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Corporate Catwalk

August 23, 2016Career Fashion and Beauty

Corporate Catwalk

IVANKA TRUMP STRIPED POPOVER DRESS Hi guys! Lord & Taylor had a HUGE sale recently and I actually stopped in twice for some retail therapy. I saw this dress on the rack during my first visit and pulled it out for a better look. It had a lot going for it, including the fact that it…

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How to pack a carry on suitcase like a pro

March 9, 2016Career Fashion and Beauty Series Travel

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One of my first jobs after college was in sales. The company I worked for relocated me to Dallas, TX and assigned me a 15-state territory (that’s not a typo) that stretched from Louisiana to North Dakota. I was on an airplane about once a week for 4 years to conduct sales and product training. Luckily, being based…

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10 Essential Flats

October 12, 2015Career Everyday Fashion and Beauty

Emmie Flats by Lucky Brand

{Mini Miller Flat by Tory Burch in Bright Navy. I’m in love.} Sometimes I think that flats are just as commanding as heels. They obviously don’t show off your legs as well as a heel does, but there is an arresting feeling I get when I see a woman impeccably dressed in a wool jacket, turtle neck,…

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Sweater Tips

March 9, 2015Career Everyday Fashion and Beauty

Even though it is March 9th, I’m staring at several feet of snow which means that it is still sweater season. In New England, our sweater season started in October and that makes March the official start of our sixth month wearing wool. I’m finding it challenging to come up with different ways I can style the same collection…

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Pretty Professional

February 16, 2015Career Fashion and Beauty

I bought my first business suit at Ann Taylor in Westport, Connecticut. I still remember exactly what it looked like and more importantly, how confident it made me feel for my first interview. I landed the job as an intern for a global-wide company and I was totally ecstatic. Despite the fact that I was starting in one of…

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