Author: Sarah Lahori
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Networking is often misunderstood as a social endeavor. In high-stakes environments, it is a prospecting operation. If you want to leave the room with a win-win, you must not only socialize but start applying these principles of human conversion I learned as a salesperson. A Note on the Craft: These principles are not rigid rulebooks; they…
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This August demands a strategy of navigating a calendar of high-stakes social commitments while fiercely protecting the space for a deliberate and much needed reset. I curated this month’s lookbook to anchor that exact tension. From the high-energy networking at the US Open and the refined ease of summer garden parties, to the minimalist luxury…
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There are infinite ways to say something. Words are just one. “Sarah, what’s your opinion on this?” I froze. My friends were deep in conversation, and suddenly all eyes were on me. I had a hundred thoughts running through my head. I was agreeing and disagreeing silently with their opinions, mentally cataloging every angle of…
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It’s the second month of the year already? I said I was going to hit the gym everyday and read 30 pages every night.Thank God for February because I can try again this month. February is the perfect time to start fresh with Lunar New Year! You have so many to look forward to especially…
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If I’m investing in quality clothes, it automatically makes me an investor. Buying clothes from a store is like buying stocks from your bank. Just like your stock portfolio—you don’t want to just invest in AAA stocks. You know it will pay off to take some risks. For fashion, I believe that having a capsule…
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BUY NOW! SHOP MORE! I will- But not now. I, like other people in New York City, am always rushing to get somewhere. I love being fashionably late to something without ever questioning why. When I took a step back I saw a common theme in life- with fashion, my finances, media and just about…
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I’m feeling rather optimistic about this year because I’m going to incorporate some of THESE habits into my routine and I want you to STEAL from this list: 16. Accessorize: Less is more, more is more, more is less. Accessories are just as important if not more for your outfit to shine. Read Fashion Algorithm:…
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Happy New Year! This year we’re investing in stocks, bonds and well, fashion. I am allowing myself to buy a nice bag or a nice coat I’ll wear for the next 10 years because THIS is the new investment. We’re being responsible this year by buying quality clothes, (read The Fashion Visa: Shop Smart) and…
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Yes, you heard it. Your face card is Très Cher! I don’t just mean how expensive it looks, it’s more about how you take care of it. Increase your card limit now! Your bank reminds you to increase the limit on your credit the more responsibly you spend it; now think about how you can apply the…
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You can buy Ponchos in Pennsylvania, Indian sarees in Illinois, Cashmere in Colorado- everything is so accessible. Thanks to globalization that has erased all the geographical gaps between nations. Think about this, if I can get Korean glass skin without having to move a foot from Kansas- what is now the differentiator if not geography?…