All Entries in the "Professional Style" Category
Define Your 2012 {Personal Style and Image Statement}
Has the time come for you to look the part? Are you ready to take control of your personal image? Do you feel like your style does not match your goals? 2012 is your year to shine! If you have decided it’s time to get focused on your personal style and project the confident presence [...]
Winter Outerwear {Wardrobe Audit}
The first day of winter was yesterday, December 22nd to be exact. So it’s definitely time for women around the Washington DC metro to make sure their winter outerwear wardrobe is together. As the temperatures drop, I urge you to audit your current closet to ensure the proper items are in your current wardrobe. This [...]
The Style to {Rock} – Office Party Look…
It’s that time of year again, Holiday Party Time!!!!! I created this look for the individual that works for a traditional company, however still dares to be more then just another suit. It’s all in the special details ladies. You can be stylish, sexy and appropriate all in the same look. Save the short skirts, [...]
Koto Momolu – Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
Last week while DC was dealing with rain, rain, and more rain. I ran away to New York to attend a few meetings and shows for New York Fashion Week. Their was one show I refused to miss, as a person that has loved fashion my whole life KORTO MOMOLU is what I consider the [...]
It’s Summer Clearance time…
Need some ideas on how to build that perfect wardrobe? Don’t be afraid to flip through one of the “fashion bibles” (i.e. Vogue, Elle, Vanity Fair, etc.) to spark your interest of the latest fall 2011 trends. Be sure to rip your favorite looks straight from the magazines and get shopping. I know you’re [...]
Fall 2011 Fashion Week {Polished Favs}
Take a look at a few of my favorite looks from the Fall 2011 fashion weeks… Akris Sonia Rykie Roland Mouret Roland Mouret Elie Saab Elie Saab Valentino Zac Posen Zac Posen All images courtesy of www.nymag.com
Spring 2011 Trend Report…
Spring is finally coming, and this is the trend report for the POLISHED woman. During the next couple of weeks, the stores will be receiving the items you need to revive your wardrobe for spring. So ladies it’s time to start planning and compiling a focused list of must haves. When shopping, remember to buy items that fit your style [...]
Valentines Day Evening Date…
It’s still cold outside, but this look will make sure you look sophisticated, sexy, and warm on love day!!! Valentines Day Evening Date by POLISHED – Image & Style featuring vintage jewelry Oscar de la Renta Wool-crepe dress $795 - net-a-porter.com Wool dresses » City wool seamed coat $313 - theoutnet.com Wool coats » Me Moi Textured Cable Tights [...]
{Robin Fisher} Roll Call Newspaper Article
Last week an article ran in the Capital Hill Roll Call Newspaper. Check it out below, or click here. Want an Image Boost? D.C. Has Consultants for That Washington, D.C., has never been mistaken for a fashion mecca. It’s a place where a pop of color in the workplace can feel like a faux pas, [...]
Pre-Fall 2011 {Gucci}
The Pre-Fall Gucci collection screamed, “Don’t play with me, I am not a game”. I totally love the classic look of the collection; the clothes were tailored to perfection. Check out a few of my favs:
Pre-Fall {Louis Vuitton}
The Pre-Fall Louis Vuitton collection was inspired by the 1920′s and 30′s. I totally loved the simple but elegant look of this collection. It looks like the bold color combinations from Spring 2011 will march right into the Fall 2011 season… All images courtesy of www.style.com
Pre-Fall 2011 {Yves Saint Laurent}
I love Yves Saint Laurent! The designer Stefano Pilati definitely has an eye for sophistication and strong sleek lines. I absolutely love the color palette used in the Pre-Fall 2011 collection. The black silhouettes are energized with just the right amount of color, perfect looks for the updated and classic professional. Check out some of my favorite looks [...]
How to {Rock} a Printed Pencil Skirt
Wearing trends in a business environment can be tricky. As a professional you must always make sure you look appropriate, and have a look that screams ” I am ready for business”. Take a look at this outfit which incorperates a printed pencil skirt with wardrobe basics. Not only does this skirt {Rock}, but it’s totally office appropriate… How to {Rock} a printed [...]
How To {Rock} Wide Leg Pants
Wide leg pants flatter most body types and are a hot silhouette for the Fall/Winter season. Take a look at a few business casual outfits created with wide leg pants that {Rock}… How To {Rock} Wide Leg Pants by POLISHED – Image & Style featuring charcoal pants
{Marie Denee} Real Woman on the Rise…
Marie Denee is the Editor and Chief of The Curvy Fashionista , a fashion lifestyle blog that caters to curvy plus size woman (size 14 and up). When you start reading the blog, it’s obvious that her mission is to show plus size women are relevant in the fashion world. They are not just curvy; they are also beautiful, confident, complex and savvy. Marie [...]
Sweaters That Rock…
I don’t know about you, but I love a great sweater. When I moved from San Francisco to the Washington DC area 10 years ago I finally understood why I needed them in my wardrobe. I’ll never forget walking out of a DC Metro station in the dead of winter, and suddenly being hit by a gust of wind that froze me in my tracks. [...]
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 [...]
