Style-A French Perspective: Recent Episodes
Anna Mc Connell
Having worked with hundreds of women and Transgender women over the years, I have found that most women have the same concerns; - appear thinner - look stylish and put together - look sexy - age appropriate - and not waste time with our wardrobes. On this podcast, you will learn all of this and more. Born and raised in France and having worked many years in the luxury industry, Anna brings her Parisian perspective to Fashion.
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We often see women walk into a room and command authority and respect just by the way they look, chic and elegant. How do they do it?
It's not about faking it, it's about making the most or your investment and feeling good about yourself. Making your clothes represent you. Remember your clothing is just an extension of your personality and speaks volumes.
Listen in to hear the things I go over with my clients as a Wardrobe Stylist and Transformational Life Coach.
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As a Wardrobe Stylist, I have worked with hundreds of women and there are 3 common issues I see repeatedly;
👗 They have nothing to wear yet they have closets full of clothes�
👗 They do not know how to fit their body to look and feel comfortable�
👗 They do not have a Wardrobe Strategy or Plan, hence the waste of time, money and energy
But yet they continue to shop and buy clothes that don’t fit their bodies, their wardrobe or their needs.
This is why I created My "Core Wardrobe Signature System©" Listen in to learn more.
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There are plenty of little tricks and tips to looking and feeling our best. In terms of shape wear, technology has come a long way. We have many options and don’t have to sacrifice comfort to look amazing.
The right undergarments can lift, hold, smooth and enhance our body’s natural assets. Shapewear is our secret weapon to enhancing or concealing those special areas.
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Most women have an area of their bodies that they wish to conceal. As a Transformational Life Coach and Wardrobe Stylist, One of the main questions I get from my clients, is how do I conceal my tummy without looking even larger?
This is very interesting because nature does not discriminate, you can experience this issue whether you are a size 4 or 24. (trust me)
Knowing your body shape is very important because it helps you to understand how length, cut and style affects your overall appearance. There are many ways to minimize to look slimmer.
In this video I go over a few aspects that you may consider to hide the little bulge.
👉 Your choice of pant
👉 The fit and choice of your top
👉 The choice of color for your top and
👉 The 4F© System I go over with my clients
The goal is to always feel good in our clothes so when our clothes fit correctly, we carry ourselves with confidence.
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Hello, I am Anna Mc Connell - Transformational Life Coach and Wardrobe Stylist, I help women and transwomen to create a wardrobe to match their lifestyle, bring out their true personality and simplify their life.
A community question was recently asked.
The question is: “I am getting head shots done soon, what is your best advice on selecting what to wear?’
This is a great question.
Several things are to consider, you are using your headshots for social media, website, print, therefore business, you want to look professional, approachable and trustworthy.
- So you want to determine who you want to appeal to?
- Who is your audience/clients you want to relate to?
- You want to convey a message that suits the industry you are working in
- To be memorable and communicate who you really are
- Although simplicity is always best, you may want to show your personality with your signature style. A signature is something that you are immediately recognizable by, It may be the jewelry you wear, scarves, unique glasses or the way you wear your hair or makeup. Many celebrities have defined their brand with a signature style. I’m sure you can think of at least 5 right now.
- In terms of colors, the right colors should brighten your eyes and even out your skin tone. I’m sure you have been complimented many times on how radiant you looked or how glowing you were, those were your colors.
- Everyone can wear most colors, it all depends on the right shade of that color. For instance, I can wear a grass green which will make my eyes pop whereas a pale green, I will look as if I have jandice, the tone is very important.
- Check yourself in daylight against a white background as artificial lighting tend to change the color tone.
- Bold colors, jewel tones or solid are excellent choices for most skin tones. Blues are general favorites.
- To convey formality, colors such as brown, grey or navy are good choices.
- Black and stark white may cast shadows with artificial lighting and harsher on most skin tones. If you do want to wear black, wear a brighter color near your face or choose a cream instead of white.
- Avoid red if you have a pink undertone, it will bring out the red pigments in your skin tone.
- Most of these rules also apply to video. I hope this has helped.
