Taylor Swift: The Brand You Just Can’t Shake-Off! Five Tips to Grow Your Business
How does mega star Taylor Swift, a.k.a. T-Swizzle, #Swifties relate to your business? How can a girl from Nashville, who debuted on the Country music scene a decade ago with a Romeo and Juliet themed love song, transform into one of the most respected brands in music history? Taylor might sing “Welcome to NY” but […]
Stage Your House – What About Staging Yourself?
Fresh flowers are on the dining room table, furniture positioned just so and the house is wafting a hypnotic scent of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, your listing is ready to show! You’ve meticulously staged your house, what about your image? Your image will determine your fate; are you polished and poised for success? Your […]
Let’s Not Use a Selfie on LinkedIn
The Importance of a Professional Looking Headshot! I have a little “test” for you. Scroll through your connections on LinkedIn and look at each profile picture. My question: What is the first impression or detail you find for each? I did this exercise while preparing for a workshop at Johnson & Wales University. Here is […]
Take A Stand for Your Personal Brand
The Importance of Promoting You! I remember interviewing for my first “professional” job more than 20 years ago. I was preparing to interview for a receptionist position in a small adhesives manufacturing company. Perusing the local newspaper, my eyes fell on this position, I knew I could do the job. I circled the ad and […]
Five Tips to Rock a Pocket Square for the Holidays
Personality in a Pocket! Have you heard the saying: “It’s the little things in life that mean so much?” This thought requires us to take a step back and really think about the little details and events that have occurred in our lives.
My Top Ten Wardrobe Must-Haves
How many of you walk into your closet brimming with clothing and say with exasperation “I have nothing to wear!” As a Stylist it is my job to find treasures in your wardrobe and discard those items that hold you back. Fall is the time for renewal. Let’s all adopt the “less is more” mantra. […]
What Would Joan Rivers Say? Five Tips to Corporate Event Etiquette
In August, we lost a comedic icon, Joan Rivers. For several decades, she delighted and shocked audiences with her quick wit and crass humor. On the stage she had a ‘take-no-prisoners’ stance while, behind the scenes she loved her family and was generous philanthropically. She once said: ”I succeeded by saying what everyone else is […]
Nantucket Reds – A Rhode Islander’s Perspective
We often classify various regions of the country as having a signature style. Texans love their cowboy boots and hats. Bostonians have a preppy chic, Ralph Lauren look. Nantucket has it’s “Nantucket Reds.”
Tips to Finding the Right Swimsuit for you Body Type
Make a Splash This Summer! Welcome to June! We are on the cusp of summer and we all know what that means – the beach! Sultry sun, sand sifting through our toes, jaunts in the ocean all enhanced by that fabulous swimsuit! Did I really say fabulous? I did! If you have not purchased your […]
How to Make a Statement With Accessories
I recently facilitated a lively workshop where I spoke to several women about the importance of understanding our body types to dress for success. We have no more than 7 seconds to make a great first impression – how we present ourselves nonverbally sets the tone for victory. Before we jumped into the second part […]