With each day that passes in September, it is more noticeable that the hours of daylight are lessening for us here in the Pacific Northwest. At this point in my life, I no longer feel the pull of back-to-school…
Office
My own personal office dress code is shirt-and-tie equivalent. My boss wears a button down shirt, dress pants and a tie to the office every day. Occasionally his attire includes a suit jacket. So where does that leave me? Dressy…
It can be a difficult balance to manage the heat of the summer sun while maintaining a professional appearance at the office. Given that many of us struggle daily to figure out what to wear, summer temperatures can certainly…
A pencil skirt is one of those classic closet items that is a wardrobe work horse. It dresses up for corporate settings, and dresses down for weekend daytime events. Pencil skirts have this mystical power to look amazing on…
Professional Women – Don’t Waste Your Time Focusing on This
This article about Disney’s portrayal of women stoked a fire inside me. From a very early age we are fed these stories of how our beauty (read: f*ckable factor) determines our worth. I mean, look what we’re up against, Ladies!…
[sources] What Shoes Will Work at Your Work? The days are getting hotter. For the next few months, even at the office, we just naturally want to wear clothes that are a lighter weight. Footwear that is dark and…
Entrepreneurs – 3 Things You Must Know to Get Ahead in Business
Last week, Mara and I had the privilege of spending 3 days at the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs E-Series. E-Series is a once-a-year intensive business program designed to help female entrepreneurs grow their empire. We met lady bosses from all walks…
Suits and Blazers- 3 Ways to Breathe New Life into Your Old Favourites
On more than one occasion, I have looked into the deepest crevices of a client’s closet and found beautiful, quality, classic, work appropriate suits and blazers. When asked why these pieces were at the back of the closet…