In This Issue: Message from Diana Feature Article: Artful Accessories Glossary: Newsboy Cap MESSAGE FROM DIANA Wow! How'd it get to be October already? Seems like just yesterday my kids were starting summer camp. . . Speaking of time zipping by, it's just a couple more weeks until Judith Rasband of the Conselle Institute hosts her "Image Enhancement Retreat" in beautiful Salt Lake City. If you're ready for a little one-on-one time for a head-to-toe makeover with one of the world's top image consultants, you do NOT want to miss this. Tell them Diana sent you: http://www.fashionforrealwomen.com/image-enhance.html So what's on tap for today's article? How to indulge your passion for accessories. Enjoy! Diana Pemberton-Sikes FashionForRealWomen.com A Smaller Size by Swimsuit Season? What if you could drop some of those pesky pounds in the next few weeks WITHOUT starving yourself, counting calories, or going to meetings? What if, by rotating your eating patterns for a few days, you could speed up your metabolism to burn away a few of those dimples and rolls - yet still enjoy a glass of wine with dinner? Sound impossible? Well pick your favorite foods, let these folks plan your menu, and join the thousands who have discovered what a big difference "shifting calories" can mean to your waistline: http://www.dianaprefers.com/fatloss.htm FEATURE ARTICLE Artful Accessories Using fashion accessories in different ways is one of the easiest ways to make you look like you have a larger wardrobe than you do. By adding a scarf, subtracting a belt, rotating shoes, etc., you can make a small inventory of clothes look like a bottomless closet. But what if you have a "thing" (others might call it an obsession) for a particular type of accessory -- like hats, purses, or bracelets - that you just can't seem to get enough of? Own up to it. Profess it. Then use those pieces as your signature wardrobe item. It will set you apart from the trend followers and give you a certain cachet. Just remember the basic rules of accessorizing: 1. Each outfit should only have ONE focal point, like a necklace, belt, or shoes. Don't make accessories compete against each other for attention. 2. If the accessory is elaborate, keep the clothes simple. Simple lines, simple colors, simple silhouette. It will provide the perfect backdrop for a drop-dead gorgeous piece. 3. Keep accessories in same mood as your garment. Don't pair a summer day dress with an evening clutch or a business suit with flip flops, for example. Wear casual clothes with casual accessories, business clothes with business accessories, evening clothes with evening accessories. Otherwise you'll look unschooled. With that in mind, take your signature accessory to the next level by wearing artful, conversation-generating pieces. Here's how: Go Vintage Beautiful accessories from a bygone era can evoke a sense of history and glamour. They can also save you a ton of money. If you like designer accessories, look for pieces from prior seasons in consignment or vintage shops or online at places like eBay. Want something really special? Show your fashion savvy by wearing designers from the 1930's, 40's, or 50's. Schiaparelli Scarf from 1940's eBay.com Go Italian Italy has been known for its sumptuous accessories since the Crusades. Amazing shoes, beautiful evening bags, luxurious jewelry - if you can afford it, pick up a few pieces or request them as holiday, birthday, or anniversary gifts. You can leave them to your fashionable heirs. Maddalena Marconi  Evening Bag Forzieri.com Go Low Profile If all of your friends are strutting around in their Jimmy Choos carrying Prada bags, try wearing pieces from a high talent/low profile designer instead. Being stylish isn't about blinding following trends; it's about knowing how to put together a pleasing aesthetic. Nude Footwear Pump Piperlime.com   Go Local Local artisans often create beautiful pieces, but you have to know where to go to find them. Try small, local boutiques, or visit craft shows in your area.   Handmade Necklace from Thailand Overstock.com Why fight your passion for a certain accessory? Embrace it and make it your signature. You'll look amazing and be able to enjoy the artistry of your favorite pieces. Need more tips on how to accessorize? Download a copy of ACCESSORY MAGIC to learn how to define your style and stretch your budget with accessories.   Glossary: Newsboy Cap A newsboy cap is a casual, flat-style hat that's like a beret with a short visor. It was worn frequently in the late 1800's and early 1900's by men, golfers, and newspaper boys - from which it derives its name - but is now worn by both men and women. Also known as: baker boy, apple cap, and eight panel. Newsboy Cap Macys.com ************** Until next time, Diana Pemberton-Sikes diana@fashionforrealwomen.com FashionForRealWomen.com AccessoryMagic.com BusinessWearMagic.com OccasionMagic.com WardrobeMagic.com TheClothingChronicles.com ------------------------ Published by: Top Drawer Publications, LLC 256 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19711 USA Copyright © 2009 by Diana Pemberton-Sikes All rights reserved. Want to get your wardrobe together in a flash? Try our best-selling ebook,  Wardrobe Magic Archives index   Terms of Use | Privacy Policy © 2009 Top Drawer Publications, LLC All rights reserved. 256 S. College Avenue • Newark, DE 19711 Phone/Fax 302-266-0156 • Email: sales@topdrawerpublications.com