The time has come.
I am approaching my 6 year anniversary with Definitive Style by Annette Bond. Since conception in January 2011, my vision has been to add an invaluable online service to my offerings but I didn't know exactly what it would look like.
I have been waiting patiently and the time is now.
With today's technology the time is now to step into the world of online and utilize this opportunity to touch more lives and give you the convenience to learn from the comfort of your home. I am so excited to bring this invaluable new tool to you.
An Online Personal Style Course is coming January 9, 2017. More info to come.
Reveal Your Radiance...30 Days to Dressing for Success
I pulled out some old journals to reminisce what I was thinking prior to debuting Definitive Style. I learned that not a lot has changed to where I am currently today.
I have always had a passion for sharing my gift of helping others to dress they're best, that is be the very best version of you.
Educating on how to wear color so that it compliments your natural coloring and the psychology associated with each color.
Keeping my followers current and educated with the new styles each season through my monthly newsletter.
And sharing my expertise in make-up application from my Mary Kay days. I wanted to bring all my gifts to one place by helping the entire woman - in 2011 Definitive Style by Annette Bond was conceptualized.
I discovered early in life that God wired me to help others look and feel more beautiful.
He also wired me to work with women, of which I have been doing for the past 30 years. (I do work with men on a referral basis)
This past year I have begun using a new tagline, Reveal Your Radiance. What I realized is that yes, I help others style amazing outfits but what brings me to "my happy place" is seeing others begin to see themselves as more beautiful and confident than ever before.
We uncover the "real you" and allow you to shine in your own way.
What I have learned is that we all ultimately thrive when we can feel comfortable in our own skin, forget about what we're wearing and do what we do best. That is my objective with every client.
When I began the vision for Definitive Style I told myself that I was only going to operate from my strengths. I continue to make that a priority today. Since 2011, I can proudly say that I have definitely grown as an image expert and entrepreneurial business woman.
Since 2011 I have invested in myself to be the very best image expert, so I can serve you with excellence.
- Certified Color Image Consultant with More Alive With Color since 1985
- I studied with Brenda Kinsel, a 30 year veteran in the image business, 2011-2014
- Certified as a Corporate Image Consultant in 2015
- Certified in Menswear Apparel in 2015.
- Certified with the Association of International Image
- Consultants, AICI CIC - 2016
- Most recently, Certified as a Fashion Feng Shui Facilitator - 2016.
As you can see you're in good hands with training and qualifications. I may be an image expert, but my true passion is to lead and guide you to understand "who you are" and empower you to be you.
I help you to Reveal Your Radiance. We go on a journey together and I walk you through a process that allows you to uncover all that's been waiting to shine.
Mirroring back the naturalness that is already there such as your beautiful golden hair or sparkly blue eyes.
It's my job to help you discover all the treasures you have hidden and let you shine brighter.
I also believe in respecting and loving yourself first. If you can't accept your body then you will never accept how beautiful you are. I have found myself working with so many body types especially those who hated shopping because they thought they could never find anything that fit.
I believe in looking at the entire picture of who you are. Your image tells a story about who you are and I'm there to make sure were telling the right story.
And last being purposeful and intentional on how you show up every day.
Did you know that your image is a tool that you have complete control over?
You can use your image to influence business interactions just like you do a good communication.
I invite you on my journey over this next month to learn a little more of what I do and how I work with my clients. I am excited to share a case study with you beginning next week, so stayed tuned.
In the meantime, I wanted to share my before/after picture, all I can say is, "I LOVE the woman I'm becoming.
I love the learning, the growing and best of all I get to share it ALL with YOU!
2011 - My first head shot. My most recent in 2016
Story by Michelle Esteban of KOMONEWS.COM
On the red carpet or in the office, best-dressed can bust your budget. But now, the latest online shopping trend allows users to rent a dress, and own the look.
"I think it's actually kind of awesome," said Annette Bond, owner of Definitive Style by Annette Bond.
She is a personal image consultant with 30 years of fashion industry experience.
"Oh my gosh, I love it, what do you think?" asked Bond, of her client Angela Hildre, who beamed in a beautiful coral-colored one-shoulder dress. "I love the color of it too," said Hildre from Bond's home office.
Bond calls online shopping a new option for clients like Hildre. Renting provides access over ownership.
"I try not to wear the same thing, so I want something new," said Hildre.
She can either pay retail for a department store gown, or try to rent the look for less.
"The fact that you could get a designer look, a one-of-a-kind look, and you don't have to invest the money," said Hildre.
It's RentTheRunway.com, an online service that has 50,000 designer dress rentals that can be delivered to your doorstep.
For example, I rented a gold-sequined Badgley Mischka full-length gown, which retails for $620, for $70. That included shipping, taxes, insurance, a first-time ordering discount, and 5 bucks to rent earrings. My total price tag was $98.50.
And if the dress doesn't fit, the service provides a backup size for free. My order arrived on time, the first dress fit like a glove and looked as if it came right off the rack; not tired, used or overly dry cleaned. But their gowns are like Cinderella's chariot, they have to be returned in either 4 or 8 days - or else there's a late charge.
The clothing rental trend goes beyond the red carpet. LeTote.com, for example, rents daily wear.
For a monthly fee, users get door-to-door service, and can buy anytime at a discount.
"There is something to be said for trying the dress on, and seeing how they feel and look in the dress in their body, their figure," said Shirdel. "I think a stylist is priceless."
You do have to know what works on your body type, before you rent.
"That's something you really need to watch," warned Annette Bond.