Starting even in our early 20’s we worry about the initial signs of aging, wrinkles and age spots that begin to appear all too quickly. Luckily there is something you can choose to do to keep your skin looking younger and protect it from the sun’s damage and that’s wearing sunscreen daily!

Tips to build sunscreen into your daily routine, as well as a few other ways to protect yourself from the sun:

1. The sun’s reflection from sand, water, pavement, cement and snow doubles the amount of ultraviolet exposure. Make sure you use an anti-aging sunscreen or moisturizer that has built-in sun protect of at least SPF 15. Always put on sunscreen before makeup so that it fully absorbs into your skin. Don’t forget to even wear sunscreen on your face in the winter as snow does reflect!

2. Stay out of the sun between 10 am and 3 pm, when the sun’s rays are strongest. You can still get that sun kissed look exposing your skin earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon, or opt for an effective self-tanner or spray tan!

3. Wear a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15, even on cloudy days. You will often burn more on cloudy days because you don’t “feel” the heat of the sun on your skin.

4. Wear sunscreen under your clothing; did you know that the standard T-shirt only provides SPF protection of 5 to 8?

5. Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every two hours, especially during exercise or swimming. A waterproof and sweat-proof sunscreen will only offer protection for up to 80 minutes!

6. Grab your favorite summer accessory – sunglasses or a wide-brimmed hat! Be sure your sunglasses have UVA and UVB protections, which should filter at least 80% of the sun’s rays.

7. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to those often forgotten places – your lips, ears and tops of your feet!!

Here’s to a great summer enjoying the sun while maintaining your gorgeous, young looking skin.

Summer is finally here and as the weather heats up, grab that pop of color to show the world the heat won’t slow you down! Enjoy the video.

Results of what irks you the most in office attire:

❋ When the metal on the high heels comes through and women continue to wear them and they make that awful clicking noise. Get them fixed – it’s less than 10 bucks!!! It’s an instant clue to cheapness (or forgetfulness?)!!!

❋ short pants!!!!

❋ cell phone belt clips, tapered pants, mock necks

❋ white athletic socks with dress shoes or white boots

❋ messy hair

❋ un-ironed clothes

❋ skirts that are too short

❋ dingy clothes and non-bright whites

❋ untucked shirts (some are meant to . . . but most of the time things need to be tucked in)

❋ not wearing a belt—more so for men; but women should wear a belt when tucking in their shirt

❋ shorts of any kind

❋ VPL’s (visible panty line!!)

❋ clothes that are a size too small

❋ shirts that are so tight you can see the bra because the buttons don’t lay flat

❋ dress shoes with tassels on them

❋ Improper panties with tight work pants, creating a massive ridge on said cheeks

❋ dudes that wear scarves when it’s not cold

❋ 80′s “Father’s Day” ties

❋ Super spiky high heels . . . for work, really?? (excludes street corner “offices” in seedy areas of town)

❋ visible tattoos especially the so-called tramp stamp

❋ bras that are the wrong color under a light colored shirt

❋ people trying to sneak body piercings at work . . . when we work in health care, you cannot wear your nose or tongue rings/bars!!

❋ clothing items from 20-30 years ago

❋ tie clips, of any type

❋ People that squeeze into schmediums when they are XXL’s!

❋ 80′s clothes and hair

❋ My advice: if you wouldn’t wear it to church, don’t wear it to the office.

❋ too much perfume!!

❋ And you’ve probably guessed the number one pet peeve: too much cleavage showing which is neither classy nor appropriate. Ladies, if you “bend and snap” as Reese Witherspoon taught her salon buds in that classic clip from Legally Blonde and your chest is showing, change your clothes!

A Colorful Attitude

















Neutral Territory



















Read the Fine Print













*All photos courtesy of ShopBop.com

This is my Top 10 Spring Handbag Must-Haves for 2011 . . .

Photos from ShopBop.com

1. Vintage Chanel

2. BE & D

3. CC Skye













4. Tory Burch













5. Marc by Marc Jacobs













6. Diane Von Furstenburg













7. See by Chloe

8. Cynthia Rowley













9. Marc by Marc Jacobs













10. Brachfeld Parlaghy

Delightful Prints
Whether its abstract, shapes, florals, or Bohemian we love them all! If you love to sport the skirt look, grab one of each to keep your workday fun and fresh. Pair the look with a simple top and a dainty necklace to balance out the ensemble.

Charming Hues

Light and feminine, these colors exude Spring time! Pair them with a black or white blouse and a stunning pair of mary-janes. If you opt for an above-the-knee skirt, tuck in a classy tank and slip on a black cropped tuxedo blazer over it to polish off the look!

Images from www.shopbop.com

Check out Katie Schuppler Style Consulting to help you organize your wardrobe and personal shop via “E-Styling”. Style, Make it Your Own!

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Fashionably Bloused

Soft colors and light fabrics are the latest trends in tops and just so happen to be perfect for a 9 to 5 day! Go for patterns, neutrals, and all varieties of necklines and pair them with a skirt, a slim fitting trouser, skinny pant, or dress shorts with tights. You’ll look professional and fashion forward all in one!
























Take a Bow

Whether you work them in as an accessory or just an added detail to a piece of clothing, bows are one of the most common ways to feel uber feminine. Wearing a simple outfit that needs a little oomph? Add a bright colored pump with a small bow to make your ensemble a little more exciting. You can also sport bows on tops, pants, coats, or a pair of sweet bow shaped earrings.