Have a lovely day,
Bye
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As Giorgio Armani said "An accessory is just as important as an outfit. It completes the look and highlights the personality of the wearer"
As a Transformational Life Coach and Wardrobe Stylist, I know that from head to toe, every little detail matters. The right pair of boots will transform your look. It is a prominent part of your ensemble, so choose wisely.
Whether you are classic, edgy or have an equestrian look, the full coverage footwear will be comfortable and Chic!
On chillier days, they make our dresses and skirts wearable. They give an extra sophistication to jeans. Use these in your capsule wardrobe and increase the versatility of your wardrobe.
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Whether you are working at home professionally or a stay at home mom, the way we dress has a huge impact on the way we feel especially when we catch that glance in the mirror!
As a Wardrobe Stylist and Transformational Life Coach, I work with hundreds of women from all walks of life, shapes and sizes and we all have the same thing in common. We want to feel good about ourselves. It's not about showing off, getting compliments or expensive clothing. We want to be able to move freely, breathe, be cozy and look cute. My three C's, cozy, comfy and cute! So listen in for a my take on Dressing comfortably at home and feeling good about yourself.
Don't forget to grab my free guide while it is still available "The 10 Styling Mistakes To Avoid At All Costs"
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Whether you are creating a wardrobe from scratch or revamping your wardrobe, it is important to work on your color scheme. Adding color brightens up your mood, gives you energy, reflects your personality and elevates your outfit. Color can change the way you appear quicker than any piece of clothing or style. It has the ability to transform, slim or emphasize your body.Anyone who colors their hair can tell you as much. It is also one of the best and undervalued Styling tools we have in our tool box.
So much can be said by the way we dress. Use color to send the right messages to your audience. Are you credible? feminine? Down to earth and friendly? Trustworthy? Not only we see color but we have emotional responses to color.
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Find herewith my recommendations for items in Emerald Green and how to wear them. Color plays a significant role when it comes to selecting your clothes and a lot of factors come into play.
Listen in to here your questions answered
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How do you transition your wardrobe from one season to the other? It is so tempting to go out and shop for an entire new wardrobe but it is not always practical.
There are many easy and economical ways to repurpose our clothing. As a Transformational Life Coach and Wardrobe Stylist, I help women and trans-women to make the most of their wardrobes for their daily lives.
All we need is a little creativity and time. Start with just a few garments and see how many outfits you can create for this fall! I would love to see what you come up with.
Meanwhile, grab my free guide "The 10 Styling Mistakes To Avoid at All Costs" https://tinyurl.com/y73py4un
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Have you ever used a Matchmaker to find that "Special person" in your life?
I am thrilled to spotlight Courtney Quinlan, owner of Midwest Matchmaking.
About the guest;
Courtney Quinlan began her career in professional matchmaking in 2006, shortly after graduating with a B.S. in communications from the University of Nebraska. Upon discovering her innate passion for successfully helping singles find love, she founded her first matchmaking company, Omaha Love in 2009. With the success of her first venture, she expanded regionally in 2017 to serve singles throughout the entire region with Midwest Matchmaking. After more than a decade in business, and thousands of relationships, engagements and marriages in her portfolio, Courtney's success is attributed to her compassion and ability to relate to people from all lifestyles and backgrounds. She firmly believes there is someone out there for everyone. Courtney has been responsible for thousands of love connections over the past 15 years.
Courtney was born and raised in Nebraska, and has spent most of her life living in the Midwest, making her well connected throughout the area. She appreciates the values, the good natured people and the family centered culture. Cupid herself found her very own love story in 2014 when she married her soulmate, Sean. They reside in Omaha with their two beautiful sons, enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling and staying active in the community.
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About the Host;
Anna Mc Connell is French and has lived and worked in Paris most of her life. With many years in the luxury industry, it was a lifetime dream of hers to open her own styling business. She did so upon arriving to the USA in 2004. She brings her unique French fashion and styling expertise to women and Transwomen to create the perfect wardrobe for their lifestyle and personality.
