One of my favorite people in the Nordstrom’s Rail department and I have the hardest time remembering each other names. It’s bizarre. I remember him as Chris or Ryan (hint: one of these is correct), every time, and he remembers me as Nicole or Natalie (hint: one of these is correct). It’s like some crazy mental block so I decided to help us out with a few remembering names tips. After all what good is etiquette if it’s not helping you out in the real world?!

Who loves vacation?! {Everyone raises their hands} Who loves packing?! {Crickets} It’s the last obstacle standing between you and vacation bliss. Let’s make it easier, shall we? After all, you’re going to take more photos than usual, possibly attend a few events, and forgetting to pack your favorite pair of sunnies or the shoes that go with that perfect evening outfit is the worst.

Today’s post is a bit of a departure from what you typically see on the Signature Style blog. This Saturday is World Clubfoot Day and I’m celebrating by telling you about how our tiniest intern, Anna, now has perfect feet. Bring on the beautiful shoes!

The benefit of video conferencing makes it a thousand times easier but still, the struggle is real. Whether it’s people who have gotten used to the open pod concept or the surprisingly many who haven’t used video-conferencing much in their fields at all, it seemed like a good time for a few refresher tips on how to navigate your video/conference calls with grace and style and of course some laughter thrown in for good measure.

What colors are you wearing today? The colors we wear influence our mood and the way others react to us. It’s the month of reds, pinks, whites. I was on Houston Life last week sharing all the details on the psychology of red, white, and pink and when to strategically work them into your wardrobe. Click through for full video and tips.

Quick show of hands – are you confident in your abilities? Keep those hands up if you feel confident in your ability but somehow it translates to lack of confidence when it counts – in front of your boss or colleagues; the once a month/quarter/yearly opportunity you have in front of your executives; or the way you interact with clients.

Some of the best gifts are the hardest ones to fit under the tree. Personalizing gift card gifts is a nice way to level up the presenting of your thoughtful and fun gift on the actual gift-giving day! Here are a few ideas on how to personalize a gift card gift in style.

Summer is a busy travel season and this weekend is one of the busiest travel days of the year. Let’s aim for not being that guy/gal at the airport that is dismantling their entire ensemble, schlepping a dozen small bags, and holding up the security line and let’s do it while looking stylish in the process.

Here are some tips, tricks and suggestions on how to shop smart, stay current for less, and when to invest in new wardrobe pieces. Because no matter your budget, we all love a good deal!