LISTEN TO our Ask the Expert Call From November 2009

Although we may not agree, appearance is all too often a determining factor in whether or not we get the exposure, recognition, and the advancement we deserve at work. On our November, 2009 Ask the Expert call, we heard from the expert herself, Barbara Ellis, on what you can do to beef up your personal brand with a few simple style additions and adjustments. Barbara talked about such things as: Why style really does matter. How style differs from fashion. How to create a signature style without spending a lot of money. Why color is so important in clothing and how to determine which colors work best on you. What 5 pieces need to be in everyone's closet. Style faux pas. Why hair, makeup (how much, if any), are also key to your personal brand. Read more about Barbara Ellis.