She helps them find their true style and become the woman they always longed to be. Confidence, Image and Style are just a few things she works on with her clients. In the meantime grab the 10 Styling Mistakes to avoid at all costs https://anna-mcconnell.lpages.co/10-styling-mistakes-to-avoid-at-all-costs
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As a Transformational Life Coach & Wardrobe Stylist, I empower women and trans-women by helping them feel their best with confidence and wardrobe. Download my guide while it is still free "The 10 Styling Mistakes To Avoid at All Costs" https://anna-mcconnell.lpages.co/10-styling-mistakes-to-avoid-at-all-costs
A lot of women seem to struggle with this one piece. No matter
= What your body type is
= Or how expensive or extensive your wardrobe is
I work with my clients on the one piece easily altered, not by a seamstress. Listen in to discover the big secret to always feeling attractive regardless of age or weight.
Some of you may be working from home and on line with your colleagues for weekly meeting or working with clients. As a Transformational Coach and Wardrobe Stylist, I help women and Transwomen with their lifestyle, image, wardrobe and style.
Do you have a Signature Style?
Do you know your audience?
Listen in to my recommendations for video conferencing.
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Dressing is all about proportions. It is like architecture, we need balance for visual appeal.
Your body type will determine which styles look best on you, so it is very important,
When purchasing clothes, we often buy something we liked on someone else, on a store mannequin or in a magazine ad. We then realize it doesn't fit properly and more often than not, we determine that our body is at fault, which is not the case, We simply didn't purchase the style that suited our body.
There are three factors that I go over with my clients that will flatter your appearance whatever your body type.
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The process of dressing should be easy and stress free. We make it way too complicated.
We purchase items that don't necessarily fit our body shape nor our wardrobe and then think we have nothing to wear. Although we have closets full!
5 Essential aspects I go over with all my clients.
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Dressing When Working from Home
Do you feel as professional and productive when you are not "Dressed the part"? I must confess, I wouldn't feel as professional if I was dressed in yoga pants. I am sure I am not unique in that regard, I would love to know your thoughts and how you feel.
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I have been working from home for quite a while and there are a few things I have noticed over time that have saved me time, money and my sanity!
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When we think about looking younger, we immediately think of anti-aging creams, moisturizers and scrubs....
But there are a lot of things we can do fashion wise to look younger and on trend without looking like our teenage daughters...
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Many women come to me because they are frustrated by the trends and clothing choices they find in store.
Unless you spend your day at the gym, you don’t have the same body you had in your 20’s.
So how can you look fashionable at any age? By following my ABC’s
1-ACCEPTANCE AND ATTITUDE
Age is just a number. You are what you believe yourself to be.
2- BALANCE
Whatever your body shape, remember to balance your proportions.
3- CLASSIC
Classic is not frumpy and old fashion clothing! It doesn’t have to be boring.
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👜What to Know About Shopping
💵The average household spends 5% of their monthly income on clothing.
How about you? Do you have a plan, a strategy?
This is one of the services I provide, shopping with and for my clients. They love the fact that I can help them build a wardrobe with limitless options.
Here are a few things to consider before heading out the door shopping
👚Have you gone through your closet and determined what you needed?
👡Have you determined the gaps in your wardrobe?
📓Do you record your purchases?
When shopping, consider:
🤸♂️Does it fit your lifestyle and activities?
🏋️♀️Does it fit your body type?
🧣What is your color scheme?
👩🏻🎤Your personality?
🤷♀️Do you like the item?
👒Is this garment a foundation piece or a trend?
The objective is to create an efficient wardrobe that works for you so you can focus on other things of your life.
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What to Wear When You are Busty
Whether you are petite, large, busty or have a smaller chest, we all need support, the right support.
There are strategies to conceal or reveal
Use the structure of the clothing to do so. Semi-fitted tops and darts for instance or necklines that elongate your torso.
The key is to avoid any additional volume on the top
Show off your curves to your best advantage
While balancing your body
If you need help showing off that amazing body of yours, send me an email and let’s discuss how I can help you.
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How to Make the Best Impression on a First Date
😳Are you experiencing panic in front of your wardrobe?
🙋♀️Have you started thinking about your plans a week before?
