Fashionable Friday – Four Fashion Rules for Every Woman
As a fashion and image consultant I have noticed that these four rules apply to every woman and every figure.
1. Choose your best asset and play it up! For instance, if you have great legs, accentuate them! Playing up your assets will draw the eye from you trouble areas.
2. Wear the right colors for your skin tone. The right color against your skin tone can make you look alive when you feel like you’ve seen better days!
3. Find clothing in YOUR size and stick with it. Clothing too small can make you look bigger and clothing too big can make you look bigger. Find your just right size and you’ll look perfect!
4. All women want longer legs and there are ways to fake long legs. The longer your pants, the longer your legs will look. Just skimming the floor is perfect. Another tip is to wear shoes that match your pants. Or if you are wearing a skirt wear shoes that are flesh toned.
I hope this helps!
Erin Sharplin Love
Wedding Wednesday – Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Caterer
Do you have an important event on the way? Hiring a caterer will be the most important decision you make. After all, a good portion of your budget should be allotted for the food and beverage segment of your event.
Before the considerations for caterers begin, you must know a few things about your event. For instance:
- Will the event be casual, semi-formal, formal, or black-tie?
- Will you be serving heavy hors d’oeuvres, or having a seated dinner? What about a buffet or brunch?
- Where will the event be held?
- What is your estimated budget?
The caterers you approach for your event will ask the questions above before they will be able to give you a sample menu to preview, so it is best to be prepared.
Now that the initial questions have been answered it’s time to move on with your search for the perfect caterer. If you don’t have one already in mind there are a few ways to narrow your search. Start by looking in the Yellow Pages and writing down any companies that strike your interest. You could also ask friends who they’ve used in the past. Once you are armed with a few names and numbers, start making phone calls. Make a list of questions that you would like to ask the caterer. Some of the questions you might want to ask are:
- Are you available on the date I have chosen?
- Can you work with my budget?
- Can I sample the foods before I choose?
- Can I attend a function you have coming up?
- Do you have a list of references?
Every caterer should be able to give you a list of references. If they do not, find someone else! Take advantage of the list of references. You will be able to get some useful information out of the references. For instance, they can tell you what the most popular thing on their menu was and you can be sure to request it.
During your search for a caterer never rule out country club restaurants. Many country clubs have top of the line chefs that would be perfect for your event. There are also “catering companies” that specialize in parties and events. And, of course, last but not least, most restaurants can cater your event as well.
Finally, never be afraid to ask your caterer questions. You have every right to know exactly what will be going on at your event. After all, the caterer is there to ensure a successful event.
Erin Sharplin Love
Terrible Tuesday – The Ten Commandments of Computer Etiquette
The Ten Commandments of Computer Etiquette
1. Thou shall not use a computer to harm others.
2. Thou shall not use the computer to spy on others.
3. Thou shall not use the computer to steal money from others.
4. Thou shall not use the computer to steal information from others.
5. Thou shall not use a false existence on the computer.
6. Thou shall not knowingly send a virus to others.
7. Thou shall not send unsolicited e-mail to others.
8. Thou shall not take advantage of bad situations that may arise.
9. Thou shall not misuse any instant messaging program.
10. Thou shall show respect for others while on the computer.
I recently read an Emily Post article about the fact that the computer seems to be making people forget proper manners. I agree with Ms. Post and that is why I decided to post my “Ten Commandments for Computer Etiquette.”
If I left something out, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Erin Sharplin Love
“Manic Monday” – Organizing Your Cleaning Supplies
Every Sunday is “cleaning day” for me and I realized yesterday that my cleaning supply closet may have been the most disorganized spot in my house. So I decided to organize it! Let me share with you what I did:
1. First things first! I removed everything from the closet and in the process found a few things that didn’t really belong in the broom closet.
2. I took the few things that did not belong in the broom closet to their rightful places.
3. Alot of cleaning products come in boxes and I don’t like boxes. You can’t see how many of the item you have. For instance, I took everything out of boxes that is individually wrapped or is not toxic – like swiffer duster sheets. I replaced the boxes with baskets. That way I can see what I have and I will know when I need to replace something.
