Why is wearing the right Colours so important?
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- Colours have the most immediate impact, wearing the right colour is one of the most important tools you can use in business. You may also not be familiar with the psychological impact your choice of colour can have on your clients and customers.
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- Wearing the wrong colours can be ageing and draining. It’s important to wear colours that highlight your natural colourings and harmonise with you.
- Colour is a very powerful tool!
“Johanna-May was a delight to work with! It’s a vulnerable experience inviting someone to explore the dark secrets of your wardrobe – the impulse buys, the too tight items, the outfits once-loved but now dated. But from the moment I stepped into her beautiful home studio, I felt I was in safe hands.
Johanna-May brought a calm, positive energy to the process and I never felt criticised, only encouraged with her gentle “I think we can do better”. She has helped me completely re-vamp and modernise my look, and I’m getting so many comments on my new outfits.
I am really glad I made the investment and chose Johanna-May to help me!”
– Monica
Why do you often buy clothes and never wear them?
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- People who are dressed better are perceived to be smarter and more successful they are viewed as being natural leaders and have a competitive advantage. Do you battle with self-consciousness about your figure and worried that you have no idea how to dress that figure properly?
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- Dressing for your Unique Body type, Personality and Lifestyle are imperative to dressing professionally and allowing you to be ready to meet people with confidence.
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- Having a personalised Style file shows you what styles & accessories suit “you”, it indicates your Fashion Personality that work with your lifestyle.
- Style is not about Fashion it is About You, knowing your Style is important!
“Had a fabulous time with Johanna last week. We went to some great shops and will be definitely going back (again & again). I learnt a lot about how to layer, types of clothes that suit me and I feel so much more confident. Hubby loves my “new look”. Your style report was so thorough and your makeup tips invaluable. Thank you SO much for your excellent advice & support. I look forward to going again next season!”
– Kris Young
You really took me outside my restrictive square and I feel really good!! Everything is warm and comfortable. I finally feel as if I’ve got loads to wear and its such a good feeling. Its very uplifting.
I just went to work wearing the mustard jumper and blue coat and it felt great!! Everyone is commenting on my style so that’s a credit to you.
Have an awesome holiday and I cant wait to do the summer wardrobe.”
– Katherine Connor
Why do you only wear about 20% of your wardrobe?
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- Making changes to your wardrobe and style can affect how you view your body, even if your body itself hasn’t changed.
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- Throwing on a skirt that works with your curves instead of against them may just allow you to wear more of your wardrobe.
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- By working your wardrobe you will learn tricks and tips to accentuate your best features and hide problem areas.
- New outfits in your existing wardrobe will be found leaving you with a refreshed way of looking at each day.
“My wardrobe update with Johanna-May has been amazing! After clearing out the clutter of clothes that didn’t suit me, were worn out or I just didn’t feel good in I’ve been left with a collection of outfits I now know how to put together. I can’t put into words how much easier this has made my mornings, as pulling together an outfit has become infinitely easier. Johanna-May has also identified a list of gaps so I know what to purchase next to help me round out my wardrobe. Loved the experience!”
–Jo Davenport
Vanilla Bloom
Why ever would you spend money on a Personal Shopper?
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- Did you know that people who are perceived as “good-looking and nicely dressed” receive higher pay than those who are perceived as “plain”. Research says that 85% of communication is non-verbal, so choosing what to wear is clearly an important part of everyday life.
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- Personal Shopping is approached by me with an objective eye with the experience of knowing where to shop, what suits you and pushing your hum drum boundaries of always looking at the same old same old. You will have a wardrobe that is easy to manage and that has multiple outfit combinations and is suitable for any occasion.
- When you look good, you feel good. When you feel good, you look even better.
“Johanna-May is very professional and caring of her clients. She made the whole process of sorting out my colours and wardrobe fun and interesting. I was expecting it to be a daunting process but she puts you instantly at ease.
Johanna-May made outfits out of the things I already own that I would not have considered before yet they still totally fit my personality. I loved that she didn’t shut out black for me even though it’s not in my preferred colour palette. She just gave me options on how to wear it better.
