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The F Words

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Sue Donnelly

We are inundated with style and image programmes on the TV, which make for riveting viewing, but generally speaking when the cameras go back 12 months later the women look exactly the same as they did before their makeovers.

It’s also true that most of us only wear 20% of our clothes most of the time. The rest just hang there, unworn and unloved. Why is that?

If you’ve ever wished that you could feel excited every time you opened your wardrobe, knowing that you will look fabulous in every garment you may need to look further than your body shape. To be really fabulous, you need to clothe your body, your mind and your spirit and that’s where the art of Fashion Feng Shui can help you.

It’s an innovative, transformational dressing technique inspired by Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese Art of Placement. Based on the premise that you live a happier, healthier, more prosperous existence when your living and working environments are harmonious and balanced, Feng Shui encourages you to visually affirm your intentions in your personal and professional surroundings in order to create them in your life.

I had always thought that Feng Shui was only applicable to your home but in reality, clothing is your body’s most intimate environment. You wear clothing every day and choose it to according to the occasion, your lifestyle and your emotions. How many of us have swapped clothes because we are having a ‘fat day’ or we want to feel in control? How many of us have put on an outfit that has felt terrible or wonderful all day according to how we are feeling? Emotions and spirit play a large part in a way a woman dresses, otherwise we would just put on the same old things every day without caring what we look or feel like. Fashion Feng Shui enables you to choose clothes that Fortify, Fulfil, Flatter and are Functional. You’ll also Feel Fabulous and look Fantastic – how many F words do you want?

What you wear is as influential on your life as your home and business decors, and you need to dress with mindfulness and intention so that your clothes not only express your authenticity but can attract your deepest desires.

Take a look at the following questions and tick which one is most like you.

I AM:

  1. Artistic, intellectual and/or non-conforming
  2. Energetic, competitive and/or outdoorsy
  3. Charismatic, alluring and/or fun-loving
  4. Conservative, nurturing and/or a homemaker
  5. Refined, organised and/or meticulous

IF YOU TICKED 1, YOU ARE A PHILOSOPHER

You like your clothes to be different. Your signature style is Creative. Choose trends that reflect WATER Energetic Design Elements: Dark colors, wavy patterns; fluid or sheer fabrics; velvety textures; flowing or asymmetrical shapes; unique styling

IF YOU TICKED 2, YOU ARE A PIONEER

You like your clothes to be comfortable. Your signature style is Sporty. Choose trends that reflect WOOD Energetic Design Elements: Blues and greens; stripes or florals; natural fiber fabrics; columnar shapes; pants; casual or athletic styling.

IF YOU TICKED 3, YOU ARE A PLEASURE SEEKER

You like your clothes to attract attention. Your personal style is Dramatic. Choose trends that reflect FIRE Energetic Design Elements: Reds and purples; pointed or angular shapes; animal prints and fabrics; attention-getting or body-conscious styling.

IF YOU TICKED 4, YOU ARE A PEACEMAKER

You like to be conservative. Your personal style is Traditional. Choose trends that reflect EARTH Energetic Design Elements: Browns; yellows and earthtones; squared shapes; basic fabrics; nubby textures; comfortable or classic styling.

IF YOU TICKED 5, YOU ARE A PERFECTIONIST

You like your clothes to be the best. Your personal style is Elegant. Choose trends that reflect METAL Energetic Design Elements: White, pastels or metallics; rounded or arched shapes; luxurious fabrics; polished textures; elegant or designer styling.

These represent your Essence or your core being and each one uses one of Nature’s Five Elements, Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal to describe physical appearance, preferences and goals, lifestyle, and clothing design elements. By adding these elements to the way you dress, you will always be true to yourself and your essential being. To stay in balance, ensure you wear something from each of the elements in your dress on a daily basis. Need a little help – then choose something from the area in which you are lacking, so a pair of jeans and a linen jacket may help you get a move on and stop procrastination.

I was sceptical at first, I am an image professional, but I can promise hand on heart, this stuff works – really. If you don’t believe me, try it for yourself!

About the author

Name: Sue Donnelly
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Website: http://www.accentuate.me.uk

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