How to make a good first impression!

I'm working in business development and I know how a good first impression can kill you.

It also true in your personnal life. For a first date, a job interview, meeting your boyfriend family for the first time, first impression is primordial. 

Base on science a first impression is make in 1|10 of second! So don't miss your chance. 

Also, it's been prove that a first impression is really hard to change, yes people judge a book by the cover.

So now, how to make a good first impression? Here is some tips :

Adapt your clothing for the occasion

If you are going in a casual sunday barbecue you will not wear the same clothes than on a job interview. So first, adapt your clothing for the occasion you are attending to. And remember, you may have a really distinct style but don't go too much on it. Stay classy, fully cover & pretty.

Smile

Yes you may be shy or little embarassed to meet new people, but smile. If you don't have anything smart to say, just listen.

Participate 

Try to participate without taking too much space. Nobody like somebody who take all the space and talk without taking a breath. Just prove you are happy to be there and you want to be part of it.

Speak the truth

Always!! Don't try to be someone you are not or pretending to know something you don't. Also, don't lie on loving something you truly hate. Especially on a first date, don't say you are into sport if you like to compete on how much hour you can stay watching netflix. Be yourself it's the most important think.

Tell how you feel

You are shy ? You have trouble speaking in public ? Tell it. I can relate to my own experience. I am a native french speaker and at first when I met people in the states , I always say that they have to speak slowly to me cause I am not used to english. People are more kind, they understant and they ajust. It is better to tell the truth than to look like a fool.

Stay classy

Sometimes you talk like a sailor ? Watch your mouth for a first impression. Sometimes we want to fit in or be funny but it's not funny if you are not classy. Be yourself but keep a little reserve if you are to much extravert.

Now you are ready ! You have another tips ; comment below !

Change your glasses for less than 40 $!

I have to wear glasses since i'm 12 years old & before I discover that you can buy them online, I used to wear the same pair for a very long time due to their cost. (Those are sooo expensive)

A few years ago I discover the website : www.zennioptical.com a super website with really low price glasses (from 6,99 to 40 $) with a good quality. They have a lot of differents styles & models and the shipping is fast (usually around 2 weeks) I order a lot from them & it is a good website to use. 

BUT! Recently I order from Firmoo ! www.firmoo.com .. AND WOW! I was amazed by the quality of the frame but also the quality of the glasses. Plus, they give you an amazing quality case to put them on. The shipping was fast (a week!) & I am more than satisfied!

More than that..... My Boyfriend order a pair too. They are truly amazing but they don't fit on him like he expected. Guess what ? Just an email at the company and BOOM they are sending a new pair for free! 

Their moto is to have a 100 % satisfied customer. Their service is fast & really good. 

I didn't have to argue to have my money back or to exchange them, they just say don't worry we will send you another pair for free.

The more beautiful on that site is that you can find coupon to have better discount. They have BOGO sale, 15 % off, free shipping etc. You can always find something. 

We use the bogo sale and we have 2 beautifuls  pair of glasses for 61 $ (shipping and antireflective include)

Zenni is a good website if you want to try but Firmoo is way more quality & the design are super modern!

If you want to take a look at their IG :

@zennioptical 

@firmoo

You can also use the # : #firmoo #firmoooptical and you will see a lot of pictures that will help you choose the one that fit you!

You have another site to suggest ? You love Firmoo too ? Comment below ! 

How to start a more minimalist closet !

I plead guilty , a year ago, I own wayyyy to much clothes in my closet.

When I move to the states, the only space I had to carry my clothes was my trunk. I needed to make choice. A lot of them was not smart at all but I still reduce almost half of my closet.

After reading books & articles about minimalist, I did another round of choosing the clothes I need & get rid of the rest. (I donate the clothes to  the salvation army)

You are tempted to ask me : Why will I have a more minimalist closet?

Here is the reasons why :

• It is wayyyy more easier to chose your clothes in the morning. 
• You save money. Why ? Because you actually used your clothes and buy only what you need.
• You have more space for other things.
• You used your clothes!
• It's good for the earth.
• You own quality clothes instead of quantity.

Now that I got you curious about this here how to start:

• Look at every pieces of clothes you own. Analyse them. Are they fitting together ? Do you still wear them ? Are they fit your style and personnality? Do they make you look at your best? If the answer is no : Donate!

• Get rid of the clothes you haven't wear for at least a year, or the one they don't fit anymore. If you lose weight, you will want new clothes.

• Find the color that match with your skin tone, your hair & eyes. The cold colors fit you better ? That's mean you don't need that bright yellow shirt that you haven't wear in a decade.

• Find your own style. What is comfortable? What make you feel pretty? What is the message you want to send to the world ? What is still trendy and in good condition?

• Now divide your clothes by seasons : Fall & winter clothes together and spring and summer together. Only keep in the closet the clothes for the actual season and put the other in a plastic container in the attic.

• Ok, Now you know where you are going. You meditate on your style, on the type of clothes you like and you got rid of the one who didn't fit with you anymore. The principe of having a minimalist closet it's that every piece that you own fit together. The best way to get there it's by having classic & monochrome clothes. Not boring clothes, but clothes the same shade that will fit with every pants. Go wild & colorful with the accessories (necklaces, shoes, earings, belt...etc) But remember, you don't need 1 million necklace. Just one or two that fit with everything & that you truly love.

• We have so much clothes we never used, this is what minimalist is about. If you own just a few pieces in your closet you are going to wear them and used them until they are not good anymore. Own less, save money & live better.

Time to shop ? 

• Now you need new clothes because you actually used the one you have. Time to shop smart. Prefer quality to quantity. Pay a little more for one nice pull  that will last years and still be the same shape after washing it, instead of buying 3 cheap quality shirts that is gonna be waste in few months.

• Keep in mind that you know your style now, no need to buy that neon leggings that are super trendy but will be ugly in 3 weeks. 

You think classic fashion is boring ? Think about iconic women like Jacky Kennedy, Olivia Pope (ok I know she's not real) Claire in House of cards.. etc.

Classy never look old and boring ! 

What is your minimalist closet tips ? Follow me on IG : ve_allthelittlethings !

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