Category Archives: Work Life

Career relate tips and advice

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

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

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

“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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shopping 101: get a visual

i know, you hate trying things on. mee too but you gotta do it. it’s not only good for determining ‘fit’ but it’s also a good way for you to see how an entire outfit can look – as opposed … Continue reading

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quote: Albert Einstein

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shopping 101: timing is money – shop the sales!

when i went shopping with my friend Chilly the stores were stocking their new f/w lines  – translation: all the sales had ended. i don’t like paying full price for clothing, especially things that i don’t plan on having for … Continue reading

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quote: style is…

style is having the confidence to play with fashion, to be creative, to innovate nina garcia, the style strategy

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cube dwelling: let’s get this party started right

office party + alcohol + the funky chicken = career suicide ‘tis the season and the holiday office party is around the corner. You and your co-workers got plans to get dolled up and party like it’s your birthday or … Continue reading

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shopping 101: avoid spending-reflux

“it’s all about the money, money, money”! start your shopping trip without considering how much you’re comfortable spending – unless you last name is Trump, in which case this might not be an issue.  do  have a budget (a realistic … Continue reading

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quote: in a rabidly visual image obsessed

like it or not, in a rabidly visual image-obsessed world we’re assessed in nanoseconds, dozens of times per day, based on what we are wearing kendall farr, the pocket stylist

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