Gerri D Smith

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Main Areas
Fashion apparel design, creative/inspirational writer
Career Focus
Business owner, author
Affiliation
Black Business Women Online, San Francisco Fashion and Merchants Alliance, Fashion Accessories Forum

Gerri D Smith combines her many talents as a fashion designer, a small business entrepreneur, a creative writer, and an online fashion, beauty and wellness expert. Her love of sharing, supporting and inspiring women to extraordinary heights of achievement is an on going passion.

For well over ten years, as a writer, author, and publisher, Gerri writes inspirational fashion and image improvement articles, special reports, and fashion courses for that certain woman who knows how important it is to care about her image, her style, and her health.

As a fashion designer of women's elite and luxurious apparel, Gerri's online boutique and fashion information resource is for women business owners, professionals, celebrities, entertainers, socialites, cruise travelers, and women who love to dress up for glamorous evenings and special events. It is for women who share her love of all things related to the world of fashion. To complement her elegant apparel styles, Gerri creates coordinating accessories that are also marketed separately throughout the Bay Area.

Gerri's impressive apparel creations have a distinctive look that enhances a woman's beauty and gives the wearer her own distinctive style. Luxurious fabrics, elegant, one-of-a-kind designs best describes Gerri's styles. The quality of the design is more important than the price. Part of what keeps her in the fashion business is her wish to create classical elegance at reasonable prices.

Women can have a quality-made garment without the exorbitant price tag. And women who buy apparel from her professional and evening wear lines, always get their money's worth with outfits they can wear for a long, long time.

Not only are the garments made to last, but Gerri makes a point of designing them in a way that transcends this year's fads and trends. She notes that as trends come and go, elegance is timeless. "I like to pair contemporary looks with classic lines so that my styles never become dated," she says. Her exclusive niche market is for women who simply, like Gerri, love to dress up when they go out.

While her lines offer some casual wear, Gerri emphasizes that her styles are not for the blue-jean set. "An elegant woman should dress her best at all times," she quotes. "Be it a casual affair or black-tie event, elegance is the mark of a lady.”

Gerri hopes to continue adding to her skills, knowledge and passion for fashion, and catering to her client's fashion needs. Chances are you have never heard of Gerri D Smith, or her small company, but when you are looking for something distinctive and elegant, you will be glad you did.

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“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” —Oprah Winfrey Can you really put a price on your marriage? How can you decide what experience in your marriage is worth what? Discovering the parts of your relationship that works from one day to the next demands lots of time, energy, and care. And mastering your knowledge of what makes for a successful marriage and what you create together takes thought and skill. Being aware, and remembering, what works and what doesn’t is the secret.

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“While clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence - which, I believe, does make the woman.” - Mary Kay Ashe ONE. Dressing rich on a limited budget and feeling great in whatever you wear, requires planning. Start by concentrating on the classics. Fashions that have been around a long time and include straight pencil skirts, or A-line dresses that you dress up or down are among the classic styles. Other styles include: blazers, white button-down shirts or blouses, pumps and pearls.

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“Success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” - Albert Schweitzer See how many of the following characteristics below, make up your daily progress. Reading downward, the first letter of each paragraph spells “Success.” They are most powerful and have the ability to transform your life. They can apply to both men and women and has no limit on age.

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“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” rn—George Bernard Shaw The way you dress and coordinate certain pieces determines your fashion statement. Be inspired to create fresh new ideas with your individual taste, personality and clothing budget. When a simple dress can be made to look expensive with your choice of jewelry or accessories, there is no need to spend a small fortune on the latest designer outfit. Learn to know what works with what you already have.

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“Within each new challenge there are always hidden gifts, for these rnare the times that strengthen our resolve and allow us to build new rndreams.”rn- Flavia Weedn Keywords: fashion, economy, clothing, accessories, shopping, wardrobe, creative, colors, classic jewelry If the economy has attacked your pocketbook and made you think twice rnbefore plopping down your credit card, then you are not alone. Now is rnthe perfect time to stop and think about the way you buy clothing, shoes, accessories, food, luxuries and everything else.

