Polished Press Releases

Polished Social Image Consultants featured in the Learning Channel's "A Makeover Story"; announces offices in New York City.

Boston, MA (September 2004) - Samantha von Sperling, Director of Polished Social Image Consultants has been asked to take part in TLC's A Makeover Story. The show airing September 23rd, 2004 at 3:30 pm, will help transform twin sisters, who are "Police officers learning the law of fashion". Mrs. von Sperling has been brought in as an etiquette consultant to teach the women how to be more feminine when they are not on the job. Mrs. von Sperling is proud of her work and of the acclaim that has begun to come her way.

Mrs. von Sperling believes Polished is an idea whose time has come. "America's passion for makeovers is evident in the wealth of new reality TV shows devoted to the subject. At Polished I am a firm believer in enhancing the attributes each client has within themselves. This creates lasting changes as opposed to quick fixes. Polished prides itself on offering a more holistic approach than purveyors of any one service can offer  and our client's accolades are a testament to our success."

According to Polished's founder, "From CEO's to soccer moms, everyone has a part of their persona they would like to improve upon. Polished brings together an exclusive array of services which allows us to create a custom program tailored to individual needs and distinct lifestyles."

To watch her work, is to watch an artist in action. Mrs. von Sperling mixes and matches the many offerings in her bag of tricks on a client-by-client basis, combining her innate know-how with a modern perspective. "I make it a point to know what styles of clothing are coming before they hit the floor  to memorize who has the definitive black pump, twin set, eyeglass frame or trench coatto know the intricacies of the cosmetic industry and be privy to products before they have been released...to be a true connoisseur of the field. This allows me to work preemptively - and to maximize my client's time."

Mrs. von Sperling concludes, "People are finding that in their fast-paced worlds, core social skills have been somehow been neglected. Polished is here to help people get them back." Founded in 2000, Polished made the move to its new off-Newbury location to better serve its expanding client base and will be making a move to New York City in the Spring of 2005, while maintaining clients across the country.

Polished is a discreet service by appointment only.

For Additional Information, Please Contact Pamela Spiegel, Bullfrog & Baum at +1.212.255.6717 or at .

New York, NY (June 2004) - Polished Social Image Consultants, Boston's premiere image consulting firm is now offering their services in the New York metropolitan area. Unique to Boston and the New York Metropolitan area, Polished Social Image Consultants offers a lavish menu of services to help clients refine their business skills, finesse their social poise, improve their etiquette, update their look, redecorate their home or plan a polished event. "I start by assessing a client's lifestyle, profession, social calendar, perceived needs and desired outcome. I also look at how they carry themselves, their personal appearance and their comfort level in their own skin. Very often, there is dissonance between the person before me and the person they want to be. From this point we begin to Polish."

With great success in Boston, MA and an overwhelming demand from New York and cities around the world von Sperling will be relocating to Manhattan in order to further meet the demands of her clients. A graduate of New York University, von Sperling fell in love with the city during her collegiate years and spent a decade in Manhattan honing her crafts and sowing the seeds of her business that later evolved into her brainchild, Polished Social Image Consultants. After building her company as well as its reputation of excellence and its prestige in Boston, with the influx of New York clients the city could wait no longer. The move was inevitable.

In the most recent expansion of the company's services, Polished has become one of the only image consulting firms in the nation to offer services for all aspects of a persons life: from clothing and make-up, to romantic support and guidance for those who need a little polishing. Polished does it all pushing the company into the upper echelon of the image consulting business. Says Polished's founder, Samantha von Sperling, "My clients range from top executives to recent college graduates to new mothers to blushing brides. These services were designed to let everyone in on what a little polishing can mean to them." Men and women alike flock to von Sperling for aid in all aspects of their life.

Polished is a discreet service by appointment only.

For Additional Information, Please Contact Pamela Spiegel, Bullfrog & Baum at +1.212.255.6717 or at .

Polished Social Image Consultants Teams Up With Rosie's Place; Offers Exclusive Wardrobe "Spring Cleaning" To Benefit A Great Cause

Boston, MA (March 16, 2004) - Closet busting at the seams? Have ten pairs of pants but nothing to wear? Wondering which jeans actually flatter your figure? Need to know what's hot and not this season? In celebration of March National Clean Out Your Closet month, Polished Social Image Consultants is pleased to announce its "Spring Fling" service  professional wardrobe editing with a twist: this month only, all the unneeded items will go to Rosie's Place, a non profit organization that helps poor and homeless women by providing shelter, food and above all, solutions  from the immediate to the long term including advocacy, clothing and job training.

As Boston's only service specializing in total lifestyle and image improvement, Polished Social Image Consultants brings Bostonians the first-ever cache of services for enhancing their personal and professional image. According to owner Samantha von Sperling, "From corporate presidents to new moms to young adults getting ready to enter the work force, everyone needs a voice of reason when it comes to what to wear. Polished's exclusive array of services allows me to create a custom program tailored to individual needs."

