Lunch Break: Colorblock Tote
For our lunch break today, we are calling Spring with all the might of our fashion spirit with this color block tote from Dorothy Perkins. Instead of your usual black go-to tote, change it up a bit and switch to this nude and red alternative that works for work just...
Continuing Education and The Career Woman: What’s the Deal?
Career and continuing education - madamenoire.comFor the ambitious and busy corporate sister on her way up the corporate ladder, continuing education is a MUST. After all, as they say, if you're not moving forward, you're moving backwards. No such thing as a standing...
The 411: Our Weekly News Round-Up
Enjoy our posts? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Pinterest! Hope everyone is having a great week-end, we're having a heat wave on this side of the Northeastern blogosphere, what with temperatures rising to the 60's yesterday...Oh my! Almost enough to make...
Lunch Break: Suit Up
For our lunch break pick today, we are stepping on neutral grounds with this light brown suit from The Limited. This amy not be your formal interview suit, but is casual enough to wear to the office without looking overly stuffy. I love the topstitched 2-button jacket...
Fashion For the Busy and Stylish: Check out OKMYOUTFIT
Happy Thursday! Today, I would like to share with you an amazing website, along with its co-founders, that will revolutionize the way we think about fashion, as busy yet nonetheless stylish corporate sisters. While we do understand that appearance is certainly an...
Lunch Chat: Do You Have a Work Spouse?
blackloveandmarriage.comI came upon the term "work spouse" a few years back when I was still a novice in the corporate game. And did it make me smile at the time... And along my corporate journey, I noticed more and more of these corporate "marriages". As one of my...
Women in Corporate America: Check out the Comcast Newsmakers
Women, and women in color in particular, in Corporate America, or the lack thereof, are the reason why many of us thrive. And it's also the reason why this blog exists. Today, rather than filling the page with words, we invite you to listen to this insightful excerpt...
The Lady Boss Principle: Are You Too Feminine to Lead?
blackice.co.za"Stop smiling so much", "Try to be more stern", "Be tough"...These are some of the most common pieces of advice I've gotten from big corporate sisters over the years. I've always been the smiling, nurturing, borderline people-pleasing type. And...
Lunch Break: Skala Dress
For our lunch break today, we are loving this Skala dress from REISS. I love the pattern on this dress, and the color reminds me of spring (is it Spring yet?). The cap sleeves and crew neck cut also make it an elegant addition to both your work and play wardrobe. At...
What Lupita Nyong’O’s Oscar Win Taught Us Last Night
Happy Monday! Last night, millions of people across the planet watched Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'O win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the epic "12 Years a Slave". I know I did, and I can't even begin to explain the feelings of pride and...
