Tag Archives: cube dwelling

cube dwelling: too casual for this cube

Posted on July 26, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

it’s like you got one patent leather pump on the corporate ladder and a really hot electric blue platform planted firmly on the old grey carpet. what does this business ‘casual’ mean anyway? can i wear my 6 inch heels, they’re … Continue reading →

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cube dwellin’: 5 tips for workin’ your way up!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

i recently read an article, “i started at the bottom…now i’m the boss”, in the July issue of Marie Claire. the article featured four women who worked their way up from entry-level positions to holding top positions in their companies. … Continue reading →

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cube dwelling: revisiting my wardrobe resolutions

Posted on April 16, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

so back in december i made a number of style resolutions. i thought now that we are 4 months into the year maybe i should revisit these resolutions. you know, to see if i’ve managed to keep them or if … Continue reading →

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cube dwelling: not when you write in all caps…

Posted on March 14, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

dr. hunt: “hey, don’t you ever answer your texts!” det. morris: “not when you write in all capitals. It’s like yelling. It’s rude.” dr. hunt: “its emphatic.” while watching ‘body of proof’ last week i heard this exchange and reminded … Continue reading →

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cube dwelling: It’s in the (lunch) bag!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

you’ve seen us early mornings, on the train or walking to work. the “double-baggers”, “triple-baggers” and yes, even the rarely spotted “four-baggers”. walking with a lopsided swagger, we haul our baggage: overstuffed handbag slung over the shoulder and a lunchbag … Continue reading →

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cube dwelling: let’s don’t watch the weight

Posted on February 8, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

don’t cube-dweller 1: “so , how far along are you?” awkward pause cube-dweller 2: “ahhh, i’m not pregnant.” *even longer awkward pause* you’ve undoubtedly heard this scenario before but have you heard it on flip-side? This is what happened to … Continue reading →

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cube dwelling: if you have to cry go outside…

Posted on January 12, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

i recently read kelly cutrone’s, ”if you have to cry go outside”, for the 2nd time. it’s an insightful read for those entering the fashion biz as interns or new employees. i wanted to share 3 of her top 10 career … Continue reading →

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cube dwelling: resolutions…schmesolutions!

Posted on December 28, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

don’t me:      so, what are your resolutions for 2012? niece:   i make resolutions and end up breakin’ them, what’s the point?! i’m not making any. me:      well, they don’t have to be resolutions resolutions, you can just do a … Continue reading →

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cube dwelling: dude..like…umm..whateves

Posted on November 20, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

when recounting events with colleagues, please refrain from speaking like you hang out with wayne & garth:  “and i was like dude! and he was like yeah, and then i was like no waaay! and then he was like, way! … Continue reading →

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cube dwelling: want to be successful? look posh

Posted on October 9, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

i came across the quote “want to be successful? look posh” in the book a vision of loviness by louise levene. it reminded me of advice i was given many years ago when i was first starting in my career: “dress … Continue reading →

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