Perfecting your presence
Trend Breakdown: Delicate Necklace Layering
The layered necklace look is being embraced by couture and street style alike this season. However, tastefully layering necklaces can be just as tricky as layering clothing. Too much clunk can make your neck disappear, but too little can be overpowered by the rest of your outfit. The key to delicate necklace layering is to [...]
Simple Summer Do’s
No one wants to spend hours on their hair during the hot, humid summer months. Styles that easily stay in place in the fall become woefully wilted in a matter of seconds during May-August. Try these simples hair alternatives that will have you looking fresh and polished in the summer heat. Low Knot: [...]
Bat Those Lashes, Bambi: The Secret to Better Eyelashes
Lush lashes are something that almost every woman covets. They not only fake the affect of a good night’s sleep, but also add to the illusion of youth. Full lashes, though, are something that appear to have only been bestowed upon celebrities and unappreciative six year old boys. Because of this an understanding of the [...]
Fleeting Trend or Here to Stay?
“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel I think the day has come. Maybe it’s because it is so hot here in Charleston and it’s only April, but I haven’t seen an unfortunate pair of leggings used as pants in a few weeks. Have young women finally understood that they do [...]
What That Drink Might Say
These days, talking business over drinks is a commonality. But have you thought about how what and when you drink may affect your image toward others? We love a good cocktail as much as the next person, but when it comes to handling our alcohol over business, we opt to play it safe. Whether at [...]
Helpful Tips For Looking Professional
“Good manners are just a way of showing other people that we have respect for them.” Bill Kelly Ever look over and notice the person next to you slouching? Or chewing gum? Yes, your office may be a relaxed place filled with friends and people you are comfortable around, but that is no excuse not [...]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Business Cards
A business card can be one of the best ways to personally brand yourself. So here are a few suggestions when using this essential tool to market yourself: 1. Be direct. Nobody likes to do extra leg-work when given a business card, so make sure all of your necessary contact information is right there on [...]
Five Wrong Ways to Use Twitter
1. Talking business, all the time. While Twitter is a great platform to promote your business, it’s not a 24/7 commercial spot online. Regardless if your Twitter account revolves around your business, nobody wants to hear all business, all the time. Your followers will feel like you’re just advertising to them, not genuinely engaged. 2. [...]
Tis’ The Season to Network
Holiday weight-gain, managing your bills in a season of giving, and juggling an already busy schedule topped with holiday parties, all contributes to a stressful end of the year. But how can you turn this stressful time into a positive time for promoting your personal brand? Network. [...]
Five reasons why it’s imperative to disconnect from time to time
With the ability to Tweet, text, post on Facebook, email and even create and send business reports all from the convenience of our phones, it is becoming harder to disconnect. While there certainly are benefits to this accessibility, you’re actually doing a disservice to yourself by not disconnecting from time to time. Here are 5 [...]
A Word of Advice to Millenials
I came accross this blog that I found to be harsh but true for many “Millennials.” Blogger, Executive Coach, and Transitional Coach, John Heckers writes in his blog, “Some Notes from an Old Dude to Young Folks” about the unfavorable trends he is noticing in the Millennial Generation Workforce. Here are his 7 tips for [...]
Be your genuine self
“Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.” -Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon You leave an impression on everyone you meet, so the best you that you can be is your genuine self. We respect and recognize when people are real so paint an accurate picture of yourself to others. [...]
Win November’s Giveaway: Poised for Success
We are pleased to announce that we will be giving away Etiquette Expert, Jacqueline Whitmore’s new book, Poised for Success, to one lucky blog reader! Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP, has helped thousands of people around the world learn to be more confident and courteous in business and social situations. She is the founder of The Protocol [...]
