Your style should evolve with you as you continue to mature. Changes in your career, lifestyle, mindset, body and age are all things that can cause your ...]]> Guest Blogger: Brian Swan, Right Hand Man Image Consulting

Your style should evolve with you as you continue to mature. Changes in your career, lifestyle, mindset, body and age are all things that can cause your style to change. As you grow, so should you wardrobe in essence. Here is a quick guide to having you look stylish at any age.

Twenties: At this stage in your life you are starting to really figure out who you are. So trying out the same items you had in years past may work but get boring. It’s time to add some flare to it by getting bolder colors and form fitting items. This doesn’t mean you need to wear pieces that are too tight and revealing. Keep in mind you are still on a career search so you must be mindful of the image you are portraying. Gents, for a nice casual/relaxed look, put on a nice cardigan with a V-neck shirt underneath with jeans. Add on a nice watch and sunglasses. For nights out, put on a blazer with either a cool graphic tee on underneath or a long sleeve button up shirt. Jeans work great here. Don’t feel like you have to put on a pair of hard dress shoes. There are many sneakers out that are dressy enough to keep you comfortable yet sophisticated.

Thirties: Much of what you learned in your twenties will flow through to your thirties. Staying trendy is okay here but be mindful of your body. If you are a little more heavier than before this doesn’t mean buy clothing that is baggy on you. It still needs to be fitted for your body. You don’t need to over accentuate your curves but still compliment them. If you happen to be a little heavier, stray away from horizontal lines in pieces. Monochromatic colors will work well for you if you feel heavier in some areas. They are colors like black, grey, chrome, brown etc. However, if you use those colors more often in your wardrobe, add in splashes of color with accessories and items.

 Forties: At this stage you may feel you’re fashionably out of touch. Maybe you have been busy with raising your family or career. Maybe your body is not where you want it. How do you get back to being stylish? You don’t have to because you never left! You just need to become acquainted with the updated styles of things you may already have and make them work for your current lifestyle. Again, it is key here to buy items that fit your body. Nothing to baggy or too tight. Forget the saying of “middle aged”. It is all a mindset truly. You don’t need to be super trendy like wearing wallet chains or anything. Rather, gent’s pull out a bow tie and piece it with your wardrobe. It can be used both casually or dressy.

 Fifties: At this point, you should know your body and have settled into it. This doesn’t mean it’s time to start wearing wall paper inspired fabrics either. Grab those loose yet still fitted pieces that have a nice feel to them. Choose good fabrics that make you feel great when it’s on.

Fellas, no need to wear those skin tight shirts. Put on a nice crew neck t-shirt or V-neck shirt that allows you to breath. A nice paper boy hat or fedora is a great piece to add in as well. Continue to dress for the occasion but in-line with your maturity. Remember, you can still be trendy, just keep in mind where you are in your life and adjust the trend to it.

Want more? Meet Brian Swan and the Right Hand Man team at my Pre-Valentine Party on Thurs, Feb. 9^th. You’ll receive a complimentary 5 minute assessment. Can’t make it? Contact Brian at 602.421.5738 bswan@rhmstyle.com

Your style should evolve with you as you continue to mature. Changes in your career, lifestyle, mindset, body and age are all things that can cause your ...]]> Guest Blogger: Brian Swan, Right Hand Man Image Consulting

Your style should evolve with you as you continue to mature. Changes in your career, lifestyle, mindset, body and age are all things that can cause your style to change. As you grow, so should you wardrobe in essence. Here is a guide to how to dress to impress at any age.

Twenties: At this stage in your life you are starting to really figure out who you are. So trying out the same items you had in years past may work but get boring. It’s time to add some flare to it by getting bolder colors and form fitting items. This doesn’t mean you need to wear pieces that are too tight and revealing. Keep in mind you are still on a career search so you must be mindful of the image you are portraying.

Ladies, for a relaxed look, go for something simple yet sexy. A white tank top, jean shorts, nude pumps and a red bag is perfect! Also add on accessories like a necklace, earrings and/or bracelet’s. For evening wear, look for pieces that silhouette your body well. Try an off the shoulder dress, strapless one or even a nice blouse and skirt. This is also a great time in your life to try out those heels you have been dying for.

 Thirties: Much of what you learned in your twenties will flow through to your thirties. Staying trendy is okay here but be mindful of your body. If you have had some life events like children, your body may be slightly different. If you are a little heavier than before this doesn’t mean buy clothing that is baggy on you. It still needs to be fitted for your body. You don’t need to over accentuate your curves but still compliment them. If you happen to be a little heavier, stray away from horizontal lines in pieces. Monochromatic colors will work well for you if you feel heavier in some areas. They are colors like black, grey, chrome, brown etc. However, if you use those colors more often in your wardrobe, add in splashes of color with accessories and items.

