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Earl G. Graves Sr., Chairman & Publisher, Black Enterprise

Let’s Stop the Race to the Bottom

Appearance is still the first and most impactful way that you communicate who you are and determine how you are treated.

Despite the established acceptance of casual attire at many companies, there has never been a…

By Earl G. Graves, Sr.

Posted: April 17, 2012 Tags: business attire, corporate attire, dress code, office attire, office dress code, professional attire, professionalism

For many women, a power look doesn't just end with the right outfit or shoe. It's a head-to-toe story of branding that tells who they are, what they do and how well they do it.

Putting that best face forward is important, whether they're closing deals, working with clients, traveling the world or starting that next venture. In today's image-conscious business world, make-up is no longer just for movie stars and glamour girls, as many working women recognize the importance of presence, accentuating their best features and embracing the power of femininity.

Frank Guyton, celebrity make-up artist and artistic director at Black Opal, helped four professional women tap into their wow factor, with beauty looks that can go from the office to after hours. ---Janell Hazelwood

Photos by Jerome Shaw

Beauty Before and After: 4 Career Women Transform into Power Looks

Black Opal artistic director Frank Guyton talks tips on day-to-night looks

Frank Guyton, celebrity make-up artist and artistic director at Black Opal, creates power looks for…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: March 9, 2012 Tags: beauty, Black Opal, Career Advancement, cosmetics, dress code, entertainment industry, Female Executives, female professionals, Financial Services, financial services industry, Frank Guyton, Kadence L.L.C., life coach, Lord & Taylor, makeup, media, office attire, professional branding, professional women, spring fashion, Women CEOs, women professionals

For many, eyewear has moved well beyond the days of loathing to become a must-have fashion accessory. Today, glasses are associated with prestige, confidence, smarts---and swagger.

Utenzi Miller-Johnson (photographed) knows a thing or two about style-savvy specs as an entrepreneur and optician at Elegant Eyes, a New Jersey-based optical company that offers eye-care and personal concierge services.

"A great way for busy professionals looking to upgrade their eyewear style is to set up a consultation [with a personal concierge service], Miller-Johnson says. "Another option would be to visit your local optical store and try on different looks."

Check out how to choose the perfect frames for a polished look, and 5 top picks for the hottest in eyewear. ---Janell Hazelwood

Office Chic: 5 Cool Frames for Professional Flair

Hot eyewear picks that are perfect for the office

Utenzi Miller-Johnson, entrepreneur and optician at New Jersey-based Elegant Eyes, gives her top eyewear picks…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: January 31, 2012 Tags: accessories, black opticians, Elegant Eyes, eyeglasses, Eyespa, eyewear, frames, office attire, office fashion, professional attire, sunglasses, Utenzi Miller-Johnson, women entrerpreneurs, workplace attire, workplace fashion

POLL: Is Traditional Business Attire Becoming Obsolete?

Reality star Yandy Smith's 'business chic' raises question of office style

The fashion of businesswoman and Love & Hip Hop star Yandy Smith raises a vital…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: January 11, 2012 Tags: Career Advancement, Career Development, career transition, corporate America, dress code, entertainment industry, fashion, Love & Hip-Hop, office attire, office dress code, office fashion, reality TV, VH1, workplace fashion, Yandy Smith

Study: Showing Too Much Skin Can Hinder Job-Seeking Success

Baring all can trigger doubts about decision-making abilities

Recent research examines the correlation between inappropriate attire and job-seeking success.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: December 16, 2011 Tags: Career Advancement, Career Development, career transition, dress code, Employment, fashion, job seekers, job seeking, Jobs, office attire, Unemployment

Michelle Obama's style influence has been undeniable, with women around the world taking notice. Beauty and fashion expert Mikki Taylor is one of those women, inspired by the First Lady's eloquence and contemporary fashion flair to write Commander-in-Chic: Every Woman's Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady (Atria Books; $26.99). Here are five winter apparel essentials for every working woman's closet, so you can channel the First Lady's style savvy and make it your own. ---Janell Hazelwood

Commander-in-Chic: Mikki Taylor’s 5 Winter Apparel Essentials for the Office

'Bankable' winter style picks inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama

Beauty expert Mikki Taylor gives five winter fashion staples for the office inspired by the…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: December 6, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, fashion, fashion industry, fashon staples, Michelle Obama, Mikki Taylor, office attire, office fashion, Style, winter fashion

Working Your Style: Perfect Plus-Size Fashion for the Office Holiday Party

Secrets to great fashions for full-figured women

Working Your Style host Daisy Lewellyn gives curvy women fab fashion options for the office…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: December 6, 2011 Tags: 2011 Fall Fashion Gallery, Christmas, Daisy Lewellyn, fashion, full-figure fashion, holiday attire, holiday party, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve, office attire, office fashion, plus-size fashion, plus-sized model, Working Your Style

To ‘Loc’ or Not to ‘Loc’: Women Talk the Politics of Hair in Workplace

Getting beyond negative stereotypes of a centuries-old style

Writer Starrene Rhett explores the professional issues related to women wearing dreadlocks in the workplace.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: November 1, 2011 Tags: corporate style, dreadlocks, hair industry, haircare, natural hair, office attire, office politics, workplace issues

Daisy Lewellyn, our Working Your Style host, broke down the fashion dos and don'ts for the professional man and woman. Here, she gives alternative looks for those dangerous don'ts featured in our video. If you're looking for looks like those, here are some inspired by the makeover segment, all available at Lord & Taylor. BE Polished! ---Janell Hazelwood

Working Your Style: Get the Look Inspired by Office Fashion Makeovers

Key office staples to give your office look a boost

Here are key pieces from our Working Your Style segment where we makeover office fashion…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: September 30, 2011 Tags: 2011 Fall Fashion Gallery, Daisy Lewellyn, dress code, fall fashion, Lord & Taylor, men's apparel, office attire, retail, shopping, womens apparel, Working Your Style, workplace attire

Working Your Style: Turn Office Fashion Don’ts into Fashion Savvy

Avoid these workplace attire disasters with easy makeover tips

Our Working Your Style Host Daisy Lewellyn shows how to upgrade typical office style mishaps…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: September 30, 2011 Tags: 2011 Fall Fashion Gallery, Daisy Lewellyn, dress code, fall fashion, fashion, men's apparel, office attire, womens apparel, workplace attire

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