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Golf, Eggs and Hooks that Make You Look Good and Feel Great!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:24:13 GMT

Hello everyone!

It is a little chilly in central Florida today which is quite strange for an April day in Florida. Thankfully, the heat index will start rising and, by the weekend, the 80's!

Golf, Eggs and Hooks that make You Look Good and Feel Great??? What!! Look below and you will discover!

I am excited to bring to you golf fashions for women and men! In 2008 I began a new column as the Fashion and Style Editor of the Golf Channel and I absolutely love it! I review golf apparel and accessories for women and men so they look stylish on and off the golf course. My last review is on the women's designer ISISport...a quite dazzling ladies golf apparel line. Ladies, I wanted to let you know so you can check it out! You can see my review and their apparel at www.successfulstyle-image.com/columns.htm and click on Golf Channel.

Also here are some other nifty items that I like and recommend to you!

Purse Hook - A hook that holds your purse off the ground. I was a little leery about this product because of the miniature size of the hook. However, when I tried it out with my purse (a heavy weight at times), it worked to my surprise! The Purse Hook kept my purse off the floor eliminating any of the germs or dirt it would pick up! An added benefit is the Purse Hook can keep your purse in your sight so it stays safe! The Purse Hooks hold up to 35 pounds and comes in a savvy gold or silver with a velvet carrying case.

I recommend the Purse Hook! (There is a maximum weight). You can the Purse Hook at Bed Bath and Beyond, Linens 'n Things and Wal-Mart. www.pedegg.com. The suggested retail price is $10.00">www.telebrands.com

PedEgg - A portable foot file for women or men. When I received this product it intrigued me to say the least. I love pedicures and my nail specialist does a fantastic job so I was not sure about the portability, usability, and results of this product. I open it, read the instructions and slowly tried it out. I was a little nervous of the micro files because I did not want them to cut my foot. As I gently used the PedEgg, it began to remove my dead skin (you can see the skin it removes in the storage compartment built inside) with no nicks or cuts. Once I was finished, I attached the a buffing pad (you receive two) to the bottom side of the PedEgg and finished the smoothing touches for my feet.

The PedEgg worked! If you are in between pedicures, your feet are rough or you give yourself a pedicure, the PedEgg is a needed item. It is small and fits nicely with all your nail and feet finishing items. You can buy PedEgg at Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Linens 'n Things, Target and CVS or go to www.pedegg.com. The suggested retail price is $10.00

I hope you enjoyed my recommendations. In each blog entry, I will give you more plus suggestions and tips to make yourself your absolute best!! Thanks for joining me today. If you have comments, please let me know.

Make it a great day!!

Jamie

Back to Blogging in 2008

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:37:23 GMT

Hello Everyone,

I am back to blogging in 2008, sorry for my absence! I hope everyone is experiencing a wonderful 2008 and planning to make 2008 great!

Let me give you all a little update about what has been going on at SSII.

We have made our website much more interactive! See what we have added below- come join us!

VIDEOS- They teach you how to look stylish, on a budget from home to the office and out on the town and they are free!

ARTICLES - I am a contributing writer for the Golf Channel, American Management Association, Hot Moms Magazine and Fresh Start After Divorce. Look under Jamie's Monthly Columns.

UPDATED NEWSLETTER - We recently revised our Head to Toe, Inside and Out (healthy, fit and stylish you) personal development and our Look, Speak & Behave (skilled, polished and qualified) Corporate Training newsletters so they give you much more practical information for a better you! As a subscriber you are in store for expert tips, suggestions and advice from recognized professionals. They also include freebie information, products and services.

UPCOMING....

We will add valuable career development tools and applications to our career readiness portion of our website. You will be able to prepare yourself and present the qualified you to secure job opportunities - even in this tough market!

Stay tuned and seize everyday opportunities!

Jamie

www.successfulstyle-image.com

Social/Casual Sweaters with Holiday Appeal!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:29:24 GMT

Hello Everyone!

With the holidays almost upon us and the chilly air surrounding us, it is time to pull out our holiday sweaters or buy a new one!

There are so many occasions when you can wear a holiday sweater, a child's holiday party at school, running errands, at work, an evening event, or your teen's is in a program at school, etc. Whatever the holiday or festive theme wear sweaters that are stylish yet comfortable!

Here are some savvy holiday sweater tips!

1. Look for sweaters with a knit/spandex, wool/spandex, acrylic/cotton, and such fabrics. These fabrics will give you a slender festive look instead of a bulky look.

2. Opt for festive or holiday patterns that are an inlay in the fabric rather than on top of the fabric.

3. Don't shy away from vivid color or some elegant embellishment (for women) on evening holiday sweaters.

Look dynamic this holiday season with a stylish appeal!

