Dressing for Success
5 Tips for After Five Dressing
“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” I came across this saying on Pinterest this week and I really took it to heart. Not only have I inadvertently been living by this motto ever since I can remember, but it ... Read More »
To Ink or Not to Ink: Tat is the Question
A few months ago, I took a quiz that was titled something like “How Millennial Are You?” One of the questions was “Do you have a tattoo?” For me, the answer is no. But in all truth, I love tattoos. ... Read More »
Happy Hour: From Cubicle to Cocktails
Happy Hours have been essential in my career, and not because I enjoy the occasional cocktail, but because they allow me to connect with co-workers or catch up with friends. It’s surprising how much you can learn about someone during ... Read More »
Flashback: 90210 in 2012 Fashion
I have a few “stuck in the 90′s” confessions to make before I begin this post: I’ve seen every episode of the original Beverly Hills 90210. I had (I believe it’s still in my parents’ basement) the Shannon Doherty/Brenda and ... Read More »
Shopping & Style Tips for the Budget-Savvy Fashionista
Have you ever been shopping and spotted a great pair of shoes, only to look at the price tag and realize that you would have to save for months in order to afford them? Well it’s happened to me, and ... Read More »
What Does Your Style Say About Your Work?
You are being judged right now. Someone today has looked at you and judged you only by what you’re wearing. Maybe a woman on the street liked your shoes and thought, “She looks great.” Or conversely, it could be that ... Read More »
Halloween Costumes for Smart and Professional Women
A few years ago, I drove to work early on a Saturday morning. The evening before had been Halloween, and my drive to work (in Minneapolis, at the time) went right down frat row at the University of Minnesota. There, ... Read More »
What to Wear on the First Day of Work
There is no single outfit that’s appropriate for every Career Girl’s situation. You want to be mindful of your new company’s culture and dress code when picking what to wear on your first day of work. At the interview, you ... Read More »
Stacy London “Books” Up
We’ve profiled her company, Style for Hire, on Career Girl before. And it’s safe to say that all of us here at Career Girl are a great big fan-girls of Stacy London. Her honesty, her tips and tricks, her personality, ... Read More »
15 Career Girl Wardrobe Essentials
I love perusing fashion magazines and style blogs for outfit inspiration, and through my “research” I’ve learned that the key to building a great wardrobe is to have essential go-to-pieces. Although you may not be able to build your dream wardrobe overnight, ... Read More »
