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Lynda Jean is in the business of building confidence and supporting personalized goals for success. The book will be available December 2013.

Lynda works with clients both in Toronto, Canada and Las Vegas, USA: www.lasvegasmakeovers.com. Lynda Jean is in the business of building confidence, transformation and supporting personalized goals for success. With a background in clinical social work and college instruction, Lynda brings compassion, wisdom and energy to her current role as an image consultant and corporate speaker. She researched the topic of why certain people get the jobs, promotions and perks in life. She discovered that our non-verbal communication—our personal appearance and body language—accounts for 55 percent of how we are initially perceived. Lynda has made it her passion to work with individuals and corporations to elevate their presence to a professional level. In order to do this, Lynda works individually with clients to show them how to create powerful first impressions. With this transformation, her clients become more confident and successful in their work. In the corporate sector, Lynda delivers presentations that address Appropriate Professional Attire and Etiquette in the Workplace. Her empowering message encourages employees to make positive changes for themselves, which inevitably enhances the corporate brand. Lynda is a co-author in the book 'Business Success With Ease'. Lynda has been an instructor at George Brown College in Toronto in the area of Professional Development and Etiquette. She has been quoted on CNN, has written magazine articles and has appeared on Canadian television.

09/10/2026

“Where do you buy your clothes?”

I'm often asked this question by friends and clients, and my answer is always the same:

“Everywhere!”

One of the advantages of being an image consultant is knowing exactly which colours, styles and shapes suit me. It makes shopping so much easier, no matter where I
happen to be.

Over the years, I've discovered some wonderful pieces in unexpected places. Some were inexpensive, while others were worth the investment and have remained favourites for decades.

A few examples:

- A fun red necklace from the Victoria and Albert Museum gift shop in London.
- A vintage Chanel necklace discovered in an Arizona shop.
- A white top from COS.
- A pair of 1950s-inspired seersucker pants from Zara that I wear with almost everything.

I've always believed that great style doesn't have to come with a designer price tag.

The secret is knowing what works for you.

Once you do, you can recognize a piece almost anywhere.

And that's when shopping becomes so much more enjoyable!

Where have you found one of your favourite pieces?

17/09/2026

Small Gestures Matter

Etiquette isn’t just about rules — it’s about respect.

We hear a lot about the importance of first impressions, but they involve much more than how we look. Our behaviour matters too.

Holding a door for the person behind you. Helping an older person load groceries into their car. Offering assistance to someone who may need it.

I remember sitting in a crowded doctor’s office with my daughter when she was about 10 years old. There were no seats left. I was reading a magazine and hadn’t noticed an older person come in.

My daughter did.

Without being asked, she got up and offered her chair.

Needless to say, I was very proud of her.

These small gestures may seem insignificant, but they remind us that courtesy, kindness, and respect still matter.

And really, isn’t that what good etiquette is all about?

11/09/2026

It Was a Gift

“It was a gift.” “Someone gave it to me.”

How many things are hanging in your closet for that reason alone?

I hear this often when I’m doing Wardrobe Audits. Someone kindly gave my client a sweater, scarf, handbag or other item, but unfortunately, it doesn’t suit her colour or style.

We appreciate the thought, of course, but if you’re never going to wear it, it’s simply taking up valuable space.

Learn to say “no” graciously:

“It’s not really my colour.”
“It’s not my style.”
“I’m trying to declutter my closet.”

If friends or family love buying clothing for you, send them a photo of your Colour Analysis card and tell them your favourite colours.
And if they insist on buying you something, perhaps suggest a gift card to your favourite store, bookstore or movie theatre instead.

Your closet should contain clothes you actually enjoy wearing and not clothes you feel guilty about giving away.

03/09/2026

Are All Your Clothes Going to the Same Place?

Have you ever seen someone wearing a beautiful long gown with a ski jacket over it? Both pieces may be perfectly good on their own, but together they tell two very different stories.

When you dress, try to make sure the pieces of your outfit are in sync.

And don’t forget about weight.

You probably wouldn’t pair a delicate silk scarf with a heavy wool winter coat. Likewise, a thick wool pashmina may feel too heavy with a fine silk blouse.

The same idea applies to shoes, handbags and outerwear. A very casual piece can change the impression of an otherwise elegant outfit.

You don’t need everything to match, but the pieces should look as though they belong together.

My simple question before heading out the door:

Are all of my clothing pieces going to the same place?

28/08/2026

The Pros and Cons of High-End Consignment Shopping

Most of us enjoy the idea of owning a beautiful designer piece, particularly when we can purchase it at a much lower price.

That is one of the great advantages of consignment shopping. You can often find a unique, high-quality item within your budget.

