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How “Spotlighting” Derails Improving Your Personal Image

By on May 21, 2018 in Personal Style

You attend a conference or read an article or talk to a friend, and you are READY for improving your personal image!  But then, you start “spotlighting” (I’ll get to that in a minute) the situation and next thing you know, you never act. Instead, you continue to flutter from one impulse purchase to another. […]

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How To Own Your Personal Space (Even If Tony Robbins Comes At You)

By on April 25, 2018 in Personal Style

Covering the topic of how to own your personal space became an immediate priority for me after watching the viral video of Tony Robbins using his physical presence, vocal tone, and words to intimate seminar guest Nanine McCool who disagreed with his take on the #MeToo movement.  You can see the video here. Tony has already issued […]

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What is Your Style Profile? – Read This If You Don’t Know

By on April 3, 2018 in Personal Style

What is your Style Profile? Have you thought about your Style Profile? Can you describe it? Do you know what it even is?  Your Style Profile is the non-verbal message you send that tells your personal story.  I help clients create a look that says “who you are and where you’re going.” That’s another way […]

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5 Spring 2018 Accessories Trends from Neiman Marcus

By on March 19, 2018 in Personal Style

I’m elated with the accessories trends from Neiman Marcus this year. They are playful yet sophisticated with references from pop culture that are easy to integrate into your office attire or casual weekend wear. Gucci takes a front seat for me this season (which I’ve never said before!) because of their bold details. Even if […]

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How to Wear Leopard Print – From Work to Rock Star

By on March 3, 2018 in Personal Style

Sometimes it’s hard to know how to wear leopard print for different occasions.  At certain times it seems inappropriate (see my post Sassy vs Trashy: Formula for Success) or is a stretch for your personal style profile.  If you love it but aren’t sure how to wear leopard print, here are a few ways to […]

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Inconspicuous Consumption & Style: 5 Ways A-Listers Do It

By on February 28, 2018 in Personal Style

“The Rise of Inconspicuous Consumption & Its Effect On Fashion” is an article I wrote for SheSpark after listening to NPR program “Hidden Brain” hosted by Shankar Vedantam.  The show, titled “Never Go To Vegas, and Other Unspoken Rules of Being an A-Lister” was so provocative and in step with what I’m witnessing in fashion’s […]

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10 Affordable Ways to Update Your Style for 2018

By on January 9, 2018 in Personal Style

Looking for affordable ways to update your style in the wake of holiday spending?  It can be done, and I’ve put together a list of easy and fun ways to give your style an extra “kick” for the new year. You can also shop this customized Nordstrom catalog to help you make the recommended purchases. […]

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2017 Online Shopping Tips for a Fun & Safe Holiday

By on November 22, 2017 in Personal Style

  Online shopping tips are the best way I know of helping people get over their fear of a) making a poor purchasing decision when you can’t touch/feel the product and b) losing money to a vendor or a hacker. Last year, I completed all of my shopping online in *one day* mainly using SheSpark’s […]

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Airplane Etiquette 2017 – How To Fly Friendlier Skies

By on November 2, 2017 in Personal Style

Is it just me or has airplane etiquette deteriorated? My husband and I travel frequently to other cities for work, play, and to visit family a couple of times a month. While we don’t travel for a living, we feel for those who do after seeing patterns of inconsiderate and sometimes gross behavior on flights. […]

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2017 Fall Fashion Trends and Style Tips Over-40 Style

By on October 16, 2017 in Personal Style

2017 Fall Fashion trends, IMHO, are more workplace friendly and complement with this woman’s over-40 style.  Why?  They reflect intricate and creative design around unexpected proportions, color combinations, and textures. Vogue, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair editorials and advertisements featured less bare skin and skinny pants and more mesmerizing prints, cuts allowing for […]

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