Resources

Recommended Designers:

Malene Grotrian Design for professional and evening wear for women as well as custom designs.  I like Malene because she's dedicated, skilled and just plain makes me and my clients feel great!

Jacqueline Conoir for edgy, creative takes on women's wear. I like JC because they have a great studio, a wide selection and provide home consulting services via moi! You can connect with me for more information or with JC directly!

Manuel Mendoza is perfect for custom clothing for classic suiting, evening gowns and bridal couture! Highly skilled and serious about tailoring, Manuel is a great choice for classic women!

Art vs. Life:

Want to see what retouching actually does? Choose "Shaping" from the menu on the left when you get to the page and use the slider at the bottom of each image to see the before and after results. Inches lost, pores eliminated, hair fixed. Is it any wonder we feel inadequate after looking at magazine photos?

Healthy Body Image:

Suite 101.com: Building a Healthy Body Image by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
From the Media Awareness Network, an article on women's bodies in the media.
From the US National Women's Health Information Center, some ways to help your kids build their healthy body images from the ground up.  

A great book for mother/daughter body image building by Dara Chadwick is featured on Amazon.ca. I just read it and highly recommend it.

Articles:

Katherine is a regular contributor to Entrepreneurial Woman Magazine.  Her column, 'Image Intensive' appears on the second Monday of each month.  Also click here to read about the top 'first impression mistakes' people make and how to avoid them, posted on the Dateology website. Katherine was recently quoted in the Georgia Straight, in an article by Pieta Woolley on the dangers of antiperspirant and the perception of odour in North American culture as well as by Sarah Rowland in an article on choosing the perfect holiday outfit.

Newsletters:

We offer a newsletter every two months, packed with image tips and tricks! Click here for a sample!  Once you're finished, click here to subscribe!

Education:

Interested in Image Consulting as a career? Katherine is teaching at Langara College's Image Consulting Program this fall. Click here for more information.

Community:

ICU proudly supports Dress for Success Vancouver. Please consider donating items or volunteering for this very worthy charity.

ICU Image Consulting
304-4990 McGeer Street, Vancouver
604-436-4769