Building Your Brand
MIXING IT UP: 10 Items, 11 Looks
With full schedules, end-of-year deadlines, and holiday parties, this time of year can get very busy. That’s why finding a great outfit shouldn’t be stressful and getting dressed should be effortless and fun. I’ve put together looks for the Career ... Read More »
Be Careful What You Share
You’ve heard about being careful what you share on Facebook and on other social media platforms. We all know that it doesn’t just go away, and some have experienced the unfortunate side effects of that. But what about what we ... Read More »
So You Want to Write a Book?
All over America, there are men and women who have included “write a book” on their proverbial bucket list. Whether it’s a science fiction novel or a family memoir or a gripping suspenseful thriller, wanting to write a book is ... Read More »
Build Your Reputation the Smart Way
Building a reputation is key to your professional success: Who knows you and what are you known for? I talked last week about the importance of personal branding is the 2013 job search, and that is certainly one way to ... Read More »
The Colorful Evolution of Newswomen’s Attire
Big thanks to one of my favorite Career Girl readers for passing along the Washington Post’s thought-provoking article, “The Colorful Evolution of Newswomen’s Attire.” In it, writer Katherine Boyle covers everything from hemlines to suit jackets to J.Crew sweaters, with ... Read More »
25 Years of Problems Concerning Weight and Shape
I typically cover the beauty beat for Career Girl Network — I worked in and around the cosmetic industry for as long as I remember and consider myself a fairly advanced product junkie. From a young age, I found myself ... Read More »
5 Ways to Manage Holiday Greeting Cards
Yes, it is that time of year. It’s time to send out your holiday greeting cards! I always love sending cards — in theory. I get excited and buy discount boxes at various stores, a whole range of serious cards ... Read More »
My Holiday Wish List & Party Looks
It’s the time of year when you start compiling your wish lists for the holidays. As I get older, I find it harder to think about what I want and easier to decide what to give. Gone are the days ... Read More »
The Career Girl Gift Exchange
It’s the most wonderful time of the year With your boss’s deadline yelling And everyone telling you “get it done dear” It’s the most wonderful time of the year It’s the bus-busiest quarter of all With those client greetings ... Read More »
Chaos to Order: A Beauty Intervention
I recently started traveling again for my day job – as in air travel and hotel stays. My career took me on the road for the better part of twenty years, so one might conclude I mastered the art of ... Read More »
