giving her my thoughts on what shoes to wear was one I couldn’t even dream of considering.
I. First, I
considered what [little] I know about her style as well as her professionalresponsibilities as an etiquette expert.
I came up with the following list:
·
She
sets an example. She leads subtly
and politely.
She
sets an example. She leads subtly
and politely.
·
She
is busy and efficient, yet seems to do everything effortlessly and with grace.
She
is busy and efficient, yet seems to do everything effortlessly and with grace.
·
She
is appropriately dressed and polished for many social events occurring back to
back to back.
She
is appropriately dressed and polished for many social events occurring back to
back to back.
·
She
is au courant, festive, attractive and engaging. At the same time however, she
is conscientious about drawing too much attention to herself.
She
is au courant, festive, attractive and engaging. At the same time however, she
is conscientious about drawing too much attention to herself.
·
She
is always courteous and honors tradition but is never ever outdated.
She
is always courteous and honors tradition but is never ever outdated.
·
Compromising
her posture and gait with uncomfortable shoes is unacceptable.
Compromising
her posture and gait with uncomfortable shoes is unacceptable.
·
She
must continue making big strides with perfectly put-together ensembles.
She
must continue making big strides with perfectly put-together ensembles.
II. Then, I immediately came up with three brands
that align with @etiquetteexpert’s image in aesthetic, ladylike manners and
personality.
that align with @etiquetteexpert’s image in aesthetic, ladylike manners and
personality.
My top
choice was Kate Spade.
choice was Kate Spade.
III. Next I created three general categories:
a.
casual
casual
b.
professional
professional
c.
social
event
social
event
A. Casual
Suggestion: heels (or flats) in colors that add wit to understated classics.
Suggestion: heels (or flats) in colors that add wit to understated classics.
I picture VHEE (Very Hip Etiquette Expert) wearing tailored cropped denim to add a modern and youthful element to an otherwise “Easter Sunday-ish” cardi- twinset. The examples in images 1 and 2 have simple silhouettes and are understated enough to pull off a bright shoe without being visually shocking.
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B. Professional
Suggestion: Rich colors, soft leather, and a hint of Old World craftsmanship that convey refined taste and gravitas.
There are effective ways to convey success and professionalism without looking like a contestant on The Apprentice.
Pinstripe suits and the basic Navy, Charcoal and Black were the VHEE’s “training wheels”. At this point in her career, she requires a fashion identity that reflects her sophisticated style and expertise in presentation. Images 3 and 4 are sophisticated and professional without looking like a corporate cartoon. At this stage in her career, the VHEE can exude accountability and expertise without the aid of pinstripes and penny loafers.
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| img 3 |
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| img 4 |
C. Social
Suggestion: Festive, fun and quality footwear that can dazzle the crowd without being the loudest one in the room.
Images 5 and 6 are perfect for holiday get-togethers with your social circle. The silhouettes are ladylike and feminine without being outdated. It’s beautiful to be sentimental. Balance your 1950′s references with pieces from our time period. As I mentioned, Kate Spade does this with wit and taste. Remember: too many of grandma’s antiquated heirloom pieces can be reminiscent of mothballs instead of nostalgia.
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| img 5 |
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| img 6 |
Overall, our Etiquette Expert will always be the paragon of class and good taste. She’s a delightful example of how to reach success with style….in fancy, high-heeled shoes!
…
Thank you for your support, Ms. Whitmore. We wish you continued success!!!
Kindest regards,
3P
https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf
To contact Jacqueline Whitmore, please visit:
www.etiquetteexpert.com and @etiquetteexpert.
WHAT’S YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE IQ?
TAKE THE POP QUIZ!
Are you settling for ‘good enough’? (links, images, videos)
misery isn’t happiness’s foe; ‘good enough’ is – in your personal and professional life! You’ve heard the comparison before: a job search is like looking for a mate.
If this analogy is anywhere near accurate, then I’m currently reading the job seeker’s version of Neil Strauss’ “Rules of the Game”.
