Category: Appearance

Prom Planning & Protocol – Part 1: The Basics

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Planning For a Night to Remember with Class and Style

Proms are tricky.  On the one hand, you want to be a part of one of the milestones of your high school career; on the other, for your own reasons, maybe not.  One thing is certain: proms have changed over the years, and each generation will celebrate in its own way.  So, while it’s still the most popular choice to attend with a date, in many high schools across the country it’s also perfectly acceptable, and in some cases preferable, to attend prom with a group of friends rather than with a single date or – as a sign of our times – with a same-sex date or simply with a friend of either gender.  If you have decided that you don’t want to miss one of the time-honored experiences of a student’s life – your junior or senior prom – then there are some decisions and preparations to be made and some important points of protocol and etiquette of which to be aware.

Dress to Impress – Men

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The Professional Man’s Capsule Wardrobe Collection

"Clothes make the man,” said Mark Twain.  That saying has never been truer today, with a competitive job market and the importance of looking professional.  It cannot be stated too often that your wardrobe is essential to your professional appearance and career success.  Your professional wardrobe can be daunting to put together.  Thus, a “capsule” wardrobe, a set of clothing items and accessories that work together and can be mixed and matched, is the way to go for men, as well, and will provide variety and sophistication.  When your paychecks start rolling in, you should add pieces to complete or expand your collection. 

Dress to Impress – Women

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The Professional Woman’s Capsule Wardrobe Collection

Your wardrobe is essential to your professional appearance and career success.  For the young woman starting a new job, however, compiling a professional wardrobe can be daunting.  Thus, a “capsule” wardrobe, a set of clothing items and accessories that work together and can be mixed and matched, can be cost effective while providing variety, flexibility and sophistication.  Once you start receiving those paychecks, you can add pieces here and there to complete or expand your collection.

Brand Central

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   Who are you?   Who do you want to be?

 

Question:  What do Apple, Starbucks, Facebook,  Amazon.com, Coke and Pepsi have in common?

Answer: They are all highly-recognizable, distinctive and wildly popular brands.

Question:  What do Nelson Mandela, Hillary Clinton, The Dali Llama, Justin Bieber and Santa Claus have in common?   

Answer:  They are all highly-recognizable, distinctive and wildly popular brands.

What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Apple”:  a sleek, highly efficient and very cool i-product?  Or when you think of American Eagle do you equate it with chic, up-to-the-minute fashion?   And, how about Coke, a product that’s been around a long time and has had generations to build its brand, employing a wide variety of images and messages?  See how this vintage Coke commercial from the 1970s featuring teen and 20-somethings makes you feel about Coke.