Women who work in competitive and professional environments include any woman who is employed in an office or sales environment. Real estate agents, real estate appraisers, mortgage brokers, account executives, lawyers and academics are just some of the job titles that may apply to women who would appreciate a status item to enhance her professional image. Accessories can be items that she carries with her or displayed on her desk. Woman in a business environment find attractive, professional looking, accessories useful. Useful business accessories are functional and attractive and can be used as business tools to help her to organize and present a polished image. A professional image is an invaluable asset to a professional business woman.
Image is important to the professional business woman. Although the rules for business dress are not as strict as they used to be, dressing to impress coworkers and customers gives the business woman a boost of confidence and enhances her image with associates. Whether her work environment is formal and requires business suits, or more casual, she can enhance and upgrade her image with great business accessories. Professional looking business accessories include items such as pens, portfolios, organizers. Following are some sharp looking professional accessories that she will appreciate using daily.
ENGRAVED PEN
Although I have worked with and known many high level executives that happily pick up and use any available plastic pen, a really great pen does enhance image and boosts confidence. Cross is a popular name brand and a classic for a good looking, reliable writing instrument. The web site for Cross is www.cross.com. Their Classic Black and Classic Chrome pens are listed at $30 and the prices increase to $850.00 for an 18 carat gold pen. While I am sure the $850.00 pen is really nice, I am not suggesting that as a realistic option for the majority of us (tongue placed firmly in cheek here). the Classic Black pen is an excellent, professional looking pen that goes with anything. The Mont Blanc Pen, www.montblanc.com, is another excellent pen for the status conscious. Department stores and office supply stores usually have an excellent assortment of these brands readily available. It is a great idea to have her name engraved on the pen. Engraving the pen with her name not only makes a more personalized holiday gift, but it makes the small item easier to keep track of. Having had a few nice pens “walk off ” of my desk, I highly recommend engraving the pen.
PORTFOLIO / ORGANIZER
A leather portfolio is a very useful and professional looking accessory. A woman who meets with clients and coworkers will find a portfolio useful to keep papers in and to take notes in, for an organized appearance. Franklin Covey at www.franklincovey.com is a well regarded classic in the industry and carries a line of tools and accessories to help organize time and paper. For a really coordinated look, they have matching totes and business card holders. Franklin Covey has over 90 retail locations listed on their website. Some Franklin Covey products are also available at department stores and office supply stores. Day-timer at www.daytimer.com is another excellent and reputable brand that offers a full range of professional accessories and organizers for the business woman. Day-timer and Franklin Covey brands, along with other brands, can be found at department stores and office supply stores.
TOTES / WALLETS / KEY HOLDER / CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES
Totes, purses, wallets and key holders are all accessories that the business woman uses on a daily basis. Most women only use one wallet at a time, but if is an accessory that they need, they will appreciate it. Coach at www.coach.com is high quality brand of light weight, durable, leather accessories such as handbags, totes, portfolios, wallets, key holders, and cell phone accessories. Women who use Coach products become very loyal to the expensive Coach brand. Samsonite, www.samsonite.com is a popular brand of durable and fine looking travel and business products and accessories. Samsonite, who is well regarded for their luggage, and also offers computer cases, portfolios, organizers, wallets and more. Coach, Samsonite, and other brands can be found at department stores and at specialty stores.
PAMPERING GIFTS FOR HER VALUABLE PERSONAL TIME
Working women are usually short on the valuable commodity of time. She rushes to work in the morning and spends her days in the competitive corporate jungle. After her long, busy day she may stop on the way home to do a few errands or go shopping. Once home, she typically takes care of dinner for herself, and possibly her family. Dinner is followed by clean-up . By the time she has accomplished taking care of her responsibilities, she may or may not have time to relax before getting ready for bed. When the alarm goes off the next morning, it starts all over.
While the woman is taking care of business, let her know that you are taking care of her. Gift her with items that lighten up her life and make her leisure time more enjoyable. following is a list of suggestions for classic, popular gifts.
* Pamper her with a gift certificate for a stress relieving massage for time of relaxation that will leave her feeling rejuvenated. A massage is a healthful investment, benefiting body and mind.
* Day or Half Day package of beauty offered at a day spa. Spa packages may include three or four services. There are a variety of services that might in included in a spa package. The selection of services in a spa package might include: massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, haircut and hair Style. A healthful few hours invested at a day spa will alleviate everyday stress, making her feel like a treasured and pampered princess.
* A fluffy robe and slippers to slip into in the evening are warm comforting gifts for chilly post holiday evenings. she can relax i comfortably in her robe while reading her favorite book and drinking a cup of hot cocoa.
* Gourmet treats such as a basket with cocoa, tea bags, scones, and fine chocolates are festive holiday gifts. For the coffee drinker a thermal travel mug with coffee beans or ground coffee will help her get going in style in the morning.
* Cd’s, DVDs, and books. If you know her taste in entertainment, she will enjoy taking her mind off of business matters by relaxing and enjoying her favorite music, movies, or stories after the holidays.
You can make the busy woman’s holidays brighter by giving her a holiday gift makes her feel that you care about her and makes also makes her feel appreciated. Accessories that she uses on a daily basis will be a constant reminder of your care and warm holiday wishes.
Reference:
- www.cross.com., www.montblanc.com,, www.franklincovey.com, www.daytimer.com, www.coach.com, www.samsonite.com
