The Style Expert

The IStylist is a new application available on the IPhone which  brings you fashion and style advice via  your cell phone.  This app will  help you choose flattering styles for your figure.  Do you want to find the perfect jeans, for your body type?  The IStylist will suggest  styles which are most flattering,  although not all of the suggestions are ideal solutions.  For example, I disagree with their suggestion that “Dunagrees” are flattering if you have a protruding belly.  Are “Dunagrees” really flattering on anyone, even those with a flat belly?  IStylist will help you choose a skirt, a coat, a perfect jacket, a sweater, a dress and even a bathing suit based on your figure.  The Stylists’ on IStylist make style  recommendations  which will  accent your best features while downplaying your problem areas.  This feature is titled,  “How to Hide Problematic Areas of your Body.”  They do not sugar coat any words.  For example, large thighs are described as “Massive Thighs.”  If you have insecurities about your  problem areas, these words may not feel warm and fuzzy.  The IStylist is user friendly despite some of its harsh descriptions of body flaws.

For more information about the IStylist,:

http://www.norbsoft.com/iphone,iStylist,32.htm

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July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, an event founded in 2002 by  Jacqueline Whitmore, author of “Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work” and President of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, Inc.  The goal is to help people learn how to be more courteous while using their cellphones.  This is very timely as  Monday, June 29, a journalist’s cell phone,  which had  a quacking duck ringtone, interrupted President Obama’s speech.  Please see the link below to view this mishap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9EP6U0BBrA&NR=1

Please help Jacqueline with her courtesy crusade by implementing and  sharing these cellphone etiquette tips:

1. Be all there. When you’re in a meeting, performance, courtroom or other busy area, let calls go to voicemail to avoid a disruption. In some instances, turning your phone off may be the best solution.

2. Keep it private. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid discussing private or confidential information in public. You never know who may be in hearing range.

3. Keep your cool. Don’t display anger during a public call. Conversations that are likely to be emotional should be held where they will not embarrass or intrude on others.

4. Learn to vibe. Use your wireless phone’s silent or vibration settings in public places such as business meetings, religious services, schools, restaurants, theaters or sporting events so that you do not disrupt your surroundings.

5. Avoid “cell yell.” Remember to use your regular conversational tone when speaking on your wireless phone. People tend to speak more loudly than normal and often don’t recognize how distracting they can be to others.

6. Follow the rules. Some places, such as hospitals or airplanes, restrict or prohibit the use of mobile phones, so adhere to posted signs and instructions. Some jurisdictions may also restrict mobile phone use in public places.

7. Excuse yourself. If you are expecting a call that can’t be postponed, alert your companions ahead of time and excuse yourself when the call comes in; the people you are with should take precedence over calls you want to make or receive.

8. Send a message. Use Text Messaging to send and receive messages without saying a single word.

9. Watch and listen discreetly. New multimedia applications such as streaming video and music are great ways to stay informed and access the latest entertainment. However, adjust the volume based on your surroundings in much the same way that you would adjust your ringer volume. Earphones are a great way to avoid distracting others in public areas.

10. Alert silently. When using your phone’s walkie-talkie feature, send the person you’re trying to reach a Call Alert before starting to speak. If you’re around other people, turn off your phone’s external speaker and use the vibration setting to minimize any disturbance and to respect your contact’s privacy.

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