Conclusion about personalities

So, the conclusion from this blog is our appearance is important. First impression is everything and people judge you from your appearance. The way you talk, walk, dress up. Even the way you eat. Oh yeah. One more thing. If you think your outfit is crowded with accessories, remember this one saying from Cocoa Chanel, 'When accessorising, always take off the last thing you put on'. 💕❤

Nurul Farahin Binti Rosli

(PTM160118834)

Grooming & Etiquette

COLOUR HARMONY AND THE MAGIC OF COLOURS

The right colour harmony will make your skin look more radiant and fresh. The wrong colour harmony will make your skin look dull and tired. Colours are divided into COOL harmony (blue based) and WARM harmony (yellow based).

                                         

COOL HARMONY	WARM HARMONY
Pure White	Off white
Blue	Brown
Pink	Yellow
Silver	Mustard
Maroon	Gold
Blue Red	Red
Purple	Green
Gray	Orange

 
 

Colours affect us in many ways, particularly our moods, our attitudes and also influence our
emotions.

We are fascinated by beautiful colours - for example flowers, plants, birds and the fishes in the sea - in the same way, we are attracted by colourful clothes - a colourful floral print dress, a bright green sweater or a red patterned tie. Some colours bring out the best skin in your skin tone, it make you look fresh and fabulous, hence it also light up your personality. Some colours make you look like a picture of authority and very respectable. You have to know to optimize them with a clever touch of combining colours so that you stand out in the crowd.

We can also classify colours into:

Bright colours These colours are appropriate to accompany neutrals for women and in ties for men.

                                        

E.g: fuchsia and turqoise.

Dark and cool colours These colours give a slimming effect.

E.g: black, navy blue, chocolate, brown, brungundy, olive and charcoal grey.

Light , warm and bright colours. These colours make shapes appear larger.

                        

                       

E.g: white , yellow, orange and red.

POWER PLAY/SOCIAL PLAY OF COLOURS

IF YOU WANT TO :	WEAR ATTIRE WITH  THE FOLLOWING COLOURS
Be authoritative	Black or dark blue or dark grey
Be fun	Yellow, orange, apple green, anything bright
Attract attention	Red
Be down to earth	Brown or Beige
Look sweet & soft	Pastels, Light grey
Look formal, stem, secy. Sensual, slim	Black

COLOUR TIPS TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU
Do not use more than 3 colours

• Incorporate red in order to be more assertive
• If you are overly aggrasive, wear navy, beige, camel and grey in your main wardrobe pieces in order to tame your personality. It will make you appear more approachable
• If you are tall and big framed, you may want to introduce more beige, camel, grey and navy colours to your wardrobe
• If you are a small size woman, big prints may not be suitable for you.
  
  
  Nurtahirah Binti Alawih & Nurul Farahin Binti Rosli
          PTM160118934/  PTM160118834                       

Grooming & Etiqutte (Business cards)

Presenting business cards 

• When you meet clients in the business world, you give them your card after the introduction are over.
• Use your discretion whether you want someone to have your card or not
• you are not supposed to exchange cards during meals times - business entertainment. Do it when you are ready to leave.
• Give the card with both hands, with card face held up and lettering should face the person receiving the card. The recipient should take the card look at it, and pronounce the name correctly and then put it away

Nurtahirah Binti Alawih
PTM160118934

Grooming & Etiqutte

If you're introducing one person to a large group of both men and women, it's probably easier to go left to right around the group, and to keep it simple. This way the new guest has a better chance of remembering at least one or two names.

When to shake hands?

• You meet someone you for the first time
• You run into someone you know.
• You congratulate someone
• You enter an acquaintance's home or they enter or leave your house.

Don't shake hands when:

• The other person eating with their right hand.
• A person has his hands full and can't offer their hand
• The person you meet is higher ranking and doesn't offer their hand.

Group Introduction

When you introduce a guest of your colleague, the guest should be mentioned first.
eg : "Miss farah, Please meet the members of our committee"

If you introduce a new colleague to the meeting
eg : "Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Miss Azlin Shah who has joined the Company as Marketing Manager".

When don't you introduce people?

