Thursday, January 19, 2012

AICI Mt. States Member Highlight - Suman Agarwal

I first fell in love with fashion when?
When I got into my mid teens, I realized that I have the figure, I have the looks and now I need the right clothes to compliment everything so that I look attractive.

By day I am a thorough professional who is tough, by night ­­­­I am a patient mother of a teenager and a responsible wife.

Image is important because?
Image is you in the eyes and minds of others, it is how people perceive you, and hence it is important to maintain a positive Image.

My business focuses on:
Image Management, our model is slightly different, we work on a large-scale model, today we have 10 offices across different cities in India and we are proud to say that we are the pioneers in introducing Image Consulting business in India. We educate and train people and help them setting up their business of Image Consulting.

Who is your favorite designer?
Sabyasachi  (in India)

I started my business because?
I was always passionate about touching people’s life by making a difference.

What Mountain State do you do business in?
We operate in all major cities in India. Our Corporate office is in Mumbai.

Share your best fashion advice or tip:
Wear only one pattern at a time; too many patterns fight for attention, hence a conflict. There should be only one focal point in a garment.

What are you currently working on?
We are coming out with Courses in Image Management, currently that is on the top priority list. These courses will enable people to look for jobs in retail sector, service industry, lifestyle stores etc. these courses will add tremendous value for people who would like jobs in Companies that focuses on Customer Service.

How can people get in touch with you?
People interested in becoming an Image Consultant or like to avail Image Management Services may get visit our website: www.imageconsultinginstitute.com or they can mail me directly on sumanagarwal@imageconsultinginstitute.com

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

AICI Mt. States January Education Day

Join the AICI Mountain States Chapter for an education day featuring Judith Rasband AICI CIM, to become pattern savvy and master the magic of prints, stripes and plaids.
Judith Rasband, AICI Image Consultant


Plus, enjoy our special guest speaker, Lindsay Hunt, to learn how a little social media can make a big difference in your business.
Lindsay Hunt, Social Media Strategist Denver CO
                   
If you are new to the image business or a seasoned pro, you won't want to miss this! 

 Monday, February 20th, 2011

9am - 1pm Judith Rasband: Pattern Savvy

1-2:30 lunch (included in seminar price)

2:30 pm - 5pm Lindsay Hunt: Social Media Strategy

Location Denver CO

Registration: NOW thru 02/17/11.

Join us for a networking mixer on Sunday February 19th from 5-8 pm.  Location TBD.



Pattern Savvy: Learn how to use pattern in non-verbal communication, color analysis, figure enhancement, personal style, and cluster wardrobing for women and men.  See how the psychology of pattern relates to corporate dress and branding. Empower yourself and increase your bottom line with new-found knowledge about pattern!

Social Media Strategy: Clearly deifne your goals to make the most out of your efforts and learn what social media can do for your business, how to create a mission statement and strategy and how to measure results and success.  This workshop is perfect for all skill levels!  Make 2012 your best social media year yet!

Monday, December 5, 2011

AICI Mt. States Member Highlight - Judith Rasband

I first fell in love with fashion in Portland, Oregon when I first saw the original Pendleton wool reversible skirts with their wonderful lines, colors, texture, and reversed pattern. I was thrilled to be able to have one, then high-priced for a skirt, at $30. Amazing how inflation raises the price. I was sold on high quality from the start.

By day I work with my staff and clients, by night I work on my creative writing projects—it’s quiet and the phones don’t ring. My bucket list is long!

Image is important because it affects you, your quality of life, and the achievement of your goals.

My business focuses on the physical, psychological, social, and artistic aspects of dress and image—with effects on the individual, the family, and society at large.

My favorite designer? I don’t have a favorite designer, but I do have favorite designs. Too often and depending on the designer, designer clothing is not worth having. Even then, I am selective. One season one designer or design house may have one or two things that may be magnificent—but the price is into five figures and well beyond my comfort level, even for my educational demonstration collection. We have pieces or outfits representative of many fine designers and brands. I do, do a lot of Ou-u-u-u-ing and Ah-h-h-h-ing over the Peruvian Connection catalog and do place orders periodically.

I started my business because people kept asking me to do with them what I was doing with my university students. It was an easy start-up and just kept growing and growing. It’s still growing in very exciting directions.

What Mountain State do you do business in? All of them, nationwide, worldwide. It’s amazing. Never did I dream I would be doing what I am doing today. Life is amazing!

My best fashion advice is to become totally aware of how your dress and grooming affect you, others, and the achievement of your goals—then to present an appearance in harmony with your roles and goals. That covers every aspect of image management.

What's next.... I am currently working on several projects, completing new consulting and business materials for my Conselle affiliates and my image education partner in India. My mind is always on “What’s next?”

Connect with Judith

Twitter: @judithrasband
Facebook: www.facebook.com/judith.rasband


Friday, December 2, 2011

{7 Habits and Practices for Attracting Clients and Keeping Them}

Please join the AICI Mountain States Chapter for an educational teleseminar with Brenda Kinsel!




Click here to register!

The teleseminar will be recorded for repeat listening! Outline and call in number will be emailed out on 12/11/11 to all paid participants! Hope you can join us!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

December Chapter Lunch


Mark your calendars! The AICI Chapter lunch has been set, December 9th at noon. The location is Park Meadows Mall, earls. Please RSVP to aicimountainstates@gmail.com by December 7th. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the holidays together.


Get directions and more information about earls HERE.

Monday, November 28, 2011

AICI Mt. States Member Highlight - Marian Rothschild

I first fell in love with fashion when my best friend came to kindergarten picture day in an Alice in Wonderland dress. It was heavenly. It was forest green with puffy sleeves and a full skirt. The best part was the white pinafore over the top. I coveted that dress. It was breathtaking.

By day I consult, shop, analyze, communicate, edit, enlighten, empower. By night I sleep.

Image is important because your appearance sends an immediate non-verbal message of who you are to everyone who sees you.

My business focuses on empowering successful professionals with information so they can feel confident, attractive, and genuine for every situation.

Who is your favorite designer? Cynthia Rowley

I started my business because it is the culmination of everything I have done in the past.

What Mountain State do you do business in? Colorado

Share your best fashion advice or tip: Wear the same color pants as your hair color, same top as your eye or skin color.

What are you currently working on? After having recently passed the AICI certification exam, I am now putting together my portfolio, which quantifies my education, experience, and business qualifications. As soon as approval comes through I will be fully certified.

Contact Marian:
marian@marianrothschild.com 
http://www.marianrothschild.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Look-Good-Now/174931734795