All Entries in the "Professional Style" Category
Instant Wardrobe Update:
Every woman loves a great pair of pumps. So this Fall 2010 make sure that you update your wardrobe with a quality updated platform pump! From… Nine West “Made Up” Pump To… Diane Von Furstenberge ‘Grace’ Pump Don’t let the platform fool you! It’s actually very comfortable.
POLISHED Client – Audrey Johnson Featured in Uptown Magazine
Polished client Audrey Johnson is a definite mover and shaker in Washington DC. Ms. Johnson runs a professional lifestyle concierge service that caters to professional athletes across the country. Not only is she beautiful, but she is also organized and driven, making sure her VIP clients don’t miss a beat. Audrey Johnson (Dress – Jason [...]
Fall 2010 Wardrobe Power Colors
This coming Fall and Winter fashion season is all about the colors camel and grey. Monochromatic classic looks and subtle hints of color ruled the runway this year during Fall 2010 Fashion weeks. The quickest way to update any wardrobe is to update it with items in the current seasons trend colors. So keep that [...]
{Get the Look} Casual & Sophisticated Rain or Shine
Is this rain getting you down? For many of us the rain is an excuse to be more lax with our look, because after all what’s the point of spending all that time if the rain is just going to ruin it? POLISHED stylist, Christiana has selected a casual, yet sophisticated look that you pull [...]
{Afternoon Eye Candy} Tory Burch Tejus Carson Tote
The best way to make a simple outfit pop is with a bright accessory! We love this buttery yellow, Tory Burch leather bag! Wear it to work or bring it to a cafe to show it off to friends, ?this purse will be a delightful?accompaniment to your Spring/Summer wardrobe!
Meow.. The Kitten Heel is Back!
From Left:?Frye ‘Maya’ Vintage Stud Pumps,?Paul Mayer – Titou Pump,?Cole Haan Air Miranda Pumps The kitten heel is BACK and on the prowl for Spring/Summer 2010! These adorable heels are seen in variety of styles including sandals, sling backs, pumps (and more!). Generally around one to two inches high, these heels scream (or rather purr) [...]
{The Essentials} Why Every Women Needs a Pencil Skirt
What are essentials when it comes to a wardrobe? They are timeless pieces that every woman must (or should) have in her wardrobe that create a solid foundation for a workable wardrobe no matter what the current trends are. The pencil skirt. Perfect for work, looks fierce for cocktails after and will carry you through [...]
Go-To Accessory for Winter 2010: Statement Clutch
Ah.. The statement clutch. Reliable. Versatile. What’s not to love? Have somewhere to go after work and need to spice up your simple, black dress? Add a statement clutch to take your look from day to evening. Best of all, it’s a simple way to incorporate a trend into your ensemble. If participating in a [...]
Refresh & Renew Your Look in 2010
It?s the New Year and we are all ready for 2010 to be filled with new opportunities and new beginnings! The 5 steps below are for those of you who wish to refresh and renew their Style & Image in 2010. ?You only have a few seconds to make a first impression, but it can [...]
The Little Black Shoe
Everyone has heard of the “little black dress” (LBD), but what about the “little black shoe”? Matter of fact, what about the “little black statement shoe”? I believe every woman should have a little black statement shoe just because black is classic (of course) and because it’s just plain sexy on everyone! I picked out [...]
Summer Office Attire
The weather has finally broken in the DC Metro, and many POLISHED clients have one question: What do I wear to the office? Well, check out this Look Christiana Green of POLISHED put together for a client. This look includes basics and individual?fashion pieces.? At POLISHED we love to always build looks on classic basics [...]
Manolo Blaniks at Neimen Marcas with The Glamazon Diaries
Last week I attended a fabulous event at Neimen Marcus in Chevy Chase hosted by Makeda Saggau-Sackey of The Glamazon Diaries (which just happens to be one of my favorite Washington DC Fashion Blogs). I started following Makeda's blog over a year ago when I was pregnant with my cute, cute, cute, set of boy twins! [...]
I fell in love last night with a Manolo again!
Last night while looking at the Pre-Fall 09 shoe releases online, I absolutely fell in love with a pair of Manolo Blahniks (Yes I like to shop early). I remember years ago when I was designer bridge shoe buyer, I was told by my DMM that I was a sucker for a Mary Jane shoe. Well she [...]
Working Wardrobe Basics
As a personal stylist I aim at building a strong functional wardrobe for all my clients that fits their personal style and lifestyle. I am a firm believer that if you build the foundation of your wardrobe with quality good fitting basic items, such as a pair of black trousers or dark denim jeans, you [...]
HOW TO LOOK POLISHED DAILY
1. When shopping stick to a personalized color palette to ensure all of your newly purchased items coordinate back to your existing wardrobe. 2. Make sure that all garments in wardrobe fit appropriately. A bad fit is guaranteed to ruin a great outfit! 3. Purchase 5 updated or trend items a season (Spring and Fall) [...]