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His name is Harper. And according to the story’s main character, he’s “big in the right places and small in the right places”. The book’s title is “Harper’s Rules”, and the story is an entertaining account of the relationship between a superstar recruit and her superstar recruiter.
I don’t have an opinion on whether or not I see job-seeking as completely akin to mate-seeking, however, I agree there are at least a few similarities. More importantly for myself, however, are the witty Harper-isms that make me laugh out loud and take notes.
Some examples of what we call “Harper-isms”:
“You’re riding Secretariat, love. You don’t need to get on the merry-go-round.”
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“BOTTOM LINE: If you’re acting like you’re leaving your job, you’re leaving your job. It’s just a matter of timing and opportunity. Sometimes we do the right things before we’ve figured out why they’re right.”
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“Are you staying because they “need you right now” and you “can’t do that to your colleagues?” Are you disillusioned but held hostage by guilt?”
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and my personal favorite…
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“misery isn’t happiness’s foe; ‘good enough’ is.” !!!
Some of “Harper’s Rules” on finding the best path to your dream job:
- Put your personal network on notice.
- Use direct, simple language.
- Network with two headhunters that specialize in your niche.
- Do your homework.
- Your resume is a highlight film; it’s SportsCenter, not the unedited game footage.
- Your resume is an advertisement; it is not an affidavit.
- Don’t accept a counteroffer after terminating your relationship with your employer.
- Cultures don’t change. You assimilate or you leave.
- If you’ve stopped laughing, quit immediately.
- If none of the original reasons why you took the job are still valid, or you settled for less than what you were meant to do, your dream will haunt you till you leave.
Yup. He’s a sexy recruiter alright. And, I like his style (Apologies in advance for the plethora of Harper-isms you’ll be seeing in our tweets as I finish reading the book).
Have a great day!!!
xo,
Meg@myprettypinkponies.com
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Go, Secretariat! Go!!!
More on this topic:
blog post by “The Regular Joe” that speaks to the same point.
More on the book, “Harper’s Rules” by Danny Cahill
Staying relevant…
I think it’s important to continue to develop oneself to remain relevant.
Blogging and keeping up-to-date with the evolution of technology is one place I focus continued learning and development.
I’ve created another blog that highlights the knowledge I gather about how to create an online presence through the creation of sites, blogs, and exchanging helpful resources and ideas with your online community.
Here are examples of topics I highlight in my blog:
If this is information you also find relevant, please feel free to read the links I’ve highlighted in my blog.
Hope this helps.
Meg@myprettypinkponies.com
Maxim for Mavericks
The Maverick – A poem by Kent Healy
Beyond the constraints of a monotonous environment
Emerges a free mind choosing empowerment
Remaining free in spirit and in mind
The Maverick breaks through the tiresome conventional bind
Without regard to the status quo
There is much more out there, that they know
Always searching and thinking too
Never taking “no” for an answer, only “yes” will do
They inspire, create, invent, and explore
Allowing those around them to grow, know, and experience more
Their insatiable curiosity and compassion for life
Drives them to seek ways to eradicate strife
With a passion to serve
They help others create the life they deserve
And although nothing is certain, they will take a chance
The Maverick never ceases to ask the hand of opportunity for a dance
They blaze their own path pushing aside the imitations
Helping themselves and others exceed their own expectations
“You can’t do that,” they are told
But they always step forward, acting bold
They break the conformist mold and risk looking like a fool
But in the process they become the exception to the rule
The Maverick will not stop
Refusing to give up until they’re at the top
They define success and what it means to live
By accepting nothing less than the best they can give
They step up to the challenge and never abandon the cause
Helping humanity advance past its flaws
Because they think they can, the Maverick always will
They understand and use the power of free will
By Kent Healy
© Copyright 2011
People Profile: Faiza Seth (images)
- Courtesy of Faiza Seth
- Faiza Seth in a pair of Christian Louboutins.
