Spring is finally here, and beautiful bright colors have come along with it! Almost on a daily basis, I hear the expression, “I’m tired of black”. Well, you’re not alone. My advice? Get in the zone…the “COLOR ZONE”, that is.

By: Renee Lawson

Compromising your best appearance is not an option. It is a fact that this is a time to chart personal paths for survival as we ride out the storm of a slow economy. Step up to the challenge. It is possible to do so, and still achieve positive results.

Every week we work with outstanding professional women, and with this issue we have decided to do our part in spotlighting some of these fascinating women. On the front cover are just a few of the many women that we have met, and on the inside you will find short profiles on each of these women. In the future months we will be doing more profiling of women from different walks of life.

By: Renee Lawson

We have other styles in this color. Sizes range from 2-16.

Happy New Year! Well, if you are like me, every day you resolve to do things better, bigger, and in the most positive manner possible. So, let me share some Valentine fashion ideas that I think will make you feel good and look fabulous. When we think of Valentine’s Day, the first thing that comes to mind is ‘red’!

By: Renee Lawson, www.strikeaposeboutique.com

I throw a soiree for my clients from time-to-time as a means of thanking them for their patronage, friendship & continued support. They are always held on a Sunday from 3-6 p.m. “My clients deserve to be celebrated. A soiree in their honor is one of my favorite ways to do just that!”

By: Renee Lawson, Strike-A-Pose Boutique

If you have not already begun to think about Christmas and all the planning that it requires, now is a good time to start. It’s always fun to search for gifts that are unique, especially if they are one-of-a kind or limited edition. And, if the items you find can be used throughout the year, that’s definitely a plus. Consider pieces of jewelry made of various, non-traditional materials for an interesting change.

They work great together through…. Fashion!
By: Renee Lawson, Strike-A-Pose Boutique

Your attire is a snapshot that gives a first, and usually, lasting impression of you. How often do you look at someone and immediately form an impression or feel a little curious about them based on how they look; particularly, how they are dressed? My guess would be, ‘most of the time.’