u/ThenYogurtcloset2935

Hi! I just turned 30 and am finally starting to pay attention to my physical appearance. I'm starting to experience first hand how I'm treated better when dressed well and also more respected at work when I'm put together? I also feel more confident when I'm dressed better but somehow I feel I still miss that 'polished' look I see the women in Amsterdam have.

I'm visiting NYC in October from Netherlands and would love your recommendations on activities in NYC for a glow up. I already have Lily's Color Lab on my list but was wondering if you have recommendations on any other activities, services or stores I can shop at? Stuff like a good bra fitting or body analysis (saw Lily's Color lab has that one, has anyone tried it?)

For some background, I'm a WOC and petite so would prefer recommendations a bit tailored services/activities that experience with WOC/diverse people.

Also would love any recommendations on must buy items while in USA/NYC!

Edit: My budget would be around 1k for all services combined. But can spend a bit extra apart from this for clothes

Was looking for new construction and came across this project Matchpoint Mijdrecht. The sales started in Jan 2026 but houses are still available which is surprising since these projects usually sell out like hotcakes. Was thinking about applying but not sure what the catch is, does anyone know about the Makelaars or the construction partners involved? Looked them up but they seem to have decent reviews.

Also if anyone has suggestions on a good new construction project or a good location to buy an existing house, please feel free to share. Am open to any area in and surrounding Utrecht. Maarssen, Woerden, Uithoorn, anything. Have been looking for a house for over a year now but with my limited budget and preferences its been tough (am looking for anything less than 550-600k but after 1990)

Background: Engineer with a Master's degree. I've always had good to great performance reviews and a strong part of that is I'm reliable, dependable, get the job done. I want to grow further but it feels like I'm missing a piece of the puzzle and I'm not part of the club that is involved in important discussions or gets promoted.

I know climbing the corporate ladder might not be worth the stress but I don't want to stay stagnant and I do want to increase my salary while maintaining my health and work life balance.