Coffee Break: Is It OK to Take Selfies at Work?
In the era of selfies, and posting one's entire life on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, if you haven't snapped a photo or two of you smiling (or purposely frowning) into the camera, you may be living under a rock (which in this case is OK). Other than the fact that...
Work It: Ruffle Collar Blazer
I'm in fashion lust with this Alfani ruffle collar blazer with faux-leather details! This is really a stunner, especially in this teal color (it's also available in grey). Loving the flattering ruffles at the collar and the streamlined silhouette of this blazer. It...
“Dear Daughter, You Will Be a Doctor”: Did Your Parents Pressure You To Pick The Wrong Career
If you watched The Middle on ABC last night, you couldn't have missed Axl struggling with major anxiety the entire episode, before being admonished by his father to pick Business.While in Axl's case, he needed the admonition, in many other cases, most of us could have...
There’s An App for That: Weave Networking App
If you'd rather meet professional contacts than hang around at happy hour, then there's an app for you! Weave allows you to locate other professionals you'd actually want to meet with, and it connects with your Linked in profile. So long dreadful networking events...
It’s Really Not Rocket Science: How to Simplify Anything at Work
I had just gotten the job and on my first week, I got assigned a new project. When the Director said during my interview that I was expected to be drinking from the firehose, he wasn't joking...It was a new, complex process I knew nothing about, and somehow I...
Work It: Stripe Collared Peplum Top
This stripe collared peplum top from Ann Taylor has the makings of a contemporary yet classical top. Perfect for work, and compatible with virtually any bottoms, this top combines a flattering and slightly bold peplum top with a demure Peter Pan collar. I'd pair this...
Coffee Break: Should You Decorate Your Office Space (And How Much)?
I used to work for a toy company, where most employees used to decorate their office space/cubicle with toys. At the time, coming right out of Public Accounting, where I was fortunate to find an empty spot in the office when I was not on the road traveling to clients'...
Work It: Mixed Media Jacket
Loving this Halogen mixed media suit jacket from Nordstrom! This two-tone jacquard jacket is polished enough for any work environment, and the black panels at the side are extremely flattering. The coordinating contrast waist print suit pants are also available in the...
Stressed Out? Why You Need a Mental Health Day
Not sleeping well, or feeling frazzled after a long week-end? Snapping at the store cashier because they used plastic instead of paper bags? You may be in need of a mental health day. I know there were, and still are times when, as a mom, a wife, and a professional, I...
Coffee Break: Yes, You Did…Cry At Work…
The first time I cried at work took me by surprise. I had gotten less-than-stellar feedback on a particular project, and I was bummed. Plus it was a Monday, I had had an exhausting week-end and a rough, kids' scream-filled morning... None of it was an excuse, of...
