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11/29/11 Shopping Tips

Holiday Shopping Tips



Holiday Shopping Tips When shopping for that perfect gift this Holiday Season, don’t get confused by all the sales talk. Here are some definitions for you to keep handy:

Store Policy: Many stores are now required by State and Local Consumer Protection Laws to prominently post their rules regarding sales, returns, and exchanges. Look for the sign (usually behind the cash register desk), read it, and thoroughly understand it before you buy anything. You don’t want to buy a gift for someone if they cannot return or exchange it.

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11/17/11 Just to think about

Barbizon Business Skills



Barbizon Business Skills The only reason a person is hired for any job is that the employer trusts that the applicant's services will help make a profit for their business.

You must sell to the prospective employers the fact that you know how to conduct yourself. In other words, you must convince him or her that you will get the job done in the manner of a professional who is aware of the importance of:

BEING PREPARED: This means knowing your skills, consistently striving to perfect them…

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11/09/11 Beauty Tips

The French Manicure



The French Manicure For a fashionably flawless french manicure, just follow these easy instructions:
1. Make sure your nails are properly manicured and free of polish.

2. Apply one coat of French Manicure White to the tips of nails only. This is easy to do if you start at one side and stroke on a slant to the center, then do the same to the other side, and finally fill in…

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10/31/11 Beauty Tips

All About Mascara



All About Mascara Many models have been quoted as saying if they could use only one makeup item, mascara would be it.
Proper mascara application brightens the eyes and gives them a lift. This gives the eyes their expressiveness. To Apply Mascara:

~~To make your lashes appear thicker, powder them lightly. Then, mascara them.
~~Apply mascara to bottom lashes first -- this avoids extra clean up. Starting at the base of lash and brushing to the end of…

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10/19/11 The Industry

Wardrobe Tips For Model Portfolios



Wardrobe Tips For Model Portfolios Have fun at the shoot and be yourself. Many times the best pictures are when the model is doing something natural. Keep loose and moving while the photographer shoots you.
**Be careful not to bring all of the same color of clothes.
**A good choice for a beach look is a long skirt with a bathing suit top, necklaces, a great belt, and sandals. Bathing suits are best in solid colors.
**A good choice for a casual look is low-slung jeans and a t-shirt with flip flops.

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