Make it great!

Jamie

Jamie will be a guest on the Balance and Wisdom Internet Radio Show for Women

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:42:57 GMT

Jamie is excited to be a guest on the Balance and Wisdom Internet Radio Show for Women (www.balanceandwisdom.com) September 24, 2007! She will explain and guide women on how to be successful in their professional lives with balance and attention to their personal lives. The show will be published online to hear on October 5, 2007.

Take a listen to Jamie's show and all the other guests they have had on their show to learn valuable tips for women!

Make it a great day!!

Ft. Lauderdale LSB Seminar Postponed

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:13:50 GMT

Hello Everyone,

Seminar Update:

Ft. Lauderdale seminar has been postponed until later notice.

Jacksonville LSB is sold out.

Orlando has limited seats! Register now before SOLD OUT!

Snappy responses are unconstructive.

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:04:52 GMT

Hi everyone,

Today I was on the telephone speaking with an information assistance professional to retrieve a number. After spelling out the name of the company, two times, the information professional tells me there is no number' I pleasantly ask how he is spelling it and when he recites it back to me, he is spelling it wrong. When I let him know he has transposed two letters, he jumps all over me stating that does not matter and hangs up on me. I don't know what transpired in his day or what he was confronting but his short, unhelpful response was not productive.

Snappy responses reduce communication and are ineffective. If your day is stressful, which many are, don't loose sight of the "end result" you want from the communication. If you know you are going to be speaking with someone or an interruption appears, don't lose your cool, take a moment to regroup and then proceed with the communication. You will be happy you did and the "end result" will be productive.

Make it a great day!

Jamie

Amy Dickinson the national sydincate columnist of "Ask Amy" Recommended Look, Speak & Behave books!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:27:00 GMT

Hello All,

This morning my publicist Diana told me that Amy Dickinson from the "Ask Amy" column recommended my books, specifically my men's book! What an exciting way to start the day!! First and foremost, thank you Amy for recommending my books to your reader and all who read your column! I am very grateful and I am glad you enjoyed them.

Please take a look at her column http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/columnists/advice/chi-0717askamyjul17,0,5206417.column?coll=chi-living-front

Get your copy of Look, Speak & Behave(r) for Men and/or Look, Speak & Behave(r) for Women today! Click here! http://www.successfulstyle-image.com/books.htm

Everyone make it a great day!

Jamie

Happy Fourth of July and here is what is going on!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:16:00 GMT

Hello all,

Sorry I have not been around lately but what usually is a slower month in June for our company has been very busy; I am very thankful!! During June I have been delivering seminars, going to book signings and working with our team to set the Fall LSB Seminar schedule.

I want to thank everyone who has emailed and/or called and said congratulations on the LSB books and thanks to all who have sent to us their wonderful reviews of the books; I am glad you like them!!

I also want to say thank you to those who have bought our LSB Refresher Kits and thank you for the kudos on them!

I hope everyone is doing well and having a wonderful summer! Remember to have positive thoughts which in turn will follow with positive actions; you will find happiness and success in those avenues.

Here is our LSB Fall Lineup of dates and locations. You can now sign up online or give us a call. If you sign up online go to our Calendar link from the homepage and select date and location www.successfulstyle-image.com.

We will be in these Florida locations:

September 10 - Ft. Lauderdale - Renaissance Fort Lauderdale -Plantation Hotel

September 24 - Jacksonville - Jacksonville Marriott

October 15 - Orlando - Orlando World Center Marriott

November 5 - Tampa - Tampa Airport Marriott

Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July!

Jamie

Our Look, Speak & Behave books and refreshers kits are available!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:10:00 GMT

We are proud to announce that our Look, Speak & Behave For Women and Look, Speak & Behave For Men books are available for purchase! You can purchase from us at a great price - click here below or go online or to a brick and mortar book store. Let us know what you think!

We are also excited to announce our Women's Refresher Kit and Men's Refresher Kit. In Chapter Four, of both books, I mention having a refresher kit handy to renew yourself after lunch, after the gym, before a meeting, when you travel, etc. but, after much research, we could not find one that fit what we thought would be necessary to the one I recommend; so we made our own! Each is terrific and essential. Click here below take a look and purchase yours today! These kits are fit perfectly in purses, attaches, suitcases and travel bags, gym bags, desk drawers, gym lockers, dorm rooms, etc.

Make it a great day!

Jamie

Books: http://www.successfulstyle-image.com/books.htm

Refresher Kits: http://www.successfulstyle-image.com/kits.htm

We at Successful Style & Image send our thoughts and prayers to the families and communities at Virginia Tech!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:46:00 GMT

To all the students, victims, families, administration and community in Blacksburg VA we send our condolences to you. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this trying time and will continue to be in the future.

