Catherine Montalbo http://www.catherinemontalbo.com Personal Image Consultant Thu, 17 May 2012 20:42:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Focus on skin care: Jonathan Plotzker of Heliotrope San Francisco What you wear on the top half of your body is important, because you want the focus to be on your face when you are interacting with people. So of course you want to make sure your skin looks its best, particularly the skin on your face. Therefore, good skin care is essential to one’s [...]]]> http://www.catherinemontalbo.com/2012/05/focus-on-skin-care-jonathan-plotzker-of-heliotrope-san-francisco/ Why I love “Dancing with the Stars” Sure, maybe it reached its peak of viewership a few seasons ago. Yes, some of the professional dancers have become arguably more famous than the B, C, and D-list “stars” they are paired with. (Maxim and Karina, anyone?) Yes, it’s cheesy and geared toward a middle-American taste level.

But you know what? I can’t stay [...]]]> http://www.catherinemontalbo.com/2012/05/why-i-love-%e2%80%9cdancing-with-the-stars%e2%80%9d/ Mixing tie & shirt patterns: 3 simple rules Navy suit, white shirt, solid color tie. Easy, right? And so boring! Guys, it’s easy (and fun) to create great-looking shirt and tie combinations by mixing patterns. Here’s how to do it:

Rule #1
Vary the weights between patterns, pairing large with small. For instance, a small check in your shirt with a larger [...]]]> http://www.catherinemontalbo.com/2012/05/mixing-tie-shirt-patterns-3-simple-rules/ Tips for shopping your closet None of us can afford to go out and buy a new wardrobe every season or even every year, but you can feel as though you have when you spend some time shopping in your own closet. 

Use it or lose it.

If you haven’t worn something in a year or more, get rid of [...]]]> http://www.catherinemontalbo.com/2012/05/tips-for-shopping-your-closet/ 5 image mistakes that may stall your career Lack of attention to the details

Your work is impeccable, so shouldn’t your clothing be as well? Otherwise it sends a conflicting message to your clients, coworkers and boss. Are your clothes clean and pressed? Shoes clean and polished with heels in good shape? Stray threads trimmed? Buttons intact? If you aren’t paying attention to [...]]]> http://www.catherinemontalbo.com/2012/05/5-image-mistakes-that-may-stall-your-career/ What I wore: Holy Week, Easter Sunday In my Catholic faith tradition, the week before Easter, known as Holy Week, is the most important week of the year. Yes, even more important than the week before Christmas. For someone who loves clothes and fashion, planning what to wear to the many liturgical services during Holy Week is one of the highlights.

And [...]]]> http://www.catherinemontalbo.com/2012/04/what-i-wore-holy-week-6/ What I wore: Holy Week, Holy Saturday In my Catholic faith tradition, the week before Easter, known as Holy Week, is the most important week of the year. Yes, even more important than the week before Christmas. For someone who loves clothes and fashion, planning what to wear to the many liturgical services during Holy Week is one of the highlights.

And [...]]]> http://www.catherinemontalbo.com/2012/04/what-i-wore-holy-week-5/ What I wore: Holy Week, Good Friday In my Catholic faith tradition, the week before Easter, known as Holy Week, is the most important week of the year. Yes, even more important than the week before Christmas. For someone who loves clothes and fashion, planning what to wear to the many liturgical services during Holy Week is one of the highlights.

And [...]]]> http://www.catherinemontalbo.com/2012/04/what-i-wore-holy-week-4/ What I wore: Holy Week, Holy Thursday In my Catholic faith tradition, the week before Easter, known as Holy Week, is the most important week of the year. Yes, even more important than the week before Christmas. For someone who loves clothes and fashion, planning what to wear to the many liturgical services during Holy Week is one of the highlights.

And [...]]]> http://www.catherinemontalbo.com/2012/04/what-i-wore-holy-week-3/ What I wore: Holy Week, communal reconciliation service In my Catholic faith tradition, the week before Easter, known as Holy Week, is the most important week of the year. Yes, even more important than the week before Christmas. For someone who loves clothes and fashion, planning what to wear to the many liturgical services during Holy Week is one of the highlights.

And [...]]]> http://www.catherinemontalbo.com/2012/04/what-i-wore-holy-week-2/