4. I keep light bulbs in my broom closet, so I took each bulb out of their boxes, as I did in the previous step, and put them in labelled baskets.
5. I united all of the cleaning items I use into a carrying case that I can pick up and carry from room to room with me.
6. I placed all extra items, such as, bulk items for refills in a seperate spot that is easy to get to.
7. When I organize a broom closet for a client I typically purchase a “broom/mop organizer” but I didn’t have one yesterday so I had to improvise. I screwed some hooks into the walls and on the door of the closet that I found in my husbands shop. Then I hung all of my brooms,mops, swiffer dusters, etc. onto those hooks to save floor space.
Now next Sunday it will be so much easier to clean!! I am not dreading it as much as I usually do!
Happy Cleaning!
Erin Sharplin Love
“Manic Monday” – New Uses for Old Things
I got the inspiration for this article from an ongoing column that is featured in Real Simple Magazine. Real Simple always comes up with interesting uses for things, but I realized that I actually do the same thing while I’m organizing spaces. There is always a time when I need to come up with my own uses for new things and I thought they may come in handy for you, too:
Empty water bottles – I often use empty water bottles to help tall boots retain their shape. I’ve also cut the bottom off of a bottle and used it as a plastic bag dispenser.
Toilet Paper and/or Paper Towel Cardboard Inserts – I use the cardboard inserts, that are leftover when the paper towels or toilet paper runs out, to wrangle cords behind a desk. I’ve also used paper towel inserts to organize christmas lights after they come off of the tree for the year. simply wrap the lights around the cardboard and tuck the ends into the end openings.
Ice Cube Trays – Fortunately, many of us have automatic ice makers so our old ice cube trays seem to be null and void. Not so fast! Those trays make great drawer organizers!! I actually use them to organize jewelry most often.
Old Pillow Cases – Don’t just throw those old pillow cases in the trash! You can use them to cover your out-of-season clothing! Just cut a small slit in the sewn end of the case and then slide the hanger into it. Voila! Instant clothing bag!
If you have any tips for using old items in new ways…please let me know!
Erin Sharplin Love
“Fashionable Friday” – Halloween Costumes for your Pets
Quiz:
Do you dress your pet up for Halloween?
I do! I really haven’t decided what Prada is going to be this year but here are my top picks!
Which one do you vote for?
Erin Sharplin Love
“Topsy-Turvy Thursday” – Alter Ego Photo Shoot
YES! I watch Housewives of Atlanta! I can’t help it! I actually got a little inspiration from it! I am happy to announce that the next issue of Panache Magazine will feature an “Alter Ego” photo shoot. I’ll post a teaser to this blog soon but until then you’ll just have to sit and wonder. 
I am so excited about it!! By the way, I am always open to ideas for the shoot so send them my way. Don’t by shy!
For those of you who don’t really know what an “Alter Ego” photo shoot is…let me explain. Basically, you get to portray two different personas. Usually it’s two personas that you want to be and one that is totally your opposite. It’s sort of your Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde moment.
I think I may go about it in a different way for Panache Magazine, though. I forsee two opposite beauty shots, like an au naturale look and then an outrageous night time look. I’m trying to narrow the “ego” a bit. I’m not married to that idea, though, so I am still researching for other ideas. In fact, I have a meeting iwth my photographer, Patty Stewart, in the morning. I’ll be sure to let you know how it turns out.
Be sure to message me if you have any ideas!
Erin Sharplin Love
“Terrible Tuesday” – Here is your introduction refresher…
Introductions are one of the most important part of making a great first impression, so it goes without saying that the more prepared and knowledgeable you are about the correct introduction etiquette…the better the chances are that you will make a great first impression. Afterall, a first impression is made in seven seconds. Every second counts.
Stand, if you are not already, and make direct eye contact with the person you are being introduced to.
Offer a firm grip. A weak handshake will make you seem timid and not in control.
Smile and speak clearly.
Repeat the person’s name you are being introduced to. It will help you to remember their name!
Lastly, offer a “How do you do” of some sort, followed by a “Nice to meet you.”
Introductions are easy and less stressful when you know how to handle them properly and without hesitation.
Hope this helps!
Erin Sharplin Love
“Topsy-Turvy Thursday” – My current fashion obsession…
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