Von Sperling's highly personalized approach to wardrobe management utilizes her discerning eye to whip even the most stuffed closet into shape  culling both the cutting edge and the classics to create a look that's both modern and individual. "There is no one universal truth when it comes to clothes  a vintage Chanel suit may look dowdy on one person and dreamy on another. Having a good editor helps enormously," explained von Sperling.

Want to get a jump start? Among the items von Sperling has "hot listed" for spring 2004 are:

• anything pink and green  think summering in Nantucket, jelly bags in sorbet colors
• added textures and stripes  little details that set a simple t-shirt apart
• mainstays such as a navy or black suit and a great pair of black heels
• fantastic prints  bold, graphic ways to make a wardrobe say "wow", now
• mix and match solids including twin sets in varying weights and classic fitted khakis
• a stunning silk scarf to multi-task as a "fun" belt or a timeless accent piece

The price for this candid on-site advice? $90/hour with most Spring Flings taking anywhere from one to three hours. Plus, because von Sperling is also a skilled personal shopper, she can ease the purge with a quick trip for some seasonal supplements. "Many people continue to buy without knowing what really compliments their shape and coloring. Less is really more when you have the essentials down," explained von Sperling. "The are always a few standouts in any season  the key is to mix them judiciously to create a signature style. Adhering too closely to a trend always ends up looking silly."

Von Sperling has built an extra perk into her package by offering to provide every edited piece this month to Rosie's Place. "Providing good clothes to a great charity seemed like a natural extension of what I do. I've always believed in the important work Rosie's Place does and I'm delighted we're working together."

Since 1974, women have found an oasis of hope and nourishment at Rosie's Place. Rosie's Place provides a safe and nurturing environment that helps poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives. Rosie's Place has evolved from providing meals and shelter to creating permanent solutions through advocacy, education and affordable housing. Rosie's Place relies solely on the generous support of individuals, foundations and corporations and does not accept any city, state or federal funding.

Spring Fling services to benefit Rosie's Place can be booked any time during the month of March and used through May 31. In addition to wardrobe makeovers, Polished services include personal shopping, make-up application, etiquette tips and dance lessons as well as corporate consultations. For more information and tips go to http://www.socialimage.net or call 646.644.4300.

Polished is a discreet service by appointment only.

For Additional Information, Please Contact Pamela Spiegel, Bullfrog & Baum at +1.212.255.6717 or at .

Free self-image series presented by Polished Social Image Consultants.

Boston, MA (February 2004) - Polished Social Image Consultants and G-Spa are teaming up this Spring to offer a series of seminars designed to help Bostonians put their best "face" forward. The seminar series marries the prowess of the area's only adult finishing school with the expertise of Boston's foremost day spa, is expressly designed to offer tips to help tune-up everything from a washed-up love life to fine tuning your professional image.

Held on-site at G-Spa (35 Newbury Street) on select Tuesday evenings through May, the complimentary seminars will introduce attendees to the broad cache of services these distinctive establishments offer. Topics include:

• Fan the Flames

  Tuesday, March 30^th 6:30 pm
  Ways to keep things spicy in your relationship and go from the routine to the romantic.

• "Altar" Ego

  Tuesday, April 27^th 6:30 pm
  Hot tips for putting the thrill back in the hunt ... and snaring a spouse at last.

• Real Job Rules

  Tuesday, May 25^th 6:30 pm
  Know the code for work mode. The primer young professionals always wanted - from what to do and say to what to wear (and what not to!).

Unique in Boston, Polished Social Image Consultants brings a rare menu of services to help clients refine their business skills, finesse their social poise, improve their etiquette or update their look. Says Polished's founder, Samantha von Sperling, "My clients range from top executives to recent college graduates to new mothers to blushing brides. These events were designed to let everyone in on what a little polishing can mean to them."

In selecting a site for the seminars, von Sperling commented, "With its renowned hair care, skin care and spa treatments, G-Spa provides the perfect complement to the services I offer. Together we can improve someone head to toe as well as inside and out - we're delighted to host this series to showcase our collective talents." As an added bonus, the seminars will include an opportunity for mini-consultations with experts from both camps.

Space at these coveted and complimentary events is by reservation only, and is limited. For more information about Polished visit http://www.socialimage.net or call 646.644.4300. To make reservations, contact Danielle at G-Spa at 617-267-4772.

Samantha von Sperling is a classically trained dancer, who has a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University School of Education and Performing Arts Professions with a concentration in speech communications. Von Sperlings work has brought her requests from corporate professionals, socialites, and soccer moms. She has appeared in print publications such as The New York Times, The Boston Herald, and The Improper Bostonian and has made television appearances on programs such as Fox News. Her education is a continuation of a lifelong passion for the arts, and a foundation for her business. From the Board Room to the Ballroom, Samantha von Sperling will "Bring Out the Best in You."

Polished is a discreet service by appointment only.

For Additional Information, Please Contact Pamela Spiegel, Bullfrog & Baum at +1.212.255.6717 or at .