Faiza Seth is not your usual CEO. She has flowing black hair, 40+ pairs of Louboutins and she frequently shares beauty secrets in fashion magazines.
But the Hyderabad-born executive has more to her than meets the eye: After a stint at Lehman Brothers in Hong Kong and obtaining an MBA from Stanford University, Ms. Seth, 33, moved to London where she set up her own business, the architecture and luxury interior design firm Casa Forma in 2007.
Ms. Seth spoke to India Real Time about the Indian market for high-end interior design, shared tips for young female entrepreneurs and explained how beauty and business don’t always go well together. Edited excerpts.
IRT: What made you decide to expand in India?
Ms. Seth: I am Indian so I can understand the country culturally, it is easier for me to work here than in the rest of the BRICs. My family is based in Delhi so I have a network to start off with that I don’t have in Brazil, Russia or China. Also I find people in India have been exposed to global design and trends. Here there is a demand for an international design aesthetic which offers high quality, bespoke design, luxury, and value.
IRT: How does India’s luxury market compares to London’s?
Ms. Seth: In London there is a high demand for property. There, I get requests like crazy for second homes from clients in Russia, China, the Middle East and India. The Indian market is a little bit more price sensitive. At the same time it’s hard to differentiate between locations because people who want that service want the highest quality no matter where they are.
IRT: How are you adapting your design concept to the Indian market?
Ms. Seth: The broader concept is a global design aesthetic. But we have to adapt our designs to make them more doable in India: We have to take into consideration environmental factors like weather and dust. For instance, you can’t use light colors in Delhi because they will be very hard to maintain with the dust and pollution. We pick darker shades.
IRT: What is the design concept behind the New Delhi showhouse?
Ms. Seth: It’s basically modern colonial with some Art Deco and contemporary influences. This includes high ceilings, dark woods like mahogany, marbles and antique doors.
IRT: What tips do you have for young female entrepreneurs in India?
Ms. Seth: Young women need to follow their passion and do what they enjoy … this ensures the greatest probability of success. It is critical that young women entrepreneurs get outside work experience in a large professional set up to bring in discipline, work ethic. Finally women entrepreneurs should start small with low costs and build their businesses up step by step.
IRT: What are the main challenges of doing business in India?
Ms. Seth: Doing business successfully in India can be challenging because of the lack of infrastructure and inertia in the approval processes. Therefore it is crucial to have a strong compliance person who can help manage the environment and ensures adherence to local laws.
IRT: You never leave your house without…?
Ms. Seth: My Blackberry, which is my lifeline to Casa Forma. It’s the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see before I sleep.
IRT: Can beauty be a disadvantage in a business environment?
Ms. Seth: Beauty can sometimes be a disadvantage in business because people tend to think beauty and intelligence are often mutually exclusive. However, good educational and professional qualifications can often mitigate this stereotype.
(source: online.wsj.com Copyright 2008 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved)
Accessories (images)
prettypinkponies recently met marida at a tradeshow in los angeles. We love her interesting and wearable designs.
The look is modern, minimal, “clean”.
semi-precious stones with metal…semi-precious stones with leather cords…
…so elegantly bohemian.
tailored, yet laid back. Just what to wear with your white tee and jeans this summer.
…or your yoga pants…
so zen…
…delicate…
and simply lovely..
don’t forget to follow our blog via Google Friend Connect for a chance to win one of marida’s pieces! !
THANKS, MARIDA!!!
THANKS, MARIDA!!!
The Bias against "Creativity" (Forbes)
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it starts in my toes…
I feel absolutely amazing. Why? I’ve accomplished the objectives I set for myself for the week (and scheduled smaller tasks throughout the next few days), I had a delicious and healthy meal, read a couple chapters of a good book, reconnected with supportive and genuine friends, submitted my resume, attended to other responsibilities while getting an opportunity to “flex” some valuable attributes in myself that I haven’t been able to in some time…
Days that make me “crinkle my nose” are top priority, and I make sure to schedule them strategically following tough weeks.
