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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Discover OAK BAY

DRESS FOR SUCCESS AND GOAL ATTAINMENT

COVID caused us to postpone for over a year.” says store owner Geoffrey Beattie.”We can’t wait for our new and existing customers to experience the fresh look and layout”. The jewellery store worked alongside designers from Meade Design Group located in downtown Victoria to execute their vision for the new showroom. Some existing jewellery designers found in the boutique style NOAM CARVER

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store include Beverly Hills based Robert Procop, who specializes in high quality and untreated coloured stones, and Montreal based bridal ring designer Noam Carver. As a new customer, receive a free gift with any purchase or repair over $200. Open Monday-Saturday. Appointments can be made by texting or calling us at 250-592-1100 or emailing info@barclaysjewellers.com

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t’s with great excitement that we announce the opening of our newly renovated showroom. Barclay’s Fine Jewellers has been Victoria’s jewellery destination for over 30 years. Nestled in the heart of Oak Bay Village the store boasts exclusive bridal and jewellery lines, custom design, jewellery restoration and repair. “We feel very fortunate that we were able to proceed with our plans for renovating.

e’re all familiar with the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” While we aspire to refrain from snap judgments when meeting new people, we should not assume others will always show us this same courtesy. Studies have long demonstrated that people make a judgment based on their first impression of you within the first 7 seconds of interaction. Newer research suggests this time frame may be shrinking to a mere five seconds! This means that whether you’re in a job interview, at a business meeting, or attending a networking event, you have just a few seconds to make a good first impression and establish yourself as the successful person you strive to be. DRESS FOR SUCCESS OR FAILURE People with great potential are often overlooked for growth opportunities because they don’t look, smell, or sound like a million bucks. People don’t want to see a work in progress; they want to see success already achieved. Coco Chanel, the founder of Chanel, once said, “Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.” If you want to be seen as successful and competent, dress the part. That means dressing impeccably each and every time you walk out that door. We’ve all heard the horror stories of interviewees showing up improperly dressed or groomed. Yet it’s not just the interview or the boardroom that can benefit from a higher standard. You never know who you’ll meet and what opportunities might be missed because you didn’t look the part.

than you think, and you don’t have to break the bank in the process. Keep the following tips in mind and you’ll give the impression of success:

• Begin with the basics. Always choose dark socks when wearing dark pants and/ or shoes. Your belt should match or coordinate with your shoes. These two simple tips are often missed! • An often missed note on hygiene. Limit use of cologne/ perfume; it’s meant to compliment not overwhelm. • Keep it simple. Accessories should be just that: extra. Make sure jewelry and belts are not too showy or distracting. If they overwhelm your outfit you can be sure they’ll overwhelm your personality as well.

UNDERLYING BENEFITS OF DRESSING FOR SUCCESS Studies show that people who dress better have more confidence, feel more powerful, and are more focused on details. More importantly, people perceive well-dressed people as leaders, and go to them for support at a faster rate than those not as well dressed. TIPS FOR DRESSING FOR SUCCESS The good news is that dressing for success is easier

“Victoria’s Jewellery Destination for over 30 Years”

“Come Visit our Newly Renovated Showroom!”

564 Yates Street, Victoria | www.luxevictoria.ca

106–2187 Oak Bay Ave | 250.592.1100 | barclaysjewellers.com

• Keep it clean. This one is a no-brainer: Clothing should be clean and pressed. No questions. • Dress for the occasion. If it calls for black tie on the invitation, they mean a tuxedo not a navy suit. If it’s a more casual event but you’re unsure of the attire, wear a jacket regardless. You can never go wrong by being the best-dressed person in the room. You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it! If you look good, you feel good. It’s a simple philosophy. Start by dressing like the person you want to be and the success you desire will be sure to follow. hughesclothing.com