How do you dress for a job interview?

The old rule in job interview attire for women was simple: Wear a blue or black suit, add a white blouse and accessorize with a simple string of pearls.

Today, the rules of what women should wear to a job interview can leave you exasperated, stressed-out and overwhelmed.

According to University of Toledo psychology professor, Dr. Frank Bernieri, first impressions are formed within 30 seconds and often make the crucial difference in a job interview or a first date.

That’s why you cannot afford to make a  first impression mistake.

Considering today’s recessionary times, wearing the wrong clothes to a job interview could kill your chance of a new career, before your firm grip clasps the interviewer’s right hand.

But you can learn what to wear  to a job interview, and wow your potential boss with your personality and appropriate attire. Read the rest of this entry »

Hello gorgeous. You’ve reached a fashion milestone: 40 and Fabulous.

Your career is booming and you feel marvelous: but you need fashion tips that will continue your graceful glide into the best years of your life.

If you want to exude confidence as a woman on a mission, but not be confused as a little girl trying to find her way, use these tips to take your wardrobe to the next level.

Ready to reinvent your 40 style profile or revamp old fashion favorites?

Here’s how: Read the rest of this entry »

Charla Krupp’s best-selling book, How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better simply instructs women over 40 how not to look old.

In honor of Ms. Krupps’ well-titled tome, I’ve expanded her “how not to look old tips” to include men and women.

Memorize these 4 how-not-to-look-old tips for work, and upgrade your style from feeble and decrepit, to fabulous and powerful. Read the rest of this entry »