Seriously.
I reserved a portion of today for less demanding chores like drycleaning, laundry, household chores, returning calls to friends, etc… I do have stressful obligations on my plate, however, for the next three hours, I choose to “responsibly ignore” them as a proactive and conscious form of self-preservation. The objective is to shut down stress by being around inspiring people..or intellectually stimulating ideas…or existing in an environment filled with “things I love” (i.e. the outdoors, the stationery store, indoors watching movies with gorgeous imagery, museums, gardens, etc…) to bring me back to center. When time’s up, I’m back to focused work, appointments, stress, bills, etc…
Do you set aside time to do the things you enjoy and be around friends (not associated with your job and/or goal to “network”) who are supportive and trustworthy?
Existing in a “non-threatening” space where you can have your guard down and be as carefree as a child (read: without being judged) is healthy and promotes “good” behavior in adults. A recent research by Sreedhari Desai and Francesca Gino published by the Harvard Business Review found that an environment reminiscent of childhood encouraged adults to behave more ethically (link to article: Adults Behave Better When Teddy Bears are in the Room).
Have a lovely week.
3P
related articles:
“Scheduling Distraction-Free time” by Connectedlife.com
“10 ways to make more time for yourself” by chronicbabe.com
“Nice girl = Bad Networker” (Thanks to Connected Life)
related articles:
“Scheduling Distraction-Free time” by Connectedlife.com
“10 ways to make more time for yourself” by chronicbabe.com
“Nice girl = Bad Networker” (Thanks to Connected Life)
Your Seat @ NY Fashion Week! (videos)
As you may already know, NY Fashion Week begins this Wednesday, Sept. 7th. What will you wear???
If you’d like some refreshing inspiration for your own Fall 2011 wardrobe, it’d be a good idea to watch the big-name designers’ shows. However, if you’re much too busy to make it to NYC to watch in person, below are the links and schedules of individual shows which will be available for you to view on YOUTUBE:
Thursday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. ET
VIP seats for yourself and anyone else you can fit on your couch. Cheers!
Sepia Smiles (images)
One of the best things about blogging is meeting people with similar interests. Roseanna, owner of Sepia Smiles, is one of those people whose interests and styles we find inspiring. We’re lucky to have met her through our blogging adventures.
Roseanna’s aesthetic is simple, clean, restrained femininity. Her pastel color schemes and collection of vintage household items is an elegant interpretation of Anthropologie’s “country chic”.
Roseanna’s aesthetic is simple, clean, restrained femininity. Her pastel color schemes and collection of vintage household items is an elegant interpretation of Anthropologie’s “country chic”.
The Sepia Smiles “look” is apparent in Roseanna’s interior designs, home decor, hand-made stationery and even her website layout…
As you know, we, too, love making stationery, lots of white-space in our design layout, vintage items, and many other things Sepia Smiles finds ‘pretty’…
We look forward to offering Sepia Smiles products on the Pretty Pink Ponies site soon.
Nice job, Roseanna!!!
(**all photos courtesy of Sepia Smiles)
hairstyle GUIdelines (images + interview)
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PPP: Gui! [air kisses on both cheeks]
Gui: Make yourself comfortable. I’m just gonna call my sister back .
Would you like some champagne or white wine?
PPP: No thanks, honey. So, you’ve been busy styling Harris Pilton. Anything interesting you’d like to talk about?
G: I love Harris Pilton. She’s a sweetheart and very private. I’m not at liberty to divulge much else.
3P: Fair enough. What we really want to know are some tips to looking fabulous. You’ve done hair for celebrities, TV show projects, music videos and as well as being the primary personal hair stylist for musicians on tour…For the everyday corporate rockstar who can’t wear a fabulous pink Afro-puff to the office, what are some tips to always looking chic without looking out of place?