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"Giving people a little more than they expect is a good way to get back a lot more than you'd expect." Quote by - Robert Half Are you willing to do anything to keep a promise or commitment? When you do you build trustworthiness, integrity and self-esteem. This applies to professional commitments, as well as those in general or a personal commitment. To keep a commitment requires effort and an awareness of what you have made the commitment to do.

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Quote: By thought we receive what we wish. By action we receive it. - Author Unknown If you could be granted three wishes, what would they be? Would you wish for yourself any successful personal or business accomplishments? What about a you wish to improve your skills wherever and whenever you needed? Or would you grant yourself unlimited prosperity?

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“Above all, challenge yourself. You may well surprise yourself at what strengths you have, what you can accomplish.” - Cecile M. Springer When you find yourself stuck in an abusive or a bullying situation, try building up your self-esteem. Whether the abuse you experience is domestic or social, physical or emotional, mental or verbal, including all forms of bullying, it deeply affects your self-esteem. Your will to function freely is taken away. Since 2004, three out of four (74%) respondents personally know someone who is, or has been a victim of domestic violence. #rnr

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"Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it."rn- Samuel Smiles Do you often find yourself doing more then you have time to complete? Are you always late to appointments and find yourself rushing here and there to beat the clock? Have you asked yourself why this happens? The beginning of a new year is always a good time to revive your energy and your spirit. Take time now to look at your daily habits. If you let yourself be led by consistent challenges to your time you give up your opportunity for peace.

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“Take a moment to remember how special you are and how lucky the world is to have you in it.” - Author Unknown Your self-esteem is one of your most important assets. Never be afraid to hold on to your self-worth no matter what situations you may find yourself experiencing. Possessing self-esteem and knowing you are worthy of respect gives you the courage you need to stand up for what is right.

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Your sense of style, fitness, and wellness require you to constantly improve, add to, and discover the ways you can enhance your image and self-esteem. You can create the desire to learn that there is more to image and style than what lies beyond your imagination. Your self-image is a powerful force. It is your natural birthright to excel, to be your best self at all times. Improving your image helps you maintain the highest level of self-confidence and self-esteem. Dressing well is a part of it. Not only is it your right but, think of it as your privilege.

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Be content with such things as ye have. - Hebrews 13:5 Be grateful for what you have now, and more of the same will be attracted to you. Gratitude is a feeling that is worthy of constant practice. Life is easier, happier and more rewarding when you give thanks for all things, good and bad. Think of the word gratitude as you include the following values in your life and for the coming new year. G….. is for Gratefulness and appreciation for what you have now, and for what is to come. Make a list of all the things you are thankful for, then do what makes your heart feel good.

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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Gerri D Smith


"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." - Henry David Thoreau

"The possibility of beauty and greatness exists inside each of us - go within to find your possibilities." - Gerri D Smith

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Gerri D Smith,

Apparel Designer, Author & Creative Writer, Entrepreneur

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Gerri D Smith apparel designer and creative writer helps women look good and feel even better. Her online educational resource and virtual boutique inspires women business owners, professionals, celebrities, entertainers, socialites, cruise travelers, and women who just love to dress up for special events.
Gerri combines her many talents as a fashion designer, a small business entrepreneur, a creative writer, and an online fashion, beauty and wellness expert. Her love of sharing fashion tips, wardrobe basics, inspirational lessons, and supporting women to extraordinary heights of achievement is an on going passion.

Her impressive apparel creations are limited to a few, exclusive styles. Styles with distinctive looks that enhance beauty, giving the wearer her own distinctive style. Luxurious fabrics, unique, one-of-a-kind designs best describes Gerri's collections. She believes quality of the design is more important than the price.

Other highlights

eBook #1- Title: "The Power of Fashion and You," - http://www.inspirationalconnections.com/fashionebook_pv.php

eBook #2 - Title: "How These 31 Cups of Inspiration Can Change Your Life" - http://www.inspirationalconnections.com/digital_ebook.php

eBook #3 - Title: "Aim for Success" - http://www.inspirationalconnections.com/inspirationalebook_pv.php

eCourse - " Course Title: "Powerful Keys to Fashion, Beauty and Wellness," http://www.distinctive-elegance.com/afashionjourney.html