The downside? Sometimes the excitement of finding a designer label makes us forget to consider whether the item is actually right for us.

I once worked with a client whose wardrobe contained very few clothes, but almost everything she owned was designer merchandise purchased from consignment stores. Unfortunately, some pieces were the wrong colour, others didn’t suit her style, and many didn’t fit properly.

Once she understood her best colours and styles, she realized she had often been buying the label rather than the look.

We later shopped for classic, mid-priced pieces that suited her beautifully and worked with the designer items she decided to keep.

My advice: you do not need to be dressed head-to-toe in designer clothing to make an impression.

Choose one special piece. It might be a beautiful handbag, jacket or scarf, and let the rest of your wardrobe support it.

Less really can be more.

13/08/2026

The ‘Just Fors’

Does this sound familiar? You open your closet and find far too many T-shirts, tops or other pieces that you keep because they are “just for” something.

“Just for” gardening. “Just for” picking up the kids. “Just for” running to the grocery store.

I see this all the time when I clean closets. A client may have 25 T-shirts, but after we look at them carefully, perhaps only five are really worth keeping. Some are rarely worn, and others have simply become shabby.

From there, we can put together a nice casual outfit for errands, keep the best T-shirts for gardening, and remove the rest.
Suddenly, getting dressed is easier, and there is much more room in the closet.

Sometimes we get stuck in wardrobe habits without even realizing it. If your closet is full but you still feel you have nothing to wear, a wardrobe audit can help you see it with a fresh, objective eye.

06/08/2026

Your image is with you 24/7.

I remember working with a wonderful client in the banking industry who wanted to update her professional wardrobe. We selected elegant structured suits and versatile pieces that helped her project confidence and authority in the workplace. She was hoping for a promotion, and she understood the importance of dressing for the role she wanted.

As we finished organizing her closet, I suggested we also look at adding a few stylish casual outfits.

She smiled and said, "Lynda, I only need nice clothes for work. On weekends, I'm casual."

About a month later, she called me.

She had unexpectedly run into her boss while shopping on the weekend. She admitted she felt embarrassed because she looked so unlike the polished professional he saw every weekday. His surprised expression said it all.

This is an important reminder that our personal image isn't something we switch on and off.

What I'm suggesting is that casual should never be careless. It can still be intentional, flattering, comfortable, and authentic.

Your image is part of your personal brand every day of the week.
You never know when an unexpected meeting becomes a memorable impression. Dress for the life you're building, not just the meeting you're attending.

Have you ever bumped into someone unexpectedly and wished you'd made a different first impression?

31/07/2026

Your Closet Is Not a Memory Box

Do you have sentimental items tucked inside your closet or jewellery box?

During wardrobe edits, I often discover photographs, letters, ticket stubs, inherited scarves and other keepsakes taking up valuable space. These objects may hold wonderful memories, but keeping them in a wardrobe does not allow us to enjoy them.

One client kept ticket stubs from special high-school events in her jewellery box. I suggested placing them in a shadow box or decorative album where she could see and appreciate them.

A grandmother’s scarf could become a beautiful cushion cover. A large silk scarf could be framed as artwork. Letters, photographs and small treasures could be placed together in an attractive memory box.

There is a place for everything: clothing and accessories in your wardrobe, and special memories somewhere they can be properly preserved and enjoyed.

23/07/2026

Here is something that surprises my clients all the time.

They come in worried about their body, their age, their closet full of things that no longer feel right. And then we get to the small stuff, and that is where the disconnect is.

A limp collar. Chipped nail polish. Glasses that slide down so often you have stopped noticing you push them up every thirty seconds. A jacket creased across the back from sitting in the car.

There are two things we cannot hide: our face and our hands. Everything else can be adjusted, layered, or left at home.

These are not character flaws, and they affect everyone. The point is only that they are the things other people register first, and they are also the easiest things to fix. No shopping required. Just a look in a full-length mirror before you leave.

What is the detail you always forget until you catch yourself in a window downtown?

22/07/2026

I spent years teaching people how to walk into a room with confidence and presence. These days, half my clients never walk into one, as most meetings are now held via video calls.

These habits matter more than you'd expect. Sit up. Look at the camera instead of at your own face in the corner, which we all do, and all pretend we don't. Put a lamp in front of you. Wear a solid colour rather than a print.

And pay attention to what's visible behind you. Over the years, I have seen a pile of unfolded laundry, a treadmill, and an inflatable flamingo in February.

What's the worst background you've come across on a call?

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Monday	09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 19:00
Thursday	09:00 - 19:00
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Saturday	10:00 - 17:00

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http://www.lyndajean.com/

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