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July 30, 2018 By Linda Payan

Advantages of Long Necklace vs. Statement Necklace


Do you wear long necklaces and statement necklaces?  Do you wear one of these everyday?  Or do you shy away from necklaces because you really don’t know where to start?  I’ll share some simple tips to help you determine what necklaces are best in your wardrobe based on your body type, and when to wear them!  Both long necklaces and statement necklaces are great to add to a style uniform.

Long necklace versus statement necklaceLong Necklace

Wearing a long necklace gives your outfit that added pizzazz.  Wearing a long necklace gives others the illusion that you are ten pounds less because a long necklace elongates your torso.  Long necklaces work great with most outfits and should end just above the belly button.
If “the girls” get in the way, then wear a long necklace with a somewhat heavy pendant  to alleviate the chance of Uni-boob.  (You know. . . when the necklace lays over just ONE of the girls! If you have ever met me in person, you know this would never ever happen to me but my sisters and many friends run into this issue!  It’s a serious one.)  If this is a fear of yours and you just don’t want to deal with long necklaces, then enter the Statement Necklace.
Advantages of Long Necklaces
  • Many can be worn long or short and some are reversible.  Hence, giving you four ways to wear one necklace.
  • Multiple long necklaces can be combined to create one large statement necklace.  Score!  Versatility at its finest.
  • Long necklace elongate your torso providing the illusion that you weigh about ten pounds less.

statement necklaceStatement Necklace

A statement necklace is a necklace typically about 15″ – 20″ in length that sits around your neck.  They are worn close to your face attracting the eye to your face, and giving the illusion of a smaller chest.  Fantastic, right?  Ideally, a statement necklace should be paired with small, stud earrings. When too many large accessories are worn near the face, it’s distracting and not pleasing to the eye.

Advantages of a Statement Necklace

  • Wear the same, simple earrings (I prefer diamond-like studs) everyday to allow for wearing a variety of statement necklaces!
  • Pair your statement necklaces with a capsule wardrobe to give you multiple outfit styles with a simple closet.
  • Travel is easy with statement necklaces.  Wear simple pieces of clothing with fun, funky, chunky statement necklaces.
  • Lastly, as a business owner, sometimes it’s difficult to start a conversation whether at a networking event, kids sporting event, work dinner, etc.  After receiving a compliment on your large bling, start a conversation. Yay!

Are you struggling with how to accessorize your wardrobe?  Are you looking for quality pieces to make you feel like a million bucks?  Contact me here

Filed Under: Accessories, Direct Sales, jewelry, Professional, Style Tagged With: accessories, body type, jewelry, long necklace, necklace, statement necklace, style

July 24, 2018 By Linda Payan

Style BLT Method: How to create the illusion to look 10 lbs less

style bltThe Style BLT Method is the magic of image and the illusion of style providing peace of mind and self confidence to those struggling with “those last 10 pounds”.  Personally, it’s been ten years and those ten pounds became twenty.  So frustrating! I’ve heard so many people say, “the last 10 pounds are so hard to lose”,  and I have said the same thing myself.   The struggle is real ladies!  The last ten pounds are DIFFICULT.  Learn how to create some style magic and let your wardrobe and accessories work to your advantage! Let’s take care of this problem through the Style BLT method.

The Style BLT Method

The magic of image and the illusion of style –  I give you permission to relax and check out your jewelry box and closet while experiencing a Style BLT.

Belt style weight1.  BELT IT! A quick fix when wearing a monochromatic* outfit as it can separate your body into thirds making it pleasing to the eye and giving the illusion that you are ten pounds less.  A belt also accentuates your waist letting your curves shine through!

2.  LONG NECKLACE!  Long necklaces are a girls best friend.  Seriously.  When wearing a long necklace, it elongates your torso giving the illusion that you are about ten pounds less.  I have had multiple customers ask me if they wore three long necklaces, would they look thirty pounds less? Always makes me laugh but no, sorry ladies!  Long necklaces are awesome; however, if the girls are large and you find yourself with a “shelf-like” situation, then a long necklace isn’t always the best fit.  In that case I would substitute a long necklace with a statement necklace.  Click here to experience the different between long necklaces vs statement necklaces.
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3.  TAILOR IT!   Your body type/shape determines how clothing should fit.   This holds true for jackets, sweaters, pants, skirts, shorts, scarves…yes, everything!  When your clothing fits properly, you feel confident, look amazing, and appear more approachable.  Think about the last time your skirt was too big and the zipper ended up in the front because it shifted!  Imagine having a floor-length skirt that is an inch too long that you keep tripping on or have to pull up.  It’s annoying isn’t it?   Find a great tailor in your neighborhood and use them to your advantage.   Everything can be tailored but not everything should be tailored.

Want more style tips like the Style BLT method?

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Do you struggle with what to wear everyday or what to wear to work….or what to wear on vacation?  Discover exactly what clothing and accessories work for your personality, body type, and skin tone by Clicking HERE!