• You usually not introduce people who you will not be able to spend at least a few minutes talking together.
• You pause briefly in a restaurant to greet an acquaintance seated at a table.
• In a elevator

Basic Rules for Introduction

• Know the protocol (age, gender, authority)
• Gain the attention of the individual, smile and great
• It is the ladies prerogative to extend her hand except in the business circle - ladies usually shake hands with the male counterpart
• Ladies need not stand up to shake hands when introduced at a social function. When involves business meetings or entertaining or when introduced to dignitaries or older people, the lady must stand to greet the person.
• Gentlemen should stand up when being introduced to other man or ladies except if he/she issubordinate.
• When intoducing someone, include a conversational lead, if necessary.
  
  eg : "En. Mior hakimi, May I introduced Mr. Zulhaqim Naim. Mr Aiman, like you, is a keen golf player".
                                   
  
  
  Nurul Diyana Salleh
  PTM160118873

Grooming & Etiquette

Social Etiquette 

   
 

Etiquette is defined as "the law that governs manners or behaviour attitudes, which need retailing from time to time as social values keep changing.

Good manners are based on courtesy and consideration for the comfort and well being of others. One's behaviour and manners socially should consistently correspond with one's well groomed image. All the looks in the world will not compesate for inconsiderate or rude behaviour.

Etiquette also involves:

• Knowing people's customs and traditions and respecting them
• Practicing appropriate table manners 
• Observing certain behavior when amongst people
  
  

Greetings & Introduction

The old saying goes, "you get one chance to make a good impression" - that's why it's so important that when you first meet people you know how to behave when it comes to polite introduction.

As with many things today's more casual world, introduction are all too frequently ignored, mumbled over or stumbled through. There are simple rules to use as a guideline, but listening is as important as part of introductions as making them. When someone is being introduced to you, concentrate, if you don't catch the name, it's both acceptable and sensible to ask for it to be repeated. It is important to get the person's name right. You'll find it easier to remember a person's name if you use it once or twice in a concersation.


Pharases to use when introduction others.


                                             

Depending on the formality of the occasion, phrases can be chosen from those below on order of formality.

• I have the honour to present....
• May I introduce....
• I'd like you to meet....
• I don't believe you've met....
• This is....
• Do you know....

Pharases to use when being introduced or when introducing yourself.

• How do you do?
• Hello
• It is nice to meet you
• Glad to meet you

Your replies :

• How do yo do
• Nice to meet you

What makes a good introduction?

The rationale behind a good introduction is:

• To give each person the name of other and a "tag" of information or a conversational lea, that helps to initiate a conversation between people.
• To make sure that the person being introduced know whom they are meeting.
• To put people at ease and to create an air of immediate friendliness and warmth so that the conversation can flourish.

Who should be introduced to whom?

In today's business world, rank rather than gender is a deciding factor, in who is introduced first to whom, in situasions where you can't easily discern someone's social standing then below are some of the rules to apply.

• The younger person is introduced to the older person.
  E.g: "Mr. Aqil, I would like you to meet one of my students, nana."Conversational lead: "Nana has done wel in her SPM and has been accepted to do medicine next year in Moscow."
• The lowest ranking or most junior is introduced to the higher ranking or more senior person.E.g: "Puan Amira, I don't believe you have met my nephew, Alep."Conversational lead: "Alep is saying with us for a month"

Nurul Farahin Binti Rosli
PTM160118834                

Grooming & Etiquette (Ladies dressing tips)

DRESSING TIPS (LADIES)

Jackets

• Avoid ill-fitted jackets
• Shoulder should look natural, never severe

Blouses

• Wear simple blouses under your suits
• Elaborate designs are best worn on its own
• Never buy or wear a blouse that is straining across the bust. A loose fit in your blouses is slimming and elegant.

Trousers

• Whether or not a woman wears trousers is a question of company style. If they are acceptable, then they obviously should be elegant, well cut and suit the wearer. 

Skirt

• Classic, not extreme skirt length. If your legs are an asset, you can show up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the knees. Otherwise, end your skirt at or just below the knee where the legs naturally indent.

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ACCESSORIES



Earings

• Should be worn for every business occasion, not just social ones. The shape should be complimentary to your face.

