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I love trendy things.
Will they look good on me?
Wearing something trendy and looking good is not just
a matter of age. Being twenty years old does not necessarily
mean you CAN do trendy. Turning fifty does not mean
you have to stop looking trendy and "start dressing
your age". Your personality and body structure
are the two important components to consider.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
Why
do I have no sense of style?
Style is not something we are born with. It comes with
learning. As you develop more knowledge and confidence
in what looks good, you experience the freedom to express
style in the way you dress. No style... simply means
lack of knowledge.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
I'm 20 lbs overweight. Does that mean I can't
look stylish?
No! You don't have to change yourself, or wait until
you loose weight to look good. We are all masterpieces
just the way we are. Simply learn what complements you
is the answer.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
I think "hip hugger" pants look sexy
on other women's bodies. They should look good on me
but they don't. Why?
Hip huggers complement a women's body when she has
the "right" proportion between her inseam
and waist in relation to the rest of her body. It is
not an issue of weight or height, but specific body
proportion.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
I love Fire Engine Red. Can I wear that color?
We can all wear a version of red. That version is determined
by the color of your hair, skin, and eyes.
Examples of different reds for different women:
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For more recommended learning see IT102.
How do I know what accessories look good on
me?
Accessories, no matter what they are, need to relate
to the shape and scale of the design elements in your
face. The properly proportioned earring for example,
may reflect the size and shape of your eyes, nose, or
mouth.
For more recommended learning see IT103.
More than half my wardrobe is black and I continue
to shop for black outfits. Why is that and how can I
change this habit?
Black is easy and safe. However, black is not inviting.
I makes you seem harsh and unapproachable and sallows
your skin tone. People have THEIR own version of black.
Example: Dark brown, plum, dark forest green, midnight
navy. These are all dark colors, however, they are colors
and not black. Hence, they are much more forgiving and
kinder to your coloring. Keep that in mind when you
shop and compare these colors to black and your habit
will break on its own.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
Why do I have a closet full of clothes yet
nothing to wear?
A closet is a "work in progress". For most
of us, new pieces come in but old pieces don't leave.
If you have never really understood the basics of what
looks good on you most of your closet may end up being
composed of "ORPHANS". Orphans are pieces
that we buy compulsively out of frustration, under pressure,
with the need to lift our spirits, without any real
constructive thought. After they live in your closet
for a while and they don’t' get worn it's natural
to start wondering why you have a closet full of clothes
yet nothing to wear. The more knowledge you have about
what looks good on you the less money you'll spend buying
things you'll never wear again.
For more recommended learning see IT102
or Private VIP Consultations.
Why don't I have more choices in my closet
to wear with my favorite sweater?
Most of us buy outfits, and then they stay outfits.
For some reason there is an "unwritten" law
in most people's thinking that you can only wear that
sweater with "the" skirt, which makes up the
outfit. Finding more choices in your closet, mixing
and matching, is a question of thinking outside your
box. (The box being your limitation of knowledge of
what looks good on you) Keeping an outfit together is
safe and easy. Having to find new combinations for the
same ten pieces requires knowledge of whom you are and
how to bring out your personality.
For more recommended learning see IT104
or Private VIP Consultations.
Why do I only have two outfits in my closet
that make me feel comfortable and gorgeous at the same
time?
We are all creatures of comfort and habit. None of
us want to reinvent the wheel so we tend to wear the
same things over and over again if they look good and
are comfortable. I invite you to explore the possibility
of building a full wardrobe that is made up of outfits
that do just that. While learning about your own body
structure and coloring you will discover the secrets
of building just that gorgeous and comfortable wardrobe.
For more recommended learning see IT103
or Private VIP Consultations.
I'm expecting my second child. Do I have to
shop for a whole new pregnancy wardrobe?
NO, thank god! To all young moms out there, the good
news is that this is 2004 and your big bellies are to
be worn with pride. These days, being pregnant is not
something you want to hide. By the same token you don't
want to look like a tightly wrapped sausage. Finding
a medium balance between looking pregnant, being comfortable
and only adding about ten pieces to your existing wardrobe
is the key to not going bankrupt while expecting a new
child. You only really need big clothes for the last
four months of pregnancy. And a lot of those pieces
may accompany you until your baby is about two months
old.
For more recommended learning see IT109.
My closet is so full yet I only wear the same
few outfits over and over again. Why?
