The BOSS Network Blog

BOSS™ stands for "Bringing Out Successful Sisters," and their mission is to promote and encourage the small business spirit and career development of women.   The Webster online dictionary defines boss as a person who exercises control or authority; specifically: one who directs or supervises workers.   So whether you are both a BOSS and a boss or just one; in either instance you need to look the part.   I am sure you have heard that people judge you in three seconds and there isn’t much you can verbally share in that time so that means that they have initially gauged your abilities and competence from your appearance.  Take this in, consider it, contemplate it.  Some of you will be offended and immediately think it is shallow for people to judge you based on appearance.  Well get offended but keep reading because shallow or not; it is a fact!  Think about it…would you go to a hairstylist whose hair was unhealthy and looked bad or personal tra...

“What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language.” —Miuccia Prada 1. A black dress that is versatile enough that you can take it from the office to an after-work affair. Try a sheath dress. Paired with a cardigan or blazer it is work-appropriate, and without that top layer and paired with jewelry it is perfect for an after 5 cocktail party. 2. You might think you don’t need a suit since your office is business casual but when you want to make a power move during your next presentation, nothing adds credibility like a woman in a power suit. Go for blue, black or grey and it will work in the office as well as for your next interview, because a woman with that much power is definitely on the move. 3. Choose bottoms that have versatility and style but if you want them to last past one season, avoid buying trendy options -- at least until you have...

I love sharing my style advice with ladies who are making it happen. Sometimes you are working so hard to heat things up that you forget to cool down and that's not good because you never want to let them see you sweat. So whether it is weather, body changes or you are simply just making sparks fly with your moves, here are 10 tips keep you professionally “cool” while you are hot:    1. Go Au Naturale:  Wear natural fabrics.   Apparel made out of cotton, linen, and even lightweight wools, is breathable and will keep you cooler than most man made fabrics. 2. Keep it Light:  Wear lighter colors.  Try a tan or other light color suit.  These colors will keep you cooler than their darker counterparts.  Darker colors absorb the light from the sun. 3. Don't Button Up:  Don't put on your suit jacket (or tie, men) until you get to the office; especially if you use public transportation.  You never know how well or  if ...