Mrs. Fix-It

Body Language

When I made the decision to leave LA and go back to my hometown of Dallas (with intentions of getting “back to my roots” and all that), I knew that it would be a major change: of scenery, of pace, and of lifestyle. Since I was already shaking things up by moving, I decided to also quit my well-paying but ultimately unfulfilling job in pharmaceuticals, and to embark upon a more creative career that I would actually love.

And voilà- I began work for Barneys New York.  Barneys has always been one of my go-to shopping destinations; I love that despite being notoriously high-end, everything in the store is a little off color, a little artsy and unexpected.  And I love what I do.  Also, it has been interesting…

A beautiful girl will come into the store– you know the type. Part of you instinctively wants to hate her for her perfect hair, her seemingly flawless body.  But as I work with her, eventually  and invariably it will come out: she sort of dislikes ______ about herself. Or, ______ could be improved.  Sometimes, she even HATES ______.   And because crowing “No way, your butt is NOT too big!” until I’m blue in the face is not likely to change anyone’s self-perception right away, I always instead try to focus on what they actually like about themself, and enhancing that feature with the proper tools.

With this in mind, I bring you some “must haves” that will highlight your favorite feature. You know you’ve got one. So if you love your:

ARMS

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LEGS

Nothing makes your legs look longer than a great pair of nude pumps. Pair with a shorter skirt or dress like this one (loose up top is key in avoiding looking ‘hootchie.’  Also, Leg Shine by Michael Kors is amazing… One long streak down the front and back of each leg will have a flattering toning effect.