Monthly Archives: December 2011

shopping 101: rock on wit your bad self!

Posted on December 18, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

so, you’ve approached your shopping a little differently this time around: you hit the mall early, armed with your list and ready to do battle – well, to at least try things on and not give up too easily, and … Continue reading →

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quote: the right clothes…

Posted on December 16, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

the right clothes can lend you some attitude. the rest has to come from within instyle -the new secrets of style

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dknyprgirl: Is Asking About Growth Opportunity On An Interview A Deal Breaker?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

dknyprgirl: To make a long-ish story short, we are hiring a new PR Coordinator. While interviewing CandidateX (who has been out of college a year), I asked the typical “do you have any questions?” question. She replied, “Yes. Is there … Continue reading →

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shopping 101 – an outlet for your shopping woes?

Posted on December 15, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

hate the malls? hate paying full-price for clothes? or do you feel that waiting for items to go on sales is a waste of time? outlet malls might be the solution for you. outlets have upped their game in terms of merch; … Continue reading →

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shopping 101: trend watch…out

Posted on December 14, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

you might have to let go of the idea that you can rock leopard-print leggings. i get it, leopard is hot right now. just because something is trending now doesn’t mean that it’s the trend for you. do if you really … Continue reading →

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quote: never wear the same thing..,

Posted on December 9, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

never wear the same thing in the same way: be creative with your closet anik lacasse-richard

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shopping 101: if at first you don’t succeed…

Posted on December 8, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

not all of us can get a perfect fit right off-the-rack. and honestly, who has the figure of a mannequin? so, why should we expect that the clothes should look exactly like that when we put them on? don’t get me started on “size 0” … Continue reading →

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shopping 101: phone a friend

Posted on December 7, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

“i don’t know what looks good on me?” “I don’t know how to make an outfit?”, “can I wear this with that?” if this is you, then you might not want to tackle the shopping mission alone. Phone a friend. … Continue reading →

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my closet: color coated

Posted on December 6, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

rediscovery: a splash of colour can be a great way to brighten up the dark and dreary winter months. red coat – jacob (2008)   purple coat – guess (2009)  although i’m on the hunt for a more professional coat (i … Continue reading →

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cube dwelling: sorry is all that you can’t say

Posted on December 5, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

“i’m really sorry that i offended you. i didn’t mean to but…” but? but what?! any apology that includes the word “but” is a non-apology, an excuse disguised to look like an apology. do “sorry” is all that you should … Continue reading →

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