GUI SAYS:
1. Get haircuts regularly – Fresh haircuts and color make as big of an impact as a facelift. Think about it. Your hair frames your face. When dark conservative suits create uniformity in the workplace, one’s haircut can subtly convey your own professional brand and individuality.
2. Communicate clearly with your stylist – bring magazine clippings with images of women whose hairstyles you like…it’s important that the model’s face shape, skin tone and hair texture are similar to yours. Don’t expect a stylist to turn your mullet into Slash’s Rockin’ ‘do.
3. Consider your lifestyle when choosing a style – If your daily life involves wearing a construction hat, it’s not practical to ask for a bleached and overly-coiffed ‘do (a la Gwen Stefani) especially if you can’t maintain weekly root touch ups.
3P: Great tips, Gui. Thank you for your expert advice. Xoxoxoxo.
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**note: Gui’s statements were communicated with a sexy Brazilian accent. Can’t forget that** |
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Guest Blogger: RubyRedRockstar (images)
Apparently, some topics on our site are…hmmm..what some would consider “not as fun as could be”.
We agree.
We asked our professional make-up artist friend, Miss RubyRedRockstar (aka Farah) for her help.
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| What a pro. She’s the best. |
RubyRedRockstar (“3R”) is fun, gorgeous and is an award-nominated hair and make-up pro. She is second-generation film and TV industry talent and has years of professional experience as Depratment Head Make Up Artist for prime-time television shows (read: she knows what she’s talking about).
(*P.S. Farah is also a great mediator/peace-keeper for misunderstandings among friends. Thanks for adding levity to our lives, Farah.)
Anyhoo, Farah writes to you, readers, with tips on how to get a pretty sun-kissed So Cal glow.
- 3P
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FROM FARAH (below):
Hello sexy ladies!
In the olden days it wasn’t considered attractive to have tan skin [insert source here].
Today no man wants to see your “paste-y” ass [replace "ass" with a rated-PG term] in a bikini. But a free ticket to the skin cancer clinic isn’t the only way to be a bronzed goddess — you can achieve the same St. Tropez-vacation glow with self tanners!!!
The latest self-tanners are flawless. Technological and scientific advancement don’t just benefit boring industries like farming and the energy sector — they also benefit the gorgeous!!!
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| (Farah in glasses = very smart. Notice her thinking as she looks to the camera during a soliloquy) |
Lindsay Lohan may like her self tanner so orange it matches her fire crotch, but YOU don’t have to. (Nor do you have to have to be the smelly kid no one wants to sit next to).
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Although there are cheaper options available, the benefits from these KS tan towels make the additional cost worth it. One, they have no odor. Second, their result is a natural and pretty sun-kissed color. And, last, the tan lasts at least five days!!!
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| Bronzed babes (Farah on the right) |
Here’s some pointers on how to apply the product to produce picture-perfect-pretty results:
1. lather your body with an emollient moisturizer paying special attention to your knees, hands, and feet.
2. apply the self-tanner using your “tan towel”to your chest, then your neck.
(Note: you can use it on your moisturized face and the tan is subtle and beautiful)
**The trick with any self tanner is rubbing the same places over and over ad nauseam to prevent streaking.
3. Apply the product around your neck and ears (avoiding your hairline)
4. When you get to your hands, either stop at wrists or make a tight fist and just do the top of the hands before the knuckles.
5. Apply the same principle above to apply the self-tanner around the feet, stoping before you reach your toes.
6. Apply product to your knees rubbing vigorously over and over (make sure your knees are bent).
**Try to reserve different sections of the tan towel for certain areas. This will guarantee one towel tans the whole body.**
7. Continue to apply the solution to the same spots. Lift your arms and make sure you get the underside of your forearms and upper arms.
The Kate Sommerville Tan Towels dry quickly so you can dress almost immediately.
Be SURE to wash the palms of your hands really well after.
Good luck!
-RubyRedRock-super-star
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Turn out like an Oompa-Loompa? Questions? Comments?
Send them to: Farah@myprettypinkponies.com
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| Thank you, Miss Farah. |
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