Sabrina Smith, a business consultant, fashion and travel entrepreneur, shares her unique three words and how expressing them through her style helped her to find her voice.

Caitlin Harpin, an editorial director at a large NYC publisher, shares her unique three words and how she expresses them through her style (hint: it involves Princess Leia!)

Our personal brand stories are purposeful expressions of who we are--our passions, our values and what we stand for. The way we dress is one way we express who we are to the world (check out my blog post on how to dress for your office holiday party in a way that reflects your personal brand.) However, our brand stories are multi-faceted and should be expressed through every aspect of what we do and what we believe in. Since this is the season of giving, below are some great nonprofits to support that may align with your brand and therefore, match causes you may be passionate about.

According to the New York Post, your office holiday party is a great opportunity to advance your career, since it’s a key opportunity to “be seen and heard with an audience you may not normally have access to” [i.e. your boss’s boss’s boss who yes, often helps to decide who gets promoted!]. Stand out with an office appropriate look that reflects what you bring to the table (i.e. your personal brand).