How to be Bold and Beautiful in 2022

To welcome the year of the Tiger on the 1st of February, this Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year), a festive rich in tradition and the custom of family values, one way of creating a deeper connection with the culture is to lean on the local communities by donning on the auspicious colours especially red and gold. According to customs, the colours red and gold are symbolic of good health and fortune. Synonymous with the festive ceremonies and celebrations, red lanterns are stylishly hung at the ceilings to illuminate main hallways. 

This is a year to be courageous, be really bold, and look your best!

Beyond representing fortune and good luck, the bright red colour and fiery hue have long been the colour of revolution. After months and months of pandemic lockdown and isolation, many believe the year of the Tiger will bring many changes. It is time to be BOLD and BEAUTIFUL! 

Beyond representing prosperity and good fortune, the scarlet red of your festive outfit also have the advantage of making you look vibrant, exciting, and attractive. The bright colour is a confidence booster and incredibly flattering. 

How to Get What You Really Want and Live Your Best Year?

 

If you are in the market for a little personal make-over or tune-up, whether it is your career, business, appearance, relationships, social, or communication skills, we've got tools for whatever's feeling broken. 

 

A fresh new you! This is the year to be courageous, really BOLD, and LOOKING your best. Instead of planning to be perfect, plan to do a little better. Win 51 percent of the battles, and you'll win the war. Get started now by following some of the tips. 

• How to fix a Communication Breakdown?

Help! Your Senior management wants an update on a project you never heard of. Your colleague has gone on leave and sent you an email earlier at work without alerting you. 

People very often worry about things happening behind their back at work. But instead of giving in to paranoia, start a conversation about roles. Ask your management, "What are my responsibilities? What decisions should I be involved in? How do I ensure that I get the information I need to do what I'm expected to? These are questions you can ask in a neutral and safe way. Also ask, "Is there any advice you can give that would prevent this from happening again?" If anyone is out to sabotage you, this will make clear that you're not willing to go along with the dynamic. 

• How to break free from being stuck in a project at hand?

There are lots of methods to spark creativity, but I like the one used by my designer friend's company. They set aside a day for their designers' team to work on any problem they want, so long as it's not part of their regular job. They are called 'XYZ Creative Days' because the participants have to 'deliver' something overnight, and they've resulted in a list of innovative solutions and ideas that might otherwise never have emerged. Why shouldn't this idea be picked up by someone who's looking to switch careers, start a new business, or even just redecorate the office space or living room at home? People underestimate how much a wildly varied group can accomplish in a short time. So enlist your team with these ground rules. They can work on anything they want, but at the end of 24 hours, everyone must deliver something - whether it's a list of fields where your skills might be of use or a sketch of how the office space or how the room could look. Don't worry about making it perfect. Worry about making it. And remember to have fun. If you're not laughing during the 'XYZ Creative Day', you're doing it wrong.

• How to be a Likeable Charismatic Person at any Social Occasion?

Admit it. You have at least once in your life, fantasized about being that intriguing, charismatic person who walks into a room and makes everyone's head turn. I've personally groomed and also watched as Image Consultants, Managers and Publicists create stars out of ordinary men and women. There is a common misconception that people who make it to the top get to where they are through luck or nepotism. Not true! For the most part, successful individuals come from being committed to a GOAL. In other words, stars are made, not born. 

So, how do they do it? 

When you meet and greet, SMILE, maintain EYE CONTACT,  and natural expression while you continue talking; choose your WORDS  wisely. Be a physical PRESENCE: Dress with pride, and stand up straight. If you don't believe in yourself, who will? 

Be nice to waiters.

The way you treat the little people speaks volumes about your chance of success in life.

• Dress Well to look good and for Respect 

What's the way to achieve presence and LOOK your best on every occasion? How should you as a busy working man and woman put yourself together this season? What's the way to wear your new clothes, look polished and with your own style? To achieve presence, it's about personalising your look, interpreting the trends in your own unique way, and mixing and matching to make them suit you and the occasion. 

Personal Style is the new fashion mantra for you in 2022 and years ahead. To get some idea inspirations, you can look to the men and women you admire fashion-wise on TV and in real life. Personally, I love to get inspiration from my style icon, the former Hollywood star, Audrey Hepburn, and Sarah Jessica Parker, and for modern-day style, inspiration can be sourced from Lily Collins who plays Emily in Paris. As for the men, I would recommend you get the inspiration from 'James Bond' as George Clooney, just to name a few classic examples. Fit plays the most important role in both men's and women's fashion choices, oftentimes, style is reflected in how you accessories. From Sarah Jessica's way with brooches to the must-have bag phenomenon, accessories are a powerful thing. When in doubt, stick to classics. "A pair of jeans takes it down. And diamonds take it to the next level."

A pair of jeans takes it down. And diamonds take it to the next level.

Dressing well is a form of good manners (Photo image: Refinement Society)

In business, on top of aesthetics, dress for functionalism and comfort (Photo image: Refinement Society)

Are you seeking further Refinement in 2022?

If you are someone who is seeking a life of fulfillment, reach your optimal potential, loving what you do, love to dress well, believing in Style over Trends, aspired trailblazer to 'look good, feel good (physically and mentally), ready to a journey of life-long continuous learning for self-growth, and appreciate being elevated to a 'Life Well Lived', focusing on what is necessary over essentials, this is the place for you. Or if you feel the need to rediscover your Colour and Style Personality, or your Personal Positioning, do reach out to Refinement Society to discuss your personal and life goal.

Leave a comment below and share with us your broad experiences where you feel the message that Refinement is affecting your life and success. Wishing you and your loved ones a very safe and Happy Lunar New Year 2022.

Gong Xi Fai Chai

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