Work, work, work. We are all so busy. Things are moving so fast. Lot’s of things going on occupying our minds. If you are a busy business woman, then tomorrow when you are on your way to work, don’t forget to look UP and see the sky…..
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Things are not as easy as usual for some of us. But the economy will eventually turn up again. It always does. In the mean time we may have to work a little harder than normal, just to stay normal. I found a site with a list of blogs that have good information about getting through the recession. The blogs on this list cover various types of useful subjects, like interviewing, resume writing, transitioning, specific career fields and there are also some blogs for entrepreneurs on this list.
The new year is upon us, and I have made 11 New Year’s resolutions for 2009. I’m going to spend New Year’s Day organizing my wardrobe, getting my business outfits all planned out and organized for a kick start. Now is the time to re-vamp our professional wardrobes, inventory our business suits, and plan what new garments we need.
1. I shall take advantage of every sale in 2009.
2. I shall keep all receipts organized and return the clothes that truly don’t fit me well.
3. I shall give my friends my honest opinion when they shop (when they ask for it).
4. I shall not toss any nice fashion item, without checking if any of my friends want it first.
5. I shall start going to a non-toxic dry-cleaner.
6. I shall get more shoe racks, when the ones I have fill up.
7. I shall finally hem all those pants and skirts I haven’t been able to wear, because they need hemming.
8. I shall not wear clothes I don’t really like, just because it’s the latest fashion.
9. I shall buy at least one garment that is completely different from what I usually wear – something unique that isn’t my regular style.
10. I shall put together the best, prettiest, most gorgeously posh, smashingly accessorized outfits of any previous year!
Well… this is going to be a stylish year. Watch out 2009 – here we come!
What is an appropriate gift for a co-worker or a client? People receive so many material things they never use. The best gift for people you don’t know super well is something edible. People love to get a special treat. With edible gifts you don’t have the problem of the receiver feeling guilty if they don’t like it, and it won’t end up at Goodwill after New Years. And this edible gift doesn’t have to be big either – in this case it is really the thought that counts. Buy them in bulk if you have many people on your gift list; try to get a wholesale deal if you can. If you don’t know what to bring to the holiday office party, then just bring cookies.
Skirt outfits are fun to wear. They can be worn as suits, but it is also fun to mix and match, and put together different combos with jackets and skirts. Here are some ideas for office outfits. Skirts and jackets can be either casual work clothes, or formal business attire, mostly depending on how formal the suit jacket is. The two work outfits on the right are more formal because they are solid colors. The two skirt outfits on the left are more like “business casual”, as they are a bit more free and fun with the prints.
Changing the accessories can make a women’s business suit look like a completely different suit. The purse is actually part of the outfit as much as the shoes are. If you already have black shoes and black purses, then build sets of accessories in colors. The word in emphasis here is “set”. When I see a pair of shoes in a color I like, I look for a purse and other things to accessorize my suit with, that all go together – shoes, purse, and perhaps scarves, belts, necklaces, bracelets earrings. It’s best to buy all the accessories in the same trip, at the same mall (if possible) because then you have them all together as a complete set, ready to go.
If you have three completely different sets to accessorize your business suit with, then you can wear the same office outfit three times, and make it look like they are 3 different outfits. A stylish purse can add good flair to your professional wardrobe. Accessorize your business suit with items that suit your personality, and add to your professional image. If you are buying your business attire on a budget, then spend most of the money on a quality suit, and less money on the accessories. You can find things that enhance your look on sale – if the accessories match are combines well and look good together, it doesn’t matter much that they didn’t cost as much as the suit.
A set should have at least 3, but not more than 6, matching items in it. For example:
1. Shoes, purse, necklace, and perhaps also a bracelet and a belt.
2. Shoes, scarf, belt, and perhaps also a bracelet and earrings.
3. Shoes, purse, belt, and perhaps also a necklace.
It’s getting chilly and it’s time to buy a coat. Look at these white, long coats. There are many colors to choose from, but white (or off white) is very classy. I recommend getting one coat in a color, and one in a neutral, like white.
