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Learn what to wear to a summer networking event in 2025. These 3 professional outfit ideas are Polished, powerful, and heat-proof.

Let’s be real. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of the most anticipated retail events of the year. But for high-functioning women like us, who are juggling meetings, family, and everything in between, it can quickly become overwhelming if you don’t have a plan. That’s exactly why I’m here. I don’t believe in shopping just […]

Summer heat and formal business meetings don’t mix, unless you know how to dress for both. As a Personal Stylist and Executive Image Consultant, I’ve styled hundreds of professional women who refuse to let scorching temps sabotage their polished presence. This season, skip the hot, stuffy outfits and that last-minute panic brought on by the […]

Monday through Friday, you’re handling business. Meetings, deadlines, decisions – your presence is known and your image is intentional. But when the weekend rolls around? It’s time to relax, reset, and enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to create. And yes, you deserve to do it in style. I’ll be honest, though… I hate […]

You’ve got the career, the credentials, and the confidence in what you bring to the table. But every morning, you stand in front of a packed closet, wondering why nothing feels right. Why dressing for your day feels more like a guessing game than a celebration. Here’s the truth: it’s not because you lack style. […]

Raise your hand if you’ve ever stood in front of your closet thinking, “I have absolutely nothing to wear.” And while it might not objectively be true… that doesn’t mean it isn’t true for you. It can mean different things for different people. Maybe you fall into the camp of someone whose clothes don’t fit […]

You’ve accomplished a lot. Your calendar is full, your influence is growing, and your standards are high. But if your wardrobe isn’t evolving with you, it could be holding you back instead of helping you rise. Here at Polished, we know that how you show up visually speaks volumes before you say a word. Your […]

As Spring 2025 blossoms into full swing, it’s time to refresh your wardrobe with footwear that blends style, comfort, and versatility! These styles aren’t just fashionable – they’re functional, making them the ultimate choices for springtime transitions. Let’s get into the categories for your Polished Picks: Spring 2025 Sandals! Gladiator sandals are making a serious […]

As professional women, we give so much of ourselves—to our careers, our families, our teams, our communities. We pour into others all day long. But somewhere along the way, many of us forget to pour into ourselves. And I’ll be the first to admit—I’ve been there. There have been moments where I looked up and […]

You’ve mastered your career. You’ve built a life full of purpose and achievement. But when it comes to your wardrobe—the very thing that should reflect the powerhouse woman you are—there’s still one lingering frustration: you’re facing closet chaos, my friend. That overwhelming feeling when you stand in front of racks of clothes and still feel […]

Spring is in full swing, my friend! (Well, depending on where you live… it might not be as warm as you’d like… but those days are coming – I promise!) The cherry blossoms just bloomed in my neck of the woods, and the world is finally coming alive again. And with that comes the shapes, […]

I grew up with a deep sense of creativity and resilience – values instilled in me by my grandmother, Laura Louise Johnson. From her, I learned not just practical skills – like how to feed myself and handle challenges – but also the importance of honoring my individual creativity. My family’s legacy thrives on artistry, […]