D&G Fruit Print Purse – Photo credit: shopstyle.com
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How ’bout them floral purses for Spring? Would you sport a bright, flower-laden purse on a night out with the girls, a date with the hubby or just because?
I’m seeing a lot of floral purses out for Spring, and my funky side’s loving the colorful, fun look of these. Like this Muveil floral number from Farfetch in pink and tonal green colors, which would complement any outfit. I also like this D&G fruit print purse, also from Farfetch.
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The Glassdoor Blog lists 25 amazing companies hiring in all 50 states now;
Is it time to ask for a promotion? Ask A Manager has an answer for you;
Congrats! You’ve landed the job! Ellevate Network describes a three-step process to ensure you keep networking even after you land the job;
Forbes lists the 3 reasons you make to avoid the inevitable decision to quit your soul-sucking job;
Can you get unemployment after you quit your job? The Evil HR Lady says yes;
Are you and entrepreneur trying to pave your own path to find freedom in your business? Ellevate Network has some great advice;
Are you self-employed? The Corporate Sister lists the deductions you can take on your return;
Is your company a melting pot? Recruiter has tips to maintain workplace equality when that’s the case;
Looking for a stylish, affordable bag to carry to work? Fashionista has 11 oh so elegant (and practical) alternatives;
Want to raise successful kids? Science says to send them to school a year later. Read more about it on Inc.;
Our Wear to Work feature showcases workwear pieces in various styles and price ranges.
Spring is the perfect time to get your basics out! Like this crisp, chic linen tee from LOFT that you can pair with pretty much any bottom, or blazer/cardigan. Loving the texture and drape of this simple but luxurious tee. It’s $34.95 at Loft!
In similar styles, I also like this Bobeau poplin ruffle tee from Nordstrom, and this easy classic crew tee from Target, very much on trend for the Spring…
I get so excited about Spring! Nothing like the weather getting warmer, flowers blooming, and colorful fashion coming out, to put a pep in your step and a smile on your face! Plus some fun fashion in your closet, that you can rock from desk to dinner in a cinch!
While I’m not always into trends, I have to admit that Spring fashion trends are usually some of my favorites to wear to work. Here’s the not-so-low lowdown on these and how you can style them for major workwear impact:
Call me a flower child but florals (mot your grandma’s kind though) make me all fashion-happy…For spring at work, I prefer fresh floral dresses in classic cuts like this Donna Morgan flutter sleeve dress from Nordstrom. I also love this Lauren Ralph Lauren floral-print trapeze dress from Macy’s.
Stripes are back in, and I couldn’t be happier! Love the Frenchy chic appeal of this classic trend that never really goes away, and can be declined in so many different styles…Like this Halogen stripe pencil skirt from Nordstrom, perfect to pair with pretty much everything! This stripe seersucker top is also great to pair with any bottom from the office to the week-end.
But my absolute favorite is nautical stripes! I love this Umgee nautical tee from Shoptiques, which is a great basic to have on hand! If you’re in the mood for splurging, this Carolina Herrera sleeveless dress in navy and white from Neiman Marcus is a lifetime investment.
Petal Frame Pendant – Photo credit: shopstyle.com
Neons
Ok, you may be reading this and thinking: “Who in their right mind would sport neons at work?” Ok, I hear you, walking into work dressed in neon from head-to-toe can be a bit much! But I’m a big fan of breaking up a monochromatic or dark outfit with a bright pop of neon. Like with this adorable and spring-perfect luxurious cashmere travel wrap from White+Warren, or with this subtle but not so subtle Alexis Bittar petal frame pendant.
Akris suit – Photo credit: shopstyle.com
Not so-neutral Neutrals
One of my fave Spring trends is actually quite the classic! It’s the not-so-neutral neutral, kinda like the not-so-quiet quiet type. Yeah, that kind… These are statement pieces like your khaki trench that never ever goes out of style, for example this classic Burberry shell trench coat from Net-a-porter!
In other not-so-neutral neutrals, I also love this statement Akris suit from Bergdorf Goodman!
If you haven’t been motivated so far to dig into some of your old career profiles, Spring may just be the time to do it! If you’ve already tackled your resume, then your good ol’ Linked In profile may be next.
