My taste for fashion and professional clothing is greatly influenced by my mother.
Each morning, I watched her leave the house to run her medium-sized print ad company, VIRGO INC.
Always tailored; always ladylike.
My mother wore knee-length pencil skirts without the subtle twist of irony my generation feels compelled to add when they wear classic styles today…subtly mocking a previous generation known for dainty manners and strings of white pearls.
My mother cultivated a taste...
HBR's John Coleman and Bill George provides us young 'uns some important considerations when setting goals for ourselves this year.
1. Find a trustworthy mentor.
Earn your blackbelt in GMail efficiency! Below is a printable guide to help you master your email efficiency skills (by GMail)...
The quoted dialogue below was gathered by Brandon Lawson (aka @EmploymentGuide) during an online chat on Twitter last week. These weekly discussions are referred to as "HFChats" -...
I recently read the book, Twitterville (2009, Shel Israel), before I committed my time on Twitter.com.
I wanted an understanding of Twitter's history and main purpose.
What was most...
For the smart, professional, chic woman who can't live life without style, below are examples of office-appropriate footwear to inspire confidence as you march into the boardroom to present your brilliant ideas to colleagues. (No one will know the secret to your spectacular presentation!) Go get 'em!
Link to post (slideshow): Pretty Professional Pumps
You know how champion athletes train extensively to prepare for a competition? Well, that’s sorta how I prep for an interview.
I try to get in my “flow”.
Why do I think I’m qualified to provide you with interview pointers? Here’s some background:
I’ve been working since I was 15 ½ (Gold’s Gym was my first gig), and I’ve experienced answering controversial questions confidently with a big smile wearing a...
Below is a recap of a recent Twitter Chat with TheNextGreatGeneration.com (@NextGreatGen).
Thanks, TNGG for...
I'm spending a lot of my time volunteering and connecting with people on LinkedIn and other websites. I find this a rewarding use of my recent free-time (despite the extra weight I've gained). Below is a recent discussion with a fellow Dress For Success volunteer on the DFS LinkedIn Group about women and mentorship. If you have any insight, please do share....
I. BEING PUT-TOGETHER AT HOME
I miss writing about office-wear.
I miss wearing office-wear.
