5 Item Friday: Explore Lauren’s Desk
Welcome to my new series, 5 Item Friday, where I showcase stylish, functional items from the desks, closets, and purses of chic, professional women! Meet Lauren Ashley. Lauren is the owner/operator of Urban Arts Exposure, a community-based floating dance studio. In an effort to keep the arts available, accessible and affordable for everyone, Ms. Ashley takes her passion [...]
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How to Look Awake After a Late Night
Have you ever stayed out way too late on a school (err, work) night? I’m sharing my tips for looking wide awake after a long night out over on on the BIRCHBOX blog! Read more: How to Look Awake After a Late Night
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5 Makeup Mistakes to Avoid at Work
Like my over the top clown makeup? Just kidding! Today I’m sharing my tips for avoiding looking like Bozo (see above) over on the BIRCHBOX blog. Read 5 Makeup Mistakes to Avoid at Work!
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I Moved for My Boyfriend and It Didn’t Work Out
Sometimes you’ve got to take a few steps backward in order to make that giant leap forward in the right direction—because it builds momentum to get over life’s hurdles, right? At least, that’s what I tell myself every time I think about being the girl I always said I’d never be, but totally and completely was: the [...]
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The Dream Job Checklist
image via We all want the same thing, right? To find purpose and passion in our day jobs, and preferably, not feel like it’s a job at all. Well, I’m going to play dream snatcher here and tell you the truth: there’s no such thing. Once you understand that, you won’t be plagued by disappointment [...]
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ProfessionGal Contributors Wanted
I’m looking for one-time or regular contributors for a variety of topics that will appeal to ProfessionGals who are working to kick butt at work while keeping the rest of their lives awesome, fun-filled, and fulfilling! I’m currently looking for contributors for the following categories. The topics listed are guidelines- please feel free to “claim” [...]
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Fashion Roundup: For the Casual Office
Work in a casual office? Keep it casually classy with dark wash jeans, fitted (and ironed!) button downs, colorful flats, loose-fitting sheer shirts over tank tops, and fun patterned skirts. Merona colorblock cardigan, sold at Target and available in several other colors: $22.99 Navy polka dot skirt with belt from SheInside: $21.99 Lilah Leather Look [...]
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5 Item Friday: Peek Into Brandyce’s Purse
Welcome to my new series, 5 Item Friday, where I showcase stylish, functional items from the desks, closets, and purses of chic, professional women! Meet Brandyce! She works for a small cultural non-profit in sunny Palm Beach managing events and programming for the education and community outreach department. Brandyce is passionate about her work, volunteerism [...]
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The Worst Advice I Ever Took- “Ignore the Details,” Says Event Planner Naiomi Murgatroyd
Tons of interviews out there are Q&A’s with wise women who share words of wisdom from mentors that helped them start their businesses. This isn’t one of those. This post is part of a series of profiles in which female entrepreneurs reveal the advice they regret taking. Their lessons will save you valuable time and money when launching your small business [...]
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Business Casual, Two Ways
After the bittersweet event of college graduation, we all eventually have our first experience in the real world. Along with the change in hours, work load and the commute, you will most likely have to make some changes to your dress code. That’s right- most jobs won’t let you wear yoga pants and UGG boots [...]
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