"Out of the Closet into Inspired Style" -- Fall Fashion News for Frugal Times

Fall Fashion News for Frugal Times:

Learn the Secrets of

Closet Management and Style

from AICI SFBA's Top Image Pros

The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI - SFBA) kicks off the fall season with some sage advice: Shop your closet first! "Out of the Closet into Inspired Style," an event that will offer trade secrets from seven professional image consultants on how they approach their clients' closets to maximize value investments while targeting new shopping needs. Women of various professional profiles and lifestyles will model the results.

Presented in a dinner program on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $69/$75 at the door.

"This program is tailored specifically for the professional woman, who needs to pay special attention to wardrobe and grooming in a challenging economy. Different professions demand individual uniformity," states Colleen Abrie, AICI FLC, CDI, the event's chief organizer who is also a well-known and respected hair, makeup and head-to-toe stylist expert. "This is a must-attend program for savvy women who want to look their best without breaking the bank," laughs Abrie, founder of Concepts in Style.

Six other Image Pros:

Jennifer Bressie, AICI FLC, of Jennifer Bressie Image and Style, San Francisco, a UC Berkley graduate, who transitioned from a highly successful sales and management career with Oracle to doing what she loves most: getting into her clients' closet and helping to develop their personal styles.

Julie Kaufman, AICI FLC, of Julie Kaufman Wardrobe Consulting, an Atherton-based business which includes color analysis, closet editing and personal shopping for both men and women.

Alyce Parsons, AICI CIP CET CIHM of Universal Style, Monte Sereno, is a highly sought-after international speaker, trainer and author of several books on style including her most recent: StyleSource: The Power of the Seven Universal Styles for Men and Women.

Bianca Stark-Falcone, AICI FLC, of B Well Dressed, Mill Valley. Her extensive retail background and knowledge of fashion allows her to do it all for her male and female clients, including closet cleansings anreorganization, personal shopping, packing and travel, undergarments and foundation.

Divya Vashi, a native of India who divides her time between New Delhi, New York and San Francisco, a reporter with the BBC World Service, and spends her time pursuing her passion for fashion working with high profile CEOs, actors, models and people in transition.

Carolyn Woodworth, AICI FLC, owner of Design & Style Image Studio in Lafayette and VP Education Conference for the AICI SFBA Chapter, specializes in make-up, Carlisle courture clothing and custom jewelry and accessories.

Getting into my closet, let's see, yes, I think that I would like that. I am a bit of a retro diva but I am sure a few more leggings would work along with some up to date scarves and jackets.

For more information call Colleen Abrie: 408-772-3358.

Wedding Workshop -- Hilton Dallas Park Cities

The Beautiful Wedding Workshop for Brides-to-be

at the Hilton Dallas Park Cities

The Beautiful Wedding Workshop will be held at the Hilton Dallas Park Cities on Sunday, September 20, 2009.  Brides-to-be will not want to miss this event as this is a workshop that will help every bride achieve her dream wedding.  This bridal show is a combination of entertaining lectures, fashion shows, and insider industry secrets.  

The workshop agenda consist of:

Morning Workshop 10:00 a.m. -- Events include:  

• "Do it yourself, Fabulously!" - an informative lecture by National wedding Designer, Jeffrey Horn
• Couture Bridal Show
• Informative roundtables with Dallas' very own wedding experts
• Goodie bags, refreshments and more!

Afternoon Workshop 2:00 p.m. -- Events include:

•  "Do it yourself, Fabulously!" - an informative lecture by National wedding Designer, Jeffrey Horn
• Couture Bridal Show
• Informative roundtables with Dallas' very own wedding experts
• Sports Bar with Groom-to-be drink specials
• Goodie bags, cocktails, hor d'oeuvres, and more!

