Scarves are a recession proof inexpensive way to change the look of a simple outfit, update the look of an older outfit, go from the office to a night out looking spectacular and to develop your own signature look which will position you above the competition and give you confidence in your appearance.
July 11th, 2010 by Ginny DePaso, The Scarf Magician
The Flaw With Most Network Marketing Programs
There has been a tremendous amount of attention good and bad to Network Marketing or as better known Multi-Level-Marketing (MLM) in recent years as people struggle to find sources of income. An MLM is where a product or service is sold through a pyramid of distributors with everyone that is above someone making money from the sales of other people below.
MLMs have been around for years. Over 30 years ago people were selling Amway products and others. Recently Hello World (video email) and Mona Vie (juice) were the rage. Both of these products had well thought out marketing plans and attracted “affiliates” by the thousands. There is no doubt there is money to be made with any of these and thousands of people have done very well. However, for the vast majority what they found is that it is very difficult to sell a product or service to your family and friends where you are soliciting them to sign up and spend money. Why is that so?
The answer leads to the flaw most of these multi-level-marketing products have. They are either selling a vastly overpriced product so that each level of the pyramid can make money or they are selling a product or service that is flawed or has very little practical benefit for the user and the only benefit is for people higher up in the pyramid.
Let’s take our two earlier examples, Hello World and Mona Vie. Hello
World was a great idea without the infrastructure to support it. It just didn’t work very well. Mona Vie on the other hand was a decent product but overpriced at $40 for a fifth of juice and required that you buy a case every month, basically spending on inventory you might not sell or use. You would never buy it based on value. So who would buy into these programs? Only people who hoped to capitalize on the pyramid aspect and sign up people below them. And as thousands found out, that isn’t so easy! That leads us to the next thought.
What can make a MLM pyramid successful for all members? The answer is to have a product or service that has value based on its own merits without relying on the pyramid aspect. In other words, something you would use whether you made money or not. Can you think of anything like that? How about something for Free or that saves you money instead of costing you money. Recently we came across something that fits this category.
Two out of three people shop online. As people have found out it is the easiest and most convenient method of purchasing goods or services. We found an online Shopping Network that has over 3000 well known stores (everything from Nordstrom’s to Target) available and lets you sign up for FREE. You put a toolbar on your browser and every time you even browse a store you get points available for cash back redemption plus discounts on products you would buy anyway. This is all FREE!!!
It offers an option where you can sign up inexpensively as an affiliate, get more discounts and make money on anyone you sign up for a Free Toolbar or as an affiliate. As an affiliate you also make money on any purchases people below you make and those people are getting discounts on shopping or even browsing and not paying more than they would pay anywhere else and usually paying less. This is where it is an MLM that has benefits to everyone involved.
By now you are probably thinking you need more information because it makes sense. On the link below there is a video which describes the whole process.
January 27th, 2010 by Ginny DePaso, The Scarf Magician
You can use your wardrobe to give a slimming effect. Here are some simple steps to keep in mind when putting your wardrobe together!
V neck blouse draws eyes upward from the bust line away from your body.
Vertical lines will give an elongated thinner illusion.
A fitted blazer will give your shoulders, waist and hips a perfect proportion. Add a belt either wide or narrow depending on the size of your waistline. This will separate your waist.
Long necklaces will lengthen your torso.
Try an empire waist blouse if you have a larger waist and accent the smallest part of the rib cage.
Hem lines of pants should be an inch from the floor and matching shoes will give the illusion of long lean legs.
Wide leg pants will narrow your hips and dark colors will slim your legs.
Dark colors will minimize and light colors will maximize legs.
Make sure to tailor your clothes when buying off the rack. If it doesn’t fit you will look very disheveled and unfit.
Now that you have a wardrobe with a WOW factor that is slimming, tailored, eloquent and professional don’t forget your hair, makeup and accessories. I’ll be talking about that next.
January 20th, 2010 by Ginny DePaso, The Scarf Magician
Let’s face it accessories make the outfit. When you can’t splurge on a new wardrobe every season, the right accessories such as a Spring scarf made of silk or linen can freshen up your look. People are more likely to remember your fabulous new accessory than your dress.
Visit my website at www.ginnydp.com to learn about how to tie scarves.
January 4th, 2010 by Ginny DePaso, The Scarf Magician
Las Vegas, NV(December 1, 2009 - taken from a press release) – Right before the Christmas holidays shoppers were looking for ways to give that perfect, stylish gift. One accessory that can enhance any outfit is the addition of a scarf. Ginny DePaso, The Scarf Magician, appeared at Saks Fifth Avenue on Thursday, December 10, to reveal her “magical” techniques of scarf tying.
I showed many different methods of tying scarves, and demonstrated how a scarf can make an old outfit look new, or carry you from day to evening. I provided simple, step-by-step instructions on using scarves in a variety of ways, from wearing them as a shawl, a loop, knotted with pearls, as a halter, and many more. “Each of us may not, as Shakespeare said, wear our ‘heart in a scarf’, but we can show the world our style and our flair in a scarf and, as you’ll easily discover, it’s also a lot of fun!”
We had a crowd that eagerly bought our ” Scarf Magician” DVD which includes 16 of unique high fashion scarf tie step-by-step instructions. This is available on our website www.ginnydp.com and as an Iphone App in the ITunes store.
December 29th, 2009 by Ginny DePaso, The Scarf Magician
Ginny DePaso, your host, with years of image consulting background is known for always being stylish and constantly receiving praise for the look she creates. She provides scarf tying seminars to groups and she is now bringing her knowledge and skills to you in a manner that you can practice, review and reference right on your portable device. With her unique scarf tying designs and instruction, she will walk you through step-by-step how to get a look that will be in style, make you feel opulent, look younger, attract attention and get you comments and praise.
