Showing posts with label style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label style. Show all posts
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Trend: Floral
Dorothy Perkins / Topshop / Lined jacket / Warehouse jumpsuits and romper, $38 / Keds / Leather boots / Steve Madden shoes / J.Crew j crew jewelry / J.Crew vintage jewelry / J.Crew j crew jewelry / J.Crew j crew jewelry / Charlotte Russe fedora hat
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Winter Vacation
Next Month, Ben and I are headed to Iceland (I know! OMG! Can't Wait!). Unfortunately, it's going to be a chilly 30 degrees!!
To keep warm, stylish, and adventure-ready -- I'm going to assemble a suitcase with these much needed items:
It's always been on a top ten places to visit for me, and after finding a killer deal through IcelandAir, we couldn't say no to the adventure. We both wanted to do an out-of-the-country vacation before having kids, so the timing works perfectly. AND we'll be budgeting and paying for this trip all with existing funds and NO CREDIT CARDS! In our effort to become debt free this year, this is a HUGE deal.
We're so excited to see all the wonderful sights and culture Iceland has - and have been reading non-stop about what to do & where to go. Ever been to Iceland? Or what's your dream vacation? I'd like to do Costa Rica or Alaska sooner than later!
Here's some of our favorite posts we found about Iceland:
http://beersandbeans.com/2011/
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Where I buy Dresses
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| Rachel Rachel Roy |
I love dressing up.
I don't wear make up, like ever, for work... so I get very excited when there's a night planned with friends, food, drinks, and laughter because it often means I get to put on something fancy and doll up my face.
For fancy party dresses and special dates with my man:
Try Gilt (members only online shopping, great prices, great designers, love love love.)
Try Rent The Runway (rent designer, in style dresses for $30-$400 for 4 days)
Try J.Crew (they seem to run the "extra 30% off sale" promotion all-the-time, catch a great deal on super pretty dresses)
For Casual and Everyday dresses I shop here:
Try Target (I have 300% more luck buying dresses in the store than online, the pictures don't sell the dress well)
Try Madewell (super cute, casual dresses with great fit and cuts)
For Quirky and Fun dresses, Casual to Party:
Try ASOS (inexpensive, youthful, different, sexy to casual - it definitely has it all)
Try Dorothy Perkins (also inexpensive but also pretty classy in fun cuts and styles)
Try RachelRoy (feminine but fun - different cuts and prints, drool worthy. They also tend to run a lot of "get extra 20% off sale" promotions)
For Business - the 9-5 grind and networking events:
I pretty much shop exclusively at banana republic or gap. Their styles are always clean, feminine, and professional.
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Brown Beauty
I love a good pair of textured shorts, especially over tights for the colder months. Here's a $300 option and a $35 pair. And the monochromatic feel of layered browns warms up any outfit!
Monday, January 07, 2013
Friday, January 04, 2013
Most awesome t-shirts you will ever own
I remember seeing DPCTED on etsy a few years ago, then they probably got too awesome and moved to their own site. Last year I got my first dpcted shirts -- and now they have more awesome phrases and colors! And at $20 a shirt, don't you just want to collect them all?
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
How to Impress: Dinner and Networking Event
Ok, so you have a big interview or a professional event like a networking dinner - how do you say "I'm smart, I'm a hard worker, and I'm going to be damn good at this job"? Dress to impress.
I work in the engineering and technology field - there are not many times women get to show their fashion sense. However, don't think it goes unnoticed.
While working a career fair booth, there are a few things I like to see - and a lot I don't like to see. It's about first impressions, so make it count.
What works:
- Clean and neutral cuts. I want to spend more time looking at your resume than being distracted by too many layers, too much jewelry, or too many prints.
- Have personality! Wear clothes that are comfortable enough or close to your normal work wear as possible (then turn it one notch higher). If you're comfortable in your clothes you'll be much more comfortable to talk to. Your personality will be what stays with me when you walk away and I decide which pile to put your resume in.
- Don't be afraid to be feminine. Often times, in a work world like Engineering, women tend to put the bulky clothes on and wear greys, navy, or black. I don't need to be working with more guys, there's enough already. Invest in figure flattering clothes and shoes you can walk for days in.
- Remember to smile and shake firmly. please. really.
What doesn't work:
- Trying too hard. Your sky high heels, your super trendy dress and cropped jacket. I get it, you like to buy clothes for the now. It becomes too much of a distraction and you will be remembered for your over the top look than your work experience.
- Wearing clothes that are too small, too big, or with too many holes. Again, it's distracting from your personality and resume. Keep your look clean and professional.
- Lack of general hygiene. It might be obvious but I have encountered it many times. The first thing we do when you come up to my company's booth is make eye contact - so I'm already staring at your head, your greasy hair, maybe your 13 y/o butterfly hair clips, or your very under plucked eyebrows. I'll notice your half painted or chipped nails after the handshake too. While these aren't deal breakers (maybe you're having a bad day?) - it does project a certain "I don't care about this" attitude which is a turn off when I'm looking to help hire you
Share your career fair and networking experiences below!
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
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