Image and Etiquette
Bookmark this on Delicious Image and dress has been a major part of this year’s Presidential election. According to an article in Philly.com, “a focus on image in elections is nothing new.” Even before a sweating Richard M. Nixon faced the handsome, cool John F. Kennedy in the first televised presidential debate in 1960, image [...]
Posted on October 28th, 2012 by Tazneem
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For entrepreneurs choosing to follow their professional passion, starting a business from the ground up can be risky and daunting. Yet pure excitement and enthusiasm combined with experience from previous jobs can help to jump-start a business. The key to maintaining a successful business is to continue to grow and develop skills and offerings in [...]
Posted on August 27th, 2012 by Jennifer
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As much as having a sense of style and knowledge of the latest fashions can help you look great, the reality is that it’s not just what you wear – it’s how you wear it that creates your best image. Many years ago I presented regularly on The Art of Accessorizing. When it came [...]
Posted on July 16th, 2012 by Jennifer
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Once a wardrobe staple for men and women alike, hats and fascinators have become less of an everyday accoutrement and more of an occasional accessory. But when you know when and how to wear them, they can make for a creative yet classic addition to an outfit. And such headpieces are certainly still present [...]
Posted on July 13th, 2012 by Jennifer
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As AMC’s Mad Men concludes its latest season, the show has now spanned five years from the early to mid-1960’s – and five seasons of sleek 60’s fashions in the boardroom and out. Even though the employees of Mad Men’s feature ad agency Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce have much to learn about business etiquette, the [...]
Posted on July 2nd, 2012 by Jennifer
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Shoes can make or break an outfit. They can also have a huge impact on your professional presence: a sleek pair of heels can construct an image of sophistication and authority; alternatively, donning a pair of worn sneakers or overarching stilettos can make you look unprofessional and invite colleagues or clients to take you less [...]
Posted on June 11th, 2012 by Jennifer
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Summer is just around the corner, and cities across the country have already benefitted from a preview of what’s to come: sunny skies, blooming flowers, and unusually warm days. Once the temperatures start to climb, many of us are inclined to bring out our favourite sandals and sundresses, in preparation for spending as much time [...]
Posted on May 14th, 2012 by Jennifer
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A good first impression is key to starting a business relationship off on the right foot. But the first impression of your business, organization or firm often does not start with you, but rather with the receptionist or administrative assistant. In most cases, when clients or partners walk into an office, they are greeted [...]
Posted on April 24th, 2012 by Jennifer
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I was recently interviewed by Randall Craig of Professionally Speaking TV. I’m excited to share the complete interview here where you’ll learn how I got into the realm of image and etiquette and about my love and passion for fashion. From my journey on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, to becoming an instructor at a fashion designing school [...]
Posted on April 22nd, 2012 by Tazneem
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Bookmark this on Delicious The pencil skirt and matching blazer, the pantsuit, the crisp cotton blouse: if you are a working professional, most likely you have become accustomed to dressing for business from 9 to 5 every day and have the wardrobe to prove it. But what about those occasions which merit something more than [...]
Posted on March 21st, 2012 by Jennifer
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