Biography
Diane Donato
Image Consultant/Owner “Clothes Encounters”

Diane Donato first became involved in the “Image Business” in 1980 when she became a Cosmetic Consultant and Make-up Artist for Aloe Charm Cosmetics.  During that time she climbed the ladder and became a Sales Director for the company and won various awards and trips.  Diane has always had a flair for fashion and an inborn ability to coordinate outfits.  She also had a PASSION FOR FASHION!  So, in 1987 she expanded her efforts into Accessories and Clothing and founded her own company “Clothes Encounters”. She trained with Image Consultants all over the country covering color analysis, accessorizing, figure flattering workshops, and intensive studies about Color and Clothing and the non-verbal messages they communicate.  Specifically, she trained with a then nationally known Image Consultant, and completed training in Color Balance TM, Color Diversity TM, Rainbow Personality TM, and Semiotics.  In addition to her own workshop, “The Art of Empowerment through Clothing & Colors, Diane also makes presentations on:  The Art of Accessorizing, Rainbow Personality TM-(finding your own personal wardrobe personality), and How to do a Closet Evaluation (a shopping spree in your own closet!)

Diane has a BA Degree in Social Sciences with an English Minor and has completed several Masters Degree courses in Public Administration.  She continues to enrich her life with studies in Empowerment Facilitation in addition to her training in make up artistry and fashion. 
Diane can be reached at:  Clothes Encounters, P. O. Box 2513, Waterbury, CT 06723, Phone-203-753-9901.  Email her at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it