So how do you chose your Facebook, Linkedin or any profile picture? Would you link to someone that you think you know but they don’t have a profile photo? What does that photo say about you? Does a picture really say a thousand words?
Profile pictures have become a normal part of one’s business. it’s expected that you have a picture and people are going to judge you on it. Your boss might think you don’t look professional enough or a client just might not like the look of you or maybe you don’t look friendly enough.
Alison Whelan is the Managing Director of AWL, a Creative Agency for Fashion and Beauty Brands and Co-Chairman & Co-Founder of Fashion Business Club. She works with brands every day, creating and developing their brand image. She says "if you care about how you are perceived in your industry and by your peers – have a professional photo done at least once in your life and upload it to your profile immediately. It’s like buying a red Valentino dress – it works on every occasion, says a lot about who you are and most importantly, brings out all your best features."
I have used these pictures as profile pictures. They weren’t really intended to be used as profile pictures but they were all taken by professional photographers – which is quite easy in my line of work and suitable for my needs.
I spoke with online digital marketing specialist Leon Bailey-Green and asked him his thoughts on the importance of profile pictures – here’s what he had to say: "Whether we like it or not we often get googled before meeting people. Profile photos go some way to that person building up a picture of what we’re like before meeting them, so make it good as it’s the 21st century’s first impression. Having a profile photo makes you appear open as a person. Make sure it’s a true reflection of you; there’s little to be gained from a corporate shot if you’re an informal character at heart and vice versa."
We put a lot of effort into our online social networking, and quite often our picture is an afterthought or just the best one we can think of from a set of party pictures. I think everyone should realize how critically important their profile pictures really are. Everyone knows the importance of making a good first impression – but not a lot of people realize it’s not you yourself that will get to make that impression – it’s your profile picture!
Posted by Fashion Design Student - Sana Zod on April 24th, 2009
This week I had a major tutorial in which I was to present 4 fully toiled outfits. I presented 4 toiled outfits, and I was given the go ahead to make all of them in the real fabrics. (I am still in the process of designing my 2 other outfits).
I have made a few changes to my line up in the last couple of weeks and I am much happier with it now. Here is a picture of a dress that I have been developing, it will be made of white jersey, and dip dyed halfway in terracotta all of which is to be shredded forming a layer of terracotta shredding on top of plain white.
During my tutorial some of my final fabrics were swapped around so they could be used for different garments, which I didn’t mind too much about. Luckily I have bought enough of each fabric to do this with.
Another change that was made to my collection was the finishing of my jersey pieces. Instead of binding my garments on the jersey-binding machine I was told to go to a factory called Josery Ltd in Hucknall, just outside of Nottingham city centre. Josery Ltd produces jersey garments such as sweatshirts for schools and rugby shirts and I was told to go there to buy jersey ribbing to bind the necklines of all my jersey garments.
So this morning I jumped on the tram and went to Josery Ltd and bought black ribbed binding and off-white (which was actually before the fabric was bleached white to be used by the factory) ribbed knitted binding. When I got back to the studio this afternoon I tried some binding samples with the ribbing, deciding the width, and now I have had the go ahead to start making all the jersey pieces.
Tomorrow I will begin making the 3 jersey garments that involve shredding first, as this will take some time in my evenings.
Being a makeup and beauty expert definitely has it’s perks! I am often invited to try new makeup, beauty treatments, the latest hair products and also various fitness regimes. It’s important to be a beauty crash test dummy so to speak. This way I can keep my clients (who often are asking me about such things in the makeup room) and all of you updated on how to look your best.
This past month I’ve been trying out Power Plates – A fab way to get into those skinny jeans… or better yet that dreaded summer bikini! You vibrate your way through various exercises on the power plate with an instructor and the best thing is that each session is only 25 minutes but its like the equivalent to working out for an hour and a half. Its great for blood circulation and ridding that awful orange peel cellulite. The classes are small – no more than 4 students at a time which makes it feel like having a personal trainer. It’s challenging but worth it, I already I feel that little bit firmer!
I find exercising not only keeps you fit but can help get your skin in glowing condition which then makes applying makeup that much easier … it’s definitely all connected!
If you would like to try out a session of Power Plates-Powertone Studio in Battersea are offering a free trial session to anyone who mentions-you read about it on Stylist Stuff and then another 10% off on any session/membership packages if you mention this article from Stylist Stuff too… Hey what can I say! I’ve got your back :)
Personal pubic styling has just become part of everyday grooming. Porn stars have always been groomed but now most women are expected to be trimmed and coiffed. You colour the hair on your head so why not match down there and have the experience of being a real blond or red head? Betty Beauty offers the choice of 4 colours plus hot pink and lilac for fun, and aqua blue – just for the bride!
No one likes to talk about going grey but it will happen to most of us at sometime – so if you have a few pubes that are grey why not do something about it? I know it’s not an easy thought, but Betty could solve this situation and you’d just feel better about yourself.
I love a viral campaign. Spring is in the air and bikini season is just around the corner. Wilkinson Sword has just launched the new Quattro for Women Bikini razor and it has a trimmer – so this seasons trend is all about grooming – for women.
I can’t find a men’s razor for "down there" on the Wilkinson Sword site although they do have the Quattro Titanium Freestyle for men that "offer maximum shaving comfort with minimum skin irritation plus an edging blade on the back gives you the ability to create precise edges and shapes – so you can design your own look." For men it’s mostly recommended that they trim (in these times it’s important to maximize your assets) and most women appreciate it.
The shopping experience and the purchase of a fabulous dress can give you such a high but would you feel just as happy hiring a dress? Part of me likes the idea of hiring a dress. Maybe you’re going to a special event and you know you’ll wear the dress only once, like most celebrities – they only wear a dress once to an event. So maybe hiring a dress is shopping like a celebrity? Men have been hiring tuxedos for many many years so why can’t a women rent a dress?
At Girl Meets Dress you can hire a Jasmine de Milo dress for £176.00 (originally £579) or a Philip Lim silk dress with gold lame for £145 (originally £490) for a 2-night rental, which in includes dry cleaning. If you’re hesitant about the fit of your dress don’t worry as you have 2 hours from the time the courier arrives at your door and you’ve signed for the package to notify Girl Meets Dress and you can return or exchange the dress. I like the idea and the concept but I’m not sure. I like to own my clothes as they all carry memories for me and I wear all my dresses more than once. Would you rent a dress?
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So how do you chose your Facebook, Linkedin or any profile picture? Would you link to someone that you think you know but they don’t have a profile photo? What does that photo say about you? Does a picture really say a thousand words?
This week I had a major tutorial in which I was to present 4 fully toiled outfits. I presented 4 toiled outfits, and I was given the go ahead to make all of them in the real fabrics. (I am still in the process of designing my 2 other outfits).
Personal pubic styling has just become part of everyday grooming. Porn stars have always been groomed but now most women are expected to be trimmed and coiffed. You colour the hair on your head so why not match down there and have the experience of being a real blond or red head? 
The shopping experience and the purchase of a fabulous dress can give you such a high but would you feel just as happy hiring a dress? Part of me likes the idea of hiring a dress. Maybe you’re going to a special event and you know you’ll wear the dress only once, like most celebrities – they only wear a dress once to an event. So maybe hiring a dress is shopping like a celebrity? Men have been hiring tuxedos for many many years so why can’t a women rent a dress?
