There’s nothing worse than leaving the house thinking you look good and arriving to work a sweaty mess! Sweat happens. There’s just no way around it. But you don’t have to sacrifice style or looking good when temperatures outside rise. Here are a few tips to remember as you dress to impress this summer.

Plan Ahead

Commute to work wearing a cute tee (ladies) or polo (men).  Swap it out in the lobby bathroom for your favorite work shirt. It makes a cab or subway ride with no air conditioning much more pleasant knowing you won’t have to wear a smelly shirt for the rest of the day.

Leave it at the Office

A jacket is key to combating frigid air-conditioned offices. But it’s the last thing you want to wear on your way to work. Ladies, keep a few neutral cardigans or jackets in your office to ensure you are warm and stylish.

Men, choose a lightweight sport coat in a linen or tropical wool and leave it hanging on your office door or in your car for your commute to work.

You Are Always at Work

As company picnics and outdoor events pop up remember that you are always at work. Choose your wardrobe carefully. If shorts are appropriate keep them at a tasteful length and always go for a more dressed up shorts look. Ladies, choose a cute blouse instead of a skimpy tank. Men, skip the graphic tee and opt for a cotton polo.

Skip the Flip Flops

Flip flops are the official shoe of summer but not at work. Showing too much foot at work is unprofessional. Plus, the annoying flip flop sound will drive your co-workers crazy. Not to mention it makes you pretty easy to keep tabs on!

With new trends popping up each season how do you know which ones are for you? 

BOLD STRIPES

Stripes aren’t just for the nautically enthused. Take a lesson from Coco Chanel and turn stripes into a chic and modern wardrobe classic. REMINDER: Horizontal stripes can be very flattering. The trick is choosing a garment with great shape. 

FLATS

These shoes are made for walking—Hooray! This season flats and low heels are making a comeback.   Punch up your spring style with a flat shoe in a bold hue. Look for a brand like Cole Haan for comfort and style.

PEPLUM TOPS

 This 19^th Century fashion has made it’s way back onto   the style scene. It’s a chic way to add a modern touch  to a professional look. Pair a peplum top with your favorite pencil skirt. Best of all it’s a great way to accentuate a waist and hide a tummy.

 GLOBE TROTTER

Ethnic prints and inspirations make up this seasons Globe Trotter trend. Swap out your traditional blazer for a funky patterned version.

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For more information on how to discover what to wear this Spring be sure to join Lee for her free webinar,

“10 Spring Trends You CAN Wear (Again and Again!)”

Additional information can be found at http://www.styleseminars.com/springtrends.html. 

Choose a bag that is well constructed so it can handle the weight of the items you plan to put in it. Nothing is worse than having a bag malfunction because you put too much weight in a bag that wasn’t built to withstand it. I speak from experience on this one. A year ago I had a handle break on my carry on bag. Not fun!

The most important part of the bag is the handle. Too thin and it will dig intoyourshoulder leaving you wishing you left it at home. Look for a bag with a thick strap that feels comfortable and sturdy. The best situation is a bag with both a shoulder strapandhandles.

Know the measurements of your must-have carry on items. For instance if you always travel with your laptop be sure to measure your laptop and the width of your potential bag before purchasing it.

Choose a color that goes with everything. Space is valuable on a trip so most of the time your carry on bag can double as your day bag once you’ve reached your destination. I love a tan bag or even a great colored bag in a color like purple, red, or yellow.

-St. Patrick’s Day-

with friends, family, or alone- 

your luck will

improve with a festive wardrobe and accessories

(and you will look great, too)!

The trick to shaking things up in your closet is playing dress up. Walk into your closet and force yourself to find an outfit you’ve never worn before. An easy way to do this is to pretend like you’re putting an outfit together for someone else. It takes the “I could never wear that” feeling out of the equation.

Dress up is a powerful exercise. (And a common occurrence in my house.) You played dress up completely uninhibited as a kid and wore only what you liked and what made you feel fun. Here’s the secret…It’s the same thing as an adult. Read on to learn the formula for putting together the perfect outfit.

Dress up! Have fun! And here’s to your style!

that don’t feel huge around your calf.

Follow some simple rules when shopping, and you can avoid the head-ache, and any future dis-content with your boots!

Shopping Tips:

- Start by measuring the circumference of your calf and then search for boots with a similar calf circumference.

{Rely on sites like zappos.com and 6pm.com}

(samples selected below from these sites)

-Don’t forget to read reviews.

-Feedback from others can also help you decipher the fit of a potential purchase.

Are you sitting there thinking that you  -OWN -the wardrobe, but not sure -WHERE- everything has gone, or -HOW- to piece the clothes you own together?

Let me come to you for your very own ‘Closet Edit’, and we can work through some of the most common wardrobing dilemma’s together!

-Lee