Coffee Break: Can You Wear Sequins To Work?
I've been spotting an increasing number of ladies sporting sequins, and other sparkly touches, as part of their workwear, especially at office holiday parties. If you had asked me a few years back, while I was still in uber-sonservative, client-focused Public...
Work It: Bow-Back Blouse
With the slew of holiday parties and office events this season, I've been on the hunt for festive, elegant tops that would still be work-appropriate. Hence today's pick, this elegant bow-back blouse from New York & Company. Loving the classic simplicity of this...
How to Put Your Career on Layaway
Back in my college student days, I was a big fan of putting just about anything I wanted to purchase on layaway. And for us shopping this holiday season, layaway is also a great option, allowing you to make smaller payments until the item of your choice is fully paid...
Coffee Break: Are You Ready for the Office Holiday Party (Yes, You Need to Be)?
Office holiday parties are tricky. Unless you decide to skip the whole thing altogether, you've gotta figure out where to go, what to wear, how to network, and how to fix your face (and the rest of you) so you look professional yet approachable, agreeable yet not too...
Work It: Soft Piped Blazer
I've been on the hunt for a red blazer that's professional enough, yet festive enough to throw on at any holiday party. Hence my pick today, this soft piped blazer from The Limited. Loving the modern, cool look of this blazer that can be styled with your favorite pair...
How to Deal With Rude People at Work (Without Hurting Anyone)
'Tis the season to be merry...and put up with all kinds of rudeness, including at work. I'm not sure if it's the stress of the holidays, or if because most people just don't want to be at work, whatever it is, it's prime time for rude behavior worldwide. From the...
Coffee Break: Is it OK to Skip the Office Holiday Party?
'Tis the season for the office holiday parties! Even the economy is in agreement with it, as proven by this survey showing nine out of ten companies plan to host a holiday party this year. We've heard all the tips, networking tricks, and do's and dont's of...
Work It: V-Neck Dress
Last Call is having a great sale (extra 30% off for Friends and family, and 40% off with Neiman Marcus credit card)! This DS knit stripe V-neck dress is a great buy at $80.50, considering the luxe knit fabric, elegant design, and versatility of its design....
Why It’s OK to Feel Like A Loser at Work (And What to Do About It)
We've all felt like a loser at work, at some point or another. Whether because we seriously messed up, a colleague got promoted over us, or we spilled coffee on our semi-clean shirts (in top of the baby milk and lipstick stain from last month). Feeling like a loser...
Put The Christmas Shopping List Down: Why the Holidays Suck (And What to Do About It)
I was watching Christmas with the Kranks the other day, and oh could I relate to this middle class couple who just wanted to trade the Christmas busyness for a relaxing (and warm) cruise in the Caribbeans. As I sat in traffic with a bunch of holiday-crazed drivers...
