Contact Info Jacqueline M. Peros
Cell: 917-704-4072
Office: 212-685-5114
Email: jmp@jmpstyle.com
   
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By Jacqueline Peros, on May 2nd, 2011
Looking to connect with other successful and business minded women? If so, Empowered Women…Making Powerful Connections–a series of educational, inspirational panel of expert professional women and the opportunity to connect with other women in business is a must attend event this year! The series was the brainchild of a number of our panelists, including myself (see below) at the end of last year.
The series will kick off in Westchester but will make its way to NYC on May 26th, June 2nd and June 9th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Details for the NYC events will be sent out shortly. In the interim, check out the dates for Westchester and secure your spot today. Look forward to seeing you there!
Register Today! www.empoweredwomenwestchester.eventbrite.com
Tickets are $20 per session or a discounted $50 for the series, and include food & cash bar. Net proceeds will go to the family of Gail Lewis, who designed our logo and who recently lost her battle with cancer and leaves a husband and college-age son.
Panelists include:
May 3rd- Your Money, Your Life (River City Grille in Irvington, NY) 5:30 pm
Susan Glusica, Chair, VP, Wealth Advisory Group www.wagroupllc.com/susanglusica
Alicia Jori Klat, Esq. www.aliciaklat.com
Mary Ellen O’Connor, Home Mortgage Consultant, Wells Fargo www.wellsfargo.com
May 10th – Image & Your Personal Economy (Il Sorriso, also in Irvington, NY) 5:30 p.m.
Jacquie Peros, President, JMP Style www.jmpstyle.com
Hana Rubin, Chief Operating Officer, The Maxon Company www.maxonco.com
Georgia Woodbine, Author, Speaker, Life Coach, Spiritual Focus Publishing www.georgiawoodbine.com
May 17th – Networking & Beyond (Club Cabo in White Plains, NY) 5:30 p.m.
Leslie Grossman, Co-Founder, Women’s Leadership Exchange www.womensleadershipexchange.com
Karinta DiMartino, Account Manager, Statewide Abstract Corp. www.statewidea.com
Ellen Dougherty, Esq., Federman Steifman LLP www.federmansteifman.com
In Memoriam:
Gail Lewis, Marketing/Communications Director, Gail’s Graphic Designs www.gailandco.com
By Jacqueline Peros, on November 10th, 2010
 Catherine Schuller and me before our fashion show - Photo courtsey of Madison Plus Being a “special” size has always presented unique challenges for me in developing a wardrobe that helped achieve my personal and professional goals. I learned at a very young age, 3 important strategies in building a “workable” wardrobe: planning, tailoring and shopping my shape. So I was thrilled Lord & Taylor invited me to speak about these “strategies” in celebration of their newly (and gorgeous) renovation of their flagship store in Manhattan. I along with my colleague, Catherine Schuller (former plus size model & now Image Expert), presented “The Long & The Short of It; Special Sizes Figure&Fit Shape Shopping.” The premise of the presentation was based on the fact that petites and plus are now on the same floor and although these sizes are at different ends of the spectrum, our wardrobe challenges are very similar.
Whether you are a petite or plus, there are frequent challenges we face when shopping so our presentation and fashion show focused on the following issues and explained how to dress for each.
1. Long waisted, short legs or short waisted long legs – The goal is to find the overall proper proportions for your body type.
- Short waisted with longer legs – you want to create the illusion of your waist being lower. How do you do that? Think long over short; A tunic paired with skinny jeans or leggings. Long blazer over short skirt – these wardrobe techniques help create the long illusion of a longer waist which brings the leg and waist into proportion.
 Petite model to the left wearing long blazer over tunic paired with leggings creates the illusion of a longer waist. Photo courtsey of Madison Plus
2. Camouflaging the mid section – The goal is to draw the line away from the middle section to the face (with open necklines or detail around the top of the dress) or to the legs with slits or hem detail. Moreover, all over pattern or print is a great way to force the eye to not look at one specific area.
 Petite model wearing an all over muted print dress that will help distract the eye from resting on one place. Photo courtesy of Cynthia Vincent 3. Volume Dressing – The goal is to select clothing that complements your frame and height versus overwhelming your overall body shape. For petite women, it’s important to look for apparel details in smaller proportions that complement your body frame such as smaller lapel widths, epaulettes, belts, buttons, buttons & sleeve widths. Moreover, choose light to medium fabrics vs. heavier chunky fabrics so that you don’t add “bulk” to your petite stature.
 Petite Model on the left wearing proper volume for her frame. Faux fur vest on Plus size model wouldn't work for her. Photo courtesy of Cynthia Vincent 4. Accessorizing – The goal for choosing accessories is to ensure you select items that are the right scale for your body. The body scale of most women 5 ’4 and under is small to medium so it’s important to select wardrobe and accessories that compliment your scale vs. overpower your scale. The key in selecting accessories is to practice moderation! Because your scale is more small to medium, accessories should small to medium as well and if you want to go bold, keep it to one accessory as bold and rest smaller.
 This smaller Michael Kors handbag is a better accessory choice for a petite body frame. Photo courtesy of Lord & Taylor.  This large Buddha Bag is more appropriate for a larger body frame. Photo courtesy of Lord & Taylor So, the next time you go shopping in the petite department, remember this tidbit: the goal is to create the illusion of longer legs and creating a vertical line from head to toe!
