Coffee Chat: Depression and Work
The news of genius comedian, actor and human being Robin Williams' death left me, along with the rest of the world, speechless. The realization that mental health had a lot to do with it left me personally perplexed, and grieving all over again. Having experienced...
Coffee Chat: There Ain’t No Free Lunch (Hint: Your Smelly Lunch Will Cost Ya)
I love spicy, fragrant, exciting food! From African to Indian, not to mention my beloved Middle Eastern sauces and Greek condiments, I'm into food, distinctive, unique food! Oh and did I mention fish is on top of my favorites list... Unfortunately, distinctive foods...
Work It: Harper Flats
As the summer is nearing its end, we shouldn't have to bid our favorite flats farewell too...Hence today's Work It pick, these stylish Harper calf hair flats from J. Crew. Loving these soft, leather-lined, leopard-print flats that make a great transition from summer...
Punctuation please! How to Turn Your Boss’ Pet Peeves into Career Assets
My good friend S., who also happens to be a kick ass manager, once confided in me that her worst pet peeve at work is punctuation. Terrible punctuation, that is. And I really hope she doesn't read this post, because I'll never hear the end of it. S. loves punctuation,...
Coffee Chat: Should you Brush Your Teeth at Work?
Ok, so it's right after work, and you're stepping out of your bathroom stall at work, and here is your co-worker in all her glory, keeping up with her full dental hygiene program...I mean, the whole nine, brushing, gargling, flossing, making faces in the mirror while...
Work It: Gingham Ponte Sheath Dress
For our Work It feature today, I'm loving this Anne Klein gingham ponte sheath dress. The ladylike silhouette looks like it's right out of a "Mad Men" episode, with a hint of menswear-inspired gingham balanced out by the flattering boatneck cut and curve-fitting dress...
What to Do To Avoid Throwing a Sharp Object At Your Boss
Happy Monday! Yes, it’s Monday, again…You have your performance review with your boss, and things are not going as smoothly as you thought. Or you get your monthly report back from the VP with barely one white space so many comments are splattered across the pages....
The 411: Weekly News Update
Happy Sunday! Hope everyone is having a relaxing week-end, and as you're sipping on your cup of coffee or relaxing in your backyard,or back from Sunday service, I hope you also enjoy our weekly news update. Here's the 411 on what we've been reading this week: Black...
Week End Pick: Decorative Throw Pillow
I love love Etsy! I have found some of the most original decorative pieces there, and this week end pick is no exception! Loving this decorative cotton throw pillow by OneFrameStories! It's perfect for an eclectic, contemporary home office, or on a corner of your...
Work It: Leopard Pullover
TGIF! I was alluding in our news roundup last Sunday to the new amazing collaboration between Banana Republic and famed French designer Roland Mouret. And today is day 2 of the fashion frenzy, since the Roland Mouret collection has been available since yesterday....
