A business woman’s success in any personal encounter begins the second someone lays eyes on you … often long before either of you speaks. A professional image – appearance and behavior – helps start the experience in the right vein since people decide 10 things about you within 10 seconds of seeing you.

Going away during spring, is always a bit challenging as one do not always know what type of clothing to pack – do I pack for summer, winter or a combination of both?

During the month of August we pay tribute to the amazing world of women, we celebrate the uniqueness of each other and we strive to uplift and empower where we see potential. One should however not reserve this opportunity for one month a year, no; we should embrace each other continuously so that each woman’s star always shines brightly.

Whether you’re considered a soccer mom chic or college dorm student comfort is always on the forefront of your mind, the trick to dressing in womens casual clothing everyday with style is to know how to keep from looking sloppy.

Feeling great, but looking tired and run down? It could be that that you are wearing the incorrect colours not suitable for your skin tone and before you know it, how you look can become how you feel. A  Colour make-over can be the solution to your dilemma.

Oh no it’s happened! You have incorrectly copied someone on an email (about them), you have asked when is her due date and she is not pregnant! You’ve messed up and have made an awful first impression. Don’t despair; use these damage control strategies which will allow you to show your face in public again:

This winter the look is feminine, confident and chic. Dressing well always requires common sense, so adopt these trends in a way that works for your professional and personal lifestyle.

“Summer time and the living is easy” so the song goes . . . Why is it that the minute temperatures rise, corporate and business women in South Africa dress more casual? Maybe the thought that the holidays are nearer makes us more relaxed in appearance. Work doesn’t stop in the summer months – why should your professional image?