Shopping with Johanna-May was a lovely experience and great to have that extra pair of eyes (with your best interest at heart) when extending your comfort zone. She really helps you build confidence in your wardrobe and teaches you how to get real value out the peices that you do invest in. It’s quite a gift to make order out of someones chaos and to help them step out of the zone of ordinary when it comes to their wardrobes. Thanks Johanna-May!”
–Mandy Beverley
www.mandybeverley.com
Why beauty is important for women and how makeup can help?
Beauty Builds Confidence… and Confidence Amplifies Beauty
Beauty → Confidence → Success → Happiness!
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- Well presented skin and makeup are extremely important to positive self-image. The power of makeup is to illuminate the face, when a woman improves her appearance, an amazing thing happens. People begin to pay her attention.
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- When makeup is applied correctly, makeup enhances your own natural beauty, it calls attention to your best features and it can conceal or de-emphasise any flaws.
- Beautiful skin starts with protection and then makeup. One of the best accessories you can carry with you is beautiful skin and a radiant smile.
“Thanks for all the tips you gave me. I stepped out on Saturday with confidence knowing my make-up was flattering, my jewellery choices balanced, the colours chosen for shoes and fascinator appropriate and well matched.
I knew I was dressed and made-up as best suits my time in life and I felt sure and confident.
The comments I received (even from people I didn’t know) reassured me of all of that.
I am so grateful to your expertise and am telling anyone who will listen how important an appointment is with a stylist
I wish you every success in your business and hope we shall see each other again.”
– Christine Smith (Mother of the Bride)
More feedback from my gorgeous clients…
–Glenda Lewis
Step Out Transform
Business Transformation Leadership
Johanna-May was amazing to work with. Her friendly, encouraging and non-judgemental personality put me immediately at ease. She never put pressure on me to purchase any items, worked within my budget and made shopping a fun and enjoyable experience. Shopping was also extremely efficient as she came prepared with a plan and introduced me to shops that I didn’t even know existed. I now have a colourful and versatile wardrobe which feels great to wear. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Thank you Johanna-May
–Heather Park
Have a photoshoot tomorrow & asked Johanna to give me a hand picking various outfits. She did a wardrobe audit for me at the same time & put together outfits I never new I had – it was like shopping my own wardrobe.
Fortunately (?!) there are a few spaces that need filling, & a few more accessories wouldn’t go astray. I’m now excitedly looking forward to part two of the process …… shopping!!! Yipeee!
Thank you so much Johanna-May – 2016 is going to be a big year for Venus & by association me, I’m heading in to it just that little bit more confident. I’d recommend Johanna-May 150% !!”
–Carolyn Banks
Regional Manager Venus Networking
“OMG, Johanna, my husband is a different person. What an amazing job you’ve done! He looks younger, slimmer and so much cooler. And he feels so much more confident.I couldn’t thank you enough! I have a new husband!?”
–Aga Krezeczkowska
“On a recent visit to NZ I had the fortune to have a colour and make-up analysis with the wonderful Johanna-May. She immediately put me at my ease and at the end of a most enjoyable session I came away feeling confident that I could now shop for clothes in colours that actually flattered my tones rather than impulse buying clothes in colours I liked but which did not suit me. Having used a skin care range very happily for many years Johanna-May recommended Pellelucent face cream which I have used for a couple of months and am now converted! I would throughly recommend the services Johanna-May offers and I can’t wait to have a “shopping” trip with her on my next visit to NZ.”
– Pam Harvey, Scotland
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I first met Johanna-May last year. I was inspired to have someone help my cull my wardrobe as I feel I hold onto things way longer than I should.She came to my home and immediately put me at ease with her friendly and down to earth and professional nature. She helped me chuck out a lot of my clothes which just simply did not suit me any more. She also helped me find a whole lot of new outfits from my existing wardrobe!!! Putting things together that worked perfectly.I then decided to ask her to go shopping with me. We met up and checked out my budget and then she took the lead and took me to shops. Im not a big shopper and tend to buy the same things.. She took me out my comfort zone in terms of what I was to try on, BUT it made me realise I actually suited the styles which I had been avoiding for so long. I got some amazing outfits together and felt really happy with the end result. I felt like a new woman.I would so recommend Johanna-May if you are looking at sproosing up your self image and wardrobe. I never realised how important image is especially if you run your own business. You ARE your brand and she will make you look your best.
