Photo Blog: Operation School Bell Supports Eastside Youth in Need for BTS Shopping
What a beautiful night…and it was about so much more than just the clothes!!! It seemed to be about love and care, belonging, and making life a little less burdensome…w some fun mixed in to boot! Through the Assistance League of the Eastside‘s “Operation School Bell”, community partnership with Fred Meyer, and several teams of volunteers, we were able to cloth over 150 Lake Washington School District students in need last Thursday (in total the league clothes 4,000 students a year)! It was a memorable night...
read more5 Steps to Building Your Authentic & Powerful Personal Brand for Leadership and Promotion
Monday’s keynote on the “5 Steps to Building Your Authentic & Powerful Personal Brand for Leadership and Promotion” was for a group of forward thinking leaders at Amazon. These trail blazers are committed to their personal and professional development, as well as the development of those on their teams. It was educational, actionable, and fun to boot…so I thought I’d share a few insights with you as well! Did you know? Everybody has a brand, YOU are your brand! Your brand tells of your story, experience, and...
read moreI Am an Overcomer: No Shame, Just Honored to Be the Voice & Example for What’s Possible
It’s official! …and vulnerably transparent. Honored to be the Keynote Speaker for the Assistance League of the Eastside’s 2016 “Step into Style” fundraising luncheon! We beautifully align because my back story of hardship and violence matches the profile of the women and families who the ALE serves…and I’m an overcomer! #IAmAnOvercomer and I share my story because it points to hope! When I was a young, living in condemned housing and low on funds, I received support from the local food bank I had been sexually...
read moreThe Beyond Beauty Project – An Extraordinary Day!
Event Co – Founders Rachel & Jessica Flanking Jessica Inspiring change and empowering lives of women in our city at the kick off of the #beyondbeautyproject! Targeted communities were: YWCA, Special Delivery, Foster & Adoptive Moms, and women transitioning out of Domestic Violence situations. Women experienced some TLC through hair cuts, personalized education around personal styling and make-up, manicures, massages, and more! Thank YOU for all your donations so that each women could leave with something special...
read moreFall Trends 2015 + Fashion Week @ The Bellevue Collection
Photo Credit: GQ General Fall Trends 2015 • The Flare Leg • The Turtleneck • The Chambray Shirt • Leather’s still goin’ strong! • Gray, Brown, Red – Marsala to Apple Photo Credit: Nordstrom Ladies • Fur • Mod • Boho • Suede • Fringe • Ponchos • Ankle boots, Chunky heels Photo Credit: Macy’s Photo Credit: Neiman’s Gents • Moto pants • Patch Pockets • The layered look • Unstructured Jackets • Plaid – still going strong! • Texture –...
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