For information call Ann Cuellar at 469-232-4948 or go to http://www.BeautifulWeddingWorkshop.com

Get-It-Done Workshops -- Offered by Mom Entrepreneurs

Get-It-Done-Workshops -- Ideal for Moms in Business

Three mom entrepreneurs, Lara Galloway, Mary Hickman, Melissa Lierman, offer a workshop for moms who own a business and raise a family all at the same time.

“We found that we are constantly stressed for time, so we’ve become quite savvy at using web-based tools to push and grow our businesses using the Internet. The reach and networking benefits are exponential,” says Melissa Lierman, a web consultant and owner of timeoutmom.com, an online store.

“Yet we’ve learned many of our fellow mom business owners are not using these online tools. Managing both family and business, there is not a lot of down time for them to research and apply the latest tools out there,” says Mary Hickman of MHK Marketing Group in Royal Oak, Michigan.

The workshop includes information in regards to growing your business with the internet. Initial workshop topics range from Twitter to e-mail marketing to blogs to podcasting and SEO work. The first workshop, Using Twitter to Grow Your Business, is scheduled for Tuesday September 29, 2009 from 9:30am-12:30pm at the Red Run Golf Club of Royal Oak, Michigan. Tickets are $59 and must be purchased in advance at www.momgrowyourbusiness.com.

Solitude by the Sea -- A Women's Retreat

Solitude by the Sea -- A Women's Retreat

Solitude by the Sea is a retreat being offered by business coach, Elizabeth Barbour and yoga instructor, Geralyn Russell. This luxurious retreat will take place in St. George Island, Florida on October 15-18, 2009. The retreat is being offered to women who want to refresh their minds, renew their bodies and restore their spirit.

The weekend retreat will offer opportunities to explore solitude and life transformation. Below is information as to what these ladies will offer:

Geralyn Russell

• Guided restorative yoga with mediation
• Labyrinth building and walking

Elizabeth Barbour

• Guided journaling and creation of vision boards
• Tools and ideas to help you care for yourself in a loving way

If you are ready to take the first step for relaxation, solitude and transformation than check out additional information at Solitude by the Sea The link will bring you to their site that offers additional information on accommodations, food, and teleconferences.

Going Deeper into Love -- In the Boston area

The Human Awareness Institute is offering mini-workshops for men and women in the Boston and surrounding areas. If you are wondering how your beliefs about love, intimacy and sexuality affect your relationships, sexual satisfaction, body image and ability to find love then attend the mini workshops held September 14 and 17, 2009.

For additional info go to www.hai.org

Women on the Rise National Tour- September 12, 2009

Women on the Rise National Tour presents --- "From Crisis to Opportunity - Coming out of this Recession on Top." Conference will be held in Sacramento, CA, September 12, 2009.

What to expect:

• Learn leadership skills that will teach how to soar in any economic climate
• Learn how to defeat dysfunctional behavior and end the cycle of generational curses
• Learn how to be a savvy woman that leaves a financial legacy to her loved ones
• Learn how to live with or without a man
• Learn from dynamic women who have weathered the storms of life and know how to rise above obstacles and adversities

Featured Guest Speakers:

Anit Davis-Defoe, PH.D is a certified career and workforce development consultant, motivational teacher, knowledge facilitator, youth development and family strengthening expert, as well as an organization, quality and leadership development specialist.

C. Joyce Farrar-Rosemon, recently aired on the Geraldo show is a Motivational Speaker, Educator and Author of two recently published books: How to Be the Head and Not the Tail!, A Christian Manifesto For Making Six Figures and How to Get to The Palace From Your Prison, Joseph's 14-Step Program to Overcome Loneliness, Depression, Discrimination, Barrenness & Abuse.

Anita Renee' Johnson was destined to be an expert speaker in financial management for women. An entrepreneur since 1993, she has consulted with over 500 individuals in managing their finances. After seeing countless women not making the grade managing their finances as well as seeing her own family members suffer financial ruin, she created a curriculum that allows women to become financially savvy.

For more information please visit www.womenontherisetour.eventbrite.com/