 Forties: At this stage you may feel you’re fashionably out of touch. Maybe you have been busy with raising your family or career. Maybe your body is not where you want it. How do you get back to being stylish? You don’t have to because you never left! You just need to become acquainted with the updated styles of things you may already have and make them work for your current lifestyle. Again, it is key here to buy items that fit your body. Nothing too baggy or too tight. Forget the saying of “middle aged”. It is all a mindset truly. You don’t need to be super trendy like wearing wallet chains or anything. Ladies, grab those skinny jeans and sheer vest or blouse. Maybe even go for the pin up look by grabbing a hair wrap and putting your hair up! Don’t lose your personality in your life. Bring it out in what you wear!!

 Fifties:  At this point, you should know your body and have settled into it. This doesn’t mean it’s time to start wearing wall paper inspired fabrics either. Ladies it can get confusing on what is considered sexy here. Cleavage is one of those areas that has a fine line. Try wearing great body forms like under boat-neck tops, button-down shirts with the second button undone instead of the third, or lower scoop necks to expose the collarbone and look more sexy. Show off that sexy neckline! Grab those loose yet still fitted pieces that have a nice feel to them. Choose good fabrics that make you feel great when it’s on.

Meet Brian Swan and the Right Hand Man team at my Pre-Valentine Party on Thurs, Feb. 9^th. You’ll receive a complimentary 5 minute assessment. Can’t make it? Contact Brian at 602.421.5738 bswan@rhmstyle.com/

Ok, I’ll state the obvious.

Dating can be expensive. Especially for you men – as you usually pay.

Yes, women’s income has increased over the years, we’re liberated and know what we want but when the check comes ...]]>  

Ok, I’ll state the obvious.

Dating can be expensive. Especially for you men – as you usually pay.

Yes, women’s income has increased over the years, we’re liberated and know what we want but when the check comes – it’s usually the man who is paying the bill.

Rant, yell how unfair it is and it’s still the reality for most of you.

And you can’t save a few bucks by using a coupon. While this is changing in our current economy – whipping out your groupon coupon during a first date doesn’t usually make a great impression on your lovely lady. Again, unfair – guys have to pay and then get slammed when they try to save money on dates? Yikes!

I get it.

So when I heard about a new deal to discretely save money on restaurants – I was thinking of you. Because I want you dating and meeting Miss Right –Right now.

Restauranteers is a classy way to save on dates at high-end restaurants. Unlike Groupon and clones, Restauranteers doesn’t use coupons. Just make your reservation and the discount (20-30%) is automatically and discretely applied to your entire bill. You don’t need to use a card, coupon, or say a magic word. Just make your reservation on restauranteers.com and be Mr. Suave on your date.

And these aren’t Old Country Buffet restaurants. They’ve got many upscale places that normally don’t discount anywhere. Restaurants like – Wrigley Mansion’s Gordies, Arrivederci Ristorante, Christopher’s and more. Restauranteers is in Phoenix, Seattle, San Diego and Sacramento and their list is growing.

Restauranteers is $60 BUT offering my readers a free 1 year membership. So get your free membership and start saving now. The only catch is you need to sign up for it by November 30, 2011 to get the free 1 year membership. Who loves you? Hint….you’re suppose to say – me

To start your free subscription, visit the link and register with the promo code: PHXMEETUP.

And to sweeten the deal –there’s a free contest. Anyone who signs up will also be entered to win a $150 gift card at a restaurant of their choice.

And of course, you don’t have to have a date but go out with friends, family or impress the boss while saving up to 30% on your entire bill. My mom and friends have already signed up.

And of course the best way to save right now is to sign up for my 2 for 1 Special for Finding the Right One Now.

The last blog was the first step on how to flirt on Facebook. Now let’s discuss the rest of the steps to meet great singles on Facebook.

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The last blog was the first step on how to flirt on Facebook. Now let’s discuss the rest of the steps to meet great singles on Facebook.

Start to be active on Facebook
Start posting every few days something that is positive, inspirational, or fun in your life. Here are some ideas:
• Post a quote you like.
• Did you have a great workout in the morning? Great – post an status update about that.
• Post a great article or a funny video that shows your sense of humor. You want someone who has a similar type of humor. You don’t want to be with someone who doesn’t think you’re funny.
• About once a day comment or “Like” the posts of your friends or of someone that you would like to date.

BUT – Don’t be a Facebook Stalker by liking and commenting about everything the person you interested in posts. Do enough to get his or her attention, but not so much that you look like you are watching everything that they post.

Find attractive people without looking like a creeper.
You can find people using the “People You May Know” tool, by checking out your friend’s friends, or by noticing someone who comments or is in a friend’s photographs. The key is that you need to have a reason to message them. A simple way is telling them that made you want to get to know them because you share a common interest, have a funny photo, been to an event you’ve been to or have multiple friends in common.

