Why Thanksgiving is Great For Your Career
It's the countdown to Thanksgiving! Menus are being planned, families are getting ready to gather, some for better, others for worse, and we're all ready to go ahead and think of those people, events and things we are thankful for (and those we have other, much less...
The 411: Weekly News Update
Happy Sunday! Hope everyone is having a great week-end, as we're preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving! Here is my weekly news update: In great women's leadership news this week, the Wall Street Journal celebrates the US naming its first female Postmaster General; In...
Coffee Break: How Much Time Do You Really Spend on Social Media At Work?
I wrote earlier about 5 ways social media is ruining your career, and before you click away to get back to your Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages, please hear me out. Have you ever asked yourself how much time you really spend on social media while at work? Or do...
Week-End Pick: Cross-Body Bag
Sooo I've been on the hunt for a ladylike, stylish AND practical cross-body bag (notice how practical is my last desired attribute, not even two toddlers and zero time will make me become fashion-practical...anyways, don't judge me!). My week-end (and Christmas, dear...
5 Ways Social Media Is Ruining Your Career
Ok, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and a few other social media sites. And although I'm not posting any drunken, or inappropriate selfies (I never understood the drunken selfie concept, shouldn't you be unable to function let alone take a selfie, but I digress...), I...
There’s An App for That: ShopSavvy
'Tis the season for shopping, and trying to find deals! Except when you're busy, you end up not having enough time to try to find anything, and end up buying whatever you find at whatever price you find it, and then lament over your credit card bill come January...And...
Work It: Cashmere Draped Cardigan
'Tis the season for cashmere and cardigans! And what better than this Charter Club color blocked draped cashmere cardigan from Macy's! Loving the pop of color for a nice change to the sometimes more somber winter wardrobe, and the swingy silhouette on this otherwise...
Are Introverts Unfairly Punished at Work?
Blog topics come from everywhere. This one comes from a rather emotional place, as I was speaking the other day with a dear friend of mine who happens to be an introvert. In tears, my friend A. explained how her manager would make her feel ostracized and discriminated...
Coffee Break: Is Your Career A Factor In Your Choice of Partner?
I wrote earlier about how your spouse, or partner, can affect your career. Yet, is the reverse true? When picking a partner, or considering to date, or even marry someone, how does your career affect your choices, if at all? While some, like Facebook COO Sheryl...
Work It: Cap-Sleeve Top
I was looking for a silk layering piece that would be sophisticated and original enough for work. Hence today's pick, this Rebecca Taylor printed-silk cap-sleeve top, on sale for $78 at Bergdorf Goodman. Loving the structured mandarin collar and placket snap closure,...
