The most worn item in my closet...the button down. I am a button down lover! You thank my husband for that. I used to beg me to wear to button downs, and no I would say 60% of the time I’m in one. Initially, I hated the idea of wearing button downs, it felt stuffy and too buttoned up (literally). Now, I’ve gotten to a point where they are a closet must have and I can wear them ...
Summertime and Feeling Fine
Hip hip hooray, summer is officially here! I don’t know about you, but during the summer I live in dresses. I already shared my weird shorts/tank combo I try to avoid (read more here), so dresses feel like the perfect breezy yet conservative outfit for me. Every girl should have that one staple summer dress that can be dressed up or down pending the occasion. This summer, it’s ...
How To Maintain Long-Lasting Friendships
A few months ago, I shared that I had a hard time making new friends in my current stage of life. Although I may not have a bunch of close local friends I have 4 best friends in 4 different cities that I know would do anything for me! These 4 girls and I all met freshman year of college and instantly clicked. We were the best of the best for about 3 years, then some stupid ...
What To Wear In an Interview – Part Two
When I first graduated college, I went out and bought an "interview" dress. It was this super structured professional black dress from New York and Company. I wore this to every interview and felt very confident in it. I didn't have to think twice about what Iw as wearing when I got an interview because I always wore this. Well being the naive self I was, I didn't realize you ...
15 Phone Interview Tips to Help You Win the Job
After 4 years and now 4 jobs later, I would say one of my strengths is interviewing. I recently took a personality test and my number one trait was competition, so it's no surprise that I feel like I have to "win" the job. During my height of competition dance team, I was an average dancer but when it came to auditions I always exceeded expectations. It's something about the ...
Shake Your Palm Palms
I am a sucker for a good t-shirt, especially if it has stripes. I always find a way to dress them up or down or even fit them in my work wear. I was recently in a dressing room and realized the 4 things I tried on were all stripes (insert facepalm). When I saw this stripe tee with sequin embellishment it was calling my name. At first glance, you'd think this top has J.Crew ...
What To Wear To An Interview – Part One
You go, girl, you landed that in-person interview! This means you resume outperformed many others and you likely crushed the phone interview. Now it's time to go in and blow them away in person, but first what to wear. I've had my fair share of in-person interviews, and I wish I could tell you they get easier the more experience you have, but I still get nervous, but one thing ...
7 Things I’m Currently Coveting – June 2018
It's been a while since I've shared my currently coveting things/items. This is a random list, but I can't live without these things right now. 7 Things I'm Currently Coveting 1. Jane It's no surprise I am addicted to shopping, but my wallet is not. I am always looking for the best deals online and Jane offers the best of the best on prices. I love the thrill of jumping ...