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January 2009 | |
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17 | Career Development Summit @ Suffolk University Mary Lou Andre presents her popular seminar, "Using a Professional Image to Produce Business Results" for new members of the Suffolk’s MBA program. Please give our office a call if you would like to bring our message to your campus or organization. |
23 | How to Make Clothes and Accessories Last on Fox 25 Boston Mary Lou Andre appears live at 8:15 am to demonstrate ten tips to help preserve the life of your wardrobe with anchor Kim Carrigan. |
30 | Celebrating Self-Sufficiency — A Luncheon to Benefit Dress for Success Boston We are pleased to continue our support of Dress for Success Boston at their third annual luncheon and auction at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, MA. The event starts at 11:30 am and tickets are $100. For more information, call 617-204-4272. Bid on auction items at www.dfsb.cmarket.com. To learn more about how you can support this outstanding national organization, visit their website — www.dressforsuccess.org. |
February 2009 | |
9 | What Women Should Wear — and Not Wear — to the Office in Forbes Magazine
Mary Lou Andre’s insights are included in this article which also includes photos of Forbe’s top ten well-dressed senior executive women in America. |
24 | Dressing Up in a Down Economy on Fox Boston Mary Lou sits down with anchor Kim Carrigan to discuss how people can invest in themselves during these tough economic times. |
28 | Women and Leadership at Boston College Mary Lou Andre lectures on the topic of executive presence during professor Judith Clair’s Women and Leadership Class at Boston College. Give our office a call at 800-578-3770 if you would like to discuss bringing our message to your organization. |
March 2009 | |
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11 | The Art of Self Marketing at the Boston Chamber of Commerce Mary Lou Andre will share her entrepreneurial journey at the Chamber’s Women Network. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Chamber website. |
19 | Recession Proof Your Closet on Fox 25 Boston Mary Lou Andre shares her tips and strategies for how to navigate the sales racks successfully so that your closet does not become a landfill of unwanted pieces at 5:45 pm with anchor Maria Stephanos. |
25 | Using A Professional Image to Produce Business Results with Frito Lay Mary Lou travels to Atlanta to speak with Frito Lay’s Southeast Region sales executives at their annual retreat. To bring this program to your organization, give us a call at 800-578-3770. |
April 2009 | |
3 | Spring Closet Help on Fox 25 Boston Set your wardrobe up for success this season with our tips for a better spring closet. Mary Lou Andre appears live with morning anchor Kim Carrigan. |
18 | Fifth Annual Belle of the Ball
To read more about this fantastic program and to view photos of last year’s event, visit the Belle of the Ball page at antons.com. (Editor’s Note: Have a dress to donate? All Anton’s Cleaners and Jordan’s Furniture stores will be accepting prom dress donations. Dresses can be dropped off at any Anton’s Cleaners or Jordan’s Furniture store location from February 1 through April 15th. Dresses can be any size, however petite and plus-size styles are especially needed. Dresses should be in good condition and be no more than 3-4 years old so that they are still trendy and in style. Visit www.antons.com and www.jordans.com for locations.) (Follow this link to view highlights of the event on Fox 25 Boston.)
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"Thank you for your outstanding contributions to Belle of the Ball the past 4 years. You and your team are a major asset to this program. The event was once again a success last year with over 300 girls taking home gowns. Your expertise assisting the volunteer personal shoppers in ensuring that each girl left happy is invaluable. We look forward to your participation next year." Arthur Anton President, Anton’s Cleaners |
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May 2009 | |
8 | Appleseeds Appearance — Hanover, MA We join our friends at Appleseed’s in Hanover, MA from 11-2 to welcome spring and answer customer fashion questions. Mary Lou delivers “10 Secrets for Successful Wardrobing” from 11;30-12:00 noon. Get 30% off your entire purchase today only! With Mother’s Day on Sunday, plan to buy the special mom’s on your list a gift or two as well. Call Susan D’Angelo at 978-922-2040 x2310 for more information. The Hanover Store is located at Merchant's Row — 2053 Washington St., Hanover, MA 02339 or you may reach them by phone at 781.878.1417 |
June 2009 | |
18 | "Dressing Well" to Benefit ArtBecause Mary Lou Andre will present her signature Dressing Well seminar at the flagship store of Boston-based designer Sara Campbell -- 44 Plympton Street, Boston. Tickets are $35/person with all proceeds going to ArtBecause Breast Cancer Foundation. The event begins at 6:00 pm with a complimentary wine and cheese reception followed by Mary Lou’s 30 minute talk at 7:00 pm. Guests are invited to shop at the boutique before and after the presentation. Our consultants will also be on hand to answer spring fashion questions. Hope you can join us! To purchase tickets, contact Ellie Anbinder at ellie@artbecause.org or 508-380-2042.
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July 2009 | |
August 2009 | |
21 | What Should the Obamas wear to the Vineyard Mary Lou talks with Cape Cod Times fashion writer Amy Dufault about what the President and his family should — and should not wear — wear while vacationing on the island. |
September 2009 | |
| 12 | Clarks Shoes Store Opening: Burlington, MA Mary Lou and team will be on hand at Clarks Shoes at the Burlington Mall in Burlington, MA to help customers select new fall shoes as well as give style advice. The new Clarks Shoes store is located on the upper level across from the food court and is reachable by phone at 781.531.9400. |
October 2009 | |
November 2009 | |
5 | Your Visual Resume on WCVB-TV Boston We worked with the producers at Chronicle — WCVB-TV Boston’s award winning newsmagazine — to help a recently laid off marketing professional update his image for job interviews. The results were subtle yet significant and we made a friend for life! Watch the clip now... |
8 | Addressing the Dress Code in the Boston Sunday Globe With more and more companies allowing employees to dress more casually these days, many people are unsure where to draw the line between what is okay for work and what should never be worn on the job. Mary Lou offers tips for dressing appropriately no matter your dress code in the Globe’s annual “Best Places to Work” pull out section. We were pleased that Dress for Success Boston was also included in this piece! Read the story now... |
12 | Alternative Shopping Venues Looking to avoid the mall this holiday season and stock up on one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends while creating a relaxing day for yourself? Mary Lou Andre takes the producers of Chronicle — WCVB-TV Boston’s award winning newsmagazine — on a stroll through Boston’s North End, stopping at her favorite fashion and accessory haunts. Watch the clip now... |
14 | Shopping for Best Looks in Your Closet Associated Press writer Samantha Critchell talks to Mary Lou Andre about why the most convenient, inexpensive and rewarding destination to shop might just be in your own closet, especially when time and money is tight. |
December 2009 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts Conference for Women This year’s Conference is being held at the Boston Convention Center with a keynote address from Suzi Orman. We’ll be on hand at the Conference’s Rework Career Fair designed for attendees looking for new employment opportunities from 3-5 pm. If you attend, please do stop by and say hello to us. Mary Lou will also be signing copies of her book at the career fair. |
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Sponsored by Anton’s Cleaners, a family- owned chain of 43 stores in Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, Belle of the Ball cleans and distributes prom dresses to local high school junior and senior girls who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend their school’s prom. Access to the boutique is by referral from guidance counselors, teachers and social service agency representatives. Once registered, each girl who attends the boutique is assisted by a volunteer personal shopper to make sure that she finds the right dress.
We are pleased to be partnering with Anton’s for the fifth year in a row by training the volunteer personal shoppers and assisting with prom dress selections. It’s a fun and worthwhile event and volunteers are needed. If you would like to be a personal shopper at this year’s boutique, please contact Kimberly Smith, Belle of the Ball Coordinator, at 617-328-0069 or 