👗Or have you tried on everything in your wardrobe and still don’t know what to wear?
🤷♀️Which one are you?
There are several things I go over with my clients...
🚗Where are you going?
👩🏻🎤How do you want to be perceived?
💁🏻♀️What is your best feature?
I'm covering these questions and more.
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Choosing a Winter Coat
🧥The choice of outerwear, in most cases will follow your Style personality.
But....here are a few other factors I like to consider with my clients
🧥The Sillouette
🧥The Versatility
🧥The Color
🧥 Warmth
Listen in and let me help you find the perfect cozy coat!
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Through the years, leggings were known to be worn for activities such as dance or yoga. We also remember the iconic lycra leggings and the spandex ones of the 70’s.
As we have become more casual in the way we dress, we see women wearing leggings on a daily basis for all the activities of their life. I agree, they are comfortable but not always appropriate.
This is a discussion I always have with my clients.
When and where is it appropriate to wear leggings and how to wear them.
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How Do You Feel When Standing in Front of Your Closet?
Givenchy, the French designer said “all a woman needs to be chic is a raincoat, 2 suits, a pair of trousers and a cashmere sweater”.
Going through your closet can be very emotional.
It reminds us of special moments, happy times or how thin we were.
It also brings out the guilt of wasting money and admitting we were wrong about certain purchases.
When shopping with my clients, I always have a clear plan and wardrobe in mind. If it doesn’t fit their body type, lifestyle or personality, they are not buying it!
= and most of all it releases emotional anxiety
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Hello, I'm Anna Mc Connell, Transformational Coach and Wardrobe Stylist.
I help women and Trans-women regain confidence to make the right choices for their Style, Image and Wardrobe.
With any transition in your life, whether it is a divorce, a wedding, a new job, a post baby or transitioning from male to female, I help you become the woman you longed to be.
When shopping with my clients, this is one of the main issues for women and a question I get asked all the time.
How can we conceal our tummy without covering up with shapeless tops and long jackets. Especially over 40, you don’t want to look pregnant or like a tent.
There are ways to minimize and look thinner.
- Divide and conquer
Think about the amount of fabric you are wearing. If Trousers cover your tummy completely or tops go all the way down over it, it just creates more bulges
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Chose pants that divide your tummy and de-emphasizes the area.
Think about slanted pockets and side zippers instead of bulky zippers in the front.
Wider waistbands also work well
2) Choose tops that have A percentage of lycra, spandex or elastin. They will skim the body better
3) You can create an hourglass shape by letting your clothes do the work.
Opt for tops that have a heavier weight or built in structure, such as princess seams, darts and empire waists that have a slimming effect.
You can also play with color with garments that have color blocking for instance.
Avoid loose, boxy and shapeless tops.
4) In terms of belts, I would avoid wearing belts over your tummy If they come right under your bra line. We see a lot of women do this but it only emphasizes it. However a belt can be worn above an untucked top under a jacket. If the belt is peeking out from an open jacket it will be slimming.
The jacket prevents the eye from seeing the entire waistline therefore makes it look smaller. But only if you are wearing a jacket.
5) If you wear prints, bolder is better. Tiny prints have the contrary effect and make you look larger.
Colorful graphic prints fool the eye and therefore camouflages.
Ruching (the gathering on the sides) is another way to fool the eye
Creating a waistline is one of the most important things you can do. But you need to make strategic choices
We all have the power to create the image we desire with the body we currently have.
When shopping with my clients, we go over all these aspects;
= Does the garment showcase my waist
= Does it skim my body without being too tight or too loose
= We always check the construction of the garment, buttons, zippers, hem, pockets, seams, darts. All the elements to create a flattering fit.
= Does the garment highlight my assets and diminish my flaws. For this, you have to know what you want to enhance or conceal.
When the clothes fit correctly, you just carry yourself differently, with more confidence.
Your clothes express your personality, so don’t be afraid to shine.
Celebrate your shape through clothing and make dressing fun again.
I hope these tips have helped.
