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Polished Social Image Consultants Opens on Newbury Street; offers Boston's only one-on-one adult "Finishing School"

Boston, MA (October 15, 2003) - A 30-something is looking to snare a spouse. A mid-level executive needs to exude more professional poise. A bride-to-be wants to perfect her first dance. Common challenges that require an uncommon solution. Enter Polished. As Boston's only complete service specializing in lifestyle and image improvement, Polished Social Image Consultants brings New England the first-ever cache of services for enhancing their personal and professional image. At its new just-off-Newbury Street address, Polished offers everything from diction to dance lessons, makeup tips to international etiquette, closet purging to dating tips in a unique one-on-one format designed to make everyone their personal best.

According to Polished's founder, Samantha von Sperling, "From corporate presidents 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 me to create a custom program tailored to individual needs and distinct lifestyles."

Von Sperling believes Polished is an idea whose time has come. "America's passion for makeovers is evidenced 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 in offering a much more studied approach than purveyors of any one service can offer - and our client's accolades are testament to our success."

Raised in a sophisticated family where entertaining international guests was de rigueur, refined manners, elegant dress, proper posture, the art of conversation and ballroom dancing are all second nature to von Sperling. A classically trained dancer, von Sperling earned a degree from New York University School of Education and Performing Arts Professions with a concentration in speech communications. Her education is a continuation of a lifelong passion for the arts, and an apt foundation for her true calling.

Case in point: von Sperling demonstrates an uncanny knack for ferreting out a client's individual image "prescription" in a single sitting. "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 here, we start to polish."

To watch her work, is to watch an artist in action. 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 coat ... to know the intricacies of the cosmetic industry and be privy to products before they have been release ... to be a true connoisseur of the field. This allows me to work preemptively - and to maximize my client's time."

Von Sperling's diverse skills have Boston's best clamoring for her services. "My clients range from executives to new mothers to socialites. Polished offers them a one-stop shopping spree for their image - a very worthy investment." For a corporate client, "polishing" can include anything from improved accessory selections to more powerful presentation skills. For brides, it spans applications for flawless makeup to waltz lessons. For those looking to improve their dating success, it's artful repartee or a secret recipe for an elegant home-cooked meal. Image improvement seminars for business groups are a rapidly growing facet of the business as well.

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. Prices for services range from $65-$200/hour based on services selected.

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, the ultimate place for dance instruction, makeup services, wedding preparation and image consulting in Boston, today announced the formal launch of its redesigned website at http://www.socialimage.net. The new site boasts highly informative articles and reviews to its visitors..

Polished Social Image Consultants, the ultimate place for dance instruction, makeup services, wedding preparation and image consulting in Boston, today announced the formal launch of its redesigned website at http://www.socialimage.net. The new site boasts highly informative articles and reviews to its visitors. Among the new features are a tip of the day program, fresh, hot-off-the-press product reviews, tips and tricks to hiring wedding and leisure professionals, and a new and improved navigation. Additionally, monthly specials are posted for viewers of the website.

"I am truly excited to offer new information to my visitors every day," says Samantha von Sperling, founder of Polished Social Image Consultants. "The new features are bound to find a place in every visitor to the website," she said, adding that it will not take away from her personalized approach with each client.

Samantha will "bring out the best in you."

Polished Social Image Consultants is the complete service specializing in lifestyle and image improvement. Services include ballroom dancing, health and fitness, wardrobe consultation, makeup application, etiquette, and speech and diction. Polished's founder, Samantha von Sperling, a New York University graduate, has a background in theater, dance and speech communications. Samantha has ten years experience teaching dance, working as a personal trainer and as an actress.

Polished is a discreet service by appointment only.

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Polished Product Picks, Polished Restaurant Picks and Polished Retail Picks launched.

Polished launches the long-awaited Product, Restaurant and Retail Picks section. Under the heading of "different products from different lines for different people for different reasons", the Polished Product Picks section receives two major reviews.

With the belief that not all products from every line are for everyone, Samantha von Sperling will publish reviews hot off the press every month. Restaurant and Retailer reviews are to follow close behind.

Polished's founder, Samantha von Sperling, a New York University graduate, has a background in theater, dance and speech communications. Samantha has ten years experience teaching dance, working as a personal trainer and as an actress.

Polished is a discreet service by appointment only.

For Additional Information, Please Contact Us.

Polished opens its doors on Newbury Street to add polish and finesse to individuals and corporations.

Polished offers clients a broad spectrum of services in all aspects of image, including personal and professional social skills, dance instruction, health and fitness training, wardrobe consultation, makeup application, cosmetic education and selection, etiquette, and speech and diction. The company provides concepts and creativity along with the knowledge and expertise to refine a person’s grace and appearance. Polished provides result-driven strategies to individuals and corporations seeking to refine their social communication and presentation skills to a winning edge.

Polished's founder, Samantha von Sperling, a New York University graduate, has a background in theater, dance and speech communications. Samantha has ten years experience teaching dance, working as a personal trainer and as an actress.

Polished is a discreet service by appointment only.

For Additional Information, Please Contact Us.

Samantha Raynes is now Samantha von Sperling

Samantha gets married! See pictures from the wedding at http://www.vonsperling.com.

Samantha Raynes, Boston's hottest Manhattan Import, opens Samantha Raynes Social Image Consultants.