Jamie Yasko-Mangum and the rest of team at Successful Style & Image!

Are you a timely indivdiual?

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:36:00 GMT

Everyone has a schedule; some have busier schedules than others. However being timely applies to everyone. When you are timely you manage your schedule better, productivity increases, prove your reliability and build your credibility. When you are late for appointments, late for work, or miss appointments you have mismanaged your time which reduces reliability, lowers credibility and negatively effects people's confidence in you.

If you are someone who is routinely late, get up earlier, leave earlier or put sufficient time in between your appointments. Practice being timely and make it a routine. It makes no difference if you stay at home or work you should want to be on time for everything.

Have a great day!

Jamie

No blogging will be out of town

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:20:00 GMT

Hello Friends,

I will be out of town until Monday 3/19/07 so no quick tips until then. I hope you all have a wonderful remainder of week!!

Jamie

Motivate Yourself!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:29:00 GMT

Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed to motivate yourself because your life is so hectic with meeting all the demands. Don't let that stop you! Motivating yourself could be starting a new career, working out and/or eating right to get in shape, going back to college to secure a better career, feeling better about yourself so you do not have a low self-esteem, shaking any bad habit, cleaning up a catch all room or garage, and the list goes on. We all need self-motivation to better ourselves. Don't ever let yourself get caught where you wonder why life seems to be treating you unfair; life doesn't treat you unfair, you treat yourself unfair when you do not self-motivate. You need to make the most of life which takes self-motivation!

Have a great day!

Jamie

Your Appearance Speaks Volumes!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:40:00 GMT

The way you communicate is not only through the way you speak and behave but it must include the way you appear. Your business appearance is not about vanity rather it is the way you care about yourself which projects your confidence and credibility in yourself and your work. Too many times working professionals do not understand the importance of their work wardrobe and grooming details to look smart.

You should want to make a positive impression each day you go to work, whether it is from home to an office outside the home. When you look sloppy, outdated, too skimpy or ungroomed you do not project a positive impression.    You might say you work inside an office and do not come in contact with anyone other than your co-workers. Although this may be true, it does not mean your should not care about the way you look. Why?  You should want to look smart and polished because it builds your self-esteem and new opportunities may present themselves; employers are always taking notes.

If you are an employer you should not take advantage of your position by dressing too relaxed. Why? Your team looks at you as a leader and you must lead by example; if you want to build your credibility, look the part.

If you are in front of clients, potential clients, judges, groups, colleagues, etc. your appearance speaks to your expertise and credibility. When you look sloppy, outdated, too skimpy, ungroomed or too relaxed you may loose your credibility which in turn looses sales, clients, and cases.

If you are a home based business or small business owner your appearance is your calling card that showcases your confidence, specialty and expertise.  Although you may dress slightly more relaxed do not let it become too relaxed and messy.  Stand out and showcase yourself and your specialty!

No matter where you work, your position or age you should want to look your best not only at work but also outside the office. Opportunities lurk everywhere from running errands, going on vacations, attending after hours, watching your child or teen's event, etc. When you are on your personal time remember your image reflects who you are; your casual and social clothing and total appearance  needs to speak savvy and sharp.

You want to leave an excellent, lasting impression all the time.

Have a great day!!!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum

If you want to stand out with credibility and confidence, give us a call!

Use Eye Contact and Smile!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:05:00 GMT

Today I walking and noticed many women and men that hold their head down when walking past other people. This observation made me want to talk with all of you about lifting your head, use eye contact and smile. You might even want to say Good Morning or Hi.

I try everyday with everyone I come into contact with to smile, look at them and say hello. It not only makes me feel good but I can see they like it too. A warm smile and greeting always helps everyone. You do not have stop and talk just be pleasant. If you have a hard time looking up when walking past people here is a little tip. You do not need to say hello but do lift your head and smile. Once you practice for a while you can build up the confidence to say hello. It will make you and them feel GREAT!!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum

Look, Speak & Behave ™ For Women and Men Seminar Scheduled!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 13:39:00 GMT

We have scheduled our Look, Speak & Behave™ For Women and Men seminar for May 14, 2007!

Recent graduates to seasoned professionals will learn how to project and promote a positive and smart self-image, create a polished appearance, understand what is and is not proper behavior and see how to communicate intelligently.

You will learn my four step self-trait system that is practical and comprehensive and easy to apply to your professional situation that guides you to professional success. Men and women will find ideas for improving their credibility, authority, reputation and confidence in a workplace environment regardless of their profession or position.

