Makeover because I feel frumpy

[Anonymous]

I am im my mid-30s and feel very frumpy. Not weight wise--I'm slim and toned. I'm talking more hair color/hair style, makeup, clothes, overall presentation. I feel like I've aged a lot in the last few years and no longer feel very good about myself. I need someone to tell me what hair color/hair style would look best, teach me how to properly apply makeup and what makeup colors would look best, a new wardrobe, and maybe how to present myself better (I'm new to the area and have had difficulty making new friends, and I wonder if it's because I am perceived to be too quiet or unfriendly or something). For instance, a few months ago I went to a colorist at a salon for advice and new color, and the ideas she had just completely wouldn't work for me (she wanted me to go much lighter, which wouldn't be a good look.) So for example I need some professional guidance as to what hair color would look best. Any ideas?

[Anonymous]

Sounds like you should get a stylist. I wish I did that after I lost weight and spent all these money on outfits. I still do not look put together, due to hair and accessaies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like you should get a stylist. I wish I did that after I lost weight and spent all these money on outfits. I still do not look put together, due to hair and accessaies.

Is this the same as an image consultant? How do I go about finding one?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like you should get a stylist. I wish I did that after I lost weight and spent all these money on outfits. I still do not look put together, due to hair and accessaies.

Is this the same as an image consultant? How do I go about finding one?

Yes, google that or "personal stylists Washington dc". Here is a Washingtonian article -

http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/style/spring-fashion-personal-shoppers/

[Anonymous]

There are lots of people out there calling themselves image consultants or stylists. Many of them have no training whatsoever and others are salespeople masquerading as stylists.

Go to Association of Image Consultants International - www.aici.org - and peruse the consultants and the different levels of accreditation. AICI is the professional association and requires training, testing, professional standards, etc. The site even lists the consultants' websites. Call at least two to discuss your needs and see which one is the best fit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are lots of people out there calling themselves image consultants or stylists. Many of them have no training whatsoever and others are salespeople masquerading as stylists.

Go to Association of Image Consultants International - www.aici.org - and peruse the consultants and the different levels of accreditation. AICI is the professional association and requires training, testing, professional standards, etc. The site even lists the consultants' websites. Call at least two to discuss your needs and see which one is the best fit.

Thank you for posting this! This is incredibly helpful. I realized that I need to make some changes. I realized the other day I have not received a compliment in about 10 years.