I’m very excited to share one of my fabulous clients with you, today. Sharon was so much fun to work with, and was completely open to my coaching and advice. In the second post in this Client Spotlight series, we shared how we ended up doing an awesome photo shoot with Sharon. Now she has amazing new head shots, like a boss. Sharon can use these in SO many different ways. Here’s what Sharon had to say: What were you most uncertain about ahead of the shoot? I have never had photos of me taken like this before. I’ve done family photos, grad photos, etc. and I felt a bit vain doing this particular shoot. What did you think of your hair and makeup – done by the very talented House of Tin Salon and Makeup by Bean? I loved the whole process. Bean does such a fabulous job – I really felt beautiful. Tin did a great job on my hair. I thought I looked like myself – only better! What did you think of the looks that we pulled together for you (from your own closet + that blouse from Seldom Seen)? Everything that was put together were all looks that I would actually wear on a daily basis, so it was perfect. How did you feel as you were being shot by our professional photographer, Dale McMillan? Initially I felt a bit uncomfortable and embarrassed – what was I doing there? I’m not young and model-like! Dale made me feel less awkward and is a miracle worker. I’m not particularly photogenic and the pictures are fantastic. For your Like a Boss photo shoot, you’ll recall that there was a bit of prep ahead of time. Was this useful? Very useful – there were no surprises at the photo shoot and no time wasted. It was professional and fun. Why do you feel that people should take the time to have professional head shots photos taken – with professional hair, makeup and styling? Professional head shots showcase the best you and are a great confidence booster! When are you getting your Like a Boss head shots done?
Client Spotlight: Sharon G. (Part 2)
If you’re just getting up to speed here, make sure you check out our first Client Spotlight post on Sharon – one of our fabulous clients. Here we go… Sharon, along with all of our other clients, was invited to our first client appreciation event – Step into Spring. Here’s a few pics from the event. Step into Spring – in Cory Christopher’s design studio. I had ridiculous swag for my guests from: Gravity Pope, Floc Boutique, Shades of Grey, Miss Boss, Simons, Jacek Chocolate Couture, Seldom Seen, Kevin Murphy, Tarte Cosmetics, Jaisel, Wet n Wild, Threadhill. What guest saw when they entered the event. Some fabulous guests and good friends- Kim Wynn & Janis Galloway. The master himself, Cory Christopher. Rachel Mah – sassy beauty educator with Tarte Cosmetics. William Sundance– yoga and meditation educator with Sattva School of Yoga Kiana from Glow Juicery. Let’s hear from Sharon: So Sharon, you came to Step into Spring and ended up winning a giveaway package for Like a Boss headshots. When you won, what were your thoughts about having new professional headshots taken? I had never had this type of photo experience before – I was looking forward to it. What photo(s) had you been using for your professional headshot? None really. The photo you saw before (in the first post) is what I had to share with Lazina when we started working together. That’s it. The package included professional hair, makeup, photography, styling (by moi) + 1 item from Seldom Seen. Like a boss – for sure. What was the one item you chose from the Seldom Seen website for the photoshoot? Why? I chose a lovely navy Hawaiian-type shirt with pineapples on it. It is a fun piece that is dressy enough to wear with a suit and can also be worn casually. The fabric is wonderful. Poplin Pineapple Shirt (Chianti & Parker) What were you most looking forward to with the photoshoot? I was excited to see how this would all comes together. I was excited and a bit nervous too. Stay tuned for our final post with Sharon. We’ll give you all the deets on the Like a Boss photo shoot. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peak at Sharon in the Chianti & Parker Pineapple shirt from Seldom Seen.
Hurry! It’s almost Father’s Day!
So, it’s almost Father’s Day. What are you getting Dad? I was recently asked to showcase a few looks for Father’s Day on Breakfast Television. (can you believe I bought that dress over half my life ago?!?!) I don’t regularly focus on fashion or buying the latest trends – that’s pretty much the opposite of what I coach people on – so instead, here’s what I focused on: Shop local – I think it’s so important to support the local businesses in your community. These businesses are the very heart and soul of any communicty. Invest in casual wear that elevates your style – this is where people are most challenging in putting together a style that best represents them. After work, or on the weekends, attire can be so much more than jeans and a t-shirt or sweatpants. This style segment focuses on garments, with buttons and zippers, for casual wear (yes, I’m being facetious…. no I’m not). Here are some shots from the three looks for Dad. An elevated business casual look (clothing & accessories provided by: Derks) Take notes: It’s the subtle details that make this look awesome – the lapel pin (yes, that’s a fish hook), the floral pattern on the inside placket, the purple shoelace and the two tone shoe leather. The cut and pattern on this blazer makes it a lifer. That is all. For an appropriate casual Friday look, go with a dark wash jean with dark stitching. This will always have a dressy feel. A summer afternoon/evening casual look (clothing and accessories provided by: Jaisel) Take notes: A blazer will dress up any outfit – even this denim/linen blazer. The material makes the traditional cut of blazer look much less formal. A patterned, light dress shirt is a perfect match under this blazer. Go for a brighter colour if that’s what you like. Dads, a good boat shoe will be something that you wear all summer – a night out with your partner, friends, to your kids weekend activities, running to the grocery store, etc. My point – you’ll get a lot of wear out of these. Sunglasses, the essential accessory that can really speak to your style. Don’t be boring with these. A Sunday/Funday shorts and tee look (clothing and accessories provided by: Colourblind) Take notes: Yes, there’s a pattern in these shoes. From not that far away, these shorts look solid; treat them that way. This means you can pair many shirts with it. A v-neck fitted tee is a much more stylish way to wear a basic t shirt. Dad’s you likely wear a lot of tees when hanging out with your kids, try adding a couple of v-necks into the rotation. It’s the same garment you always put on but has a lot mroe style. Is Dad in need of a great haircut? Go see Tin. She’s amazing! Look at the awesome cuts and styles on our models above. Thanks to House of Tin and Makeup by Bean for pulling these looks