maximizing your style at minimal cost
We spend our lives investing — investing in a belief system; investing in relationships, from romantic to partnerships, and our children; and investing in life experiences. Although those investments are not financial, they are time investments — a commodity nonetheless. Throughout our lives we are also investing in our skills, education, […]
Here are eight ways to tell if you are stuck in a style rut: Lack of color in your closet. You have 50 shades of grey or black, from tees to suits. You own more yoga pants (women)/athletic pants (men) than you own tailored pants. Your first thought when dressing […]
Q: My job requires me to travel my Ohio territory three to five days a week. My challenge is not looking like I travel that much when I arrive to a client’s business. How can I keep a fresh appearance after driving many hours? — JT of Akron A: Thanks for […]
Like it or not, you’re branded the minute you walk through the door. Would you show up wearing an evening gown to an office meeting on Monday morning? Obviously not! Some of the outfits that people are wearing scream inappropriate, yet they wear them anyway. When a person you know […]
Abundance without purpose is my focus this month, as I see it in most closets. Be honest with yourself — do you have more clothes, shoes, and jewelry than you really need or use? What is the purpose of having it all? Does it make you feel good? Do you feel organized? […]
Q: I’m a local business man and have been reading your column for the past year and wondered: What man’s style do you admire and why? A: First, thanks for being a loyal reader and taking the moment to chime in with your question. I appreciate you! My very first […]
Questions about undergarments, specifically smoothers, have been coming up from both men and women in a variety of ways, so this month I would like to share my perspective on this subject. My general approach is to work with what you naturally have and purchase whatever makes you feel good. […]
Q: I’m preparing for my first major presentation in front of our entire company of 200, and I am not sure how to dress. I will be on stage and my image will be projected onto screens — including close-ups. A: Taking the spotlight is exciting. Remember the percentages: 60 percent […]
Q: As a manager of a local corporation, I find it difficult to confront staff on their appearance. Not only is it awkward situation, but, as a male, discussing this sensitive issue with female staff can be misconstrued. What would be the best approach? A: First, I can completely relate […]
Q: It’s been more than a dozen years since I’ve done anything new with my hair or clothes “style,” if that is what I can even call it. I’m wearing pretty much the same thing every day, only in a different color. Basic black, with little splashes of color. I’m bored […]
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