from Aici SFBA's Top Image Pros

The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI - SFBA) kicks off the fall season with some sage advice: Shop your closet first! "Out of the Closet into Inspired Style," an event that will offer trade secrets from seven professional image consultants on how they approach their clients' closets to maximize value investments while targeting new shopping needs. Women of various professional profiles and lifestyles will model the results.

Presented in a dinner program on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $69/$75 at the door.

"This program is tailored specifically for the professional woman, who needs to pay special attention to wardrobe and grooming in a challenging economy. Different professions demand individual uniformity," states Colleen Abrie, Aici Flc, CDI, the event's chief organizer who is also a well-known and respected hair, makeup and head-to-toe stylist expert. "This is a must-attend program for savvy women who want to look their best without breaking the bank," laughs Abrie, founder of Concepts in Style.

Six other Image Pros:

Jennifer Bressie, AICI FLC, of Jennifer Bressie Image and Style, San Francisco, a UC Berkley graduate, who transitioned from a highly successful sales and management career with Oracle to doing what she loves most: getting into her clients' closet and helping to develop their personal styles.

Julie Kaufman, AICI FLC, of Julie Kaufman Wardrobe Consulting, an Atherton-based business which includes color analysis, closet editing and personal shopping for both men and women.

Alyce Parsons, AICI CIP CET CIHM of Universal Style, Monte Sereno, is a highly sought-after international speaker, trainer and author of several books on style including her most recent: StyleSource: The Power of the Seven Universal Styles for Men and Women.

Bianca Stark-Falcone, AICI FLC, of B Well Dressed, Mill Valley. Her extensive retail background and knowledge of fashion allows her to do it all for her male and female clients, including closet cleansings anreorganization, personal shopping, packing and travel, undergarments and foundation.

Divya Vashi, a native of India who divides her time between New Delhi, New York and San Francisco, a reporter with the BBC World Service, and spends her time pursuing her passion for fashion working with high profile CEOs, actors, models and people in transition.

Carolyn Woodworth, AICI FLC, owner of Design & Style Image Studio in Lafayette and VP Education Conference for the AICI SFBA Chapter, specializes in make-up, Carlisle courture clothing and custom jewelry and accessories.

Getting into my closet, let's see, yes, I think that I would like that. I am a bit of a retro diva but I am sure a few more leggings would work along with some up to date scarves and jackets.

For more information call Colleen Abrie: 408-772-3358.