I attended a reception hosted by Odyssey Media and every woman was asked to wear a black dress. At the event Mikki Taylor talked about her "Top 10 Must-Haves for Your Little Black Dress".
Mikki Taylor's Top Ten List:
1. A statement necklace
2. Bold rings
3. Iconic Brooches
4. Noteworthy earrings
5. Power Cuffs
6. A structured ladylike bag
7. A transitional clutch
8. Conversation worthy pumps
9. Bright accents that wow!
10. A knockout red lipstick!
What great tips that can be personalized to bring your unique style and essence into your wearing your little black dress. As a matter of fact, I had such fun during the Holiday season with Mikki Taylor's hot tips, I began to think about how I can accessorize myself to assure that 2016 is an impactful year for me and everyone that I serve.
Ask yourself: Do you spend too much time looking at your external and not enough time checking out what's going on within? If so, how can you resolve that? Here are my top ten suggestions for having your inside and your outside work in harmony.
1. Meditate. Still yourself so that you can hear yourself. You may have a lot to say; but you have to listen to your internal wisdom before reacting. Because you have listened, you are responding to what specifically you are purposed to do. Your action is dynamic; no one can do it the same way as you and that message is your power source. Think of meditating as your statement necklace and the powerful revelation that presents itself is the message you receive and then act on.
2. Vision. You receive that vision from stilling your mind and allowing your special gift to be revealed. Anticipate all the great contributions you are here to make in 2016 and they will be revealed. This will be your bold ring and you will share it like no one else.
3. Become your best friend. Take the time to cherish all that you have. You will discover more and more from the stillness. Your best friend is someone you listen to, you support, you encourage, you cheer, and you love. Treat yourself the same way. The better friend you become to yourself, the better friend you can be to others. This represents that iconic brooch that has significance to you, and you wear it with distinction.
4. A good listener. You must first begin listening as you meditate but you must carry this listening into your actions. Your listening skills open the right doors for the right action. You can walk with assurance because you have confidence in what you have heard. Your noteworthy earrings represents that you are proud of the instrument that takes your listening from internal to external.
5. Standards and Values. What is important to you? You don't know the answer until you evaluate the standards and values that guide your actions. Once you have identified these standards, do not compromise. These values serve as your barometer for everything you stand for. Think of your standards and values as your power cuff. They make the statement that “this is who I am and this is how I operate” and this power cuff is significant.
6. Patience. Sometimes things don't happen when you want them to. This is the time for you to put on your listening instrument to hear and learn what you need and to exercise patience. Patience is important so that you can receive an invaluable gift that is just for you. You may wonder, why is everything happening for others and not for me? Know that something much more significant is about to be revealed - just be patient. That structured ladylike bag is a container that holds things until you are ready to use them.
7. Belief. To realize all of the majesty that awaits you in 2016 you have to believe that abundance is there for you. To transition from where you are to where you are going, you have to believe that it can happen. That transitional clutch of your must-haves is an important piece for your success.
8. Understanding. Take the time to appreciate and understand the growth and the development you are providing yourself by being the conductor of yourself. Your belief in yourself, cultivating your listening skills, your patience, your setting standards and defining your values all provide the foundation for you to understand who you are, where you are going, what you are contributing and why. Once you have an understanding, you can talk about what you want to make happen. You can also walk your talk with your conversation-worthy pumps.
9. Laugh with yourself. Take the time to enjoy, have fun, and laugh with yourself in 2016. How wonderful to be able to entertain yourself. You bring laughter with you to any situation. There couldn't be a better accent that “wows” than laughter.
10. Challenge yourself to do something different with what you have. This is exciting. You have taken the time to go within to relish your fabulous you and because you have become aware of the wonder that lies within, take the time to find new ways to do things. Our world continues to progress by the discovery of new and improved application for getting things done. You have that capacity. This not only adds excitement for you but for others as well. Wow! This can be even more exciting than a knockout red lipstick!
Bring your 10 amazing attributes that you have cultivated together with that little black dress and 2016 will be a year of fireworks and celebration.