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You heard it here first: the importance of personal branding for female professionals will be stronger than ever in 2025. (And I should know… every single HR professional I’ve spoken to this year has stated exactly that!) This job market is too competitive to not be on your personal branding game. Whether you’re climbing the […]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: your appearance plays a crucial role in shaping your professional personal brand. Whether you’re stepping into a boardroom, presenting to a client on Zoom, or networking at an industry event, how you present yourself can significantly impact your career! Whether you like it or not, societal […]

My friend, it’s almost time! It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The specials I’ve been teasing for the last week are just around the corner. Are you ready for what’s about to hit your inbox every day next week? Then keep on reading to find out about our Polished + Black Friday Week: […]

Publishing blogs for my incredible Polished community – and for the world! – is one of my favorite things about this work. There’s a special place in my heart for you, my virtual reader friend! Even if I’ve never met you, it means the world to me that you keep up with my tips, suggestions, […]

In case no one’s told you today: you deserve it. You deserve to love what you see in the mirror, and to feel amazing every day – inside and out. You deserve the opportunities you’re grinding for. And you deserve the confidence you see in other women and crave for yourself. So what’s holding you […]

Your professional appearance matters. Not because your clothes determine your talent, experience, or ability, but because how you present yourself influences how people perceive you before they fully understand what you bring to the table. I have spent my career in the fashion industry and more than 15 years helping professional women align their image […]

Every woman goes through periods when her personal style feels disconnected from her current self. As we grow and evolve, our wardrobe choices need to adapt accordingly; otherwise, our clothing can feel out of alignment with who we are. And who we are is many things – not the least of which is what we […]

Pumpkin spice lattes are back and all the fall decor has hit the shelves! I’m so excited about the temps starting to cool down, all of the fun fall activities, and most importantly – the fall fashion! I can’t wait to see all of the street styles out of New York Fashion Week, too. There’s […]

If you had told me years ago that I would have a successful 13-year career as a corporate fashion executive, I would never have believed you! Growing up, I never imagined that I’d even set foot in a corporate office, let alone get sent all over the world. But I’ve done it. Hundreds of my […]

Have you noticed that your all black outfit no longer brings you joy? Sure, black is a staple color for any woman’s chic wardrobe, and for some it’s an industry uniform. But the truth is, wearing all black with zero pop of color is boring… and frankly, my friend, it looks depressing. Let’s talk about […]