7 Tips to Whip Your Closet into ShapeOne of the things I love to do is organize closets! Clearing out a closet, cleaning and re-organizing it so that it is easy to maneuver and helps a client get dressed in a snap is one of the best feelings I get from my work. I had the privilege of working with a wonderful male client this month, helping him to purge his closet of many items that either didn’t fit him anymore, were old or just plain not “him” anymore. We had so much fun doing it, and he felt absolutely amazing
10 Steps to Improving Your Professional PresenceDo you want to stand out in your department? In your company? In your industry? Your professional presence plays an important role in career success. The two go hand-in-hand. But your professional presence goes beyond wearing a nice suit jacket and picking up the tab. It consists of your appearance, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, attitude and overall business etiquette. Professionals who pay attention to these factors are the ones who get ahead faster. Below are t
Personal Branding Trends For 2016Personal branding is so important, because it aligns what you do with who you are and how you want to be perceived. Much like a company, there are several things you need to consider when developing your own personal brand strategy. In an article recently featured in Forbes, William Arruda provides the top Personal Branding Trends for 2016 that highlights 7 tactics to capitalize on when communicating and promoting your personal brand. If you find these tactics help support ma
How to Turn Negative New Year's Resolutions into Positive RevelationsI'm not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. I find most people drop them within the last half of January and spend the next few weeks wallowing in guilt. What a sorry way to start off the New Year. I prefer to kick off the New Year by reveling in my accomplishments from the prior year. Then, I like to think about what’s possible for the year ahead. I find that a lot more exciting than focusing on resolutions. Just the word “resolution” sounds so negative. January is a great time
It's Time To Re-Assess, Restock, and Replace Items in Your Wardrobe - Here's HowThe month of January is the best time to set new intentions, create new goals and focus on what you want to accomplish during the upcoming year. It is also the perfect time to re-assess your wardrobe and replace or stock up on your basics. Items like underwear, bras and hosiery start to wear out due to constant washing and should be replaced every six months to a year depending on the quality. Take advantage of the sales at stores like Macy’s, Nordstrom, Saks, Bloomingdales a
A Beginner's Guide to LinkedInLinkedIn has become an incredible tool for student and business professionals alike to connect and grow professional networks. Maintaining your LinkedIn profile and keeping all of your information up-to-date can help expand many opportunities for you, as well as aid in gaining better background knowledge on the companies or industries that you are interested in. A professional profile picture is a must. Skip the selfie and invest in a professional headshot. Having a professio
6 Tips to Beat the Cold in StyleWant to look your best even when the weather isn’t cooperating? Sometimes that can be challenging especially for those of us who live in New England. We have been spoiled by beautiful weather this fall and winter. Now, the yucky weather is upon us. So if you want to look polished, poised and professional even when it’s snowing, sleeting and raining then keep reading. Here are my recommendations: Invest in the best all weather boots you can find. Aquatalia makes a very stylis