This is especially relevant as Linked In has just re-designed its platform, and the old way of doing things on the website could use some serious dusting off…So pull up a chair, crack open your laptop (or smartphone), and get ready for some career profile cleanup in under 30 minutes:
Old Professional Experiences Begone! (10 to 15 minutes)
If you’re still bragging about that awesome first internship you got at that awesome company you dreamt of joining 10 years ago, consider making your bragging rights more private! Although your old professional experiences may stile relevant (and flattering), the reality is they may also her well take away from your current ones. Instead of confusing readers/prospective employers with a lengthy work history, cut it down to your two or three most recent roles over the past 7 to 10 years.
Dust Off Your Skills Section! (10 to 15 minutes)
We can all brag about things we’re good at. However, if you happen to be listing 50 of these skills and only two of them are getting endorsed by other people who are directly confirming that you’re actually good at the things you say you’re good at, you may be dealing with an overload problem!
Those are really “dead skills” that end up cluttering your profile. So instead of piling up on the keywords in your “Skills” section, consider focusing on the ones that are actually attracting endorsements.
Focus on your best accomplishments! (10 to 15 minutes)
It’s one thing to list all your accomplishments, including awards, honors, and other projects! It’s another to distinguish yourself by listing those accomplishments that you really want others to see and trust! Which means that expired diving certificate from high school, or that article published on that website that returns an invalid URL, must go!
Even awards from the beginning of your career which are no longer relevant to what you’re trying o accomplish professionally must be given the boot! Only focus on your best, and most relevant, accomplishments. Oh, and if your Portuguese fluency stops at high-school level, please erase…
Ditch the outdated recommendations! (10 to 15 minutes)
So yes, it was so sweet from your Creative Writing professor to write you a (lengthy) recommendation 15 years ago…But really, if you’re now an accountant and can’t even remember said professor’s last name, it may be time to lovingly do away with the kind words…
The only exception would be if the recommendations are particularly flattering, and are so relevant to your current brand that you must keep them on, even if they’re outdated. However, you may want to either replace or do away with recommendations that are too old and don’t have the relevance they once did.
The point here is: you want to draw as precise and on-point a professional profile as you possibly can. On one hand, it’s easier to “sell” yourself when the reader can actually scan your profile and get a clear idea of who you are, minus the distractions. On the other, it’s a great exercise in “career clarity” to refine and display your real brand to the world. And yes, it shouldn’t take you more than 30 minutes…
Want more tips on how to spring clean your Linked In profile? Click below for my 12 tips on cleaning up your Linked In profile:
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Let me ask you this: are you into wearing athleisure on the week-ends? I know I am (even though I need to use it more to actually hit the gym, you know)…Speaking of cool athleisure to sport on the week-ends (or you know, to the actual gym), the hugely popular Ivy Park line had me doing double takes for a while now. I love this logo ankle pair of leggings, with contouring seams that flatter the rear and elongate the leg…They’re $40 at Nordstrom.
I also like the coordinated hoodie, also from Nordstrom.
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Happy St Pattys’ Day! Business Insider lists the 25 best Irish pubs in America;
The Corporate Sister lists 4 tips to spring clean your resume (plus a FREE guide included);
Could the “work twice as hard” mantra prevent Black women from breaking the six-figure ceiling? Read Ellevate Network‘s brilliant take on it;
Want to ace your interview? Business Insider tips you off on 21 psychological interview tricks;
The Lindsey Pollak blog tells you what millennials really want at work;
Bullied at work? Ellevate Network defines a 7-step process for stopping bullying in its tracks in the workplace;
Considering a career change? The Muse lists 3 things career changers wish they had known before making the switch;
Do you have a disability or know somebody who does? Forbes tells you the best jobs for people with disabilities;
Need entrepreneurial inspiration? Black Enterprise lists 5 international female businesses to watch;
Are you an Instagram addict? Ellevate Network tips you off on getting more followers now;
Don’t feel like cooking? Minimalist Baker suggests 12 recipes for days when you just don’t want to be in the kitchen;
Are you fasting for Lent? My coffee break asks if it’s ok to fast at work during Lent;
App of the week: Punkpost will send out a card for you in maximum style, but in no time;
All the pretty birds celebrates Spring with 9 fragrance suggestions for the new season.
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I get so excited about Spring! Nothing like the weather getting warmer, flowers blooming, and colorful fashion coming out, to put a pep in your step and a smile on your face! Plus some fun fashion in your closet, that you can rock from desk to dinner in a cinch!
If you haven’t been motivated so far to dig into some of your old career profiles, Spring may just be the time to do it! If you’ve already tackled your resume, then your good ol’ Linked In profile may be next.
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