That's exactly why! Could it be that you're overwhelmed
when you open your closet door? That the first question
that comes to you is "How in the hell am I going
to find anything in here?" Or, something like,
"I used to have that really great red sweater.
Where did that go?" Or, do you find yourself sitting
in front of your closet, gasping for air, thinking "I
wish I could throw everything out that's in here and
buy a whole new wardrobe." Part of your lack of
creativity may have to do with the fact that you're
simply overwhelmed and don't know where to start untangling
the mess. So you simply wear the same few outfits over
and over again because it's easy. Besides the obvious,
which is attending "Closet Confidential",
I'd like to give you a little Liana jewel: Choose one
corner or one drawer or one shelf at a time. Set a timer
for fifteen minutes and work on that area for only that
time length of time. This will give you the opportunity
to watch your progress and the knowledge that you can
do it fifteen minutes at a time.
Try this and let me know how it goes. Email me at Liana@Imagetherapists.com
For more recommended learning see IT104
or Private VIP Consultations.
Why do I keep buying more clothes but still
have a hard time getting dressed for
work or an event?
Could it be that you're not buying the right clothes?
Could it be that you're buying things that may look
good on the hanger but not good on you? Having a closet
full of clothes does not mean you have a lot of clothes
to choose from. It simply means, you have a full closet.
You can only choose from clothes that reflect who you
are. A good example would be, imagine you 're visiting
a friend. Your friend is the exact opposite of who you
are and you are standing in front of her closet trying
to get dress with her clothes. Would that not be incredibly
difficult? Choosing from a closet that does not reflect
your personality is just as difficult. So, raise your
level of awareness, take a class at the Academy of Image
Therapy, and have some fun learning.
For more recommended learning see IT101,
IT102, IT104,
or Private VIP Consultations.
Why does something look great on a hanger in
the store but not on my body?
When you’re picking something out at a store,
the reasoning behind your choice is usually not how
functional the item is. We are attracted to some pieces
of clothing because they reflect certain parts of our
character. We choose items by impulse, under pressure,
with a lot of frustration, sometimes with feelings of
guilt. In this way we often make the wrong choice. If
you learn about your physical structure, your coloring,
your proportion, and the way all these components interact
with each other, the way they enhance and bring out
your essence, your choices will be much more thoughtful.
Your Essential Formula is the key to building a wardrobe
that looks great on you.
For more recommended learning see IT101,
IT102, IT105A,
IT105B or Private
VIP Consultations.
I hate to shop. What can I do?
I’m going to assume you’re one of my clients…
My first question to you would be, “Why do you
hate to shop?” These are the answers I commonly
hear:
• “I can never find anything that looks
good on me.”
• “I’ve gained so much weight lately
I hate looking at myself in the mirror.”
• “I don’t trust anything the salespeople
tell me.”
• “I end up buying things that don’t
match my existing wardrobe.”
• “I wait until the last minute and then
shop out of sheer frustration.”
All of the above are valid reasons for why we hate to
shop. The ultimate reason for all this pressure and
frustration is a lack of knowledge. The more you know
about yourself, your body, and your personality the
more competent you become at efficiently building a
wardrobe. When you know what you’re doing, shopping
becomes fun.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
Why do I shop for hours and never find a single
thing?
Could it be you have a lack of focus?
Shopping, just like any other task, hobby, or project
takes a certain amount of focus and structure. In order
to find the right item you need to be able to know what
you’re looking for and have a clear idea of how
it will work in your wardrobe. The next step, which
is the most difficult, is focus while in the store.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
Why do I keep buying the same type of items
over and over again?
Good question! We all do it. The reason is simple.
It’s easy and doesn’t need a lot of thought.
Unfortunately, the thing we forget in this equation
is the fact that we as people change over time. We can’t
continue to wear the same uniform day in and day out,
year in and year out. There is a great difference between
your personal style and your uniform. Get outside your
box. I invite you to learn about the diversity of your
character and all the other interesting things that
make up who you are.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
I have a very small income. How can I maximize
my wardrobe budget?
The more you know, the better your choices. For those
of us that have a lower income it is even more important
to have self-knowledge. You can not run the risk of
spending money on items that are not right for you.
Every dollar you spend should be spent with focus and
knowledge of building a harmonious wardrobe. We are
lucky in the U. S. that quality clothing is readably
available on a shoestring budget. It really doesn’t
take a million dollars to look like a million dollars.
For more recommended learning see IT101,
IT105A and IT105B.
My dream vacation is a shopping spree in Italy.
