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Body language: make a good impression
Body language impacts how others perceive you. What really matters, it is not what you say, but how you say it and, most importantly, how your body conveys that message. According to the research studies - words, tone of voice and body language - account...
Neuroscience of the first impression
Image perception and the first impression creation process is somehow similar to the decision-making process when it comes to buying products. Economics Nobel prize winner Daniel Kahneman describes the decision making process theory in his book ‘Thinking, Fast and...
Update your wardrobe – summer look for business professional
Summer is a great time to look at your wardrobe and refresh it a bit for the season. Your thick woolen suits and double ply cotton shirts should be replaced with light garments and thin fabrics. Warm season is also a great time to wear bright colors and you should not...
First impression you make only once
"First impression is an idea, feeling or opinion about a person formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence." We deeply believe that it is our character and personality that counts, but the reality is that people make judgements about who we...
5 tips for your personal brand
Understanding that client's perception of you impacts your relationship and your business is a first step to look into your personal brand. If you do not have yet a strategy for developing and maintaining your personal branding, here are 5 elements you need to...
The importance of non verbal communication
"Body language is the process of using facial expressions, gestures, gaze, tone of voice and postures in order to send and receive non-verbal messages." Language, as a form of communication, is quite a recent discovery. Considering the history of a mankind, and while...
Greetings card for Easter – Etiquette Tips
Have you already prepared and sent your Easter greetings cards? No? Probably you are not the only one. Nowadays, we simply send an email, sms or post a general wishes on Facebook. While sending traditional cards might seems to be obsolete, it still is a nice gesture...
How to achieve timeless elegance – tips for modern gentleman
Ever wonder how some men look good with such a little effort? The key to timeless elegance are bold classic pieces in your closet that will make you look and feel good. Having those is a base for every outfit, that can be accessorised with a stylish seasonal elements....
5 rules to match a tie
Do you want to look stylish, fashionable and yet elegant and appropriate? Then have a collection of ties! There are 5 rules when it comes to your tie... Man's wardrobe must look boring in comparison with a closet of a woman. In a way men are limited to suits, shirts...
Personal Branding Rules – Unique, Reliable, Consistent
When thinking about Personal Branding you can’t forget about 3 elements – Unique, Reliable, Consistent Unique You need to stand out from the rest. If you, as an executive or entrepreneur, are like the others, why anyone would choose you, how would they know you...
Signature stuff for great personal brand
When considering your personal brand and image, you must be aware of every single element and make it special to provide a unique experience. This is what I call a signature stuff. You may consider to use specific colors for your logo, website, stationery, office...
Personal Brand Audience
Your personal brand audience is all the people you have contact with and every interaction you have with them, whether random or frequent, has an impact on your image and your brand as an individual. Now that you have assessed your personal brand, it is time to look...
Personal Branding
Branding is a term associated with products and services, but when we talk about personal branding, you need to understand it is all about You. And by all I mean every single detail that is associated with you. From your business attire, the look of your office to a...
Offline vs. Online Personal Branding
If you wonder whether you have or not your personal brand, I can assure you have one. And if you wonder what it is, well... this is simply "what people are saying about you when you are not in the room". It is your reputation and how you are perceived by others....
Corduroy – fabric for autumn
Corduroy is a cotton fabric that is used to make pants, skirts, jackets, and outerwear. It is warm and soft with a particular texture. Corduroy pants are casual and can be part of an everyday outfit for informal occasions. They come in all colors, although black,...
Socks – a small thing that matters
It seems like there is nothing special about socks. They are just something you have to wear and they don’t really matter. However, this minor detail can ruin any outfit if the choice of socks is not given proper thought. There are a number of things to consider when...
Ascot – Alternative neckwear
Many men despise wearing ties. They don’t wear a tie because they want to; they wear a tie because they feel like they have to. They wear them out of a sense of obligation and only feel like themselves once the tie is off. Men who do not like wearing ties should...
How to look ‘preppy’
The Preppy style is inspired by American Ivy League colleges. These students primarily come from the upper classes and have a specific way of dressing and acting. It involves more than just an outfit; it is a lifestyle. In addition to clothing, a prep has a neat...
Handkerchief – a stylish detail
Handkerchief is a piece of men’s clothing, which can signal that you truly have style. It is a small thing, but it really completes an outfit. It allows you to experiment with colors and express your individual nature. A handkerchief, also called a pocket square, is a...
Brown suit – how to wear it?
Why are so many people reluctant to wear brown? In the past, brown was a color worn by the lower classes because it didn’t get dirty very easily. Brown is common in English tweed, which is used for horse riding and hunting. Traditionally, black is designated for...
Blazer – a classic piece in your wardrobe
A blazer is a type of jacket with large metal buttons that usually comes in navy blue. While blazers used to be part of sport dress for yacht or cricket, they are not the same thing as a sports coat. Original blazers were single-breasted jackets with colorful stripes...
Trench – an iconic coat
In the spring, it is great to replace heavy winter coats with light spring coats. It also means a return to colors, not just in nature but also in our clothes. A trench coat is wonderful for spring. It is as classic as a black dress or a white shirt. Trench coats were...
Sport jacket vs. suit jacket
It may seem like all jackets are the same, but there are big differences between a blazer, a suit jacket, and a sport jacket. A sport jacket has nothing to do with tracksuits or t-shirts. The term sport jacket came about because gentlemen used to do sports like horse...
Monogram on a shirt
A monogram is a symbol that is based on letters and is used as decoration. It usually represents the owners’ initials. Monograms first came about when people needed to mark objects with the initials of the owners. They have been used since ancient times, but...