15 Random thoughts from SXSW
Friday, March 14th, 2008I just got back from SXSW Interactive. O.k., I got back Tuesday — Wednesday if you count that I stepped through the door after midnight. Since then, I’ve been been using the last few days of spring break to recoup from a combination of jet lag, daylight savings, and a whole lot of […]
Re: Investing in yourself: Personal appearance and hygiene.
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008Yeah, what he said.
Tags: Beauty, Etiquette, Fashion, Grooming, Hair, Impressions, Links, Makeup, Modesty, Skincare, Style, Work
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Getting geeky in Austin
Monday, March 3rd, 2008The rumors are true, I really am a nerd — and proud of it.
Friday, I’ll be headed to the South by Southwest Interactive festival and conference in Austin, Texas. I’ll be in town until the 11th, along with The Bargain Queen herself, Sara.
I plan on having lots of fun, learning […]
Wardrobe update
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008So you know how I said recently that I was going to try not to spend a lot replacing the clothes that I weeded from my wardrobe? Well, that didn’t last long.
I returned the clothes with tags to Ross and got a little over $100 in store credit. Yikes, I know! I […]
The comfort of being underdressed
Friday, January 25th, 2008Whether you’re going to a concert or a job interview, I usually recommend dressing up a bit nicer than everyone else. I’m a firm believer that it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.
Looking around, though, I seem to be in the minority. A very small minority.
You see, I live […]
Re: Signalling wealth
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008Recently, I read Signalling wealth at My Wealth Builder.
Here’s an excerpt:
Because it’s impolite to broadly share what one earns, people find other ways to signal wealth and elevate status within their community. Nicer cars, nicer houses, nicer clothing etc. are just some of the ways one can signal wealth to one’s peers. […]
I’ve been tagged… again
Thursday, December 13th, 2007Icy over at Individual Chic has tagged me to provide 8 random things about myself. I’ve already disclosed some juicy tidbits when I was tagged the first time by The Cheap Chica back in August, but that was only to provide 7 things. This might be hard.
Tags: Home & Garden, Memes, School, Work
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How to dress well at any age
Saturday, December 1st, 2007I’m happy to announce that my article, How to dress well at any age, is up at The Bargain Queen.
And when I say “any age”, I mean it. The basic considerations of style apply whether you’re 16 or 96. However, that doesn’t mean that all styles work on everyone. So […]
The one outfit that Crocs might look good with
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007Here in Florida we’re proud of our Gators, but our dirty little secret is that our state is infested by Crocs. Yes, I really detest Crocs. However, I’m going to make a concession.
I’ve already said elsewhere that Crocs are alright if you’re fishing, gardening, teaching a kindergarten art class, or work […]
How to survive the holidays with style
Monday, November 19th, 2007Recently Angie, from You Look Fab, asked if holidy knitwear like appliqué reindeer sweaters were an American tradition. I’m happy to find out that this isn’t a worldwide phenomenon, but sadly, I must say that it is a tradition here in the U.S. I’m not saying that it’s bad to get into the […]
Tregging trepidation
Friday, November 16th, 2007P.S., Icy and I were reading each other’s minds again. Check out her thoughts on the subject here.
My husband and I were driving through my college’s parking lot yesterday when we saw a woman walk past in nothing but a sweater and black treggings. And no, the sweater didn’t cover her bum.
If […]
What do your fingernails say about you?
Friday, October 26th, 2007When making a good impression, details do matter. One detail you shouldn’t overlook is your fingernails. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have nice nails that help you make a good impression.
Tags: Color, Nails, Work
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Work wardrobe advice from Adam Glassman on Oprah
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007I just watched yesterday’s Oprah on which Adam Glassman, the creative director for O, The Oprah Magazine, gave advice to women on dressing for job interviews and work.
Tags: Bags, Color, Shoes, Work
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The Fabulous! Festival for 10/15/07
Monday, October 15th, 2007Let’s face it, what you wear does matter and the stakes are high in the workplace. What you wear might mean the difference between getting a job or not, keeping it or not, and getting promoted or not. It isn’t easy to know what to wear, though, since dress codes are more […]
Work appropriate fabrics
Saturday, October 6th, 2007Fabulously Broke in the City has a great post up on Work Appropriate Fabrics. It’s definitely worth checking out. I’m glad she’s covered this subject since it doesn’t get much attention, even though fabric makes a huge difference in the tone of an outfit. After all, suits may be appropriate at most […]
Auditions
Tuesday, August 28th, 2007First impressions aren’t always about what you wear. Yesterday afternoon, I was on campus when my friend and I crossed paths with the college’s jazz band director. Well, she practically volunteered me for the band while I was saying, “Oh no! I have hardly played since 2001! I’m so rusty!”. […]
Business casual in warm weather
Monday, August 20th, 2007Business casual can be tricky for a lot of people, but especially when it’s hot like it has been around here in Florida. Fortunately, Angie at You Look Fab wrote a post about wearing Business Casual in Warm Weather. It’s a great list of ideas for weather you are looking for office appropriate […]
I’ve been tagged…
Saturday, August 18th, 2007I’ve been tagged by The Cheap Chica to give seven random facts about myself. Normally I don’t take part in a lot of chains, but… what the heck, I’ll play along. I’m usually an open book on here, but I bet I can still surprise you.
Tags: Memes, School, Work
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Ask Meg: Casual catastrophe?
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007The following question has been edited with the author’s permission for length and privacy reasons. If you would like to submit a question to Ask Meg, please use the contact form on the Ask Meg page.
Dear Meg:
Last week my husband was invited to have lunch with an individual at a highly professional […]
Forwards and the BCC line
Monday, August 6th, 2007What do email forwards have to do with appearance? Well, when you break the rules of ‘netiquette’ you risk looking like a newbie or worse, inconsiderate. Until this past couple of weeks, one of my email addresses was spam free - for years. Now it is being inundated with spam, which […]
Glad I turned back
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007So this week I’m still getting over my trip to London, the jet lag, and the tail end of the cold I picked up while there. Most of my clothes have still yet to be washed. In short, it takes a bit more effort to look polished right now.
Yesterday morning I […]
Is it OK to dress better than your boss?
Friday, June 22nd, 2007A great question was posed at About.com Women’s Fashion: Is It OK to Dress Better Than Your Boss?. That is a tricky question. The issue, as I see it, is less about fashion and more about whether it is alright to one-up your boss. You (probably) don’t want to make your […]
Hack your closet to get the right job
Friday, June 15th, 2007Here’s recent article from Lifehack.org entitled Hack Your Closet to Get the Right Job. If you liked my post on Dressing for Job Interviews at Casual Companies, then you’ll definitely like this article about the messages your clothes might be saying about you.
From Hack Your Closet to Get the Right Job:
Broad woven cottons and […]
Dressing for job interviews at casual companies
Thursday, May 31st, 2007When people think about what to wear for a job interview, most think of suits - or at least that’s the impression I got when I did a quick search on the topic. At About.com: Job Searching in an article on How to Dress for an Interview, Alison says:
The first impression you make […]
Does it matter what your college major is?
Sunday, May 20th, 2007This blog is not intended to just be about clothes and makeup, but rather about many different aspects of appearance. Often the very first impression you make when looking for a job is through the information on your résumé. There are many great sites out there that give advice on how to word […]
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