Feng Shui Fabulous..Fashion Tips for Valentine's Day w/Kim Long

OOOOOOHHHHH, what a GREAT show today!  I LOVE having Kim as a guest & her incredible insight in regards to Feng Shui & all surrounds this topic.  The show definitely took a different track than what I was thinking...but isn't that the fun of this show?  Here are Kim's tips for gift ideas & how to make your Valentine's Day (and relationship even better & take it to the next level):

• First off, a survey done of "what women really want" stated that TRAVEL was the #1 gift that women wanted.  This doesn't need to be a trip to Europe...but CAN be a day trip to a nearby city for a show & dinner...Getting out of your normal comfort zone makes you feel more "present" & aware & heightens your senses to a whole new level.  So get out of your normal routine!
• Make sure to know your partners "essence" and what their comfort level is.  Not everyone feels comfortable in Victoria Secret lingerie, but a beautifu silk robe & teddy can do wonders for some's confidence level!  It should be said this goes for the guys as well...If your significant other doesn't "understand" this argument...have him wear a g-string for a day & have him get back to you!  (Hear Kim's story on the show!).
• Not everyone wants to do a romantic dinner...some think kayaking is romantic!  Know what makes YOU tick as a couple...NOT what society dictates to you as romantic.

Here are some quick descriptions of the 5 Element descriptions....does any of this ring true for you and/or your partner?

WOOD:  ambitious, dynamic, direct, health-focused
WATER: freedom-loving, self-expression, unique
FIRE:  enthusidastic, entertaining, impulsive, passionate, life of the party
METAL: analytical, appropriate, elegant, cultured, clean lines
EARTH: nurturing, confined, traditional, comforting

Keep this in mind when buying gifts or thinking of things to do on a date with any of the element personalities!  A WATER person would be more comfortable water-rafting or skiing on a date, while a METAL person would rather go to the theater and an EARTH person would rather go to a charity event or volunteer...See how this works?

Kim also suggests using aromatherapy...for perfume or to add ambience to your environment:
patchouli, lavendar & cedarwood are great scents for adding romance
lavendar & gardenia are great for enhancing romance
sandalwood, patchouli & vanilla are the top scents men prefer

To learn more about Kim's company, her image consulting business (she can do virtual consults!) or to read her blog, go to www.fashionlifeyou.com You can also contact Kim at kim@fashionlifeyou.com to contact her directly.

Stay tuned for more shows with Kim!  Forward any questions to us here at the show & we'll make sure they get asked!

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Happy Valentine's Day to you all!!!
DeAnna