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Did You Know?

Research shows that 94% of hiring managers take appearance into consideration when making a hire or promotion decision.

Freckles to Cancer: One Mom’s Story

By on May 13, 2012 in Personal Style

“As you may have seen, I have skin cancer, the deadliest kind…” The rest of the message became a blur as I physically reacted to this news from my client turned friend Caroline McEntee.  How does this happen to such a vibrant woman who I saw go through a style and confidence transformation that showed [...]

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What Would Tim Gunn Do?

By on April 23, 2012 in Personal Style

That’s the question printed on the canvas tote I received at the Lucky Brand event featuring style guru Tim Gunn Saturday.  Barton Creek Mall was packed with fans and Tim gave them exactly what they wanted:  plenty of face time and personal interaction. I have to admit that I acted a bit like a school [...]

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One Night With A Rising Star

By on April 11, 2012 in Personal Style

I couldn’t wait to meet Ross Bennett of NBC’s Fashion Star at the UT Club’s special viewing of the show’s fifth episode last night. We talked on the phone last week, and he is personable and enthusiastic. Face-to-face, he doesn’t disappoint. Ross greeted folks with a genuine charm, while his wife Erin sported a pair [...]

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Techno-Color Fashion: Men’s Spring 2012 Trends

By on April 5, 2012 in Personal Style

Men’s fashion trends are really based around accessories.  This season’s accessories are all about color and technology – techno-color fashion!   Colorful Oxfords   While brightly colored jeans are in style, a lot of men I know just don’t feel like they can pull them off.  If you (or your guy) falls into that pool, [...]

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Fashion Star Viewing with Ross Bennett!

By on April 2, 2012 in Personal Style

If you love the hit show Fashion Star on NBC, you’re in for a treat. Austin’s own Ross Bennett will be appearing at the University of Texas Club on April 10, 2012 for a special viewing of the show with free munchies and 2 free drink tickets. Can’t make it?  I’ll be interviewing him with a [...]

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SXSW Style X Quotes

By on March 19, 2012 in Personal Style

As one of the three-post series for  Style X 2012, I’ve compiled some quotes that are enlightening, humorous and relevant to what’s on the horizon in fashion and style. I couldn’t keep up with the rapid conversations, so apologies if the wording doesn’t match EXACTLY.  Next time, I’ll enter the new millennium and use a recorder [...]

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SXSW Style X Votes

By on March 19, 2012 in Personal Style

Votes For Vendors You can check out all the Style X vendors, who were diverse and as friendly as can be.  They all show promise and some are already well-known int the mass market.  My three rising star votes go to these three outfits.  Get juicy Style X Quotes and Style X Notes for more Style [...]

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SXSW Style X Notes

By on March 19, 2012 in Personal Style

  I braved the SXSW crowds and traffic to attend Style X 2012, SXSW’s fairly new style expo featuring panel discussions, vendor exhibits and runway shows.  It felt like South By back in the mid-1990′s when I represented AOL at the “new” Interactive Conference– very youthful and vibrating with the excitement of venturing into the industry’s frontiers. Much [...]

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Guys! Boost Your Lady’s Sex Appeal

By on March 12, 2012 in Personal Style

Gentlemen (yes, this is for the guys), Most women who seek my services include “get a serious boyfriend” or “find love” or “keep my spouse attracted to me” in their list of life goals. Not style goals, LIFE goals! That means you men are a large part of the equation in women’s complicated styling decisions. [...]

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Spring Style Picks & How To Wear Them

By on February 27, 2012 in Personal Style

Spring is in the air if you live in Austin.  Bushes are blooming, and we hit 87 degrees last week.  While I mourn packing away my winter coats so soon, I’m excited about the spring trends and new possibilities for my wardrobe. Here are my top picks and some advice on how to pull them [...]

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