subject: Your Life ( And Style) Is American Idol! [print this page] by Tamara Gold by Tamara Gold
Do you go through your day feeling kind of pitchy?
Or perhaps no one is listening to you and you want to yell out, Hey dogg, listen up, listen up, listen up. Okay, dogg..
You even go to your favorite store, touch a few tubes of the new Tom Ford lipstick line and think, Im just not feeling it.
Your husband hums in the shower and you find yourself saying, Honey, I love you, but Im worried about your song selection. With all the great pop songs out there what were you thinking by humming Yellow Submarine?
What Im thinking is that life mirrors American Idol.
Think about it a moment: Just like on Idol, we wake up every morning, style ourselves in the best way possible and then go out on that great stage of life to put on our best performances. Sometimes we win; other times were stuck in the bottom three. A detractor can makes our lives miserable. Other times, our personal Simon says, You went from zero to hero. Well done.
What are the deeper lessons of Idol that apply to your life, business and personal style?
Just like Simon tells us on Idol, please stay true to who you are.
Its time to recognize your own unique talents and stay true to the best vision of you. Think about the singers on Idol who are some mish-mash of what they think everyone else wants them to be as an artist. Suddenly, theyre schitzo! One week, theyre crooning a country song and the next theyre doing some Zeppelin. Its confusing because everyone else wonders, Who is this person? Just like on Idol when you figure out the best version of you then stick with it. Think about Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry who were always true to their unique visions. No one had either of them singing show tunes. Those songs just didnt fit. People who are true to themselves cant be anything else but beautiful and authentic.
Just like Paula used to tell us on Idol, show us a little more personality.
Dont hide out. Your personality makes you magnetic and unforgettable. This is true when it comes to your personal style. Perhaps youre like Crystal Bowersox this season and you dress like you live in a Seattle coffee shop. You know what? Shes perfect because her clothing reflects her true personality. Can you imagine how uncomfortable she would feel if they forced her to wear a tight mini skirt and low-cut shirt? Dont let others dictate how you will present yourself to the world.
Do it your own way because the world has enough cookie cutter types.
Your goal is to stand out from all of those who are simply auditioning. You dont want to look like that cookie cutter girl with the same outfit, the same hair and even the same makeup. Your individuality will make you rise from the pack, and often this does start with clothing. Siobhan Magnus might wear a short tulle skirt with legwarmers and cowboy boots next week, but somehow it all works because she has style to stand out for the rest. Look at Adam Lambert. Like him or not, he commands the room from his ever-growing hair to his pointy-shoes.
Realize that everyone isnt always a fan.
You cant go through the day worrying if everyone will vote for you. There will be people who dont like you or those who judge you harshly. Remember that Simon was rude to Jennifer Hudson and basically told her that she stunk. She was low in the top ten when she got kicked off Idol, disappeared and came back to win an Oscar and have a hit CD. Your detractors can and will be wrong. Im sure Daughtry isnt still upset that he didnt win Idol or even come in as the runner up.
Make sure to appreciate the Ellen in your life.
There will always be someone who desperately wants you to win and sees the positive in you. He or she will make you laugh and smile like Ellen does on Idol. Cherish this person and let their compliments sink in.
Realize that we all make bad song choices.
Big Mike, I feel your pain on Beatles week. But realize that we all make a bad decision or two in life. You might even do it in front of a lot of people like those Idol contestants. But the key is you put yourself out there and someone will get your tune.
Finally, just like on Idol, polish yourself, grow and evolve as you go on.
Think about the Idol contestants on week one vs. the finale of the show. Of course, theyve had major makeovers from top industry pros. Theyve been polished up and the gold has been tumbled until it shines. Most of the ladies begin as regular people and look like beautiful stars when its over. You can work on your own hair, face and clothing in the same manner. Realize its not an overnight fix. Heck, it takes those idols all season to really look fabulous.
Oh, one more. Everyone is a winner.
Yes, if you put yourself out there, stay true to who you are and focus on doing your best then how can you not become a winner?
Right, dogg?
by: Tamara Gold
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