If there's one time of year when you can dress to excess, it's New Year's Eve. But blinging out from head to toe doesn't necessarily create a stylish package. The key is adding a well-chosen accessory or two to an otherwise understated ensemble to give it some glam.
We are always told to "dress for success" and "dress for the job you want, not the one you have," but implementing those ideas is easier said than done. To help, we've broken down the science for choosing new clothes and tallied tips for debuting your wardrobe without causing too much of a stir.
Just because the temperatures are dipping into the single digits, doesn't mean your fashion sense need to hibernate. Ai Insite asked some of the experts in the fashion world to help explain this winter's hottes trends. Kate Foley of Style Made Simple; Image consultant and speaker Milena Joy, fashion instructor at Art Institute of Seattle, gave us a peek into the styles that are dominating the runway this winter.
Best Looks for Fall. This fall features a host of exciting fashion trens. Here are a few lessons from a fashion expert to help you look your best on-trend, fashion-forward self.
The Jackie O Effect: Why You Need A Signature Style
Does having a signature style boost your chances of success?...It's a question I've pondered over the years so I thought I'd bring it to your attention-specifically to the attention o Milena Joy, a corporate and personal image consultant and a co-author of the book Inspired Style. She confirmed my suspicians that having a signature look can help gain the upper hand in the entrepreneurial game.
Personal Style & The Bottom Line: Advice from Denver Expert Milena Joy
Whether it’s personal style or company branding, Milena Joy knows how to create, polish or revamp an image. We caught up with the founder of Denver’s Milena Distinctive Image Consulting. Here’s what she had to say about consulting, coat drives and her first brick and mortar store opening this week.
Whether it is your first or your fifth child, building your maternity wardrobe can be a bit overwhelming. Many people struggle dressing the body they have known for years much less one that is constantly changing in unusual proportions and in unusual places. Fortunately, many of the wardrobe and style guidelines you should already be follwing for your current wardrobe apply to building your maternity wardrobe.
There's a reason most women submit themselves to the tootsie torture of five-inch stilettos. Who can deny the leg-lengthening magic or the boost in confidence you get from those killer pumps? But is it the only way? Maybe not! According to style expert Milena Joy, there's another side to this shoe story.
I'm glad we can agree that kindergarten is not the ideal style inspiration.
With that settled, let's move on to the best way to rock bold tights. Believe it or not, we have it down to one easy formula, with a few extra tips from image consultant Milena Joy thrown in for good measure.
You've made your list and checked it twice....here are some fantastic gift ideas for friends and loved ones who have been especially nice! Milena's Distinctive Style Package includes a Style Assessment, Wardrobe Edit and Personal Shopping Day.
To get Jennifer started on her makeover path, we connected her with Denver's makeover team The Fashionable Four. "I really hoped to get a fresh look at myself and see where I could improve myself physically to feel more confident," says Jennifer.
Milena Joy, a Denver-based wardrobe stylist, says to avoid skirted suits, which typically hit at your widest part, drawing more attention to the area. "Instead, choose a sweetheart or other dramatic neckline to create the focus on your top half, rather than your bottom half." And, she says, avoid the boy short. "Boy shorts visually take up more surface area, so they create the illusion that you are larger."
In light of yesterday being International Women’s Day, the Denver Daily News went out and captured a few strong, hardworking women in your neighborhood.
MILENA JOY, Distinctive Image Consulting: Starting a new business in an economic downturn is a challenge at best. But that’s exactly what Milena Joy has down with Distinctive Image Consulting. Actually, her business began from a need to make over her own life.
Baby, it may be cold outside, but toss on a great scarf, and, instantly, your outfit - winter coat and all - will heat right up.
"Scarves are popular because they can be functional and very fashionable at once," says celebrity stylist Mariel Haenn who has worked with Rihanna, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Ciara. "You can throw on a simple outfit in the morning and instantly make it more interesting with a cool scarf."
After more than eight decades, this classic still rules. It can be safe or sexy, formal or fun. It's appropriate at both a funeral and a cocktail party, depending on what else it's worn with. It's been a staple in a well-dressed woman's wardrobe for more than eight decades.