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❤️ Fabulous For Valentine’s Day ❤️
Whether you like the idea of celebrating Valentine’s Day or not, it’s always a great excuse to go out with your loved one or a friend. 💑
Here are three things to consider before heading out the door.
- Formality of the evening 💃🏻
- What color should I wear? 💅
- Also Don’t adopt a new style for the occasion, be yourself. 💇♀️
Don’t forget your accessories, it completes the look. It’s the frosting on the cake that allows you to express your personal style. 👒
Whatever you are doing, going out for pizza, an elaborate dinner, to a movie or spending time at home, enjoy!
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I was born into Fashion. 💃🏻
My mother was a wonderful seamstress who made her four daughters entire wardrobe. My grandmother wore heels until the age of 90. 👠
I think everyone is beautiful in their own unique way and I want to help women feel confident and beautiful in their own skin and clothes.
We are assaulted daily by the media with unrealistic expectations of how we should dress, our weight and their standards of beauty.
This is a cycle to break. 💥
My goal is that every woman I work with feels great about herself. Confidence is key. That she wears 100% of her wardrobe, saves time, money and energy. ❤️
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Do you have a Signature piece of clothing, jewelry, stylish glasses, hat or color that people always compliment you on? 👠
This is one question I always ask my clients when creating their signature style to be portrayed through a headshot. 👩🏻🦳
Some people don’t realize they have one, so we identify it together.
How do you want people to perceive you?
What is the goal of your headshot?
Some of the things we work on with my clients are the poses, facial expressions and clothing because it all comes together as a signature style.
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Our clothes, grooming and appearance is an extension of our personality. 👩🏻🎤
People will judge, it’s human nature. They always have and always will. But we should embrace the fact and use it to our advantage.
We are in control of our image. 💃🏻
These are some of the question I work on with my clients;
👠What do you want to say with your clothing?
👠Are you representing your true self?
👠Are you sure that what you are presenting to others is perceived correctly?
👠Can there be a disconnect?
The way we feel in our clothes and move through life impacts all aspects of our life, the careers we seek, the mates we seek, the friendships. 👯♀️
🛳The adventures and the life we live and how people feel about you.
If you think it’s ok to go through life being average, that’s fine
However, I guarantee there will come a time when you will regret not making the effort. 🌟 Continue the conversation click on the link and grab my free guide: https://anna-mcconnell.lpages.co/10-styling-mistakes-to-avoid-at-all-costspdf/
The holiday season is busy with family gatherings and parties.
What kind of Party girl are you?
I asked this question earlier this week on social media.
= Would you wear a sequined dress
= Just a little shine
= Something casual and chic
= or Jeans and a sweater?
The result was mostly the sequined dress which was very surprising to me.
We are all different and have different ways of doing things.
Do you have the party outfit that you wear every single year
Or do you scramble through your wardrobe to put something together
or perhaps you rush out to purchase something new.
Your Boots are Made for Walking
👢It’s definitely boot season and boot weather! 🌨
What is most important to you when purchasing a pair of boots?
A few things to consider:
👢 What style best suits your wardrobe?
👢 What quality do you want to purchase?
👢 What price range can you afford?
👢 What color suits your wardrobe best, black, brown, print or color?
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Accessorizing is the cheapest way to extend your wardrobe and the final touch to your ensemble, the frosting on the Cake!
What questions should you be asking yourself when choosing your frosting?
Something I walk my clients through is my H20 Method.
= What do you want to conceal
= What do you want to highlight
= So that you get an OOOOOOOO ! The H2O effect.
There are many ways to use accessories to your advantage. Using jewelry, scarves, even bags or shoes strategically will make you appear slimmer, taller or larger. We should not underestimate their power.
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With your favorite French Aunt who knows how to enhance the positives and eliminate the negatives using what you already have in your closet, it’s easy and fun!
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Check out a Fashion Myth Debunked!
When we think about looking younger, we immediately think of anti-aging creams, moisturizers and scrubs....
But there are a lot of things we can do fashion wise to look younger and on trend without looking like our teenage daughters...
continue the fashion journey with me:
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4 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN DRESSING COMFORTABLY FOR HOLIDAY GET TOGETHERS
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