How can I make that happen?
Image Therapists International is planning a trip to
Florence, Italy to shop the world famous couture outlets
of that city. For more information, click here.
For more recommended learning see IT300.
I sell designer clothes at a big department
store. How can I use IT to better service my clients?
Giving your clients an education while they‘re
shopping is the best tool to keep them interested in
what you have to say. Allowing your client to see that
you have their best interest at heart and truly want
to be of service to them is a sure way to keep them
as a repeat client. Simply telling someone that something
looks good on them is not enough. If you can back your
statement up with a solid WHY IT LOOKS GOOD, your customers
will instantly recognize your true value.
For more recommended learning see IT112.
How can I make a strong first impression in
my upcoming job interviews after graduation?
Leaving the college environment and entering the “real”
business world is a big transition. Suddenly, you go
from jeans and sweat shirts, mini skirts and tank tops,
to suits, silk blouses and heels. That transition alone
is shocking enough. But not knowing WHICH suit with
WHICH silk blouse and WHICH heels to wear to WHICH meeting
is even more overwhelming! So before you fill up that
closet of yours with new business attire I recommend
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For more recommended learning see IT111.
I'm a real estate agent and making an unforgetable
positive first impression is paramount. How can IT help
me achieve that?
It only takes three seconds to make a first impression.
And you only have one chance at it. If your first impression
is not positive, research tells us it takes thirty-six
hours to correct that impression. Most real estate agents
don’t get that much time with their clients. The
more harmonious you dress, the more available, welcoming,
and inviting you appear. Wearing a black suit to your
first meeting with a new client, for example, will not
bring out the best of who you are. Instead, it will
act as a deterrent in your attempt to build a relationship.
Understanding what colors have a positive psychological
impact on the people around you is one of the valuable
lessons that IT will teach you. Our 0e9700-99 class
is designed specifically for professionals in your field.
For more recommended learning see IT114.
How
can I retain my femininity and still come across as
an effective corporate leader?
You don’t have to dress like a man to be an effective
leader! “Dressing femininely” often gets
confused as inappropriately “dressing sexy.”
It is because of this that corporate women are choosing
to dress more like men then women. In doing so they
are detracting from their own natural and powerful leadership
assets. A businesswoman, cloaking herself in a male
shell, hinders the skills you’ve developed over
time.
For more recommended learning see IT115.
I'm a size 18. Can I still wear sexy lingerie?
Whether or not something is sexy on your body does
not depend on the size of your body. The fact that it
looks sexy depends on the proportion of the piece in
relation to the body it’s on. The other factors
that come into play are the sound of your voice, the
intensity of your gaze, and above all, your personality.
If you’re a shy 5’ 10” size 18 demure
blonde with a melodic voice and a mellow gaze, sexy
on you is going to look very different than a size 18
at 5’2” with black hair, deep sultry voice,
very intense gaze, and outgoing personality. Learn what
sexy looks like on you in our popular Lingerie class.
It’s the perfect environment to experience your
own uniqueness, whether you’re a size 2 or size
20.
For more recommended learning see IT106.
Why is it that sometimes I feel invisible and
other days I'm noticed?
Feeling invisible is directly connected to our lack
of self-esteem. Studies have shown that of the key factors
in the area of attraction between male and female, self-acceptance
ranks highest. Walking down the street being noticed
or unnoticed is a direct result of that level of self-esteem.
We are all attracted to confidence. We admire it in
others and seek it in ourselves. It is your level of
self-esteem that attracts people to you. Hence, the
lack thereof makes you invisible to others. Image Therapy
is the key to a higher level of self-confidence. The
more you know yourself, the brighter you’ll shine.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
I'm back in the dating scene after a long time.
Help!
Needless to say, fashion, dating, men, and the whole
scene has changed from the last time you were single.
And most of all, you’ve changed! We all need an
update, most of all those of us seeking a new relationship.
Taking inventory of who we are today, and making that
better is the best way to start. For dating men see
IT107B at the Academy of Image
Therapy. For women, we offer IT107A.
For more recommended learning see IT107A
or IT107B.
Why is it so difficult to get dressed in the
morning?
It could be one of many answers…
• You’re bored with your clothes.
• A lot of the items in your closet don’t
fit anymore and those that do have been worn to death.
• You have a lot of clothes but you don’t
know how to combine them.
• You have a closet full of orphans and nothing
matches.
