Image Matters News
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March 30, 2026
Formalities of Dress and Spring-Summer 2026 Trends
With Spring/Summer 2026, fashion is evolving toward a thoughtful balance of comfort, individuality and structure. This season is about what you wear, how you wear it and how you navigate levels of formality.
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March 2, 2026
Strategies for Winning the Job
These days securing the role you want requires far more than a polished résumé. Employers are evaluating the complete professional package: how you present yourself, communicate, behave under pressure and represent yourself online.
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February 3, 2026
How to Be Seen as a Leader
Being seen as a leader today isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room, having the most impressive title or projecting authority through intimidation.
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January 5, 2026
How to Create Your 2026 Action Plan for Success
You’d probably like to accomplish more and feel more successful in 2026, even if your 2025 was great. Last month, in our article “Getting Ready for 2026,” we mentioned the importance of developing an action plan to support your goals and wishes, whatever they are.
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December 1, 2025
Getting Ready for 2026
As we close out December and step into a new year it’s natural to reflect on how far we’ve come and where we’re headed. If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that influence, confidence and success aren’t accidental.
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November 4, 2025
From Handshakes to Hashtags (Part II)
Last month we focused on ideas for refreshing post-pandemic, in-person business etiquette.
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September 30, 2025
In-Person Business Etiquette
The workplace looks very different today than it did before 2020. After years of adapting to video calls, flexible schedules and hybrid offices (triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic) many professionals are rediscovering the nuances of in-person business etiquette while also refining their virtual presence.
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August 31, 2025
Make Yourself a Priority
Over the past few years I’ve observed a friend/client juggle life as a single mother while climbing the corporate ladder in the C-suite of the company she works for.
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August 1, 2025
Color as a Tool for Success
In the northern hemisphere we’re heading out of summer, and you’re probably concentrating on that last adventurous trip or anything but work. But when you get around to focusing on autumn, take some time to review one of the most important things you have for success — your wardrobe.
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June 3, 2025
Reflection & Learning from Traveling Abroad
In our May newsletter we shared a special edition with highlights from our unforgettable journey to the Far East. The adventure began with the 35th Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) Global Conference in Manila, Philippines. It was a truly inspiring gathering of image professionals from around the world.
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March 31, 2025
Using Time Management to Build Your Brand
Last year one of my clients, Cynthia, asked me to help her prepare for a big interview: a director’s position at a local university.
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March 4, 2025
Spring Trends and Your Work Wardrobe
Spring is almost here, and you might be thinking it’s time to refresh your professional wardrobe with 2025’s latest trends
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February 2, 2025
Mastering Professional Soft Skills: Your Key to Success
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, technical expertise and formal credentials are no longer the sole markers of your success.
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January 5, 2025
New Focus in 2025
2024 is in the books and the holiday season is over. (Well mostly, except for taking down decorations.) But it’s early enough in the new year that any resolutions might still seem doable.
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