Happy New Year!   We are already five days into the year, wow.   I’m sure you, like me, have been busy setting goals and making plans of things that you would like to accomplish for 2011.   Many people have goals to save money, exercise, eat healthy or update their look. I am always excited when I am contacted by someone who feels they have reached a point where they want to enhance their image.  Often times people are hesitant about making the decision to work with an Image Consultant and they wonder how it would benefit them.  Let’s clear up some …

In the last blog I covered a few “do’s for business casual dressing.”  This article was prompted by a question from a client.  With the “do’s” there must be some “don’ts.”  Below is my short list of things to consider. 1. Don’t assume business casual means the same as after hours casual. While t-shirts, shorts and flip flops might be good weekend options, in most businesses they are not good work options. 2. Don’t let inappropriate clothing jeopardize your credibility, reputation or brand at work. 3. Remember, your business clothing should not be the cause of someone losing focus when …

Today many work environments are becoming less Business Casual and moving more towards the Casual side.  Even in a casual environment we still want to maintain our stylish and professional look. Every now and then we need a reminder of what is appropriate for work and need to pay attention to what we wear.  I always remind people that it only takes 7 seconds to make a first impression and most impressions as based on how you present yourself.  Here are 5 tips for Professional Dress. 1. Use neutral colors as the framework for your outfit. These colors are black, …