Nordstrom Price Matching
What fun to wake up to such great news…..Good on you Nordstrom! This is from a client I’ve partnered with since 2004, who did *not* want to shop in the dreaded December, but needed some professional wardrobe replacements…and wanted the skinny jean look. We quickly shopped about 2 hours & a handful of stores at The Square yesterday: “Wow. I am exhausted. Don’t know how you do it. …Also Nordies is price matching or something. The Theory pants were 205 instead of 275. Felt like I got a lot for the...
read morePersonal Branding is How You Market, Visual Branding is How You Package!
So, what do you bring to the table? What differentiates you from others professionally or otherwise? Pausing to gain a conscious connection as to who you are in order to unearth your unique contribution in business is empowering because it sets a solid foundation for a new job or positions you well for promotion. Personal branding isn’t about faking it until you make it. It’s about taking more ownership of your authentic self, distinguishing yourself from others, and adding value. …Honored to be specifically working on...
read moreTruth or Dare: Me & Selfies
“I love that you are finding the courage to share your outfits with us, thank you <3” – Uniquely Savvy Client Truth or Dare? Truth: Those who know me intimately know I’m super uncomfortable w/selfies, don’t know how to take them and have only *recently* begun taking them for folks who have consistently asked and encouraged me to “show” more of my eclectic personal style … Truth is, it feels *vulnerable* and somewhat *too me focused* in a superficial kind of way….but I’m...
read moreLooking for a Party Dress? Try the Fit and Flare in Lace!
When I clicked on InStyle’s LOOK OF THE DAY, I immediately fell in love with this fit and flare dress that Jessica Chastain was wearing! Then I thought, wait a minute…I just wore a “version” of this concept the other day and loved it! This style of dress is perfect as is, not much accessorizing necessary as you can see. That said, you can also “choose your mood” and accessorize it to taste. While I have lace dresses with the nude underlay, I opted for this above-the-knee turquoise one and dressed it...
read moreWhat Do You Value When Choosing A Personal Style or Brand Consultant?
Feeling: Both JAZZED for her possibilities & honored to be chosen! Before working w/a new client I try to discern needs and if we’re a good fit through a series of questions and conversation. In a brief questionnaire I asked, “What do you value when choosing a personal style or personal brand consultant? (Results, competence, creativity, customer service, accountability, etc.)” She replied, “I value most highly results, and then the process to getting them that is based on trust and kindness and truth. I’m looking to...
read moreOvercoming Domestic Violence: If A Teen Can, and I Can…Perhaps You Can To.
“What is one life challenge that you had to overcome to be here, right now…today?” #Grateful Proud of this Miss Teen Seattle contestant! She dug deep for courage and found her voice during her personal interview. Because it’s about SO much more than just being pretty, as a panel judge I asked character questions to get to the essence of these young ladies. ….. “What is one life challenge that you had to overcome to be here, right now…today?” She talked about her experience with domestic violence and what it took to...
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