Ever since Coco Chanel popularized the ballet flat, they have become a staple in many women’s wardrobes adding an instant polish to every outfit. The key to wearing ballet flats to the office is to ensure that they are classic, well-structured, and not too flashy. Remember that if you do wear them to the office, your pant length should...
Social Media at Work: Using LinkedIn
Once seen only as a form of online resume and networking tool, LinkedIn has evolved into an important social network for both professional and personal use. As of March 2011, LinkedIn had 100 million users worldwide, with additional members joining every week. Customize your profile LinkedIn continues to be, in a major sense, a networking tool. In order to...
Fall Fashion is Here – Chelsea Gives Us Some Guidance On What To Wear This Season
1. Capes and Ponchos: If you are looking for a updated look on your basic coat this fall, try a cape or poncho. The way to use this trend in a work setting is to ensure that though these pieces are voluminous in nature, that they fit your size and body type appropriately. For example, if you are a little...
To Buy or To Lease
Picking out the right car for you can be fun, paying for it is not. The first question you need to ask yourself is whether you should buy or lease. Leasing a car allows you to experience multiple cars over the years. That can great if you love cars, or if you get bored really easily. Leasing also allows you...
The Jitters: Tips for Calming Down Before An Interview
Next time you head to interview kick your nerves to the curb, and show your interviewer that you are comfortable and confident! 1. Listen to music – On the way to the interview, listen to whatever music you love to help to keep your mind distracted. 2. Choose the right drink – Avoid drinking too much caffeinated soda or...
Moving Forward by Looking Back: Time to Revisit Those New Year’s Resolutions!
Fall has arrived! With fall comes cooler temperatures, end of year excitement, turning leaves and (of course) cute boots! Fall is also a great time to reflect on the progress you have made in previous months this year. Think back to those New Year’s resolutions you declared many months ago. What have you accomplished? What’s still left on the list...
Have you committed the ultimate work tragedy?
Last week I cried at work. I consider this the ultimate in work tragedies. And I don’t mean just a tear, but more of a blubbering, and sobbing sort of crying. I had just completed a long-standing project of which, during development, had undergone its fair share of scrutiny and criticism. Feeling victorious, I excitedly shared the great...
Going Beyond “Work Sucks!”
I’m Walking down a sidewalk of a small mall towards my morning cup of coffee. A young man empties a large trash barrel into the dumpster nearby, and starts rolling it along my path. I look him in the eyes and wish him a good morning. He says nothing. We walk together, side by side, for a few awkward seconds....
You CAN afford Chanel!
We are all familiar with the high style and high priced clothing of Chanel but what about Karl Lagerfeld? The creative director and head designer of Chanel’s fashion house, Lagerfield, also keeps busy with his own fashion line and Fendi. Now Lagerfeld is bringing affordable fashion to the masses through his collaboration with Macy’s. The pieces in this line are...
Get a life: prioritize your work and personal obligations
Do your weekend plans consist of catching up on work or worrying about what you didn’t get done in the office? Work can be so overwhelming that you can easily lose control of priorities. Luckily, you can start to find a balance! Work for impact, not for quantity. Focus on the most important tasks. When you only have...
There’s an app for that!
If you have a smart phone in hand you are in luck. Now there are tons of different apps that will help you keep track of finances Here are just a few…. moneyStrands – It is a free online personal app that gives you up-to-date finances, as well as money management tips and comparisons of spending habits of...
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