Where: Homewood Suites Hilton Lake Mary, Florida

When : May 14, 2007 - You must sign up and pay before May 9, 2007 to attend.

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ( registration 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m)

Price: $200/person or $150.00/person when four or more from a company or organization sign up. Each paid attendee will receive one of my two books, Look, Speak & Behave ™For Women or Look, Speak & Behave ™ For Men.

To find out more information go to our website www.successfulstyle-image.com and click on the link that says Look, Speak & Behave ™ seminar. You can also call or e-mail us!

Are you ready to become a professional success?

Jamie Yasko-Mangum

Color adds appeal!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:40:00 GMT

You may be stuck in a color rut. Khaki, black and white are nice colors and can pizazz to any outfit however they should not be the only colors in your wardrobe. You need to add many other colors to your wardrobe; they can be solid colors or in designs. Why? They add vibrance to you face and personality.

When you are ready to start adding colors to your wardrobe you should know a couple of key factors to colors. The color should enhance your skin tone, eyes, and hair and it should be worn to compliment your body shape.

There are primary colors and from those primary color come an array of other colors. What makes colors change dynamics is the hue, tint and undertones of the color. You need to select colors that make you look alive. What happens many times to women and men is they select colors (because they love the color) that drains them or makes them look older. It is not that you cannot wear that color but you need a different shade of that color; changing the hue, tint and undertone.

A quick tip to knowing if a color looks ALIVE on you is to hold the color of the top or shirt up to your face in excellent light and look in the mirror, if you see your face turn a rosy color you have a hit; if it looses your color it is not good for you.

If you are stuck in a color rut, apply the tip and start adding color to your wardrobe. You will feel ALIVE and love the attention you receive.

Jamie Yasko-Mangum

Successful Style & Image, Inc.
(407) 478-6800 or 1-866-971-7152
Email: ssimage@successfulstyle-image.com
Website: www.successfulstyle-image.com

Do you take personal responsibility?

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:00:00 GMT

In today's world, does anyone take personal responsibility anymore? I grew up learning that you must be accountable and responsible for your actions. I am proud to see when women or men take personal responsibility; it shows she or he has integrity.

All of us in this world have made bad choices however instead of blaming, ignoring, or lying about it, take responsibility for it, recognize it, you may need to apologize, but definitely learn from it and don't do it again. Our lives are full of decisions, some easy others hard, no matter the choice, make sure it is a thoughtful one so you do not make the wrong one.

Have a great weekend!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum

Add a new piece of clothing to your wardrobe!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:20:00 GMT

In my last blog entry I spoke to you about refreshing your wardrobe, now you need to add a new piece of clothing to your wardrobe. Men and women get caught in a rut buying the same cut, solid or pattern, same type of material or same article of clothing over and over and over again.

If your wardrobe is dominated with solids, plaids, a singular color (white, black or khaki), jeans, capri, cotton material clothing, etc. you need to try buying something different. If you are a male and you only buy plaid shirts (long or short sleeved), try buying a solid or a different design. If you are female and you only buy solids, try a design. This selection will spice up your wardrobe. It may take a little bit of time getting use to the change but 9 out 10 times you will love it.

Remember,as with any category of clothing, cut, fabric, color, etc., make sure it fits and is age appropriate for you!

If you need help spicing up your wardrobe, give us a call or e-mail us.

Jamie Yasko-Mangum

(407) 478-6800 or Toll Free 1-866-971-7152
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www.successfulstyle-image.com

Is it time to refresh your wardrobe?

Jamie Yasko-Mangum — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:27:00 GMT

How many times do you look in your closet and ponder what to wear for the day? Are you tired of wearing the same clothes? If so, start thinking about refreshing you wardrobe!

I am not suggesting you go out and buy a new wardrobe and spending hundreds or thousands of dollars rather I am suggesting to start your process of refreshing the wardrobe. When you refresh your wardrobe it first starts with you understanding your lifestyle and what clothes you need to go in it. Many times women and men fill their closet with clothes for certain lifestyle categories such as work, child playgroups, casual occasions, etc. and completely forget their other lifestyle categories. What happens? You don't have clothes for social events (day and night), you do not have appropriate clothes for your kid's program, you do not have clothes for traveling, etc. Remember what you wear to run errands is not what you wear to attend a social gathering and what you wear to workout is not what you wear to a child, preteen or teen's program at school.

When you start refreshing your wardrobe look at your lifestyle and see all the activities you participate in and build a wardrobe around those.

Tomorrow I will talk ahout how not to get stuck buying the same thing over and over and over.

Have a great day!

Jamie Yasko-Mangum

P.S. If you need help refreshing your wardrobe, please give us a call! (407) 478-6800 or Toll Free 1-866-971-7152

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