Most women devote far too little time to accessorizing their outfits. This is especially true when it comes to jewelry. Maybe you find yourself wearing the same standbys over and over. Or perhaps you typically slap on a few random pieces of jewelry before rushing out the door. That’s well and good if you want […]
Category: Confidence
Seven Reasons to Become a Quitter in 2016 (and Why Ditching These Bad Habits Can Make This Your Happiest Year Yet)
Life is built on routines. It’s easy to go years—or even decades—without consciously assessing what’s working and what’s not. As a result, many of us are surrounded by people, obligations, objects, and habits that aren’t exactly making our lives better (far from it!). Well, no more. With a new year upon us, it’s the perfect […]
10 Fashion Tips for Men Who Aren’t Into Fashion
By and large, women spend a lot of time studying style trends and determining which looks do and don’t work for them. They read fashion magazines, observe other women, and ask friends for image advice and feedback. Men? Not so much. In general, guys don’t put nearly as much time and energy into figuring out […]
To Buy or Not to Buy: Shopping in Paris
After an hour or so of browsing the racks in a fabulous store, you head to the fitting room with an armload of garments to try on. Some things are a definite, immediate “no.” And when you see others in the mirror, you know you’ll be returning home with them. But then, there are always […]
Virtual Worth: High-Tech Shopping At Its Best
As you may know, I am a consultant for Worth New York, a luxury clothing line based in New York City. While I love helping my clients select pieces they love, I’ve often wished that there was a way for me to work with women for whom it isn’t convenient to come to Worth’s showroom. […]
Seven Tips for Keeping Your Sanity During Summertime Entertaining
As the summer unfolds, you may be planning to host houseguests for a weekend getaway. Of course you’re looking forward to spending time with friends and/or family. But you may also be just a bit concerned about how to have fun while taking care of the hundred-and-one details of entertaining others in your home. It […]
Common Errors That May Be Sabotaging Your Style
For most women, image is important. With few exceptions, nobody tries to leave home looking sloppy, inappropriate, or overdone. However, as you know if you’ve spent a little time people-watching in a public location, those efforts don’t always succeed. And there’s a good reason for it. One of the many things I have learned as […]
The Second Interview Blues: Advice for Mature Job Seekers
Whether you want a greater challenge, a better fit, increased financial security, or a new start after surviving the economic turbulence of the past few years, there are many reasons why you might be looking for a new job. But unlike younger job seekers, you may be concerned about the effect your age might have […]
The Evolution of You: Seven Tips for Kick-starting an Updated Image
Do you know what it’s like to look in the mirror each morning and feel ambivalent about what you see? You don’t hate the way you look, but you don’t get excited about it either. If so, you’re not alone. We all get so caught up in other aspects of our lives that we let […]
You Are What You Feel: Six Ways to Rev Up Your Sex Appeal This Valentine’s Day
Cupid is calling, and Valentine’s Day is almost here again. Maybe you have some special plans in the works: a romantic getaway, attending a show or event, or simply hiring a babysitter so that you and your spouse can go to a restaurant that doesn’t give out crayons with the placemats. However, if you’re like […]