Filed Under: Direct Sales, mom, Professional, Style Tagged With: belt, jewelry, long necklace, lose 10 pounds, necklace, statement necklace, style, style blt, tailor

October 1, 2012 By Linda Payan

National Conference: 7 Reasons why every Direct Seller should attend

attend conferenceHave you thought about attending a national conference but just didn’t see the need for it? Do you live far from where the national conference is held? Do you struggle with justifying the cost of conference? Are you nervous because you don’t know anyone? Are you nervous because you have never traveled alone? Are you struggling to find childcare?  I have had hundreds of teammates ask me these exact questions. Have confidence in yourself! Lastly, if you struggle with self-confidence, PLEASE attend your companies’ conference. You will not regret it.

Attend National Conference.  Let FRIENDS help!

Friends.

Are you attending conference for the first time alone?  No worries.  You will meet new people at lunch, in your sessions, at vendor sessions, in the hallways, at dinner, etc.  Similarly, the first conference I attended I knew one person and stayed with someone in our group that I had never met.  We remain friends to this day.  Over the years, you look forward to seeing the same people over and over.  If you can’t bear the thought of going alone, take a friend or your spouse.  Typically, guests are allowed at a reduced fee.

Real Cool Tools.

With technology and social media changing at the speed of light, direct sales companies are staying competitive and sharing new tools with their teams. Usually, companies will roll out a new tool during the conference to spread excitement throughout the room. You will be the first to hear about any new technology and the first to experience the new tools. The tools might go live while you are sitting in the room or they might have hands-on stations for you to test the new tools. In addition, you might get to talk 1 on 1 with the technology expert, or they may have a seminar dedicated to that specific piece of technology.

Nevertheless, I cannot believe how much technology has changed in this industry in the past 12 years. I love the simplicity of sending invitations, sending videos, and sharing social media content.  Above all, I love that we have professional graphics to post to social media in seconds.  Genius.

Invest in Yourself.

As the saying goes, if you don’t invest in yourself, who will? It’s important to invest in yourself as a direct seller. You work from home the majority of the time maybe chasing kids or caring for elderly parents, or maybe you have a “full time” job too. Attending a conference sets you apart from thousands of others that don’t attend their conference. They may not see the big picture while you do.

What is the big picture? In some cases, it’s a path to financial freedom. Immersing yourself at a national conference not only provides education, networking, motivation, but also gives you the ability to combine all of that information, share it with your team (if you have one), share the excitement with your friends/family, learn exactly what you need to do to reach your goals, learn how to reach your goals, network with those that you never ever in a million zillion years would meet, and so much more!

Education.

Even if you are not an education junkie, you will have fun learning this content. Many times, they intertwine incentives (like trips, freebies, etc) with new content. So much of the time the content comes from others you meet such as teammates you often don’t see, other conference attendees, experts or influencers that speak.

Do you immerse yourself in blogs, podcasts, cd’s, and books? Yep, me too! I cannot think of anything that replaces building relationships while learning. Going to a conference and receiving so much fantastic content that  it takes two months to perfect is exactly why I go every year.

Network with Experts & Influencers.

This is a terrific time to meet other leaders, trainers, corporate executives, and influencers. You want them to remember you and your conversation so take a picture and share on your social media platform, friend them on facebook (or other social favorite), or get their contact information. Many times, you will have a chance to meet the key-note speaker as they will have a table selling their products just outside the venue. In short, giving you the opportunity to ask quick questions and get their information and product. I had the pleasure of meeting an influencer, Claudia Krusch at the last conference. She shared social media tips with us at the lunch table. It was awesome because you could tell she genuinely cared for us as women and as successful business owners.

Direct Motivation.

Typically, you hear stories of overcoming obstacles. The company always picks stories that tear your heart apart requiring you the need to squeeze your butt cheeks together so you don’t cry.  As you can imagine, if you share mutual experiences as that of the speaker, it’s painful. I’m not gonna lie. When you hear stories of losing everything, then starting again, building again, and doing the little things every day to build your business, you know YOU CAN DO IT TOO.

We need those stories to know that we are not in this alone in this big crazy world, and that we can do the same small things every single day. Some people are motivated with incentives such as free product, trips, vehicles, etc. As expected, they always announce the fun incentives at the national conference and, sometimes, give away free product. Interestingly, some companies give away multiple items while others give away none. I have been a part of both. It depends on the company and the product.

Setting yourself up as an Expert.

This is the name of the game. Stories sell and knowledge is power. You gain both at any conference. You are hearing stories that you can use as your own. You are gaining a wealth of knowledge to share with your team and customers.

Ultimately, I hope you attend your national conference this year!  Here’s a quick reference list on what to take to make your stay comfortable! I cannot wait to connect.  Please sign up for our newsletter to receive new tips and tricks every month. XM style helps business owners get noticed through style, personal branding, and communication.  Think ABC – Appearance, Branding, Communication.

Lastly, do you want to learn more about direct sales and how it can work with your lifestyle?  Contact XMstyle

 

Filed Under: Direct Sales, mom, Work at Home Tagged With: conference, direct sales, direct seller, direct sellers, Images Centered, jewelry, national conference, work from home

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