Send them a message and don’t send them a “Friend Request”
You don’t want to request to be friends with anyone that you haven’t met in person or have exchanged a lot of messages with. Keep the message short, simple, and throw in a little humor, if you can. Stick to safe topics, like music, pets, sports, pop culture, or interests you share. This will just come off as weird or creepy.

Build comfort by messaging back and forth, but get their phone number sooner, rather than later.
After you’ve done mutual likes, emails, comments, then it’s time to take it off Facebook. Find an event, concert, or something you’re both planning to be at or ask if she or he is going to meet up. If nothing is coming up, then do the direct approach that you’d like to talk on the phone. Keep it short and throw in a little humor at the end. If they send you their phone number, this is a huge sign that they are interested in you.
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Keep your Facebook profile, interesting, positive, and intriguing, and you present yourself as a person that others would like to hang out with. If you complement that by sending short, witty, and genuine messages, then you have a good chance of scoring a date.

Have fun and let me know how it goes for you or what Facebook Flirting tips work for you.

If you are navigating the “single” world, using Facebook is a great way to find to finding interesting matches and have great dates. However, you need to know what you are doing, because there is also ...]]>

If you are navigating the “single” world, using Facebook is a great way to find to finding interesting matches and have great dates. However, you need to know what you are doing, because there is also the chance that you could get labeled as the male or female “Facebook Player”.

This blog  is the first step to Flirting on Facebook. Look for future blogs to get the other steps to meet great singles.

Step 1 – Revamp your profile, so it is exciting, positive, and interesting.

Like it or not, anyone that sees your Facebook profile will be making a judgment about you as a person, so you want to make it a positive impression. Follow these easy Facebook housekeeping rules:

• Clear off anything on your profile that is negative. To flirt on Facebook – Delete those photos of you and your ex smooching; photos of you drunk; grabbing anyone’s (or your own) intimate body part and anything else  that only your friends think is funny.
• If you don’t have any or few friends, then get some! Get involved in the social media world to show that you’ve got something going on in your life.
• Keep the photographs of you doing fun, social, or exciting things, like your last trip to Mexico or that last race you ran.
• Delete any negative or whining comments you wrote on your wall. You may have had a bad day but your viewer will probably judge you as just a negative person.
• Review your “Personal Information” and make sure that your information is unique, interesting and even a bit mysterious. Leave out your relationship status and mark that you want to meet men and women.
• Talk about what you passions in life are, what you dream of accomplishing, interesting quotes you like and steer away from talking about the boring, mundane details of your life.

Got it? Find out the other steps on how to Flirt on Facebook in the next blogs.

Even as you read this, there are thousands of women out there on a first date, and they will be thinking one of two ways. They will either be praying that they never have to see ...]]>  

Even as you read this, there are thousands of women out there on a first date, and they will be thinking one of two ways. They will either be praying that they never have to see this oaf again, or they will be crossing their fingers in the hope that this will lead to a second date, and a third, and so on. So, what about when that date goes great, and yet you never hear from him? He may even have told you that he felt the date was going great as well, but that phone call never materialized.

The most common advice you will hear is to just “move on.” However, that can be a little difficult at first. Your mind is spinning on what you mind have “done wrong”, “what’s wrong with me” and your feelings are a bit (or a lot) hurt. So let’s take a look at some of the reasons your phone may not have rang.

•  He is not available: Sadly, this occurs all too often. Your date may really have gone great, and there could be a real connection. However, if he is already seeing someone, then that won’t matter much. Attached guys often like to test the waters and see what else is out there, yet they have no intention of ever seeing you again.
• No connection or chemistry: The date may have gone wonderfully, with laughing, giggling, great conversation and a real connected feeling. Unfortunately, if he doesn’t feel a sexual connection with you, he won’t be calling you back. Let’s face it; you can have a similar time with your friends, but that doesn’t mean you would want to date them, right?
• He is a wuss: Well, to put it bluntly, if your date really did go at good as you think, you would have heard from him again. Many men have no backbone and will pretend things are going great, even if they aren’t. They will act as though you are the greatest thing since sliced bread, even though they have no intention of calling you. They would rather just not call than look like a jerk on the date.

 There are many other reasons why he may not have called back, but these are easily the most common. Regardless of the reason, whether it’s good or bad, stressing over it won’t help, and in doing so, you may miss out on another guy who may really be “the one.”

And in a way – he did you a favor. Because you don’t want to waste time going on dates with someone who isn’t into you. You want to be with those who feel a real connection with you and can’t wait to see you again.

If you aren’t quite sure how well you are doing on your first dates or why you’re a great catch and still single, contact me and get the answer to finding love that lasts forever.