Necklaces

• Women with average to long necks look good in chunky chokers. If you have short neck, opt for long chains or pearls, which will make your neck, look longer.

Scarves

• Best worn with collarless jackets or jackets with no lapels.

Watches

• Women who do not wear watches project to others that they do not know what time management means. Choose simple, elegant, reliable watches which are in proportion to the size of your wrists.

Handbags

• Choose a size that is proportionate to you.
• Petite women should avoid large styles, while grand
• Scale women require a bigger bag.
• Neutral colour that will coordinare with your suits.
• Elegant but functional in design.

Belts

• Determine the width that is comfortable on you to flatter your body type.
• It is not always necessary to match the colour of your shoes. Red can coordinate with black shoes.

Hosiery

• Neutral tones to blend with your hemline.
• Pattered hosiery has no place in business.
• For large legs, opt for darker tones.
• For slim legs, lighter colours create more 'weight' and 'shape'.

Shoes

• Buying quality shoes are better value for money.
• A medium heel for business. Avoid stilettos or heels.
• That prevents you from walking normally.
• Colourful details on shoes are distracting - save them for evenings.
• Keep the details on your business shoes to a minimum.

Nurtahirah Alawih & Amira Rasyidah Binti Mohd Radzi
          PTM160118934 / PTM160118935                          

Grooming & Etiquette (Importance of wearing garments that fit)

IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GARMENTS THAT FIT

The way that clothes fit a body is very important. Fit is vital to projecting a professional image.
If something does not fit correctly, it draws attention to the area.

Business suits

• Beware of wrinkles 

If you see wrinkles at the back of your shoulders -  it means the jacket is too big. If an X shaped lines radiates from the button, it means the jacket is too tight.

• Shoulder and sleeves

Shoulders should be a minimum of 2.5 cm wider than the shoulder bone. The sleeves should end at the wrist bone when the elbow is bent at 90 degrees.

• How long should the jacket be?

It should always cover the buttocks

• Vent or no Vent?

Vent will have a lot of creases after sitting down
Double vents are very comfortable but not flattering to those with heavy buttocks.
Single vent in the centre is comfortable but looks more boxy.

• Turn-Ups

Classic suit trousers are always cuffed with 1.5 cm or 2 cm turn ups.
Turn ups tend to shorten the legs and therefore more suitable for taller men.
Tuxedo trousers however are never cuffed.

• The arm hole

Raise your arms over your head with your jacket fastened. If you can do that easily then the arms-eye fits properly.


POINTERS FOR SUITS

• First pair -  choose either grey or dark blue in colour.

1. Navy blue - looks success and slim and businesslike
2. Grey is serious without being stern
3. Project authority, yet make the person look friendly and approachable

• Brown suits are considered unprofessional
• Fabric for suits - DO NOT use polyster. It is bad for image. Wool is cool and wrinkle-free. Highly recommended for use in tropical climates.
• Men who travel often on business and attend regular formal functions.

1. should have at least 2 pairs.
2. It will allow one suit to breathe ( at least 24 hours )

Nurtahirah Binti Alawih
PTM160118934

Grooming & Etiquette (Dressing tips "MEN")

DRESSING TIPS (MEN)



Shoes

• Should be black or brown of minor variation.
• Avoid beige or white shoes.
• Scuffed or unpolished shoes spoil your image.
• Shoes colour for formal wear should not be lighter than pants.

Socks

• Men's socks cover more than just the ankle.
• Bare flesh showing beneath trouser bottom is unattractive.
• Choose plain or with a muted pattern.
• Avoid white socks except for sports wear.
• Match your shoes to your pants or your shoes.

Suits

• Single-breasted suits come with 1, 2 or 3 buttons.
• Suits with 2 buttons, the 2nd button is left undone.
• Double-breasted suit is more formal.

Cuffs

• 1/4" - 1/2" shirt cuffs should extend below jacket sleeve.

Pocket

• Do not everload
• Pocket hanky - choose the dominant colour of the colourful tie.

Glasses

• Frames should not match face shapes. E.g; Round frames on round face are unsuitable.