She is friendly, professional, absolutely knows her stuff and is really down to earth too. Not only that but we had some great laughs too.”
– Amy McAuley, Director PowerhoopNZ
“I’ve never been super stylish but I love the idea of becoming more fashion-inclined. Inviting Johanna to do a ‘wardrobe audit’ was scary but mainly exciting. I have way too many clothes and so many of them didn’t suit me and I just wasn’t sure how to make them work! Johanna came in with kindness and confidence and helped me figure out what to mix & match and what to toss! Best fashion money I’ve ever spent!”
–Natalie Cutler-Welsh, Go to Girl Social Media & Networking
“Exceptional & fun experience with an expert who is brilliant at what she does”
– Lisa Walsh
“Johanna-May’s styling expertise has helped me match how wonderful I feel inside with how I look on the outside. Changing my colours and emphasising my best attributes has helped me feel even more confident while running my training workshops throughout Australasia. I would recommend this makeover as a transformational treat at least once in a lifetime.”
– Julienne Rose
– Wellness Coach in Mind, Body & Spirit
– Certified PSYCH-K® Instructor
– Advanced PSYCH-K® Facilitator
– NLP Practitioner
“Thank you so much for showing me the way with colours. I am now aware about what colours I wear and how they make me look. It makes it so much easier to know what colours are going to look good on me. It makes it so much cheaper too as there are no more shopping disasters of purchasing the wrong colours. I make better clothing colour choices so have more confidence in myself as I know what I look good in.
It is amazing the comments from people I have received when I’m wearing the colours that suit me. It has empowered me to step outside my comfort zone and move away from what I thought was safe black.
I loved our session too. You are so professional and it clearly showed that you enjoy your work and know your stuff. You are passionate about helping real women feel better about themselves.
Thank you so very much Johanna!”
– Kaye
“Just a little something to say thank you so much for all of your help last week. You made me feel like a million dollars and therefore enjoy an evening I would have otherwise dreaded! Thanks again Geraldine.”
– Geraldine
“It gives me great pleasure to be able to say, I have absolutely no hesitation in being able to recommend the many services of Johanna-May Manks.
I had the opportunity earlier this year to spend many very enjoyable hours with Johanna as she introduced me to her many talents.
Johanna did my colour, makeup, and body proportional analysis. She gave me wonderful advice on the styles that actually suit my body shape and type such as lengths or hemlines, styles of belts, accessories and many more tips to help with today’s fashion and into the future.
We then had great fun with a wardrobe clearout which consisted of looking through my wardrobe and seeing what areas in relation to my lifestyle we could improve on and gave me tips on how to wear what I already had. Then of course what I needed! Who needs an excuse to shop.
Go on do it, you won’t regret it, I certainly haven’t!”
– Amanda McCluskey
“I had such a fun couple of hours yesterday when I had a consultation with Johanna-May to sort out my ‘colours’. Veeerrrry interesting, and how diplomatic was Johanna-May as she showed me that, over the past 30 years, or so, my colours had changed. Maybe due to ageing and a change of hair colour. I wonder – was I ever a ‘Winter’ anyway?… Mmmm. It became very obvious to me, as we stepped through the process, that I am definitely a High Contrast Spring! Oh my!!! This morning I hunted out all my gold jewellery that I had thought I shouldn’t wear and – I agree, it looks much better than the silver. I really like Johanna’s gentle approach. There’s no pressure to make drastic changes immediately. I can go at my own pace and, as I buy new items of clothing, I have my trusty swatch of colours I can turn to for advice. As Johanna is now an advisor for the Milford Mall I think a shopping trip to my ‘local’ may be in order to build on the items I already have, that fit the colour scheme. This is exciting – I feel a ‘new me’ coming on! Thanks Johanna-May!”
–Judith Ramage-Paterson
