“TO DO” LIST: TOP 10 FOR 2010

1. Do an accessory assessment. Do you have jewelry, belts or scarves that are looking worn or woefully outdated? Perhaps some heels in your closet that just need a simple tip replacement? Or dress boots with scuff marks that just need a little buffing? Time to update, eliminate and renovate so you can step into 2010 with confidence.
   
   
2. Go out and get your eyebrows professionally shaped. You might be surprised just how much this simple service will add polish to your look. For men, go in for an eyebrow trim. Turn this tip into a regular feature of your grooming practice and look younger.
   
   
3. Invest in closet tools that keep your clothes in their best shape. Look into purchasing a sweater pill defuzzer or a Snag Nab-It tool to easily repair snags in wovens or knits. Wire hangers damage clothes by not giving the garment proper support. Try using all white tube hangers available at discount stores or the slim non-slip hangers from Bed, Bath, & Beyond. Enjoy the beauty of all your hangers being the same while giving your clothes the best care.
   
   
4. Back up your hardest working clothing item. What is your crucial go-to item, the one that if it disappeared today, you’d be desperate to find a way to put an outfit together? For example: a white shirt, a black pant, a blazer, or a pair of jeans. That most-important item should be the most flattering, best fitting and most backed up item in your closet. Do you need to do some shopping? With a back up plan, you’ll feel reassured.
   
   
5. Consult a cosmetic specialist for those treatments you’ve been thinking about. Have you been reading about it or thinking about permanent hair removal, laser treatments, permanent cosmetics (tattooing) or Botox for some time now? Take the next step and consult a professional to see if it’s right for you. Make this the year you take action one way or the other.
   
   
6. Make your skin a priority. Do some skin research and find out if you are using the best products for your skin type. Get referrals from people you know and try out an esthetician or dermatologist. New products are always coming on the market for both men and women. If you want to know for sure if the product works, use it on only one side of your face consistently for 30 days. I’ve found this is the best way to test effectiveness and be cost conscience when it comes to making skincare purchases.
   
   
7. Find an “I Love It” item. Spruce up your wardrobe with something you will love wearing every time you put it on. Come on, you deserve it. Whether it is a necklace, shoes, a handbag, or a wristwatch, find the piece that will keep you motivated to looking your best. Everyone needs inspiration. Find yours in that special piece you really love.
   
   
8. Take time to zero in on your undergarments. Go in for an annual bra fitting to be sure your chest is lifted and supported. When you’re in your correct bra size, your blouses and shirts will look their best. Give your underwear drawer an overhaul. Get rid of the tattered and torn undies or briefs and freshen up what you wear under your clothes.
   
   
9. Give your face a lift with the right haircut. Everyone can get in a hair rut. Enjoy the incredible transformation that can happen when your hair is styled in a new way or the color is enhanced by a new color treatment. No fashion makeover is complete without a great hairstyle. Find yours.
   
   
10. Make your image a priority. Right or wrong, we all are quick to judge someone based on his or her first impression. What impression are you making? Make it the best! Call or email me and get your style and wardrobe appointments on the books. Let me help you meet your goals in 2010.

It would be easy to believe that Jill was born with exceptional looks and style, but she is living proof that beauty begins within. Underneath her impeccable exterior is evidence of a profound challenge. Jill was born with a rare birth defect.

This lifelong issue has given Jill deep respect for the power of spirit, attitude and grace. At a very young age, she gained special sensitivity to the impact of appearance and has devoted her life to helping people always be their very best, inside and out.

Jill began her career as a color analyst and makeup consultant more than two decades ago. Today, she is a foremost expert in the field and is a highly sought-after consultant.

As a member of the National Speakers Association, she inspires, motivates, and delights audiences across the nation and the globe.  She has compiled her knowledge of color, style, makeup, accessorizing, wardrobe, organization and more in her book, Simply Beautiful, an easy-to-understand, step-by-step manual to help you look and feel fabulous without spending a fortune.

Jill is also a long standing member with the Association of Image Consultants International.