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December 8, Article, The Denver Post
How to wear the little black dress
Five fashion pros show how they personalize a classic. The retailers Sara Neugebauer and Mary Alice Malone own A.Line Boutique, a high fashion women's clothing and accessories store at the Landmark Shops in Greenwood Village. LBD are a staple in their inventory of designers ranging from Missoni and Milly to Zac Posen and Tory Burch, as well as looks from Colorado designer Gabriel Conroy.
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November 9, Article, Denver Fashion Beat
Image is Everything by Ali McNally
Confidence: It's that pair of jeans that make your butt look amazing, the fitted white tee you're wearing in countless photographs, or those vintage heels that make your legs look slimmer. These items may not fit your definition of fashion, but they're the ones that not only give you tons of compliments, but also tons of confidence. Image consultant Milena Joy says persona style can have a great impact on self esteem.
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October 26, Article, Examiner.com
First Impressions: what are you telling people before you start to talk? by Kathryn Marion
As much as we might like the ideas of a "do over" or a second chance, it's really pretty rare that we get one. That old saying is still as true as ever: first impressions are lasting ones. Recently I had a great conversation with professional image consultant, Milena Joy, and was amazed when she told me about the results of a study conduct on job candidates.
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October 26, Press Release, Fashion Denver
The Fashionable Four: Creating Denver's Next Style Stars
October 26th 200 (Denver, CO) - Just 1 1/2 weeks until The Fashionable Four launch their "Style Star" Package! Join the team of fashion experts and stylist, as they host their "Holiday Sparkle with Style" on November 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at A.Line Boutique {5375 Landmark Pl. #107, Greenwood Village} for wine, appetizers, and tips to learning the art of stylin' like a star. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to Milena Joy at 303-585-0589 or joy@milenaconsulting.com.
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January/February Denver Life Magazine
Mission Possible - Update Your Look for 2009!
Jessica Rubino of Denver Life Magazine sat down with Milena and grilled her on all the top tips to pull together your wardrobe for 2009. This exclusive article features 38 tips you can use today. In this article she talks about everything from how to shop smarter, what items to splurge on and where to trim the fat from your closet! Plus hair and makeup tips from other local experts!
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The Denver Post - December 8, 2009
The Little Black Dress Remains the go-to garment
After more than eight decades, this classic still rules. It can be safe or sexy, formal or fun. It's appropriate at both a funeral and a cocktail party, depending on what else it's worn with. It's been a staple in a well-dressed woman's wardrobe for more than eight decades.
Confidence: It's that pair of jeans that make your butt look amazing, the fitted white tee you're wearing in countless photographs, or those vintage heels that make your legs look slimmer. These items may not fit your definition of fashion, but they're the ones that not only give you tons of compliments, but also tons of confidence. Image consultant Milena Joy says persona style can have a great impact on self esteem.
First Impressions: what are you telling people before you start to talk?
As much as we might like the ideas of a "do over" or a second chance, it's really pretty rare that we get one. That old saying is still as true as ever: first impressions are lasting ones. Recently I had a great conversation with professional image consultant, Milena Joy, and was amazed when she told me about the results of a study conduct on job candidates.
The Fashionable Four: Creating Denver's Next Style Stars
October 26th 200 (Denver, CO) - Just 1 1/2 weeks until The Fashionable Four launch their "Style Star" Package! Join the team of fashion experts and stylist, as they host their "Holiday Sparkle with Style" on November 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at A.Line Boutique {5375 Landmark Pl. #107, Greenwood Village} for wine, appetizers, and tips to learning the art of stylin' like a star. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to Milena Joy at 303-585-0589 or joy@milenaconsulting.com.
Jessica Rubino of Denver Life Magazine sat down with Milena and grilled her on all the top tips to pull together your wardrobe for 2009. This exclusive article features 38 tips you can use today. In this article she talks about everything from how to shop smarter, what items to splurge on and where to trim the fat from your closet! Plus hair and makeup tips from other local experts!
Eye of The Beholder - Look Your Best in The New Year
Milena-Distinctive Image Consulting was interviewed and featured in an article in Denver Woman Magazine! The article is loaded with tips and advice from Milena and other local image consultants on how to get you off and looking fine in 2009! Check out the HTML quick article link or the online magazine link to view!