• You haven’t found your own personal expression
of style and getting dressed is like a chore instead
of a creative fun act. …
• or one of many more answers as to why you’re
having difficulty.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
Why do people forget me but remember my outfit?
When someone remembers your red suit or the
colorful sweater you wore to a meeting it usually means
the item overpowered you. When clothing shows up before
you do, you get lost. People have a hard time concentrating
on what you’re say when an item is so dominant.
The key to personal style is that YOU are the masterpiece
and everything in your closet should support that masterpiece,
not distract from it.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
Now in my Sixties,
do I need to start "dressing my age"?
No… and besides, what does that mean? The art
of dressing has to do with authenticity, rather than
age. You can be a twenty five year old lawyer with extremely
conservative views and I can assure you, you will dress
more conservatively than a sixty-five year old cabaret
singer from Paris. Granted, certain pieces of clothing
and fashion trends just look better on a younger body
but what must be kept in mind is the more you learn
and understand who you are the better you can reflect
it in the way you dress no matter what the age.
For more recommended learning see IT108.
What is the most affordable way I can learn
about IT?
The most affordable way to get introduced to IT and
learn about your Essential Formula is with classes at
the Academy of Image Therapy. In IT101 thru 104 you
will learn all the information necessary to start building
a wardrobe that is authentic to you. A special price
package is available through the Academy webpage here.
How was Image Therapy invented?
Image Therapy evolved as the result of wanting to find
solutions to educate my clients. I realized about 15
years ago while designing couture clothing, that telling
a client “this doesn’t look good on you”
was not a good enough explanation. So I set out to discover
why certain styles, fabrics, prints, etc, work better
on some people and not others. For example, why is it
that a pair of twins cannot necessarily wear the same
clothes even though they look exactly alike? One may
be shy with a soft gentle voice; the other may have
a loud voice with an outgoing personality. The bottom
line was the realization that people were NOT made up
of just their coloring and physical proportions. Every
human beings is a living breathing work of art, a three
dimensional masterpiece. This realization gave birth
to the concept of a person’s unique Essential
Formula.
Which is better, Private VIP Consultation or
classes at the Academy of Image Therapy?
Each of these options has its own set of benefits.
The advantages of taking classes at the Academy
of Image Therapy are:
• more affordable
• enjoyable and bonding experience to do with
your friends
• learn by example from other students
• classes are efficiently structured to save time
Advantages to learning in Private
VIP Consultations:
• more intimate learning environment
• one on one intense focus from Liana Chaouli
• the luxury of at your home attention
• Liana will shop for you if desired
• flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends
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Does Liana donate pro bono work?
Yes. My pro bono work includes speaking engagements
for Hadassah, B’nai Brith, University of Judaism,
Los Angeles Homeless Shelter For Women, Wizo, Morman
Church, among many others. I’m open to donating
my time to groups supporting the enhancement of self
esteem in girls and women. To suggest pro bono work,
click here
Am I damaging my skin with all the makeup I
wear?
Good question! How much do you know about the ingredients
in the product you use, from skin care to makeup? Have
you been given an education about what is GOOD for your
skin? Most of the products on the market today claim
to be healthy, but in reality are filled with animal
by-products, hydrogenated oils, petroleum, excessive
alcohol, and ingredients which overtime damage your
skin. I’ve only found one manufacturer that offers
the purest ingredients and delivers the best results.
Over the years I’ve seen Arbonne products reverse
the aging process and have seen positive results from
hundreds of users.
For more recommended learning see IT110.
How do I know which colors look best on me?
The simple answer is: Replicate what you see in the
mirror. Take a really good look at your eyes and try
to distinguish the delicate colors in your iris; then
try to match those colors in what you wear. Do the same
thing with your skin and natural hair color. However,
this is an over simplification and these rules do not
always apply. We also need to be aware of the harmony
of coloring between your hair, skin and eyes, how it
relates to the sound of your voice, the intensity of
your gaze, and whether or not your personality can support
this combination. Imagine a shy, delicately built young
woman, with ashy blonde hair, porcelain pink skin, big
sky blue eyes, and a gentle voice. Wearing her sky blue
eye color all over, (i.e. a pants suit) would be too
overpowering. However, if the same woman had a strong
personality, an intense gaze, and deep voice, she could
wear that blue pants suit. These intangibles of her
Essential Formula are responsible for what and why something
looks good on her.
For more recommended learning see IT101.
What is my body type?
Send me a photo and I’ll tell you. Click
here.
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