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Greetings!
Well, we are well into a New Year and so far, so good. I am planning on a number of changes this year and I hope they will be positive. CHANGE IS INEVITABLE.
Have you ever wondered why some people deal with change easily and others have great difficulty?
Some people let the waves of life wash right over them and other people feel that they are constantly treading water; struggling.
I think the difference is that if you EXPECT change, it is easier to manage. If a change is UNEXPECTED, it can cause all kinds of reactions; from shock and fear to surprise and apprehension.
Over the years, I have come to EXPECT change. After all, change will come whether I like it or not. So, now I do my best to EMBRACE change. It is not always easy and it takes alot of practice, but instead of fighting change, try EMBRACING CHANGE. You may dicover that CHANGE can be GOOD. Change can lift you, rejuvenate and energize you. Change can keep you from getting bored. It keeps you on the edge, so you never become complacent about LIFE.
So, take a deep breath and think about, first, EXPECTING CHANGE and second, EMBRACING CHANGE. Don't worry; if you slip up and freak out over an unexpected change, it's ok. Just keep trying!!! Good luck and may all your changes this year be GOOD ONES.

Stay tuned for some awesome fashion tips and a peek at my new clinic.
Keep smiling.

Greetings!
We all feel like hiding sometimes. After experiencing an injury or illness, the tendency to hide may increase. It is so important to give yourself time to adjust your body image. As humans, we have a wonderful ability to adapt but it can be a painful and frustrating process. It can take awhile too. Be gentle with yourself. Losing a body part is hard but it doesn't diminish or make you less. Take the time to heal. Be creative; you may discover a new way of doing something and eventually you will be comfortable with the new you.

" The fruit of silence is prayer. The fruit of prayer is faith. The fruit of faith is love. The fruit of love is service. The fruit of service is peace." Mother Teresa

I wish you peace and happiness this Christmas season and if I can be of service to you, let me know.
Keep smiling!
Wendy

Greetings!
Well it is finally here...the best little accessory you'll ever own. Have you ever bent over and realized you are showing off a little more geography than you planned? Are you at that wonderful stage of life where one minute you are freezing and the next it feels like you are in the tropics dressed in a down filled parka?
Well, the Cleavage Camo may be the answer for you!!!
This nifty accessory attaches to your bra and gives a bit of coverage to that area that I call the"magic triangle". Now if you don't want to cover up completely, then choose a lace camo. If you want to wear that "down to there V neck" but you don't want to cover yourself with lingerie tape, then try a camo instead. It will stay in place, in fact you won't even notice it's there!!!
Cleavage camos are made with the softest fabrics (they have to pass my test for softness and I'm hard to please) and they are versatile and beautiful too.
So, tell your friends and visit the online store. See the lastest and expect more soon. Hey, a Cleavage Camo would make a great Christmas present. I don't know how you can get the bra strap measurement without some ingenuity but I know you'll find a way.
I'm really happy to be able to share this unique solution to a common problem.
Stay tuned for more next time!!!
Bye for now and keep smiling.

Greetings!
I have a Hero.
His name is Gok Wan and he is the host of the British TV show "How to Look Good Naked". He takes average women (with body issues;don't we all have those) and helps them see themselves as the rockin' ,hot gals that they are. Isn't that what we all need sometimes? Someone to point out our "great bits", instead of all our shortcomings. He talks about bangers and bad (horrid!) underwear and he shows the ladies how to dress their curves and put their best foot forward. And NO COSMETIC SURGERY!!!
Gok Wan is my hero and I would love to meet him sometime; he just makes me (and alot of other people) smile.
Well, a trip to Britain is not possible right now so I'll keep watching the show. It reinforces the fact that we all have our insecurities but we can overcome and be FABULOUS! Check it out on W channel on Tuesday evenings.
Accentuate the positive; that will downplay the "bits", that you don't like as much. One of Gok's favorite tips is to use a belt to show off whatever waist you've got. Try an empire waist and a belt to show it off. It works! Oh and stay tuned for the Best little accessory you'll ever own. Coming SOON!!!!!
Keep smiling.
Wendy

Greetings!
Society has led us to believe that if the outside package isn't perfect, then the inside of a person must be flawed also. There is incredible pressure to look a certain way to be accepted. If we don't have two arms , two breasts (they should be the same size too), two eyes and ten fingers and all our body parts, then are we "LESS"? Are we not whole? Is a man less of a man if he has lost a hand in an accident? Is a child that is born missing a foot( or anything else for that matter) less than perfect? Is a woman less womanly because she has had a mastectomy? I say NO, NO, NO!
We are the sum of our experiences and the human form is perfection including the differences. Without our scars, and unique characteristics, we are all the same. How boring is that! So remember, there is beauty in all people. Look a little deeper and you WILL FIND IT!!!
We are WHOLE. Removing a body part does not diminish. It forces an adjustment in body image, that's all.
For those of you looking for that fashion tip, try a bold pattern in the bodice area. A beautiful pattern can draw the eye but it won't highlight subtle differences. Pick colours that compliment your skin and hair. More about this later.
Keep smiling!
Wendy

Greetings!
What's your favorite colour? Mine is cornflower blue or the colour of morning glories. When I see this colour it lightens my mood and makes me feel good. I think that everyone has a colour(sometimes more than one) that makes them look great. That certain colour can make your skin glow and your eyes light up. When you find out what your special colour is (people will tell you...you look so beautiful in that colour etc.), you should wear your colour often. It will help make you look your best and in turn, give your confidence a boost!!! So, think about colour the next time you are looking for a top, scarf or dress. Brighten things up; enough black already.
Here's a thought for next time: What makes a person "whole"? Does losing a body part to trauma or disease make a person less? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Keep smiling.
Wendy