Special Report

A TRIP TO TOKYO November 2010

Well, I did not have an Oscar outfit, but I felt like I was getting a special award like an Oscar!
I traveled to Tokyo to receive a special Outstanding Contribution Award from my world-wide professional organization (AICI - Association of Image Consultants International) and this was from the Tokyo Chapter.
It was Tokyo Chapter's 20th Year Anniversary Reception and I have been with them that long. the chapter has grown to be the 3rd largest in the world and is a very active chapter now.
Anyway, they put on a very special eventing and it was so special for me. The crystal plaque doesn't look large in this picture but was made from high-end crystal and was extremely heavy!


The whole day was spent attending an image workshop (I am always wanting to learn more!) with 50 other chapter members in an elegant hotel at the Tokyo Bay and then the evening was set in the ballroom. Tokyo Chapter is unique for having some very tall and good looking male members!


Here are some pictures from that evening.

I did several consultations in Tokyo for AICI members which was great!

By the way, I always felt this, but Japan is truly a country of big contrasts. You will see many new high rise buildings and right next to them you will find a small 400 year-old temple. there are kimono clad ladies walking side by side with women in hippy outfits (mini-skirt, mesh tights, long booth, fake eyelashes) and somehow they harmonize! Very interesting sights, indeed.

Being With Nobuyuki Tsujii, a Genius Blind Pianist:

                          

         He was one of the 2 top Gold winners of the last year’s 13^th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition beating 350 of the best pianists from all over the world. I helped him and her mother initially with the translation.

         My husband & I went to see and hear Nobu perform a recital at the beautiful Old Bedford School the night before my leaving for Tokyo.  He was absolutely fabulous. Just think about the fact that he has never seen his mother’s face, the keyboard nor anything else which we take for granted every day!  He “saw” us through our voice and the gesture when we visited. Our problems shrink when you think about Nobuyuki.

        

 

“LOOK CASUAL CHIC” During the Holiday Workshops

        

I know you all are thinking about the special Holiday event clothes. But this workshop (actually two) is to help you look Casual Chic every day while you are going though the myriad of stuff to do for the holidays.  You want to look attractive without going through too much trouble! It’s a hands-on session. I know you will be so glad to know how to look Casual Chic this Holiday season!  I will show you how to tweak the way you look now and what accessories you want to use & how.

Date: Mon. Nov. 29, 2010         Time: 5:30-6:30 pm

Place: Keiko’s Image Studio 1929 Dartmoor Ct. 76110 off Forest Park Blvd

in the Berkley area(reserve by Sat. 27th)

Repeat Date/time/place: Wed. Dec. 1, 2010  Time: 5:30-6:30 pm

 (reserve by Mon. 29th )

 

The session is only $8 (covers drinks & snacks—no champagne) so bring your friend (they are free) but call right away since the space is limited. Bring an outfit.  Reserve by calling 817-926-7675  or email keiko@keikocouch.com (check or cash only please)

$8 is money but practical tips and feeling pretty & confident are worth every penny.  Even a gift bag can cost $8 which you will throw away! 

SPECIAL of the month of November:

20% off one skincare product (Celagen Vitamin C Cream is 10% off)

I am reminded in this special time of the year how fortunate that you entered my life.  Thank you very much!

Keiko