By Jacqueline Peros, on September 25th, 2009
With recession and recycling on our minds, the Frock Swap is a great way to watch your budget and watch our planet. So, come join me on Wednesday, October 7th starting at 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. to swap and shop for your fall wardrobe. Plus, the swap is being held in the beautiful Chill Wellness Institute and Spa where you can sit back and pamper yourself, sip wine and shop; all in one evening! RSVP: jmp@jmpstyle.com
The Chill Wellness Institute and Spa will be providing a 25% discount on all their services that evening so be sure to check out their site and take advantage of this great offer!
All remaining clothing donations will go to The Grace Institute in NYC. For over 100 years, Grace Institute provides tuition-free, practical job training in a supportive learning community for underserved New York area women of all ages and from many different backgrounds.
NYC Event Details:
Hosted by: JMP Style & Cause and Event
When:
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Where:
Chill Wellness Institute & Spa
40 A East 33rd Street btw Park & Madison, NY, NY 10016
Time:
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Registration / Clothing Drop Off & Wine and Cheese
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Frock Swap Begins!
(Remember, “early bird catches the worm!”)
RSVP: Friday, October 2, 2009 to: jmp@jmpstyle.com
How it works
The process is straightforward… you bring your fashion items that you are ready to part with and simply swap them for something else that is more fabulous for you! You can create new wardrobe combinations without spending a dime! I will be on hand to help you decide what’s fitting on your body and what’s not!
A few simple rules
1. In order to join the swap, you must bring at least one good “saleable” fashion item.
2. For each item you bring, you get to swap for another.
3. Apparel should be in good “saleable” condition, cleaned, ironed and on hangers (stained or damaged, unwashed, dog / cat hair covered items will not be accepted)!
4. Sleepwear, undergarments, hosiery & questionable “lounge wear” will NOT be accepted.
5. Any leftover items will be donated to The Grace Institute, a non-profit for women.
For questions regarding event, contact me at: jmp@jmpstyle.com
By Jacqueline Peros, on September 3rd, 2009
With recession and recycling on our minds, the Frock Swap is a great way to watch your budget and watch our planet. So come join me on Saturday, September 26th for a clothing swap event for the “Go-Green” fashionista! Event will be held in Beacon, NY.
Can’t make Beacon swap? No worries because the Frock Swap is taking place in Manhattan on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 @ 5:30 – 9:30 pm at the fabulous Chill Wellness Spa!
Beacon Frock Swap Details
Hosted by: JMP Style & Cause and Event
When:
Saturday, September 26, 2009
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – * Donation Drop Off and Wine and Cheese
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Frock Swap Begins!
RSVP Required: On or before September 21st to: jmp@jmpstyle.com
Alternative Drop Off Option for Beacon Residents ONLY: If you cannot attend the event but would still like to provide items for the Frock Swap, a courtesy home pick up by Susan Ragusa can be arranged for Friday, September 25th between 11 am – 2:00 pm. Contact Susan at 917- 669-4493
Where:
Beacon Studios (Former Beacon High School)
211 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY – Room # 304
How it works
The process is straightforward… you bring your fashion items that you are ready to part with and simply swap them for something else that is more fabulous for you! You can create new wardrobe combinations without spending a dime! I will be on hand to help you decide what’s fitting on your body and what’s not!
A few simple rules
1. In order to join the swap, you must bring at least one good saleable fashion item.
2. For each item you bring, you get to swap for another.
3. Apparel should be in good “saleable” condition, cleaned, ironed and on hangers (stained or damaged, unwashed, dog / cat hair covered items will not be accepted)!
4. Sleepwear, undergarments, hosiery and questionable “loungewear” will NOT be accepted.
5. Any leftover items will be donated to The Grace Smith House
6. Have fun and enjoy the new look you’ll leave with!
For questions regarding event, contact me at: jmp@jmpstyle.com
By Jacqueline Peros, on April 9th, 2009
Come join me on May 9th for a creative clothing swap event for the economy-conscious fashionista!
Fashion and art are intrinsically connected so what better way to enjoy both by attending Beacon’s Second Saturday and flocking to the fashion event of the spring, “The Frock Swap.” Beacon NY is hailed as one of the great arts community of the Hudson Valley and hosts a city-wide celebration of the arts held on the Second Saturday of every month when galleries and shops stay open until 9pm. Gallery openings, music are just some of the ongoing events. For information on this celebration, visit: www.beaconarts.org
Frock Swap Details
Hosted by: JMP Style & Cause and Event
When:
Saturday, May 9, 2009
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – * Donation Drop Off and Wine and Cheese
2:30 pm– 5:30 pm – Frock Swap Begins!
* Alternative drop off time: Friday, May 8, btw 1:00pm – 6:00pm at the Beacon Studios
Where:
Beacon Studios (Former Beacon High School)
211 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY – Room # 304
RSVP:
On or before Monday, May 4th to: jmp@jmpstyle.com
How it works
The process is straightforward… you bring your fashion items that you are ready to part with and simply swap them for something else that is more fabulous for you! You can create new wardrobe combinations without spending a dime! I will be on hand to help you decide what’s fitting on your body and what’s not!
A few simple guidelines
1. In order to join the swap, you must bring at least one fashion item. However, the more you bring, the more you leave with!
2. For each item you bring, you get to swap for another.
3. Apparel should be in good “saleable” condition, cleaned, ironed & on hangers (stained or damaged items will not be accepted).
4. Any leftover items will be donated to The Grace Smith House
5. Have fun and enjoy the new look you’ll leave with!
For questions regarding event, contact me at: jmp@jmpstyle.com
See you on May 9th!
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