Belts

• Match belt with the colour of your shoes.
• Fabric belts are to be worn with casual only.
• Choose leather for formal wear.
• Wear brown belt to match or tan pants and black belt with black, blue or grey pants.

Ties

• Nectie is an accesory that spices your attire.
• Avoid extremes in width and length.
• Choose medium width, silk ties for business wear.
• Ideally, the bottom tip of the ties should just touch the top of your belt.

POCKETS

Too many men load their pockets so full that their suit looks terrible. Here are some advices on what to carry where:

Inside Breast Pocket

• A slim diary
• Envelope style wallet with credit cards and notes
• A slim note pad and/or calculator
• A pen set

Outside Breast Pocket

• A silk pocket-handkerchief only

Outside Front Pockets

• Business card holder
• Nothing else aside from the odd notes

Side Trouser Pockets

• Loose change
• A few essential keys

Back Trouser Pockets

• A slim wallet (in lieu of carrying it in the breast pocket) but only if you are blessed with a flat bottom. 

Nurul Diyana Salleh & Nurul Farahin Binti Rosli
        PTM160118873 /  PTM160118834                

Grooming (Basic wardrobe for men)

BASIC WARDROBE FOR MEN
Some guidelines to bring the best in you

IF YOU ARE VERTICALLY CHALLENGED

• Use more vertical lines
• Jackets & pants must be of  the same colour -  for that continuity look
• Colour of shoes as close as possible to the colour of pants.
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IF YOU HAVE POT BELLY

• Use double breasted jackets/blazers – helps to camouflage your flaw
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IF YOU LEGS ARE SHORT

• Avoid cuffed pants
• 3- button suits appear to add length
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IF YOUR LEGS ARE LONG

• Wear cuffed pants
• Wear jackets that are slightly longer with 1 or 2 buttons
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IF YOU HAVE A SLOPING SHOULDERS

• wear jackets with heavy padding

IF YOUR HIPS ARE THE SAME WIDTH AS YOUR SHOULDERS (RULER) OR WIDER

• Wear bulky sweaters
• Wear cotton or linen shirts
• Do not wear pleated pants. Use dark colour pants.

                                       

Grooming (Basic wardrobe for women)

BASIC WARDROBE FOR WOMEN   
       

    

 













Use this checklist to determine the essential items that we need in our wardrobe

• White shirt or blouse
• Coloured/floral/patterned prints blouse
• Black skirts (knee length/long
• Black dress
• Black pants
• Suit
• Shoes (pumps/sandals)
• Scarves 
• Jewelries 
• Belts
• Glasses
• Handbags (office/evening)
• Cultural costumes (Baju Kebaya/Kurung, Cheongsam, Sari)

BODY TYPES
Some guidelines to bring the best in you.

If you are small or average

• Use more vertical lines 
• Wear high waist pants or skirts
• Jackets – waist length
• Wear heels

If you have big hips/bottom

• Use jackets that that cover the hips area, avoid shorts jackets
• Pants should be loose at the high area
• Use dark coloured pants/skirts

If your legs are short

•     Avoid a long skirt
•     Wear heals

If  you are small busted

•      Avoid low necklines or one that cling to the skin

If you have big bottom

• V-necklines with lapels and vertical lines will tone down the size of the breasts
• Do not use wide belts

GENERAL RULES TO CAMOUFLAGE BODY FLAWS

                             

HOUR-GLASS
YES	NO
Soft beaded fabric	Baby doll
Form fitted clothes	Big belts (for generous size)
Softly hug & fit your curve	Yoke
Elongated

     

INVERTED TRIANGLE
YES	NO
Tailored look	Jean jacket
Down play top half & play up	Frilly top
Show off waist	Cut in tops

                                                                   

STRAIGHT
YES	NO
Add volume top	Straight cut
Create a waist line	Figure hugging
Tight t-shirt with slight tapered pants	Lycra fabric

PEAR SHAPE YES NO Light coloured top Dark colour bottom Light coloured pants Bold jackets with slim-fitting pants Tight fitting pants A line skirts Short short/skirt Tapering lines for pants Riding pants/pedal pushers Shoulder padding Full gathered skirts

Nurul Diyana Salleh & Nurul Farahin Binti Rosli
        PTM160118873 /  PTM160118834